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G Hotel GurneyvsRen i Tang
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Ren i Tang ranks significantly better than G Hotel Gurney. Ren i Tang comes in at 85 with recommendations from 3 sources such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
G Hotel Gurney
Oyster
Lonely Planet
168A Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown, Penang Island 11250, Malaysia
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Upscale
"G Hotel Gurney is a four-pearl urban hotel located across the street from the beach." Full review
"The 312 rooms at this buzzy hotel facing the sea are studies in minimalist, cubist cool." Full review
Ren i Tang
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years." Full review
"Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site." Full review
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Top choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel." Full review