Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang

Featuring the luxury of a 4-star hotel, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang is equipped with generous banqueting facilities. With seven 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, and amenities are offered including a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lobby lounge with live music, the 24-hour restaurant Terrace Bay and shopping facilities. Furthermore, the hotel's facilities include an Internet center (charges apply), a complimentary shuttle service to Georgetown, a night-time market and parking (covered and open-air) for those arriving by car, as well as 24-hour room service.

All rooms feature a balcony with a sea view and are fitted with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, 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.

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.

Sport and leisure enthusiasts are able to enjoy the recreation centre, which houses a spa area with sauna and hot tub, 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.

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.