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Penang is an exceptionally vibrant and diverse island, one of the many that make up Malaysia. Being the tourist capital of Malaysia, many luxury hotels Penang have been built in recent years offering some of the most outstanding facilities and stylish accommodation in Asia.
Penang is an island located in the Straits of Malacca off the north western coast of Malaysia and has a land area of 297 square kilometres. The island is linked to the mainland by the impressive Penang Bridge and has every possible attraction from a diverse culture and an interesting history to fine food and shopping. The capital of Penang is George Town which lies on the east coast of Penang Island and is home to some of the most extravagant luxury hotels Penang has to offer.
Penang has an amazingly rich and intriguing history. Originally the island was part of the Sultanate of Kedah but was ceded to Captain Francis Light of the Dutch East India Shipping Company as a gift upon his marriage to one of the Sultan of Kedah's daughters. In return Light promised the Sultan military aid. However Light's promise was made without the authority of the Dutch East India Shipping Company and as such was never honoured. The Sultan tried to retake Penang in 1790 but failed and was forced to cede the island to the Company.
Penang has an assortment of excellent tourist attractions. The historic capital of George Town is recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and cultural townscape. An ideal activity for the guest of any of the luxury hotels Penang is to stroll down the old streets of George Town and take in the distinctive atmosphere. The streets are characterised by faded buildings and crumbling walls, the smell of incense hangs in the air creating an atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
Aa wide variety of languages are spoken as can be expected from such a diverse place. English, Penang Hokkien, Tamil and Malay Mandarin are the most common languages to be heard. The architecture of Penang is a melange reflecting the 171 years of colonial occupation blended with local, Chinese, Islamic and Indian architectural styles. The most fascinating historic architecture is centred in George Town. George Town has played host to several historic movies including Anna and the King and a variety of other renowned foreign films.
While many of the luxury hotels Penang are multi-story and are designed along contemporary modern lines, many of the older buildings that reflect the architectural styles of the area, have been retained making Penang a fascinating place for students of architecture. An example of this is the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, an architectural masterpiece that reflects the huge diversity of architectural styles in Penang and is a true tribute to the heritage of the area.
The many luxury hotels in Penang have a variety of accommodation types to suit the needs and wants of every visitor. Whether it is a family vacation, a romantic getaway for a couple or even a business stay or corporate event, rest assured that at least one will cater for the exact needs and desires of every guest. Hotels range from beach and spa hotels with exquisite panoramic sea views to business hotels with world class business facilities. Others bring together the elegance of the east, and the comforts of the west while other luxury hotels have fused indigenous and modern aspects of the hotel industry to create a perfect blend of form and function.
The hotels boast opulently furnished rooms with the most modern amenities that can be expected of a world class hotel. The décor of rooms differs dramatically between hotels. Many hotels prefer to keep the traditional Asian feel, others embrace the colonial influence while some have a purely modern atmosphere. Whatever the style, guests to luxury hotels Penang are assured of king sized beds dressed in the finest most comfortable linens.
Soaring ceilings and magnificent en-suite bathrooms are a given and create the ideal place for guests to relax and unwind. The use of carved wood, traditional textures, colourful fabrics and artworks create warmth and sophistication while rooms at the famous Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang Resort are of the traditional Minangkabau-style.
Penang is known as the dining capital of Malaysia and showcases some of the finest cuisine in Asia. Food in Penang represents the multicultural society of the area. The popular dining option for locals is to purchase food from one of the hundreds of small food stalls that line the streets of Penang's cities. Of course the luxury hotels have superb restaurants serving local and international cuisine. It is highly recommended that first time guests at least sample the local foods, Penang is not know as the food capital of Malaysia for nothing!
Business guests to luxury hotels Penang will be impressed by the world class business facilities available. These include the most technologically advanced communication and information technology. Superb conference and meeting facilities to cater for a small or large number of delegates are available.
World class spa and leisure facilities can also be found in many of the luxury hotels in Penang. Massages and spa baths are the ideal way to make stress wash away and the skilled hotel staff will ensure complete relaxation.
The inviting ambience and elegant accommodation found at luxury hotels Penang, combined with world class amenities and facilities that include state-of-the-art business centres and luxury spas, panoramic views over the sparkling sea and the lush tropical gardens ensures guests the best opportunity to experience the diversity of Malaysian culture.
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