Are you a busy parent? Are you always on the go and hardly have time for your family? If the answer is yes, no worries because I know for working parents, juggling the demands of work and family life can be challenging. Especially, if your job requires you to travel quite often, you may find it difficult to keep everything afloat. But what if you could combine both? The next time you are in Penang, you might want to consider Sunway Hotel Georgetown. So while you work on your business matters, your family can tag along and have their leisure, tourist experience in the heart of Penang city.
There are many reasons to choose this hotel for your next family-friendly business trip and here are 6 of them!
1. Strategic Location
Sunway Hotel Georgetown is located in the heart of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel stands at the crossroads of rich cultural heritage, unique old-world charm, and modern-day commerce, providing guests convenient access to the city’s business and commercial centers and the many sights and attractions, all within an easy walking distance from the hotel.
The hotel is also strategically located on New Lane (Lorong Baru). It is well known for its street hawker delights, bringing together a collection of stalls selling various street food alongside a cluster of galleries, boutiques, and quaint local cafes, bakeries, and crafts – uniting vibrant local culture, unique old-world charm, and modernity.
DID YOU KNOW?
The hotel is just 30 minutes from the Penang International Airport, and 20 minutes from the Penang Bridge and the Ferry Terminal that links Penang Island to the mainland.
2. Warm & Cosy Ambiance
As you step into the hotel, you will feel the warm and cosy ambiance with its natural lighting that radiates the lobby through its open-concept design that is adjacent to the floor-to-ceiling glass panels and neutral hues.
It has its charm and welcoming vibes although it’s not a big fancy hotel. You will love it!
3. Offers Comfortable & Spacious Rooms
Sunway Hotel Georgetown is a 250-room 4-star hotel, managed by Sunway Hotels & Resorts.

Deluxe King

Family Room

Suite Room – Bed and Living Area
The hotel offers choices of comfortable and spacious room types – Deluxe, Family, and Suite, featuring a warm gold-and-earth toned furnishings, and all fitted with the conveniences and amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, LED Smart TV, electronic safe, mini fridge and coffee and tea making facilities, with commanding views of the city to the sea skyline.
4. Sun Café Yummy Food
Connecting the lobby is Sun Café which serves both local and international cuisine in its ala carte menu.
A very young and prominent chef – Chef Duncan will be cooking and serving you according to your taste buds.
There’s something for everyone on their extensive menu of local and international delights, featuring sumptuous buffets along with a la carte dining. You can choose from nasi lemak to roti canai or the usual western options.
5. Explore Penang Attractions
Bizcations are all about work and leisure, so let’s not forget to explore the beauty of Penang and enjoy the choices of food that it has to offer. Take your time visiting some of Penang’s attractions such as Penang Hill, Batu Feringgi, their Buddhist temples, and heritage sites.
6. Hotel Facilities
Sunway Hotel Georgetown also offers other facilities that are suitable for both business and leisure, including:
- Business centre – There are 4 meeting rooms with a shared foyer space for coffee breaks that accommodate up to 200 people.
- Fitness centre – A 24-hour fitness centre with a selection of equipment from cardio workouts to bodybuilding.
- Swimming pool & hot tub – A small pool perfect for a dip in the evening to relax and recharge after a busy day out.
Bringing your family along is the perfect way to combine business with pleasure. Short bizcations can be a great way to create memories with your loved ones whenever you travel. So, apa lagi? Book directly at www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-georgetown for your next trip to Penang!
Rosalind
A full-time MUM turned writer, Rosalind found her passion for writing only after becoming a mother herself. As a mother of two school-going children, she writes about real-life experiences, spending quality time with family and among others - parenting skills that need to be explored!