• The Kek Lok Si Temple is a tourist attraction in Penang.kek lok si temple image by YOKE LIANG TAN from Fotolia.com
  
  Commonly known as "The Pearl of the Orient," the island of Penang is a beach-goer's paradise with more than six beaches and islets. Stroll through the 140-year-old Jade Emperor's Pavilion and view the architecture and paintings, or visit the Tropical Spice Garden to discuss the tropical foliage and exotic plants. Many sites in Penang are within walking distance to one another, so pack appropriate walking shoes.
  
  

Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences

• Located directly next to the beach, the Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences provides guest rooms with private bathrooms, Internet access, daily newspapers, Jacuzzi bathtubs and mini-bars. Studio and two-bedroom suites also provide a living and dining area. Non-smoking guest rooms are available. Amenities include a sauna, outdoor fitness center, spa services and concierge services. Outdoor activities include a swimming pool, lazy river and volleyball courts. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning at the on-site restaurant, Coffee House. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and prepares Japanese, Italian and seafood dishes.
  
  Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences
  
  18 Persiaran Gurney
  
  10250 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
  
  011-604-370-7000
  
  gurney-hotel.com.my
  
  

Berjaya Penang Hotel

• Situated in the heart of Penang's business center, the Berjaya Penang Hotel offers 320 guest rooms with views of the city, safes, wireless Internet access and private bathrooms. Laundry services, seven meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, on-site bar and a fitness center add to the amenities. The hotel's restaurant, The Cafe, prepares international cuisines and local dishes such as Char Koay Teow.
  
  Berjaya Penang Hotel
  
  1-Stop Midlands Park, Burmah Road
  
  10350 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
  
  011-60-227-7111
  
  berjayahotel.com
  
  

Northam All Suites

• The 142 guest rooms at the Northam All Suites include private bathrooms, powder rooms, Jacuzzi bathtubs, Internet access and mini-bars; suite rooms offer separate sitting areas. Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool with loungers, spa services with nine private rooms and concierge services. The hotel offers five on-site restaurants. For a casual dining experience, stop by the Coffee House, where international cuisines and local dishes are prepared for lunch and dinner. The Taipan Fins Restaurant prepares sharkfin and other Cantonese dishes, and is known in the city for its dim sum. Reservations are recommended at the Taipan Fins Restaurant.
  
  Northam All Suites
  
  55 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
  
  Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
  
  011-604-370-1111
  
  northam-hotel.com.my