A hotel suitable as an in between to the resort hotels on the beach and the city hotels. it get the best of both world - close to the beaches of tanjung bunga and batu ferringhi and also to the old world charm of penang town. ac03/2001.

a brand new hotel of modern yet attactive tower block style. the exterior is maroon and the deluxe rooms have a direct view of the sea.

the rooms are of medium size and the condition is excellent.

the open concept cafe laurel which is adjacent to the main lobby serves breakfast and a la carte menu throughout the day offering both western and asian food. in addition to this the canton palace serves cantonese style chinese food for both lunch and dinner.

the lobby is very large and the central chandelier together with the open spaces give an impression of grandeur. the colour scheme is cream, brown and green which is present throughout the hotel.

the evergreen laurel is located just outside of the main city centre of georgetown on gurney drive. it is minutes from the business district and within walking distance to the famous gurney drive beach. the beach not mot much for swimming but gurney drive is world famous when it comes alive at night with local hawker delicacies.