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Dreaming For The Best Time With Family in Penang? Trust These Selected Hotels!

Judged as one of the “10 Island to Explore Before You Die” by Yahoo! Travels, Penang indeed a great place for everyone. Even the family can perfectly enjoy their quality time in this island. There are great beaches to have fun in, a line of majestic historical heritages to discover, natural scenes to cherish, multicultural society to befriend, also tasty culinary to enjoy.

Now, you don’t need to hesitate to visit Penang for pampering your family. If you are dreaming about the best family time on this island, you can trust to these top 3 Penang hotels that rank as the best Family Friendly hotel by TripAdvisor.

Seven Terraces

Stewart Lane, George Town
Rated “excellent” by most travelers on TripAdvisor, Seven Terrace is the 5-star Penang hotel that radiates the majestic charm of Anglo-Chinese culture. Bring your family here to immerse amidst the artistic nuance of Georgetown Penang, even when you stay inside the room.

Family Suites are available in antique Peranakan setting, suitable for a family of 5 persons. The Family Suites is designed as a duplex with spacious lounge and sleeping area. We can say staying in this room is like living inside the antique gallery.

Take your family to sample the authentic Peranakan cuisines at the Kebaya Restaurant that made using the perfect combination of the cooking methods of Asian and French. There is a public lounge contains swimming pool and garden as a perfect place to relax with family.

You can bring your family wandering the surrounding areas that filled with historical and artistic spots, also the local street eateries. Obviously, Seven Terraces is the perfect place to take your family getting close to the local culture of Penang.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Penang

Batu Ferringhi Beach
Set amidst the greenery with century-old rain trees, this 5-star hotel catering family retreat to the higher level. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa ensure your family can enjoy the tropical holiday at this beachside hotel.

Choose the Family Room with the Seaview for the best moment with your beloved. The family room is designed in contemporary style, featuring 5-star amenities and attached private balcony. You can ask the staff to prepare the in-room dining kid’s menu while spending time in this hotel.

The pristine swimming pool at the Garden Wing area is the one that suitable for the entire family. It’s nice with natural setting amidst the greenery and big stones.

Your kids surely will love this hotel since it has the Adventure Zone as the indoor family entertainment center that comes up with slides, snack counter, etc. The Cool Zone Kids Club also available on the Mezzanine level of the Adventure Zone. It is particularly provided for younger children under 12 years old that so enticing with fun activities, including arts and crafts class

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Batu Ferringhi Beach
On every side of the world, Hard Rock Hotel is always hailed impeccable for the family retreat. This international hotel is now open in Penang as the 4-star hotel that stranded along the famous beaches of Batu Ferringhi.

The entire rooms are designed in contemporary theme, full with hypes and vibrant element just like the rooms of a Rockstar. Bring your family to feel the treatment like a superstar, start by selecting the Roxity Kids Suites that complemented with awesome amenities, including the Playstation 3! You can choose the suites with the courtyard so the kids can play outdoors without need to leave the room.

From 6 food and beverage outlets, The Starz Diner and Pizzeria are the perfect choice for family dining. Both the restaurant serves kid’s menu.

Speaking of good fun, Hard Rock Hotel Penang understands your family need by offering outstanding family-friendly facilities. Some facilities to enjoy are ultimate foam party, Roxity kids’ club, Tabu Teens Club, hair salon, Rock shop, and the magnificent swimming pool of this rock and roll Penang hotel.

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Eastin Hotel at Waterfront of Queensbay, Penang Island

Eastin Hotel Penang (N5.33657 E100.30635) is located along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway in  Sungai Nibong, Penang Island. The area is really convenience because the huge Queensbay Shopping Mall is just sitting next to it, and I also noticed there’s a 24 hours convenience shop behind the hotel.

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Eastin Hotel Penang in Penang, Malaysia proves that not all accommodations are created equal. While other business hotels give you just the usual offerings, we make sure we bring our service a notch higher. That’s why at our hotel, located along the waterfront of Queensbay, you get to indulge in top-caliber enjoyments, whether you’re holding corporate affairs or celebrating personal milestones. Indeed, we are the perfect example of what a business hotel should be: a place that addresses every aspect of your comfort and convenience. This is what sets us above the rest.from Eastin Hotel, Penang.

