Hotel Bayview Beach Resort Penang
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Penang, Malaysia

Location
This hotel lies right on the historical beach of Batu Ferringhi, on the north coast of the island of Penang, with idyllic views over Batu Ferringhi Bay. Just north of the equator, Penang is a tropical paradise with breathtaking beauty, and offers a fascinating natural heritage and friendly, hospitable people. The centre of George Town and the shopping Mecca of Gurney Plaza are just 18 km away, 20 minutes by car or bus, while Bayan Lepas International Airport is only 33 km to the south, a quick 45-minute car ride away.

Hotel description
The family-friendly beach hotel enjoys magical surroundings and offers the perfect combination of luxury and tranquility for conference guests, business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The air-conditioned resort comprises 366 rooms (including 98 suites and penthouses), a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a café, a nightclub, a restaurant and conference facilities. Room and laundry services as well as a car park may be taken advantage of.

Room description
All rooms are comfortable and exceptionally spacious. The in-room facilities include a hairdryer, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and ironing equipment as well as centrally controlled air conditioning and a safe. All rooms include balconies with views out over the sea or the mountains.

Sport
Guests are able to spend a day in the hammocks on the beach and enjoy the sun. Other leisure options include the open-air Jacuzzi, the large swimming pool or enjoying cool drinks at the poolside bar. An indoor pool, a children´s swimming pool, a gym and a tennis court also feature at this hotel. Bukit Jambul golf course is approximately 45 minutes away by car.

Additional Information
The hotel offers a wide variety of dining experiences ranging from local delights to the culinary secrets of Chinese cuisine, exciting flavours of Euro-Oriental creations and great International cuisine.

Hotel Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
25-a, Farquhar Street, 11200 Penang, Malaysia

Location
This hotel´s prime location offers a unique blend of modern yet timeless heritage. The hotel is situated in the heart of the banking and commercial centre of Georgetown, within easy walking distance of shopping districts as well as many of the historical and cultural landmarks in Penang. The tourist centre of Khoo Kongsi, Batu Ferringhi Beach and Kek Lok Si Temple can all be easily reached by car.

Hotel description
This award-winning city hotel has a total of 320 rooms and combines luxurious comfort with modern facilities. It is air-conditioned with 24-hour reception,a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and lift access, as well as dining, conference and parking facilities, WLAN access and a laundry service. It also has its own nightclub.

Room description
All rooms come with en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a satellite TV, a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, centrally regulated air-conditioning and a safe.

Sport
Live entertainment is available at the Carmen Club, located in the hotel´s basement.

Additional Information
Guests can enjoy a sunset buffet dinner and excellent views of the city in the one and only revolving restaurant in Penang, Kopi Tiam.

Hotel Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Penang
1-stop Midlands Park, Burmah Road, 10350 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Centrally located in Georgetown, this city hotel is set in the heart of Penang´s food, shopping and entertainment district. The property is part of the One Stop Midlands Park complex which comprises condominiums, offices, shopping arcades, supermarkets and a bowling alley, as well as food and entertainment outlets. The hotel has easy access to most of the island´s tourist attractions. It is only 45 minutes from the airport and the Butterworth railway station.

Hotel description
The fully air-conditioned hotel is the ideal address for exploring this famous island. Well-known for its gracious warm hospitality and friendly services, the hotel is home to discerning business as well as leisure travellers. Facilities include: lobby with 24-hour reception, currency exchange facility, lift access, restaurant, bar and conference facilities, as well as laundry and room services. There is a car park for guests arriving by car.

Room description
All rooms and suites are fully furnished with amenities such as individually regulated air conditioning, colour TV with in-house films, 5 satellite television channels including CNN, IDD telephone line, piped music, en suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities and a private safe.

Sport
Leisure facilities include a gym and an outdoor swimming pool.

Additional Information
All day dining is available at The Café , a 24-hour coffee house which offers a scrumptious à la carte menu and a mix of international and local favourites. The cosy ambience of The Bar , which can be found on level 2, makes it a great place to unwind and enjoy the selection of drinks whilst being entertained by the hotel´s resident band in the evening.

How to get to the hotel
The hotel is around a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. To reach the hotel from the airport: take the Sungei Nibong road until reaching the Sultan Azlan Shah road, then get onto Jalan Mesjid Negeri road. Take the Western Road, turn right into Brown Road and drive straight to the end where the hotel can be found.

