The El Dorado, Georgetown

Advantages: Cheap/Food/Shopping/Visa runs from thailand
Disadvantages: Expensive Taxis

...Georgetown was the town that I liked very much. Had some great shops and the prices were also good. Hotels were a lot cheaper than Kuala Lumpur. A trip across the suspension bridge to the mainland is worth doing. Also get a 360-degree view of Georgetown and go to the top of Komtar building. Like me - Don't tell the staff when you reach the top that you want to "base jump". They won't find you funny and will call security. It may sound kind of odd, but I would also recommend having a meal inside the Komtar Tower at Kentucky Fried Chicken. The standard was just unreal. The recipe they use is far better than any other KFC I've been to. Georgetown was defiantly the place to go shopping. Loads of computer stuff and loads of places to eat all at great prices. The only thing that I found to be expensive were the Taxis. Which were... Read review

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Advantages: Great sites. Exotic. Friendly people. Pro British
Disadvantages: Can get crowded

...there is a lot to see and do in Penang and I would recommend visits to these major attractions,as well as soaking up the sun and lazing on the beach at Batu Ferringhi and going on a shopping orgy in Georgetown First head for the Penang Botanical Gardens which is located just off Jalan Waterfall. They occupy some 30 hectares and the gardens have a really good collection of Malaysian fauna and flora. There are hundreds of trees and flowering plants and dozens of nurseries ,plant houses,fern gardens and lily ponds. The place is also well known for its friendly Rheses Monkeys. At Teluk Bahang there is a huge Butterfly Farm with more than 3,000 living specimens of over 50 species. The farm itself occupies a one hectare site and there is a garden enclosure,breeding area,labs,souvenir shop and exhibition area. Also at Teluk Bahang is the 100... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent location, Fabulous food and facilities
Disadvantages: No beach access, more business orientated than tourist

...I guess the title sums up the entire review really (as it should!), the Cititel Hotel is a marvelous, typical Malaysian four star hotel. It's a little out of place where it is on the island as most of the 'posh' hotels have beach access, but as this is aimed more towards the business centre of Georgetown than the beach-side, it kind of falls between the two stalls. However it's still typical Malaysian high quality at a reasonable price. Don't get me wrong the Hotel itself is an amazing place. Fully air-conditioned, superb facilities, wonderful food and top-class service. My room was a double even though I paid for a single, the standard of cleanliness was faultless, the bed was soft but not horrible, the TV had a few english- speaking channels and the bathroom was a delight in Marble!!! All the rooms have stunning view whether it... Read review

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