We (me and Robin) were in Penang for 2 days 1 night foods hunting trip. Once we stepped into the lobby, we were greeted by their friendly smiles from the door till the front counter. The reception area is spacious and be able to cater more peoples during the peak hour.
Our checking process was fast and simple…

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Thanks to the warm hospitality from Ms Selene Yeap – Assistant Marketing Communications Manager and her colleague. She introduced us the area surround with her professionalism and her ‘trademark smile’.

The Lounge is at the left side of the reception counter…

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They have a live band performance during the evening session…if you are visit on the Ladies night every Wednesday, the lady will get a free Margarita or Daiquiri who accompanied by a guy, beside this…the Buy 3 Free 1 House Wine is available daily from 6pm – 11pm.

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And on the right side is the restaurant – Swez Brasserie where the hotel guests having their breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Take part in their culinary adventure into a world of diverse dining with an assortment of distinctive German, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and many other exotic cuisines from around the globe.

Lunch with Vegetarian Corner (Mon- Fri), Hi-Tea with Kids Corner (Sat, Sun and Public Holiday) and Semi Buffet Dinner (Sun – Thu).

The Swez Brasserie are having a Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival from 12th Aug – 9th Sep 2013. You can buy the delightful mooncakes in their custom designed gift box with your favorite flavors from pure lotus with double yolk to precious black.

If you are looking for place to celebrate your children birthday party,
they have a Birthday Bash Package where you can enjoy the delectable
selection of scrumptious food while having a delightful time with their
tailor-made, fun filled games.

There’s a GYM SPA beside the swimming pool for guest to relaxing themselves.

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On the level 2 3, there are total of 6 function rooms and 3 boardrooms.
As for meeting and seminars, they provided 2 packages (or more) to their clients, and the facilities are :-
*  2 multi-purpose function rooms and 3 boardrooms
*  Innovative cuisine and flexible menus for coffee breaks
*  Wi-Fi Internet Access
*  Audio-visual conferencing services available
*  Writing materials, flipchart and whiteboard
*  Flexible and mobile platform
*  LCD projector with screen
*  Customized signage
*  Pre-event publicity via Eastin websites, banners and digital signage

As for the weddings, banquets celebrations, the function room can accommodate up to 650 banquets. And they provided all the necessary included the complimentary stay and others.
For booking and enquiries, please contact their Sales and Marketing Team at +604-6121111 or email info.pg@eastin.com

We stayed in the Eastin Deluxe room – 56-square meter (total of 33 rooms), which is a suite room. Let me show you the photos below…

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The bathroom has a glass where you can see each other from the bedroom, well…there’s a curtain in between…

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The room has a magnificent view from the windows, the Pulau Jerejak is clearly appeared. The Queensbay Mall is situated at the right side from the room’s window…

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The room was spacious and it has another small bathroom beside the living hall area. We were satisfied with the room included the amenities services.

Let me show other types of rooms in Eastin Hotel Penang…

Deluxe room (Hillview Seaview with total of 234 rooms)

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Both type of the rooms above having same configuration of the bathroom.

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SOHO Duplex room (total of 12 rooms) – it has a mezzanine floor where the bedroom located.

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The Friendly Suite room (only 1 room available) also has the same configuration except one extra bed at the living area and more hand support in the bathroom, let me show you the bathroom…

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The bathroom of the Friendly Suite room…
I’m impressed where the hotel provide this room for the less effort peoples, the called OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) in local.

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Beside the photos above, The Eastin Hotel Penang also has Club Deluxe room (hillview seaview with total of 47 rooms) and the Family Duplex Suite (only 1 room).

