GEORGE TOWN, March 2 – Set in George Town, the heart of Penang Island, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang is now officially launches as its rests at strategic location of Lebuh Nordin with thoughtfully curated modern essentials, and focused to help guests stay connected, recharge and be on-the-go during business and leisure travels. CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) owned lodging business unit bringing you to the city, and the city to you, as you Connect, Recharge and Go at Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang, this marks the third operational property within Penang for Ascott Malaysia.
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang to be an extraordinary urban oasis with the well-preserved Pre-War building has 143 chic and modern rooms, suites, and apartments with all the comforts and amenities one can ask for. It is surrounded by famous eateries from Hawker Food, Penang Traditional Food Outlets to High End Restaurants, Iconic Heritage buildings, and there’s walking paths nearby the property making one walk down to memory lane, learning the History of Penang and Assures its guest’s plenty to see and explore during their stay.
A perfect haven for shopaholics and food hunters, flagship stores of world-famous brands, are all reachable within walking distance. Mr Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Malaysia, cited:” Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang sees to further extend the operational excellence of the brand across Penang. There’s RE-SPACE, a shared space that allows guests to catch a breather, connect and recharge before check-in and after check-out.
While CONNECT is a flexible breakaway spaces for guests who are seeking some extra privacy to catch up on work or small group discussions and thrive through GRAB and GO concept as guests can recharge at any time of day with on-the-go lite bites, available via the 24-hour self-service at our Grab & Go station in the lobby. As a globally leading lodging owner-operator, Ascott brand has been recognized, awarded the ‘Malaysia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ at the recent World Travel Awards.
The testament brings much honor and recognition to our world-renowned hospitality, especially in support of Ascott’s strong potential for future growth. Bringing forward a robust experience of world-class services in the hospitality industry. To celebrate its Grand Opening on 01 March 2023, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang introduces its Tagline “FOR THE LOVE OF CITIES” by introducing Heritage Trails in which guests gets to explore Penang Heritage UNESCO via Trishaw rides with its Brand Essence “INFINITE POSSIBILITIES”. There will be Coffee Making Art guided by Coffee Art painters online with Citadines Brand Passion COFFEE.
Our Citadines Brand Signatures are Activ8, for the Love of Coffee, Cafe Check In Experience, Citazens and Convertible Space in which guests will experience throughout their stay at Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang. In line with Ascott’s expansion plan in Malaysia, within the next 2 years, it is expected for the brand to launch a few more properties across the cities of Malaysia, which includes Raja Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Domitys Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, Somerset KL Metropolis Kuala Lumpur, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu, Citadines Tanjung Tokong Penang and Harris Sunshine Penang.