Hotel Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang
14 Leith Street, Penang, 10200 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is located in the heart of Georgetown and is 30 min from Penang Internaitonal Airport.

Hotel description
The hotel incorporates 38 rooms,5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircase and 220 windows. The paradigm Chinese courtyard house has been embellished with Chinese timber carvings and porcelain works as well as Gothic louvred windows, art nouveau stained glass panels, etc. It is an edifice of impressive delicacy and awesome in its feng shui subtleties. The inner city mansion was acquired in 1990 in an extremely dilapidated state. A restoration has been carried out and has culminated in the project being judged the winner in the UNESCO Heritage 2000 Awards.

Room description
For a unique heritage experience, the hotel owner-hosted home-stay offers short and long-term residential stays in 16 uniquely themed bedroom apartments. These vary in size from the Scholar´s Suite and others of equally exotic disposition. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and ceiling fans and come with an en-suite bathroom and a personal valet.

Hotel Cititel Penang
66, Jalan Penang, 10000 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Located on Upper Penang Road, in the heart of Georgetown, guests will appreciate its close proximity to major commercial, financial and government offices, key historical and cultural sites, popular eateries and shopping complexes. It is just a half-hour´s drive to the famed Batu Ferringhi beach and it´s 5 minutes away from the ferry terminal.

Hotel description
The hotel, with 451 guestrooms and suites, offers business and leisure travellers comfort, affordability and business-friendly service. It is air-conditioned with a lobby and 24-hour reception. It also offers a hotel safe, currency exchange, lift, café, WLAN access as well as conference, dining and parking facilities. Room and laundry services are also available.

Room description
All guestrooms and suites, command panoramic views of the North & South Channels. All come with en suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning and safe deposit box.

Sport
It´s fun and excitement on your doorstep on Upper Penang Road. With a vast number of pubs, bars or restaurants, each of them offering a wide variety of entertainment ranging from live bands and performances to great promotions on drinks.

Additional Information
Main Street Café is an all-day dining venue. Breakfast is served as a buffet. Lunch and dinner are served either as a buffet or from a set menu.

Hotel Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang
Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Set on the popular Tanjung Bungah beach (Flower Cape) this hotel offers guests exclusively secluded beach, only accessible via the hotel. The beach is strewn with rocky outcrops, through which guests may glimpse lush, tropical vegetation. This is what makes the beach so picturesque and unique. Guests at the hotel can relax, far from the intrusive souvenir sellers and the curious gaze of the public. This establishment offers the ideal hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, the ideal place to relax and get away from it all. The beach lies a good way from the main road, away from the hustle and bustle. Bank and Shopping mall are within 8 minutes drive from the hotel. A clinic, pharmacy, restaurants, food court,bakery and convenient stores are within walking distance. The International Airport is around 31 km, and Georgetown is around 10 km away.

Hotel description
This hotel is equipped with generous banqueting facilities. With 7 conference rooms and one ball room for 10-600 persons, this establishment is prepared for all possible events - from small boardroom meetings to large awards ceremonies. It comprises a total of 318 guest rooms, as well as air conditioning, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lobby lounge with live music, the 24-hour restaurant Terrace Bay and shopping facilities. There is also an Express Wash Service and 24-hour room service on offer. Furthermore, the hotel´s facilities include an Internet centre (charges apply), a complimentary shuttle service to Georgetown, a night-time market and parking (covered and open-air) for those arriving by car.

Room description
All rooms feature a balcony with a sea view and are fitted with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a room safe (in some rooms) and individually adjustable air conditioning. The hotel is happy to provide a hairdryer and an iron and ironing board on request.

Sport
Sport and leisure enthusiasts are able to enjoy the Recreation Centre which houses a spa area with sauna and whirlpool, as well as separate facilities for men and women. Furthermore, it offers guests massage and spa treatments, reflexology and facial treatments. Guests are also invited to enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool with its integrated children´s paddling area. The excellent setting of the hotel means guests may enjoy campfires, barbeques and private parties on the beach.

Additional Information
The hotel´s own restaurant, the Terrace Bay serves both international and local cuisine. A Chinese restaurant, the Hu Ji, serves excellent Cantonese and Sichuan specialities.

