Evergreen Laurel Penang, PenangEvergreen Laurel Penang in Penang, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 30 of 39 hotels we score in Penang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0.Evergreen Laurel Penang is a five-star hotel situated on Gurney Drive in George Town. The property contains 368 large rooms, with many providing views of the sea or Penang Hill. It serves business travellers and families through its meeting facilities, on-site Chinese restaurant, and gym. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool and a spa. The hotel is located within walking distance of the local business district and various attractions. While the rooms are spacious, the building is an older structure originally built in 1997. The hotel also provides beach access for its guests.What stands out

Spacious guest rooms

On-site Chinese restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Proximity to business district

Watch out for

Older building structure

Weak air conditioning

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