Carnarvon 73 vs The 60
Both are in Penang, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★George Town
Carnarvon 73
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Carnarvon 73
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 270 m apart.
Choose Carnarvon 73 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.6)
Why is Carnarvon 73 better than The 60?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.6)+2.1
Why is The 60 better than Carnarvon 73?
- 1More guest reviews (662 vs 262), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Carnarvon 73 vs The 60: which hotel is better? | Carnarvon 73 | The 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +2.1 | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Beach access | 4.7 +0.9 | 3.8 |
| Public transport | – | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.6 +2.0 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +2.1 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 262 | 662 +400 |
| Google rating | – | 3.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 90 |
| Rank in Penang | top 1% +89% | bottom 11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 800 m −210 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km −270 m | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22 +15 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | – |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Carnarvon 73The 60
- The 60 is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Carnarvon 73: €19 a night on average · The 60: €15 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Carnarvon 73 | The 60 |
|---|---|---|
| November | €18 | €15 |
| December | €18 | €14 |
| January | €19 | €14 |
| February | €20 | €14 |
| March | €20 | €16 |
| April | €20 | €16 |
| May | €19 | €16 |
| June | €19 | €16 |
| July | €19 | €16 |
| August | €19 | €16 |
| September | €19 | €16 |
| October | €19 | €16 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
270 m apart
Carnarvon 73: city centre: 1.8 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The 60: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 1.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Carnarvon 73 or The 60: common questions
Which is better, Carnarvon 73 or The 60?
Carnarvon 73 leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Carnarvon 73 or The 60?
Over the year The 60 costs about €15 a night on average against €19 at Carnarvon 73, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Carnarvon 73 is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for The 60.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Carnarvon 73 is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; The 60 is 1.9 km.
How far apart are Carnarvon 73 and The 60?
The two hotels are 270 m apart in a straight line.
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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