The best spa hotels in George Town

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in George Town easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, next to the KOMTAR building, 1st Avenue Shopping Mall and Prangin Mall. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 500 metres to 5D Interactive World, while Upside Down Museum and Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum are within 600 metres of the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Rooms and suites at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La feature modern Malaysian décor. Large bay windows provide views of the city. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and safety deposit box. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. For relaxation, guests can make use of the sauna and steam room. The 24-hour health club boasts of modern equipment. Other facilities include a salon and business centre. Buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. Cafe Jen's menu consists of international dishes with local influences. Light meals and refreshments are served at the Lobby Lounge. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 280 MYR.

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• 2 Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang offers accommodations along Gurney Drive. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at 2 of the in-house dining options or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. It is within 1.2 km to Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza, while Colonial Penang Museum is 2.3 km away. Chinatown and Upside Down Museum Penang are 3.5 km from Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang. Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 4.6 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 20 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at Evergreen Laurel Penang are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. En suite marble bathrooms come with bathtub and shower facilities. Other facilities at the property include a fitness centre, tennis court and a sauna room. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements and concierge services. Evergreen Chinese Restaurant specialises in authentic Chinese cuisine, while Café Laurel serves up a variety of international dishes. Drinks and live music entertainment are available at the Lobby Lounge and Poolside Terrace. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 362 MYR.

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• 3 Eastern & Oriental Hotel George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Eastern & Oriental Hotel offer 19th century heritage accommodations in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Offering a 24-hour butler service, free WiFi is available throughout the property. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 3.3 km from popular Gurney Drive, where Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon offer shopping options. It is 700 metres to Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and 850 metres to Penang 2D Trick Art Museum, while Fort Cornwallis is 1.2 km away. It is 20 km from Penang International Airport. Featuring classic wood furnishings and floral prints, spacious colonial-style suites come with ample lounge and work areas. They come with a safe, cable TV and large bathrooms with a claw-foot bathtub. Complimentary newspapers are delivered daily. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, luggage storage and concierge services. Lazy afternoons in the sun can be spent by Eastern & Oriental’s outdoor pool, which boasts views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness centre and bicycle rental services. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 5 dining options, including Palm Court which serves English afternoon tea and also offers a selection of ethnic Asian inspired dishes and casual international fare for all day dining. Java Tree serves Straits Nyonya recipes and classic European dishes in an elegant setting while Sarkies is a perennial favourite for its splendid buffet-spread of Malaysian and international delights. At the Planters Lounge, continental dishes are available from its menu. For refreshing and well-made cocktails or the perfect pint, the new Farquhar’s Bar is the place to be. Whether cosily seated indoors, semi-formal dining, outdoors at the seafront verandahs or poolside, there is something to suit every taste and fancy at the E&O. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 776 MYR.

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