I agree. I spend an evening at E&O for their hi tea. Cheap and great if compared to KL.

This is the one >>> http://penang.hardrockhotels.net/stage-pass.php

Ok, noted. So far, I have had buffet dinner on CNY's eve there once, free flow wine. Heard my friend mentioned about borrowed someone's card and went there for Hi-tea too.

Ha, bring camera ya..Let me concentrate on eating kao-kao first, baru take pictures of the building, the garden and sea view outside...Ha ha.

By the way, once upon a time, when the Hard Rock Hotel not yet exist, and when it was Casuarina Hotel time(history lor), the Sunday buffet lunch was good VFM.

Any where else? Esp those with promotions...

This post has been edited by Ami Tsun: Nov 22 2010, 06:55 PM

Kenot already these days they very very strict, ask for ID & CC.

Ahh Okay noted. Its limited use for other hotel than Penang btw. Its almost the same package as KL hotel offered

For convenience or any other factors, which do you guys / girls recommend;

1) Northam Hotel
2) Traders Hotel
3) Laurel Evergreen Hotel

I reckon all above are below RM300 per night.

I vote for Northam. Good value for the price you paid.

@Putraskyline : Noted. Do you know what's the condition like? As in, does it look / feel old and such? If I'm not mistaken, it is near to Gurney Drive, right?

Hotel interior and exterior are still in good shape but I found out the room decor and amenities a bit tired (I'm commenting by comparing to those 5* Batu Feringhi hotel). With 200++/ night its still good bargain especially you get very spacious room with jacuzzi. Yeah its near to Gurney Drive. Actually whats your plan visiting Penang?

This post has been edited by Putraskyline: Nov 24 2010, 11:53 PM

Hey guys, i'm planning to have a trip to penang on year end..
within 17 Dec to 29 Dec, depart from K.L.
would like to ask anyone knows any agency is offering penang's package?

Mainly go there to makan. Hehe. And probably a lil sight seeing if got time. I'll be there for 3d 2n. So, just wondering whether it's a good thing to stay around Gurney Drive or in the city (like Traders Hotel).

For convenience or any other factors << this means wat?

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Nov 25 2010, 10:01 AM

@DarkNite : Cleanliness, service and location of the hotel. I guess the hotels in the list I gave are pretty different from one another. Just wanna know whether how the night life along Gurney Drive or should I just stick to in the city.

Ya la bro, they each have their own uniqueness of convenience or any other factors.

Gurney drive night life is different from the city night life also.

I am going to Penang around January. Anyone willing to tour me?

How far is it from Gurney Drive area to the city?

Holiday Inn or Bayview is it good enough?


This post has been edited by jtcs87: Nov 25 2010, 11:16 AM

Drive less than 10 minutes IF no jam!

Bro, no need package la. It's easy to DIY, bus/fly from KL to Pen and return, book your own accommodation depends on your budget, bus around Penang or hire a taxi @ $25/hr, minimum 4hr.

Holiday Inn better than Bayview because of the location and facilities provided in the hotel but they have 2 wings, one is tower (Across road) and another one is beach wings. Room interior also different, beach wings more exclusive, easy access to pool and beach.