Experience Luxury and Comfort at the Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences

By: Kara Ochoa

The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences is pleased to announce that aside from offering first-class accommodations, it now also offers lightning speed broadband Internet service, providing you with not just great relaxation but modern conveniences as well.

The resort hotel has just unveiled the latest addition to their world-class service: high-speed broadband Internet connection of up to 22 Mbps. From its current speed of 4 Mbps, this major improvement will be made available by the middle of July 2010 and will make The Gurney Resort Hotel the first hotel in Penang with the highest Internet broadband facility.

Assisting the contemporary lifestyles of guests from the young and trendy to the business elite, this additional feature comes complimentary during your stay at the resort hotel.

The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences provides top-notch accommodations right at the heart of Penang. It provides spacious and relaxing rooms fully equipped to meet every customer’s need and luxury. Each room is well appointed with cable TV, in-room iron and ironing board, IDD phone, mini-bar, hair dryer, jacuzzi bath, in-room safe, and much more.

In addition, guests can also explore and enjoy much of the hotel resort’s facilities such as the outdoor gym, sauna, swimming pool, wave pool, water slides, and mini-waterfalls, among others. The hotel's expert and hospitable services also include laundry, valet, secretarial, concierge, as well as limousine and shuttle services, making each stay a complete vacation experience.

For more information on the hotel’s premium offerings and to make reservations, visit www.gurney-hotel.com.my.

Hotel Maya Continues Its Discount Offers Until End of June

By: Janice Pelayo

If you are interested in garnering big savings when booking accommodations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hotel Maya has two current promos that are quite appealing. Extending its validity until 30 June 2010, the hotel's two promos are applicable to guests of two persons who make reservations for a two-night and three-night stay at either of its Studio Twin or King, Junior Suite, or Deluxe Suite accommodations. Those who book a two-night stay will get a 10% discount on room rates, while guests who book a three-night stay or more will get 15% off.

Situated in the commercial and business district of Jalan Ampang, Hotel Maya is an ideal place to stay for city tourists and business travelers. It is close to popular tourist destinations such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Independence Square, China Town, Batu Caves, and Merdeka Square, just to name a few. It is also conveniently located near the KLCC Light Rail Transit station, providing guests who wish to explore the Malaysian city a means of transportation.

This Kuala Lumpur hotel provides 207 well-appointed rooms and suites that are elegant yet cosy in ambience. Each is fully equipped with espresso maker, unlimited free calls to landlines in the (03) area code, free unlimited broadband Internet access (wired and wireless), complimentary shuttle services to KLCC, Bukit Bintang and China Town, free pressing of up to five pieces of clothing on arrival, 24-hour butler services, mini-bar, hair dryer, room safe, ironing board, valet services, air-conditioning, daily newspaper, voicemail system, connecting rooms, writing desk with chair, private toilet and bath with shower, satellite TV channels, welcome beverage in room, flat screen TV and DVD player, advanced telephone system, daily fresh fruit platter in room, electronic lock and security system, complimentary mineral water daily, complimentary breakfast at Maya Brasserie, and access to the library and Sky Lounge. Early check-in from 7 am onwards with prior reservations can be arranged as well, but is subject to room availability.

The hotel also takes care of guests' dining, event, and recreational concerns. It houses restaurants that offer a variety of dishes to satisfy every craving, fully equipped function rooms, a fitness centre, and a spa that offers a wide range of wellness treatments. Other conveniences offered include concierge service, airport transfer, limousine service, laundry, valet parking, wake-up call, doctor-on-call, and currency exchange.

For more information about Hotel Maya and its two promos, visit http://www.hotelmaya-kualalumpur.com/. Book using its direct reservation system and get instant confirmation online.

Enjoy the Exciting 2010 FIFA World Cup Matches at The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences

By: Janice Pelayo

This June 10, 2010, the world will stop for football fans everywhere as the most anticipated football tournament that happens only once every four years begins. The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa kicks off this month and will be pitching the world's best national teams against each other for more than two weeks. Indeed, fans of the sport will be treated to an exciting, action-packed tournament as everyone waits to see if reigning champion Italy keeps its title or a new one takes its place.

If you're worrying about keeping up-to-date on how your favorite team will be faring this year, The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences has an offer that you will surely find appealing. The Penang hotel is inviting its guests to enjoy live telecasts of more than 50 matches that are scheduled throughout the tournament, including the final match itself. Guests who book accommodations at the hotel during the World Cup will get to witness the games right from the comfort of their suite as television sets in all rooms will be hooked up to allow live broadcasts of the matches. This offer will be available for the whole duration of the World Cup.

Situated along Gurney Drive, The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences is adjacent to the new Central Business District and is less than five minutes away from all the major shopping complexes and corporate establishments of Penang. It makes for an ideal base for business travelers and vacationing tourists. Some key attractions near the hotel include the Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex, KOMTAR, Bukit Jambul Golf Club, Pearl Island Golf Club, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Tanjung Bungah Beach, Butterfly Farm, Bird Park, Tropical Spice Garden, Tropical Fruit Farm, Botanic Gardens, Kek Lok Si Temple, Snake Temple, Penang International Airport, Jerejak Island jetty, Penang Bridge, Penang Hill, and Fort Cornwallis.

This hotel offers 259 elegantly furnished Penang accommodations that are amply equipped for a comfortable stay. Each air-conditioned room has cable television, coffee/tea maker, daily newspaper, hair dryer, Internet connectivity, ironing board, mini-bar, private toilet and bath, radio, room safe, telephone, trouser press, voicemail system, jacuzzi, three-seater sofa lounge set, electronic entrance lock, express check-in/check-out, data/modem port phone, separate shower stall, full-sized writing desk, and dining table with chairs. Complimentary breakfast for single or double occupancy is offered as well.

The hotel also has an array of facilities that takes care of guests' business, leisure, and dining concerns. It houses a business centre, ballroom, bar, nightclub, conference rooms, restaurants, indoor games equipment, gym, steam room, outdoor pool, sauna, spa, recreational park for children, and children's wave pool. Other conveniences offered include massage services, travel agency, valet parking, safe deposit boxes, car rental, babysitting, city transfer, currency exchange, laundry, and wake-up call.

For more about The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences and its 2010 FIFA World Cup promo, visit http://www.gurney-hotel.com.my/. Use its online reservation system to book direct and get instant confirmation.