Topping Off Ceremony of G Hotel Kelawai

Come this last quarter of 2014, Penang is set to welcome another brand new addition to her already brimming list of hotels with the introduction of G Hotel Kelawai.

The brainchild of the stylish G Hotel facing the Gurney Drive seafront, G Hotel Kelawai is set to be another impressive brand of the modern contemporary hotel with a design defined by prestige and comfort along with a list of awe-inspiring features to boast in this new number.

Distinguished by its bold contemporary design, G Hotel has been the epitome of style and luxury since it opened its doors in the year 2007, and is an iconic name to the Penang tourism industry.
The strategic location of G Hotel made it one of the most favored hotel among the locals and tourists, and this is in the mind of the team as they paved the way for the brand new G Hotel Kelawai, which is also strategically situated between two trendy shopping malls; Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon, facing the busy Kelawai Road.

The 25th of April 2014 marked an important milestone for G Hotel Kelawai, with the Topping Off Ceremony taking place on the rooftop of the building still undergoing construction.
(Topping off ceremony was traditionally practiced by the Scandinavians and the builders as a form of practice to mark the placement of a last beam (or equivalent) during the establishment of the building, as defined by Wikipedia).



The Topping Off Ceremony of G Hotel Kelawai was officiated by the Guest of Honor, Penang Chief Minister, YAB Lim Guan Eng, in the presence of the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Development, YB Danny Law, the Directors of G Hotel, Mr Phuah Choon Meng and Mr Phuah Ken Lin, the General Manager of G Hotel, Mr Michael Harraty, Director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Mr Harun Pilus, Penang Global Tourism, Mr Jason Sim among other dignitaries and the media.





Taking place on the rooftop set to house an infinity pool and a stylish rooftop bar, which offers a spectacular view of Penang island, the event gracefully marked the presence of G Hotel Kelawai which is set to take on the success of its predecessor, G Hotel; if not better with the introduction of its very own distinctive features to boast with its 5-star hotel facilities.

(Lobby)


Expected to be fully functional by the year end of 2014, G Hotel Kelawai will house a total of 208 rooms; comprising of 148 Deluxe rooms, 63 units of Executive rooms and 2 units of suites, graced by the touch of exquisite design and modern stylish furnishing.



G Hotel Kelawai strives to enhance their guests' experiences with a gymnasium equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, business centre and also a roof top infinity pool.
The pool offers a 360° view of Penang island, which includes the iconic Penang Bridge as guests enjoy a dip at the top of the hotel.

While its strategic location in the heart of Penang's most happening neighborhood promises walking distance to upscale shopping malls, Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon, and the popular Gurney Drive food haven promises a variety activities and selection of local savory delights, G Hotel Kelawai sets to impress and tempts the gastronomic appetites of its guests with its very own trendy and stylish food and beverage outlets - a coffee house, lobby lounge and a chill out bar on the rooftop, defined by its elegant and innovate design to give the guests a unique experience.

(Lobby Lounge)


(Coffee House)


With the many attractive features in this new addition to Penang's list of hotels, G Hotel Kelawai is indeed one to look forward to in the final quarter of 2014.

G Hotel Kelawai, with its tagline, Style Redefined will be yet another of Penang's pride when it finally opens its doors to the public this year and we look forward to welcome an iconic and stylish lifestyle brand to our shores~

(Attachements of the facts sheets for more detailed information on G Hotel Kelawai).