Not many hotels can claim to serve a boardroom in the morning and a family of five in the afternoon. G Hotel Gurney on Persiaran Gurney now has the awards to prove it does both well.
The hotel picked up two national titles at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards: Best Conference Venue Hotel in Malaysia and Best Family Hotel in Malaysia. What sets these awards apart from industry peer selections is their basis in actual traveller votes and guest feedback, making them a more direct measure of how a hotel performs in real stays.
For business travellers, G Hotel Gurney has built a steady reputation in the MICE space. Its function spaces come equipped with an expansive integrated LED screen suited for large-format presentations, and a dedicated events team manages the full run of conferences, meetings, and corporate gatherings. Multiple MICE industry accolades over the years point to a consistent track record rather than a single good year.
The family credentials tell a different story. The L Suite and XL Suite offer the kind of room scale that travelling families genuinely need, with space to spread out after a day along Gurney Drive or through the UNESCO-listed streets of George Town. Both Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon Mall sit within walking distance, and a complimentary shuttle buggy connects G Hotel Gurney with its sister property, G Hotel Kelawai, giving guests shared access to facilities across both addresses.
That two-property arrangement is worth noting. Families gain flexibility without paying for it separately, while corporate guests benefit from a wider pool of meeting and accommodation options depending on group size.
“These awards are especially meaningful as they are based on genuine guest feedback and voting. To be recognised across both business and family segments speaks to the versatility of our offering and the dedication of our team in delivering consistent, high-quality experiences,” said Michael Hanratty, General Manager of G Hotel.
G Hotel Gurney operates 312 guest rooms at 168A Persiaran Gurney, minutes from Batu Ferringhi beach and the hawker stalls of Gurney Drive. For a property in one of Penang’s most competitive hospitality corridors, winning on two separate guest experience fronts in the same year is a result worth watching.
