There are some great boutique hotels in Malaysia, including boutique beach resorts in Langkawi, rustic eco-chic island escapes on the East Coast and even a cosy urban boutique resort in Kuala Lumpur.
There has been a flourishing of boutique hotels in Penang in recent years, mostly converted colonial era buildings in Georgetown.
There are also boutique hotels in Malacca and the Cameron Highlands such as the excellent Cameron Highlands Resort.
Pangkor Laut Resort has the feel of a boutique resort and nearby Tiger Rock on Pangko Island is one of the most charming boutique resorts in Malaysia.