Penang, MalaysiaPulau Tikus
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Colonial-inspired coastal tower
Pulau Tikus Penang, Malaysia
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottColonial-inspired coastal tower
It translates the grandeur of 19th-century colonial bungalows into a seafront tower filled with contemporary Malaysian art.
“they have this amazing pool that is a lap pool that looks out over the water with one clear side.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Black-and-white colonial detailing frames commissioned sculptures from Malaysian artists.
Listed
A ninth-floor glass-walled saltwater infinity pool sits beside private botanical spa suites.
Listed
Set on historic Millionaire's Row, Lili reimagines classic Malaysian cooking with hydroponic produce.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The Millen brings Marriott’s Autograph Collection to Penang with 146 rooms facing the Andaman Sea, each with marble bathrooms, custom furnishings, and design details that reflect the building’s colonial roots.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Waterfront malls along Gurney Drive are a short walk away, and George Town's historic core is minutes by car.
The rooms
Standalone bathtubs sit right against floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the sea, and rooms include separate dressing alcoves.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Saltwater laps against glass walls on the ninth floor, with cushioned daybeds tucked beneath the terrace overhang.
The spa
Private treatment suites include deep soaking tubs, and therapies incorporate local nutmeg and regional botanicals.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the fitness centre, outfitted with Technogym machines and a dedicated yoga room.
Bar
Good Society
Louvered shutters and wicker armchairs shade the veranda, where daytime coffee gives way to evening cocktails.
Restaurant
Blacklinen
Charcoal-grilled steaks and aged meats take center stage beneath mirrored ceilings and copper accents on the ninth floor.
At the table
Lili prepares modern Malaysian dishes for shared tables, and an outdoor kiosk pours cold drinks by the pool.
How it began
The name nods to historic Millionaire's Row, a coastal avenue once defined by the palatial estates of Straits tycoons.
Penang
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.