Holiday Inn Resort Penang

Overlooking Batu Ferringhi beach, this polished hotel in a modern building and a high-rise tower is 9 km from Taman Negara Pulau Pinang national park and 3 km from cooking classes and tours at the Tropical Spice Garden. Featuring colourful accents, the casual-chic rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, plus minifridges and tea and coffeemakers. Some rooms have sea views. Suites add separate lounge areas and private balconies, while kids' suites feature bunk beds and PlayStations. Room service is offered 24/7. There's an indoor-outdoor restaurant and a lobby bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a game room.