Lodge 18 Hotel
About
Lodge 18, a newly renovated 45 rooms hotel located at Bagan Luar, Butterworth with simplicity designs and charms, offers an inviting and comfortable stay for our valued guests. Spacious Standard, Superior, Deluxe & Family Suite is a room for everyone and suitable for business or leisure. Complimentary WIFI access within the entire hotel & satellite TV channels in all rooms create homage to modern living and make you feel at home. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the coffee house provides varieties of local & western cuisine where you may be delighted by the panoramic green field view. (Coffee house is currently under renovation) Meeting rooms with daylight at the capacity of 80-100 covers are suitable for all kinds of event, dinner, seminar or meeting. Its strategic location which situated 5 minutes away from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, a walking distance to local famous hawker foods, and a short drive to business district, industrial zone, shopping complex and local attraction spots, is a heaven to those travelers who want to explore the different lifestyle of Penang Island and Mainland.
Place of Interest
Penang Museum and Art Gallery Lubus Farquhar
Built in 1821, the Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. There are also Malay daggers (Keris), Chinese furniture, embroidery and paintings of old Penang. The Art Gallery on the first floor displays the works of local artists and is the venue for special exhibitions. The statue of Captain Francis Light graces the grounds in front of the buildings.
Kapitan Keling Mosque, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
It was named after the Indian Muslim merchant, the “Kapitan Keling” (headman) Caudeer Mohudeen who built it in the early 19th century. It features an ocher yellow facade and dome-shaped minaret reflecting Moorish Islamic influence.
St George’s Church, Lebuh Farquhar
Built with convict labor in 1818, it is one of the oldest landmarks in the city. The entrance of this stately Anglican Church named after the patron saint of England, features a memorial canopy dedicated to Captain Francis Light.
Khoo Kongsi, Lebuh Cannon
The forefathers of the Khoo family who emigrated from South China built it as a clan-house for members of the Khoo family. It was burnt down in 1894 and some believed that it was due to its resemblance to the Emperor’s palace. A scaled down version was later built in 1902. The building features a magnificent hall embellished with intricate carvings and richly ornamented beams of the finest wood bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China.
China Town
China Town on the island stretches from Weld Quay to Lebuh Stewart, Lebuh Muntri, Lebuh Campbell and Lebuh King. China Town is so large and well-preserved that you will sense and feel the lifestyle of Chinese immigrant settlers who came here in the 1800s. Visitors will be intrigued by the many clanhouses, shophouses and temples found along these streets, which reflect the heritage left behind. Stepping into these streets will certainly take you back in time.
Nagore Shrine, Lebuh King
Constructed in the early 1880s, the shrine is a memorial to the Caliph, Syed Shahul Hamid. Faithful devotees may be seen visiting the shrine to seek favors on Thursday.
Fort Cornwallis, Lebuh Light
The fort was built on the site of Francis Light’s historic landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it was replaced by a concrete structure built by convict labor, in 1804. Today, an open-air amphitheater, a history gallery and a handicraft and souvenir center occupies the interior. It houses the famous Dutch cannon presented to the Sultan of Johor by the Dutch and which finally found its way to Penang after being looted by the Portuguese.
State Mosque, Jalan Masjid Negeri
The state Mosque features elegant modern architecture and took four years to complete. It can accommodate 5,000 worshippers for congregational prayers and is usually packed on Friday. Permission to enter must be obtained from the State Religious Department, Lebuh Pantai. Visitors must dress appropriately and remove their shoes before entering.
Penang Bridge
The Penang Bridge, which links Penang Island and the mainland, was officially opened on 15th September 1988. The spectacularly beautiful bridge spans 13.5 km across the channel, offering a beautiful view of the open sea, ships and the sprawling coastline.
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