How to get to the hotel
From the airport: Jalan Gelugor, Jalan Masjid, then to Scotland Road and on to Jalan Bagan Jermal. Take a left at the roundabout to Jalan Tanjung Tokong, straight all the way to Tanjung Bungah. The hotel is 45 minutes from the airport.

Hotel Crown Jewel
Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang Island, Malaysia

Hotel description
This hotel is in a good location of Tanjung Bungah beach which is a good alternative to Ferringhi beach.It is also very close to Georgetown, the capital city of Penang Island. (CB 22/05/06).

Location
The hotel is located on Tanjung Bungah Beach, on the northern coastline of Penang. The lively town centre is just 10 minutes away.

Room description
There are 250 guestrooms and 30 suites. Rooms are large in size and in average condition.

Hotel lobby
The lobby is large with extensive seating areas.

Hotel restaurant
The coffee shop serves local and international cuisines.

Hotel Dorsett Hotel Penang
3, Jalan Larut, 10500 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Located in the historical enclave of Georgetown and at the doorway to many of Penang´s secrets the hotel is in the heart of one of Asia´s premier locations for exotic, romantic international vacations as well as conventions and exhibitions. The town centre is a 10-minute drive away, the beach at Batu Ferringhi is 20 minutes away by car and Khoo Kongsi is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Hotel description
This family-friendly, city hotel comprises a total of 237 rooms. The air-conditioned business establishment offers guests a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a café, a pub and a restaurant. Furthermore, guests may take advantage of the conference facilities, the WLAN access point and the room and laundry services. There is parking available for those arriving by car.

Room description
Created as mini-retreats, the guestrooms are filled with features that make relaxing easy. And if guests need to work during their stay, fax machines, a dual-line cordless phone, a large work desk and ergonomic desk chair are at the ready and all offer high-speed, broadband Internet access at special rates. The guest rooms and suites are elegantly appointed, complete with views of the city or of the serene sea. All rooms include slippers, an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, and centrally regulated air conditioning as standard.

Sport
Splash around with the family in the outdoor pool or soak up the sun with friends at the beach nearby.

Additional Information
Guests are invited to indulge in a variety of dining options. Fascinating local flavours alongside a tantalising array of international cuisine, buffets, and à la carte selections make each meal a feast at The Grove Brasserie. Or for a taste of Korea, Bee Won Korean Restaurant awaits. Trader´s Lounge and Chances R Sports Bar and Lounge are great places to unwind with premium wines, cocktails, and nightly entertainment.

Hotel Eastern and Oriental Hotel Penang
10, Farquhar Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel stands majestically along Farquhar Street, in the bustling heart of Penang. It is a stone´s throw from the food havens, shopping complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown Georgetown. Guests can easily take a walk to Fort Cornwallis, the City Hall and the Penang State Museum. The hotel is 20 km from the Bayan Lepas International Airport.

Hotel description
The bygone era of a glorious past is seen the minute you catch a glimpse of this imposing white colonial building. Warm lingering feelings of elegance greet you as you drive up the courtyard and walk into the spacious domed lobby. At a glance, everything about the hotel, from the porter´s uniform to the enchanting ambience sets us down memory lane, to the good old days of Malaya. It proudly retains the old-world charm it has been recognized for, even with the infusion of modernity.

Room description
All suites are with timber floors and are luxuriously appointed with exquisite bone china,bed linen of the finest Egyptian cotton and Persian carpets.

Sport
A magnificent pool with its view across the sea is the focal point for guests seeking to unwind or energise the body, mind and spirit.

Additional Information
Sarkies Corner A typical colonial coffee shop setting, this place offers all-day dining and celebrates Penang´s diverse cultural heritage. Choose from a wide selection of delicious local fare, international cuisine and spectacular buffets. Fresh local and imported seafood should not be missed.

Hotel Equatorial Hotel Penang
1, Jalan Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Set majestically 150 m above sea level, the island´s golf and convention resort is strategically located 5 minutes to the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone and 20 minutes to the city centre. It is 10 minutes by car from the Penang International Airport.

