SAVV Hotel vs The Harbour
Both are in Penang, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★George Town
SAVV Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseGeorge Town
The Harbour
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick SAVV Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 60 m apart.
Choose SAVV Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 46 / 17)
Choose The Harbour if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 17 / 46)
Why is SAVV Hotel better than The Harbour?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (2,408 vs 97), so the rating is more reliable×25
Why is The Harbour better than SAVV Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| SAVV Hotel vs The Harbour: which hotel is better? | SAVV Hotel | The Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Public transport | 3.6 +0.3 | 3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 2,408 +2,311 | 97 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 58 |
| Rank in Penang | top 3% +47% | top 50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 37 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 46 | 17 |
| Floors | 6 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| 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
SAVV HotelThe Harbour
- The Harbour is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- SAVV Hotel: €79 a night on average · The Harbour: €35 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | SAVV Hotel | The Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| December | €71 | €33 |
| January | €85 | €33 |
| February | €91 | €37 |
| March | €72 | €37 |
| April | €72 | €33 |
| May | €81 | €37 |
| June | €81 | €40 |
| July | €81 | €40 |
| August | €91 | €40 |
| September | €81 | €40 |
| October | €81 | €36 |
| November | €66 | €15 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
60 m apart
SAVV Hotel: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 1.3 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.
The Harbour: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 1.4 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.
SAVV Hotel or The Harbour: common questions
Which is better, SAVV Hotel or The Harbour?
SAVV Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, SAVV Hotel or The Harbour?
Over the year The Harbour costs about €35 a night on average against €79 at SAVV Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are SAVV Hotel and The Harbour?
The two hotels are 60 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