There are many options to get to Penang.
By Air:
1. You can take a flight from Changi to Penang International Airport. Transfers can be arranged with the hotel you are staying
2. Take a coach from one of the hotel (I believe it is Copthorne Orchid) to Senai Airport in Johor. You need to buy the ticket online (
www.airasia.com). The hassle is the transport to and from the airport and Singapore.
By Train:
1. You can take a LONG trip on the usual train (I believe 10-11 hours) but very rewarding. Buy ticket at the train station in Tanjong Pagar.
2. Travel with class on the Oriental Express.
By BUS:
1. Many options. TRANSTAR is one. I am sure there are many more.
By CAR:
1. It is a very nice drive up. Besides, if you have time, you can see KL and Ipoh, on the way. The way up is all on the PLUS Highway, with lay-bys and toilet facilities, as well as restaurants and food stalls. With this, you will have a car in Penang but driving there is another challenge.
When in Penang, you have a wide choice of accomodation.
1. Batu Ferringhi
A hot favourite with tourist. You have the Mutiara Hotel, Golden Sands, Rasa Sayang (once a top 10 hotel in the world), Batu Ferringhi Beach Hotel etc.
2. Town
Shangri-La or Northam Hotel. Also the legendary E&O Hotel. Many more.
3. Outskirts
Equitorial Hotel
Where to eat?
Penang is a food haven.
Do not miss the Nasi Kandar, Penang laksa (you may want to go light on the prawn paste), char kway teow (fried broad noodles), chendol, chee cheong fun (with curry sauce), Sister's yam cake etc. Ask the concierge and they will be able to tell you. also try End-of-the-world and Eden for seafood if you are in the Batu Ferringhi area.
Sight seeing:
1. Penang Hill - a breath taking view of the city
2. Buddhist temples
3. Snake temple
4. Butterfly Farm
5. Botanical Garden
These may help:
Travel Tip:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298 ... 06261.html
Tourism Penang
The official website of Penang by the Penang State Tourism...
http://www.exoticpenang.com.my/
Visit Penang Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism information.
http://www.visitpenang.com/
Tourism Penang - The Official guide to Penang
The official tourism website for Penang. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about Penang as a travel destination . . . and more.
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/
Have fun.