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The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

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Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinaryhotel brands, proudly introduces The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection—its first property inPenang. Nestled along the historic Millionaire’s Row, this 146-room designer hotel seamlessly blendscolonial-inspired elegance with modern sophistication, offering a refined retreat that celebratesPenang’s rich heritage. “Each Autograph Collection hotel is exactly like nothing else – each tells a truly unique story and TheMillen Penang, Autograph Collection is a perfect reflection of this. This new opening expands ourportfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels in Malaysia, reflecting the rich history of Penang through arefined and sophisticated lens,” said Ramesh Jackson, Area Vice President, Malaysia &...
Heritage & Street Food at PENANG

Heritage & Street Food at PENANG

Next Island
Heritage & Street Food at PENANG This was not my first visit and it was good to return, somehow the slow pace of this place keeps bringing me back. Having crossed the Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world that connects the airport to the mainland, I chose to stay at one of the hotels in the Batu Ferringhi beach resort area. Here on the North-Western tip of the island hotels and alluring restaurants line the coast and its golden beaches. Covering 285 square kilometres, Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and fascinating food can be everywhere, everything from street food hawkers, casual cafes and bars up to high-class restaurants. One of the most famous eating-places in Penang is the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, which you’ll find beside Gurney Plaza. The...