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.
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