Set in Penang’s historic centre, this upmarket heritage hotel is a 9-minute walk from Penang State Museum and Art Gallery. It’s also 2 km from tours of Fort Cornwallis, an 18th-century English fortress.
Featuring high ceilings, the airy, stylish rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and shared bathrooms. Family rooms sleep up to 4 guests. Upgraded rooms add en suite facilities, and tea and coffee-making equipment; some have sitting areas and mini fridges.
There’s an elegant lounge. Loaner bikes are also available.