With world-class facilities, the hotel aims to contribute to the Malaysian state’s growing reputation as a top-tier destination for business and leisure travellers. Photo Credit: Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City
IHG’s Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City has officially opened in
Penang, marking a significant milestone in the city’s hospitality sector
and underscoring the destination’s growth as a business events and
tourism city.
Located in the heart of Butterworth’s prime business district on the
mainland, right across the sea from Penang Island’s Georgetown, the
hotel is just a four-minute drive away from Penang Sentral. Guests have
the option of taking the 20-minute ferry ride to Georgetown.
Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City offers 343 guest rooms, an 8th-floor
sky lobby, and a swimming pool on the 23rd floor offers panoramic views
of the city and Penang Strait. These amenities, coupled with the
hotel's Pan Asian restaurant, provide comprehensive support for event
delegates and tourists alike.
The hotel's crown jewel is the Straits Ballroom, a 653-sqm space
capable of accommodating up to 768 attendees in a theatre-style setting
or 800 for cocktail events. This versatile venue can also be partitioned
into two equal sections of 326sqm each, providing flexible options for
various event sizes and formats.
In addition to the grand ballroom, the hotel boasts four
well-equipped meeting rooms: Butterworth 1 and 2, and Bagan 1 and 2.
Each of these rooms is designed to accommodate between 20 to 40
participants, depending on the seating arrangement.
The hotel also features a 24-hour business and meeting centre on
level 9, providing round-the-clock support for business travellers and
event organisers.