Parkroyal Penang, PenangParkroyal Penang in Penang, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 39 hotels we score in Penang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $367 a night (cached, not a live quote).Parkroyal Penang is a five-star beachfront resort situated along Batu Ferringhi Beach. The property contains 310 apartment-style rooms equipped with minibars and LED televisions. It suits families and business travellers, offering two outdoor swimming pools with water slides alongside several conference rooms for meetings. Guests can access a full-service spa, massage services, and various on-site restaurants and bars. The hotel is located near the Ferringhi Night Market and Penang National Park. While the resort provides extensive leisure facilities and water sports, the nightly rates start at $367, which may suit specific budget requirements.What stands out

Direct access to Batu Ferringhi Beach

Two outdoor pools with water slides

On-site spa and massage services

Multiple restaurants and bars

Watch out for

Higher starting price point

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