The G Hotel here celebrates its double recognition for 2025!
The prestigious hotel has clinched two prestigious accolades on the world stage —Top 100 Hotels & Resorts and Top 100 Hotel General Managers—at the globally recognized Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
This double recognition solidifies G Hotel’s reputation as a leader in luxury hospitality, offering world-class accommodation while being helmed by an exceptional leader, Michael Hanratty.
Next is for the G Hotel to be named in the Top 100 Hotels & Resorts list. G Hotel Gurney has been recognised for its exceptional service, contemporary luxury, and dedication to providing an unparalleled guest experience.
The award places G Hotel among the finest hospitality establishments worldwide, celebrating its seamless blend of sophisticated design, premium facilities, and warm hospitality.
G Hotel Gurney has become an icon of modern luxury in Penang, with 312 elegantly designed rooms and suites, offering breathtaking city and sea views. Cutting-edge amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre and infinity pool. World-class dining experiences, with renowned restaurants and bars offering a diverse range of international cuisines and signature cocktails. A prime location along Gurney Drive, providing convenient access to Penang’s best shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Personalised hospitality, where every guest experience is curated with care, ensuring a seamless and memorable stay.
From business travellers to leisure seekers, G Hotel Gurney caters to the needs of modern travellers who expect the perfect balance of comfort, style, and top-tier services. This award reaffirms G Hotel’s status as a leading destination in luxury hospitality, setting new benchmarks for hotels across the region.
At the heart of G Hotel’s success is its dynamic and hands-on General Manager, Michael Hanratty, who has been named one of the Top 100 Hotel General Managers globally. Known for his leadership by example, Michael is deeply involved in every aspect of hotel operations, from guest experiences to team development and strategic innovations.
Since joining G Hotel in 2013, Michael has spearheaded numerous enhancements, from infrastructure upgrades to guest experience improvements, ensuring that G Hotel remains at the forefront of luxury hospitality. His leadership has led G Hotel to over 210 prestigious awards, including World Halal Excellence Awards, Hotel of the Year Award, World Top Tourism Hotel, Best Luxury Bleisure Hotel in Malaysia, TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards and more.
“This award is a testament to the incredible team at G Hotel. I am truly grateful to every staff member for their dedication, passion and hard work. This achievement belongs to all of us.Thank you for making G Hotel an exceptional place to stay, work and experience.” – said Michael.
His career in the hospitality industry is a journey of passion and perseverance. Originally a pathologist, he soon realised his true calling lay elsewhere. Starting as a bellman, he discovered a love for hospitality, a path that ultimately led him to become an internationally recognised hotelier. His people-first leadership and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in G Hotel’s continued success.
Meanwhile, the Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a highly regarded global platform that recognises excellence across hospitality, real estate, and luxury services. Each year, over 5,000 brands from 100+ countries are meticulously evaluated, with only the best making it to the exclusive TOP 100 list.
Source – G Hotel