Malaysia: Ascott has added a serviced residence in Penang State, with the opening of Ascott Gurney Penang.
The property is owned by Plenitude Berhad, a publicly listed company with investments in hospitality and property development. Located along a seafront promenade in George Town, Ascott Gurney Penang caters to both business and leisure travellers as well as corporate long-stay guests. The 37-storey Ascott Gurney Penang features 271 apartments, ranging from studios, to one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit provides separate living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, as well as built-in washer and dryer.
Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s country general manager for Malaysia, said: “Ascott’s flagship brand, Ascott The Residence, offers exclusivity, personalised services and impeccable comfort to discerning travellers around the world and we are proud to debut the first Ascott-branded property in Penang. Providing spacious and well-designed rooms as well as a plethora of facilities and food and beverage options, guests will be able to find their home-away-from-home at Ascott Gurney Penang. Ascott’s recognition as the World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2021 is a testament of our strong brand reputation and operational excellence. We invite guests to experience our award-winning hospitality in one of Malaysia’s most historical cities.”
The property features a range of event and meeting spaces. Guests are able to host private meetings of up to 20 participants at the property’s meeting rooms while the ballroom with banquet service can host up to 800 guests for weddings or corporate events.
