Link Hotel vs MEI HOTEL
Both are in Penang, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★George Town
Link Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★George Town
MEI HOTEL
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.
Choose Link Hotel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 24 / 96)
Choose MEI HOTEL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 96 / 24)
Why is Link Hotel better than MEI HOTEL?
- 1More guest reviews (5,773 vs 2,451), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (24 vs 96 rooms)−72
Why is MEI HOTEL better than Link Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (96 vs 24 rooms)×4.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Link Hotel vs MEI HOTEL: which hotel is better? | Link Hotel | MEI HOTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 5,773 +3,322 | 2,451 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 440 | – |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 37% | top 31% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 620 m | 720 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 130 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 34 +3 | 31 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 96 |
| Floors | 5 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +1y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 13 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Link HotelMEI HOTEL
- Link Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Link Hotel: €18 a night on average · MEI HOTEL: €46 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Link Hotel | MEI HOTEL |
|---|---|---|
| December | €17 | €39 |
| January | €17 | €39 |
| February | €18 | €42 |
| March | €18 | €42 |
| April | €18 | €57 |
| May | €17 | €54 |
| June | €17 | €54 |
| July | – | €54 |
| August | – | €54 |
| September | – | €54 |
| October | – | €54 |
| November | €18 | €41 |
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
110 m apart
Link Hotel: city centre: 770 m, Penang International Airport (PEN): 14 km, beach: 1.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km.
MEI HOTEL: city centre: 810 m, Penang International Airport (PEN): 14 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km.
Link Hotel or MEI HOTEL: common questions
Which is better, Link Hotel or MEI HOTEL?
MEI HOTEL leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Link Hotel or MEI HOTEL?
Over the year Link Hotel costs about €18 a night on average against €46 at MEI HOTEL, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Link Hotel and MEI HOTEL?
The two hotels are 110 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