Hotel description
This award winning hotel houses 2 columnless grand ballrooms, reputed to be the largest on the island that can serve up to 2,000 people. There are also 21 other function rooms and an exhibition level that can easily accommodate 240 booths. Combining the flexibility and space options with the hotel´s unique ambiance and convenient location, have made the hotel a top choice for businessmen and conference organisers.

Room description
Each room is tastefully furnished and well equipped to bring one the warmth and comfort of home. All rooms are equipped with high speed internet access and a private balcony.

Sport
Adjacent to the Coffee Garden terrace, the free-form swimming pool with its tantalizing waterfall is one of the most unique in Penang. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, it also features a grotto, an outdoor jacuzzi and children´s pool. Nearby is a reflexology path. The Equinox Fitness Centre offers an inspiring environment for an invigorating workout on state-of-the-art equipment. Facilities and services include a fully equipped gym, sauna, steambath, jacuzzi and massage services. Other leisure options are squash, floodlit tennis courts, jogging trails and a driving range.

Additional Information
The atmosphere at the Coffee Garden is enhanced by picture windows that look out into tropical greenery, a cascading waterfall and landscaped pool. Its menu represents a variety of both western and local fare that ranges from quick snacks to more satisfying meals. Besides the a la carte menu, buffet lunch and dinner are also available daily.

Hotel Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang
53, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Ideally located along the renowned and scenic Gurney Drive, with sea front promenade, the hotel offers easy access to the city´s business district, historic sites, shopping areas and entertainment night spots. Khoo Kongsi, sandy Batu Ferringhi Beach and the Kek Lok Si Temple are all about 25 minutes away by car.

Hotel description
This city hotel is situated well away from the congestion of the city, yet minutes from the thriving business district and within walking distance of sights, local shops and dining. Here business becomes effortless pleasure and leisure is pure delight. It comprises 368 guest rooms and is air-conditioned with a lobby, 24-hour reception, hotel safe, bureau de change, lift access and a barber/ hairdresser, as well as conference, dining and parking facilities. Room and laundry services are also available.

Room description
Guest rooms are elegantly furnished to match the high standards business travellers have come to expect from this hotel group. They feauture beautifully crafted furniture, plus a full array of conveniences designed to maximize comfort, as well as a marble-tiled en suite bathroom with state-of-the-art electrical accessories, all of which raise hotel living to new heights. All rooms come with air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a satellite TV, a mini fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box.

Sport
There is an open air swimming pool with sun loungers on the hotel grounds. There is also a steam room and sauna available to guests, and tennis and aerobics are also offered.

Additional Information
Cafe Laurel is an all day dining venue.

Hotel G Hotel, Penang
168a, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Its convenient location overlooking Penang´s most famous boulevard, Gurney Drive, means that guests enjoy the advantages of being close to the sea and all the shopping and dining attractions along the promenade such as the Gurney Plaza mall and Gurney Drive´s legendary hawker food enclave.

Hotel description
A bold, beautiful creation in homage to contemporary design, the 304-room hotel fuses cool modernity with stylish comfort. The stunning atrium lobby, bathed in sumptuous lighting, is decked out with an imaginative and carefully selected collection of designer furniture. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a restaurant, café, bar, conference room and on site parking (fee payable). Room and laundry services are also available (fee payable).

Room description
The vast choice of en suite rooms means guests can choose to wake up to a breathtaking sea view or just revel in the pure comfort of the spacious and well-appointed rooms, suites or serviced apartments. Designed for comfort, there is a room for every kind of guest and the hotel´s only request is that they sleep in style. Standard facilities include hairdryer, direct dial telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, individually adjustable air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Sport
Guests can lay by the pool, sweat it out at the gym (fee payable), meditate in the yoga studio or simply indulge in an invigorating herbal scrub followed by a massage with essential oils at the spa.

Additional Information
Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the enchanting cafe with outdoor seating serves up gourmet and familiar comfort food. Or simply chill out with a signature cocktail at the G-lounge and soak up the sun at the G-pool bar.

Hotel Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang
Batu Feringgi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia

Location
This hotel is nestled on the first-class beach of Batu Feringghi amidst a lush landscape of tropical vegetation. Against this backdrop guests are able to enjoy the comfort and hospitality of Penang. The hotel is just 16 km from Georgetown and 30 km from Penang Airport. Penang Island is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge spanning 13.5 km across the channel, and the island´s numerous attractions include sandy beaches, a diverse culture and heritage as well as fine food and shopping.

