InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG

Property class: 5 and above
5-star beachfront hotel near Tropical Spice Garden

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A modern interior with a central tree, round tables, and built-in shelves.
A beach with calm waters, a boat, and people on the shore.
Restaurant
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a bathroom with a bathtub and vanity.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, a beachfront, and a pool area.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1, Jalan Teluk Bahang, George Town, Teluk Bahang, 11050
  • Place, Penang Cultural Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tropical Spice Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Corner

  • Sea view
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 76 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Large)

  • Sea view
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Corner

  • Sea view
  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room (Family Themed)

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite

  • 163 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite (Straits)

  • Sea view
  • 586 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

George Town

Beachside getaway.Stay at this George Town hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tropical Spice Garden and 2 miles (3 km) of Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm. Penang National Park and ESCAPE Adventureplay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Penang Cultural Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tropical Spice Garden - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ferringgi Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Penang Hill - 39 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 64 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪K(An)Opi Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frandy Thai Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Khaleel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fire & Ice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frandy Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG

5-star beachfront hotel near Tropical Spice Garden
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. At InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star George Town hotel.

  • 348 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG offers 348 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. A pillow menu is available. 24-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Gemala Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 8 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet, MaybankPay, and GrabPay
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Touch 'n Go eWallet, MaybankPay, and GrabPay.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG to the airport?

InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG is 21.7 mi (59-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG.

How close is InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG offer free breakfast?

InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG have a pool?

InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG features 2 outdoor pools.

Does InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Gemala Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and body treatments.

How close is InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG to downtown George Town?

InterContinental Penang Resort by IHG is 8.5 mi away from George Town.

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