I agree with you bro .. City Bayview, Hotel Malaysia, Continental or E&O is the best place to stay cause the nightlife is just there but shopping you'll have to take cab and it's not far except for Queensbay.... food in Penang is reasonable except for some place ... Batu Feringgi area is for thos who wants to relax and feel the sea breeze ... night time also not bad but far from town ...