Hotel description
The hotel comprises a total of 395 rooms. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, safes, a currency exchange facility and a lift. The hotel combines the elegance of the east with the comfort of the west. A culinary delight is to be experienced in Golden Sands. For a romantic evening by the sea, guests may enjoy dining on the Italian and continental cuisine at the restaurant. Room and laundry services are available to guests, and there is a car park for those arriving by car.

Room description
Each of the elegant, comfortable rooms comes with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a TV, a radio, a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities and an iron and ironing board as well as a hire safe. The air conditioning is centrally controlled.

Sport
There is a saltwater swimming pool and a poolside snack bar in the outside complex, where sun loungers and parasols have also been laid out ready for use.

Additional Information
The food and beverage outlets serve some of the most exciting dining and entertaining options in Penang, comprising an intriguing blend of contemporary cuisine and a veritable melting pot of mouth-watering Asian, continental and traditional favourites.

Hotel Grand Continental Hotel Penang
68, Jalan Gurdwara (Jalan Brick Klin), 10300 Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is located in the centre of Georgetown. It is just a stone´s throw away from a whole host of shops and food stalls, as well as the business district. Batu Ferringhi Beach is just a 25-minute drive away, while the war museum is 35 minutes away and Kek Lok Si Temple is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. It is approximately 30 minutes´ drive from Penang International Airport to the hotel.

Hotel description
This city hotel is situated in Georgetown, in the Pearl of the Orient. Towering 23-storeys high, with all rooms offering panoramic views of the Penang Bridge, Penang Hill and the City, this hotel also features the highest rooftop swimming pool. The hotel comprises a total of 192 rooms spread over 23 floors. Facilities on offer at this air-conditioned hotel include 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, lift access, a café, a restaurant, conference facilities and parking for those arriving by car.

Room description
The rooms are modest and feature city views. Each comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a satellite/ cable TV, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, an iron and ironing board, centrally regulated air conditioning and a safe.

Sport
Guests can chill out and relax by the rooftop swimming pool.

Additional Information
Meals are served at the Coffee House.

Hotel Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences, Penang
18, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is located along the renowned tourist belt of Gurney Drive, adjacent to the new Central Business District and less than five minutes from all the major shopping complexes and corporate towers. It is right in the heart of the dining and entertainment district and is right where the action is, in Georgetown, which features a 100-m stretch of cafes, pubs, restaurants, spa and theme outlets such as The Chillout Club (Funk House, Baze Room and Wine Terrace), Mambo, Fusion Restaurant, Ichiban, The Karaoke with 10 private suites, Gurney Suite Spa with 17 individual suites, Sanctuary Ladies´ Spa with 8 Individual Suites, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, Tea Leaf, and many more. The hotel is approximately 25 km from Penang International Airport.

Hotel description
This city hotel is a sea-front resort cum business and entertainment hotel, highly regarded as one of the most prominent deluxe hotels in the city. 36-storeys high, the hotel comprises 259 Suite Rooms with a breathtaking sea view and are very spacious, almost double the size of those in more conventional hotels. Facilities on offer include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception, air conditioning, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a café, a restaurant, conference facilities, a WLAN access point and room and laundry services. Parking is also provided for those arriving by car.

Room description
All suites are stylishly decorated in resort style and are equipped with exceptional amenities and conveniences such as a Jacuzzi, a washing machine, a dining table and much more. All come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a television, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and a safe.

Sport
For active guests there is the Recreational Park - an acre of elevated fun-themed park. For those wanting to make a splash, there is an adult swimming pool, a children´s wave pool, water slides, a lazy river ride and lots of waterfalls. Fitness-oriented activities include archery, beach volleyball, workouts in the gym, table tennis, a sauna and a steam bath. Just for fun there are pool tables, table football tables, board games, darts, crafts and workshops by the poolside.

Hotel Holiday Inn Resort Penang
72 Batu Ferringhi, Georgetown, 11100 Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel lies in the heart of the famous town of Batu Ferringhi, right by the beach. Guests have easy access to the night market, as well as to shops and restaurants. The hotel is only 10 minutes by car from Penang butterfly farm and Tropical Spice Garden. It is additionally only 18 kilometres from the city centre of historical Georgetown and a 45-minute drive from Bayan Lepas International Airport.

