Soori Penang

Stayed two nights. The hotel is brand new and sits right in George Town's heritage zone, beside Khoo Kongsi temple, and the location alone is worth it. Checking in here feels less like arriving at a hotel and more like being invited into someone's cherished (and very luxurious) ancestral home. Breakfast was cooked-to-order in the courtyard. We had the western option - shakshuka, smashed avocado on toast, simple and well done. There were cultural advisors on hand to craft personalised itineraries. We did the Journey of the Gods trishaw tour and were amazed by the diversity of local religious traditions. Overall, great experience. Would definitely stay again. NA

The service truly stood out — the staff were warm, friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and everything was handled smoothly, making us feel genuinely well taken care of throughout our stay at Soori Penang. The ambience is full of character, and being so close to Khoo Kongsi and surrounded by the heritage of Georgetown gives the hotel a unique cultural charm, while the room itself was spacious, clean and very comfortable. We also appreciated how thoughtfully the journeys and itinerary were arranged, making it easy for us to explore Penang in a relaxed and stress-free way. One small thing is that the breakfast selection is not very extensive compared to larger hotels, but the quality of the food was good and everything was freshly prepared. Despite that, we still had a sumptuous and satisfying breakfast.