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5 new Penang boutique hotels redefining luxury stays

From a restored 1926 colonial compound to an annexe of the Blue Mansion and a wellness retreat, these new boutique stays show how Penang’s hotel scene is evolving beyond heritage conservation.

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5 new Penang boutique hotels redefining luxury staysFrom a restored 1926 colonial compound to an annexe of the Blue Mansion and a wellness retreat, these new boutique stays show how Penang’s hotel scene is evolving beyond heritage conservation.
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