Hotel description
The hotel comprises two 23-storey buildings offering a total of 358 rooms. The Beach Wing is located directly by the beach, and the Ferringhi Tower is located across the road from the beach. The buildings are connected by a covered walkway. Facilities include a lobby, a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange, lifts and conference facilities as well as a room and laundry service for an added fee. In addition, the hotel features a café, shops and a restaurants. Parking is also available for those arriving by car.

Room description
All the elegant and spacious rooms are well appointed, with all modern amenities. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and offer a panoramic view of the sea or the mountains. All rooms feature a bathroom/shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a TV, a minibar, a radio, an ironing set, a tea/coffee maker, a safe and a seating area. The air conditioning is centrally regulated.

Sport
The grounds feature a pool with children´s pools. Leisure activities include a fully-equipped gym, a games room with a pool table, video games machines and darts. Further activities include beach volleyball, water polo, water aerobics, water basketball, cooking lessons, walks through the village and surroundings, video games and much more. Water sports are available on the beach for an added fee, including water skiing, windsurfing or canoeing. Entertainment for children is also available for an added fee. The nearest golf course lies in Bukit Jambil and is roughly a 50-minute drive.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may alternatively be taken à la carte.

Hotel Holiday Inn-feringhi Tw/hillvw
Batu Ferringhi, 11100, Penang, Malaysia

Hotel description
This is a highly recommended property if one decides to stay on the beach area in Penang. It has an excellent location and suitable for guests with family or simply on honeymoon. Considered a best buy property. The resort's recreational facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, games room with pool table, video game machines, darts and foosball. A host of water sports activities such as para-sailing, jet skiing, boat ride, catamaran and banana boat ride. Daily activities are organised for guests such as beach volleyball, water polo, aquarobics, water basketball, cooking class, village walk, adventure walk, telematches and many more. Traditional Malay Massage and Foot Reflexology can easy away tension. For the children, their Dolphy Kids Club offers a host of fun and exciting and educational activities. (02/08CB).

Location
Holiday Inn Resort is located on the strip of popular beach, Batu Ferringhi, the hotel is on prime location for access to shops, restaurants, the night market and beautiful beaches. It is easily accessible and only 18 kilometres from the city centre of historical capital city of Georgetown and a 45-minute drive from Bayan Lepas International Airport.

Room description
This hotel features 358 spacious and well-appointed guest rooms include suites and kidsuites. Rooms are featuring Remote control TV with satellite channels, bathroom with shower and bath, smoke detector system throughout the hotel, coffee and tea making facilities, international direct dial telephone, in-room safe, hairdryer etc. Amenities may differ between one room category with the others. Ferringhi Tower Hillview Room - offers view of lush green hills and are tastefully decorated with exotic rattan furniture and new carpet, and include a marble bathroom with separate shower cubicle, long bath and modern amenities. The room size, with twin or king-size beds, measures 30 to 35 square metres / 323 to 377 square feet. Complete with full range of amenities.

Hotel lobby
The lobby in the Ferringhi Tower is medium in size and modern in design to rival the best city hotels. The look is elegant with wood, mirrors and marble. The lobby in Beach Wing is with open air concept and offers very much resort feelings.

Hotel restaurant
The main restaurant in this tower provides guests with a cosy and quiet ambience amidst a charming environment and serves a wide selection of international buffet breakfasts daily. While this hotel also provides another outlet in the other wing with an open concept restaurant with ethnic furnishings and ceiling fans, serving an array of international and local cuisine all day and barbecue dinners on the patio. This restaurant overlooks the pool, gardens and ocean.

Hotel Hydro Majestic Hotel Penang
Jalan Low Yat, 11100 Penang, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is situated along the famed sandy beach at Batu Ferringhi and is a perfect hideaway for holidaymakers, family holidays and weekend getaways. Batu Ferringhi Night Market is only a 10-minute drive away, whereas Penang Butterfly Farm and the Tropical Spice Garden are 15 minutes from the hotel. Guests will discover shopping facilities a 20-minute drive from the hotel at the Gurney Plaza, and the tourist centre at Penang and Georgetown´s city centre are only a 30-minute drive. This property is the ideal destination for rest, relaxation or a sun-drenched vacation.

