Hotel PenagavsMuntri Grove Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hotel Penaga scores marginally better than Muntri Grove Hotel. Hotel Penaga comes in at 77 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
Hotel Penaga
 Fodor's
 Time Out
 Lonely Planet
Corner of Hutton Lane & Clarke Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
 "A multimillion ringgit refurbishment converted 15 prewar shop houses into this 45-room boutique hotel, retaining the 1940s features while introducing contemporary aesthetics and amenities." Full review
 "Shaped much like a horseshoe, Penaga Hotel occupies a busy crossroads in the heritage zone but proves a surprisingly peaceful enclave." Full review
 "This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious rooms." Full review
Muntri Grove Hotel
 Lonely Planet
127, 129, 131 a - F, Lebuh Muntri, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 
Top choice
 "Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique hotels." Full review