Penang Travel Forum

Not a question .. just some news .. It's Gone !!
Global bay is no longer.. Pentronas bought the land .. building knocked down and a petrol station will appear

Hi, I need to attend a seminar in USM, Penang. could you please tell me a hotel in Penang which is close to Universiti sains.

1. Are there "Left luggage" facilities at Penang airport?

2. What is the best option to travel from Penang airport to Ipoh?

3. How long will it take to travel from Penang airport to Ipoh?

Could someone give me an idea on the cost of hiring a taxi to travel around Penang with stops along the way. Say maybe 4 hours all up.
Thanks

Can someone tell me iff the E & O Hotel does themed evenings in the restuarant.
Thank You
Pete

We want to find the best local authentic (ie non-westernised ) eating places in Georgetown of any ethnicity. Can anyone help? Thankyou, Chris and Judy

What would be the best way to get from Bukit Merah Laketown Resort to Penang Airport. I would like to have a look around Penang as my flight does not leave till 3pm. Is there any luggage storage at the bus station. Or could anyone suggest how much a taxi would cost for this.
Thanks

What is the history or legend of Malay traditional costumes?

Hi,

I will be holidaying in Penang in October and was wondering if anyone could advise me of where I might be able to catch a Silat demonstration or attend a Silat class?

I am planning a stopover in penang on route to Bangkok.
Does anyone know of some old style colonial (for want of a better word) type hotels, in or near Penang.
Or at least some with character and history.
Thanks and much appreciated. Steve

Hi I am arranging a trip in november for my honeymoon, as we like to shop and
relax I was thinking KL for 4 nights at Royal Bintang Penang for 5 nights at
Golden sands resort and Langkawi 4 nights at the sheraden, what is the golden sands like are the beaches better at penang or langkawi any advise on a malaysian trip would be great i.e drinking eating shopping swimming and hotels
as this is the first time Ive gone overseas from australia
Thank you all for your help

Can someone let me know iff Ben still has the Kahuna bar next to Jasmines Restuarant.We will be back in Penang on the 2nd March.when we were there last year he said he might be buying a new bar on the beach.

Hi! What is the taxi fare from Penang Airport to Bayview GeorgeTown Hotel in Farquhar Street?

Do they run the meter or I have to bargain the price first before getting into the taxi?

Thanks!

am coming to penang with 4 teenagers have heard about orangutan island and water park any ideas about the best ways to get there.thanks

my family and i are thinking of taking my mum to peneng in may for her birthday . just wondering what the weather is like then and is it an affordable time to go . cheers

Will be in Penang from 25th to 31st Dec. Are there any special events or things Penangites do over Christmas?

Would appreciate some suggestions...thanks!

jen

Dear All,

Heard from friends that there are places to have steamboat up there on Penang Hill. I am thinking of booking a table, but not too sure which restaurant/motel/hotel is serving that. It would be great if anyone can let me know regarding the details as well as contact number.

Best of regards,

Ally

Hi Guys. do you know a hostel or rental company in georgetown where I can rent a motorbike for a day? what's the cost? do they ask for drivers licence for motorbike (and does it need to be international licence)?
thanks a lot

In Penang again for xmas/New Year for about 30 day so I have plenty of time to relax.
The last three years I’ve been going to Penang I usually go to the island of Landkawi. This year I mite go to the island of Pangkor for 5 or 6 days.

So my question is has anybody travelled from Penang to Pangkor by road, and how long did it take to get there and a good hotel would help. Thanks

I am visiting Penang without husband but with 2 children aged 11 and 12.Is it safe travelling around? I have also heard about the taxis ripping off tourists so I am rather apprehensive as to how I am to get around.As I'll be putting up at Batu Ferringhi for 2 nights and 2 nights in G Hotel(for the shopping and the food), I was wondering whether are there any public buses going to the attractions like Penang Hill and the Kek Lo Si Temple, the Snake Temple?Are they reliable?Or is there anywhere I can hire a driver to take us around for the day?I'll be grateful for an quick reply as I'm leaving in 2 days time.

m package allows me to pick from either one of these:
Bayview, Berjaya Georgetown, sunway georgetown or Cititel hotel..

i went to Asiarooms and read the reviews and narrow it down to these 2
Bayview and Cititel...

1.)which one is better in terms of accessibility to hawker food and shopping?
2.)i've only 2 days in Penang.. would like to try the local fare and do some simple shopping.. i'll be heading to KL for 2 days after that.. is there anything i muz try/eat/shop/buy that is not available in KL/Bangkok/Singapore?

thanks

Can anyone help to recommend a guesthouse near Komtar area or near city area.
We just need a clean and decent place to sleep, as most of the time we will be out. Budget between RM30 to RM70 per night (double bed with attached bathroom).

Thank you in advance..........!!

hi i want travel to penang by air asia how can i get tivket.i should get ticket from kl air port or i can get it from kl city,because distance between kl city to kl air port to get ticket is to far,best regard

hiya all im trying to find somehwere to stay near to kek loksi temple??
i was there at xmas and new year just gone but it was packed out and i missed a lot, plus i didnt have a lot of time to see things so what i thought was to stay close by somewhere and to go early in the morning and stay all day and see everything, does anyone know of any where closeby maybe in walking distance to the temple? thanks maggiomx

Hi

I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what might be a few nice things to do on my honeymoon in Penang - we are travelling on the 27 November til 7th December.

On the 5th December will be my fiances birthday. As it will be our first birthday away together and as a married couple i would like to do something special for him.

is there anything that you could suggest? Is there anything that might be nice to do in Penang (and a bit different) while on our honeymoon??

Also i noticed that if you ask a restuarant to organise you a meal, they try and charge you more than what you would pay in a western country...is that normal or are they ripping me off? As they were trying to charge me $300 (aus) for a meal for two for only two courses??

Hi,
Will be in Penang for 3 days & 2 nights during December.
Wish to stay in such a place which is near to night-life areas ( discos, night-clubs, partying, etc).
Budget is arround USD 75/= per night for a double-room.
Please advise.
Thanks
Andrep

Hello,

I have literally 9 hours in Penang. Arriving around 2:00 PM (by flight) and leaving 10:00 PM (by bus). What can I do in 9 hours? I am thinking about Penang Hill (furnicular rail), Snake temple and city tour. I know I can not do a lot but what I should not miss?

I am also looking for a nice hotel to refresh and relax for couple of hours. Any suggestions?

PP

Can u provide me the list restaurant which is have buffet lunch/dinner

Hi,

Can anyone advise me on where can I find a decend tailor in Penang Island. I have few dresses in mind, such as cheong sum, kebaya and ball dinner gown.

I am trying to find the tailor shop where most of the local go, but not tourist.
Any idea, roughly how much would it cost to tailor made 1 pc of Cheong sum or dinner gown?

I shall be spending a few nights in Penang in February, as part of a fairly speedy round the would holiday. Am thinking of booking the Bay View Beach Resort, and am hoping that someone who has stayed there fairly recently can give me their opinion