Hotel description
This beach hotel comprises a total of 350 guest rooms. Amongst the facilities of this air-conditioned establishment count a lobby with a reception desk manned around the clock, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a café and a restaurant. Guests are also invited to take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking for those arriving by car.

Room description
The rooms offer guests a relaxed atmosphere of peace and serenity and all feature a sea view from a private balcony. They are charmingly decorated and are equipped with an en suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer as well as a direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Centrally regulated air-conditioning and a safe are also provided in all accommodation as standard.

Sport
The hotel features a spectacular outdoor pool with a children´s paddling area and sun loungers provided for guests´ comfort. There is also a poolside bar serving light snacks and local Malaysian fruit juices, which is linked to the beach by an overhead bridge. Sport enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the gym. There is a golf course located 45 minutes away at Bukit Jambul.

Additional Information
The hotel´s Coffee House serves delightful local specialities, continental, international cuisine and themed buffets in the evenings. Sit back and enjoy refreshing cocktails in the cosy and relaxing atmosphere of the lounge and be entertained with nightly live music. A special snack menu is also available in the lounge.

How to get to the hotel
From Bayan Lepas International Airport: exit the airport, drive straight on, under the bridge and follow the signs to Georgetown. Follow signs to Tanjung Tokong and pass Tanjung Tokong. Guests will then arrive at Batu Ferringhi where the hotel is located.

Hotel Jerejak Resort & Spa
Zone 4, Mk 13, Pl. Jerejak, Pobox 203, Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Jerejak Island or Pulau Jerejak, as it is locally known, is an islet located off the island of Penang, Malaysia. It enjoys an ancient emerald-coloured setting, older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon, which a marvellous ecosystem that is both inspiring and engaging. Equally intriguing is the island´s history as a penal colony - a mystical contrast to the surrounding pristine nature. The resort is only minutes away from Penang city life, yet tucked away among the magnificence of a lush tropical rainforest on an islet which is also known as the ´virgin jungle´ island as it is one of the few remaining preserves of ancient forest in Malaysia. The Snake Temple is 15 minutes away by car, it is a 40-minute drive from the tourist centre of Gurney Drive and 45 minutes´ drive from Tanjung Bungah Beach.

Hotel description
This is a new resort completed in 2003 and set amidst the virgin jungle of Pulau Jerejak. It is every nature lover´s dream come true. Coupled with the island´s rich historical background, a holiday here promises to be refreshingly different. Relics and artefacts share a home with the rich flora and fauna of this island. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a hotel safe, a cafe, a restaurant and conference facilities.

Room description
The comfortable chalets are set amidst the serenity of a tropical rainforest for a great back-to-nature feel. The chalets are spacious and furnished with amenities such as a king-size bed, a TV, individually adjustable air conditioning, VCD and CD players and a minibar. They come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer as well as a direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. The hotel offers personalised in-room check-in for single or double bedroom chalets.

Sport
This hotel features an open air pool with sun loungers and guests can relax with a spa treatment at the spa village. They can also choose fun and activity at the adventure village or go natural and camp out at Camp Kembara. It is possible to explore the area by mountain bike and sports enthusiasts may enjoy a game of volleyball.

Additional Information
The Rimba Restaurant is situated next to the spa centre and offers local specialities in tropical surroundings, accompanied by the splendid view.

Hotel Lone Pine Hotel Penang
97 Batu Feringghi, 11100 Penang, Malaysia

Location
Strategically located on Batu Ferringhi along the tourist belt of Penang, and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping outlets and Penang´s famous ´Night Bazaar´. It is 17 km from Georgetown and 31 km from Penang International Airport. The War Museum, Khoo Kongsi and Pinang Peranakan Mansion are all about a half-hour drive away.

Hotel description
This beautifully restored hotel is a wonderful retreat for those who seek privacy amongst an idyllic setting. Established in 1948, this delightful sanctuary was the first hotel on sandy Batu Ferringhi beach, and today retains much of its old world charm, offering a wonderful hideaway to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is the only boutique hotel along the coastline, with most of its 50 guestrooms, over three floors, facing the sea and shaded by a veil of lofty casuarina trees. It is air-conditioned with a lobby and hotel safe as well as bar, dining and parking facilities. There is also a laundry service available.