The Guest Room Amenities Services
*  Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
*  LCD TV including CNN channel
*  In-room safe
*  Mini-bar
*  Coffee/tea making facilities with kettle
*  Private bathroom with shower area
*  Hair dryer and shaving mirror
*  Writing desk with speaker telephone
*  Complimentary daily local newspaper
*  Individual-controlled air-conditioning
*  IDD telephone with voicemail
*  Iron and ironing board
*  Adjustable reading lights
*  Complimentary bottled water

Executive Floor Benefits
*  Choice of either :
     –  International breakfast at the Executive Lounge (level 14th) from 7am – 10.30am
     –  Buffet breakfast at Swez Brasserie from 6am – 10.30am
*  Pre-dinner cocktails at the Executive Lounge from 5pm – 7pm.
*  Promotions on the hotel facilities :
     –  10% off at all food and beverage outlets on food and non-alcoholics drinks
     –  10% off laundry services
     –  15% off business centre facilities
     –  15% off IDD and mobile number calls
*  Complimentary beverages – fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee and tea served thoughout the day at the Executive Lounge from 10.30am – 10pm.
*  Complimentary pressing of 1 suit per stay
*  Complementary daily local newspaper
*  Complimentary incoming and outgoing faxes
*  Complimentary local calls (area code : 04, except mobile phone numbers)
*  Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access
*  Complimentary mini-bar

After a short while rest in the afternoon, we join their Ramadan buffet dinner in the evening at Swez Brasserie.

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The buffet dinner was Full of varieties! The Chef introduced us their Nice beef bones – Gear Box.

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After looking at so many foods around, I chose mine…

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The buffet dinner was nice and satisfied. We were overloaded again! 🙂

The staffs here were really friendly and we felt comfort with their smile, it was a Nice stayed with the Eastin Hotel Penang, I will dropby again if I’m happen to be around at that area.

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Mystical Eve @ ENCORP Strand

December 15, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Party like it’s the end of the world. Despite those who say 2012 is the end, let’s party like there’s no tomorrow anyway! Breathing new life into New Year’s Eve, new kid on the block ENCORP Strand, is playing host an amazing line up of local talent and entertainment for those wanting to participate in the revelry that is New Year’s Eve without being squashed into oblivion by throngs of (inebriated) party-goers.

Mystical Eve 2012 New Year’s Countdown Party

Aptly themed, ‘Mystical Eve’, this New Year’s Eve celebration will be a highly-charged evening of diverse entertainment, fun and frivolity for the entire family, with some of Kota Damansara’s best cuisine on offer.

Each year we have fireworks erupting from iconic landmarks, crowds of people celebrating that one moment in time, but then there are the crowds and the traffic jams. Top it off with a stunning entertainment line-up that avoids all the logistical hassles of being in the city centre. Poised with a big stage, state-of-the-art sound system, climate controlled outdoor atrium (yes, it will cool all night long), and loads of parking and other facilities, you can even sit back at midnight and watch the fireworks from across the city in the near distance.

So if you fancy a night out with your family, friends, girl or boyfriend on New Year’s Eve, but have no idea where to go, come and join our line up of performers such as international aerialists ala Cirque de Soleil and the 3D evolution of the ‘Laserman Experience’ that will make the audience stand on their feet and join in the revelry.

Hosted by well-known TV personalities Julie Woon and Megan Tan, the countdown will feature not-to-be-missed performances by some of Malaysia’s ‘who’s who’ from the industry such as Mizz Nina, Joe Flizzow, Pop Shuvit, Najwa Mahiaddin, Reza Salleh, Dennis Lau and his compatriot, Shawn Lee among others.

Suffice to say, the evening promises to be a not-to-be-missed affair by anyone (singles, couples, families) looking to party like there’s no (tomorrow) 2012!

“New Year’s Eve midnight is a single moment in time. We want the countdown to be memorable, surrounded by those we care about. We want Mystical Eve to be something that will blow your mind away with a stunning line-up of great entertainment, backed up by a range of tantalising FB outlets, embedded in outstanding community
spirit. Let it be a time to reflect on the past year, and share dreams for the coming year” said Jason Voon, Project Director for Mystical Eve.

Admission to the party is free with various food and beverage outlets having special promotions for party goers for that special evening. If you have problem with getting there, not to worry because it is easily accessible via the LDP (Leburaya Damansara Puchong), NKVE (North Klang Valley Expressway) and public transport (U88 or Metrobus no 99).

Don’t know how to get there? Click on the map!

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