BUKIT Jambul Complex in Bandar Bayan Baru, Penang, is not your typical island holiday destination. But as Vistana Hotel there boasts of a high occupancy rate, it must be a good location for a hotel. Vistana Hotel & Residences Penang is about an hour's drive from Georgetown and even further from the beaches of Batu Ferringhi.

Perhaps the fact that the hotel is under the umbrella of YTL Hotel is enough to get guests to check in. And the cream on the cake is its exclusive apartment units which are a favourite with long-staying guests, especially those on business trips to the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone which is just 20 minutes' drive from the hotel.

It's also within walking distance to Bukit Jambul Complex which makes life easier for those staying at the hotel or apartments. The hotel is also popular with Government departments and organisations for meetings and conferences. Its Vistana Ballroom can accommodate up to 700 guests and seating for 450 persons for banquet-style functions. On top of that, there are three function rooms and five meeting rooms to add to the flexibility in organising conferences and other events.

HOTEL

Vistana Hotel & Residences Penang, 213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, 11950 Penang Tel: 04-646 8000 Fax: 04-646 1400 E-mail: vispg@ytlhotels.com.my Website: www.ytlhotels.com

GETTING THERE

The hotel is located within the hub of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and commercial township of Bandar Bayan Baru. It is 10 minutes' drive from Penang International Airport and is within walking distance to the Bukit Jambul Complex.

MAIN ATTRACTION

The YTL brand

FIRST IMPRESSION

It's off the tourist trail

ROOMS

A total of 238 guestrooms - 195 superior king and twin rooms, 15 suites, 26 deluxe rooms and two deluxe suites. For those who prefer that homely feeling, the hotel has 181 apartment units - 125 two-bedroom units, 21 three-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom suites and five three-bedroom suites.

F&B OUTLETS

Only one restaurant.

OVERALL SERVICE

Standard Vistana hospitality.

PLACES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

Bukit Jambul Complex

FACILITIES

Swimming pool, fully-equipped gym, a spa, a fitness centre, laundry service and ample parking area.