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title: "Arena Residence Suite vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite"
description: "Arena Residence Suite or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arena-residence-suite-penang-vs-the-ceo-duplex-studio-suite-penang/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Arena Residence Suite vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite

Both are in Penang, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
## [Arena Residence Suite](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arena-residence-suite-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1153014/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
## [The CEO Duplex Studio Suite](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ceo-duplex-studio-suite-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2192987/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 5 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Arena Residence Suite if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.0)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 2)

### Choose The CEO Duplex Studio Suite if you want

-   to walk to the sights (8.8 km / 10 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 2 / 1)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2015)

### Why is Arena Residence Suite better than The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.0) (+1.3)
2.  45 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+45)

### Why is The CEO Duplex Studio Suite better than Arena Residence Suite?

1.  1.6 km closer to the area centre (−1.6 km)
2.  More guest reviews (403 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×29)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015) (+6y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Arena Residence Suite | The CEO Duplex Studio Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+1.3) | 7.0 |
| Location | 3.0 | 4.2  (+1.2) |
| Beach access | – | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+1.4) | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+1.3) | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 403  (+389) |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 43%  (+38%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.0 | 4.2  (+1.2) |
| Distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre | 2.9 km | 1.3 km  (−1.6 km) |
| To the beach | – | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 3.3 km  (−1.5 km) | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 138  (+45) | 93 |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 2 |
| Floors | 25 | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2021  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[The CEO Duplex Studio Suite prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ceo-duplex-studio-suite-penang/prices/)

## Location

1.8 km apart

Arena Residence Suite: city centre: 10 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 3.3 km, 138 places to eat within 500 m.

The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: city centre: 8.8 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 4.8 km, beach: 2.1 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Arena Residence Suite or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: common questions

### Which is better, Arena Residence Suite or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?

They are evenly matched. Arena Residence Suite is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Penang; The CEO Duplex Studio Suite is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre.

### Which is cheaper, Arena Residence Suite or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The CEO Duplex Studio Suite is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Arena Residence Suite.

### How far apart are Arena Residence Suite and The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arena-residence-suite-penang-vs-the-ceo-duplex-studio-suite-penang/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/