Located in the commercial and prime shopping area of Georgetown on the island of Penang in Malaysia – Traders Hotel Penang is Penang?s premier business hotel. Only nine miles – a 20 minute drive – from the Penang international Airport – the hotel is an excellent place for visitors to be based. It is close to shops – businesses – historical sites – the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone – and offers easy access to both beaches. The hotel is also linked to two local shopping malls in Penang. A complimentary shuttle bus runs between the city and the beach.Facilities and services include two outdoor swimming pools – one adult and one kid?s pool – a fitness centre with gym – cardio equipment – weights – steam room – sauna – massage – table tennis and aerobics studio. Guests also have access to the recreational facilities at the nearby Golden Sands Resort at Batu Feringgi Beach. Meeting facilities include a ballroom that holds up to 600 persons plus eight intimate function rooms. Other amenities include wireless Internet access – modern A-V equipment – and full catering services. Traders Hotel Penang features 443 well-appointed guestrooms and suites in a contemporary style inspired by Malaysian designs. All rooms offer scenic Penang Bridge or city views through expansive bay windows. Each room has IDD telephones – an in-room safe – broadband Internet access – satellite TV – coffee and tea making facilities – comfortable beds with mattress toppers – and writing desk with work chair. All rooms also have a private marble bathroom and amenities such as a rainforest showerhead. Traders Club rooms include extras such as buffet breakfast – daytime beverage service – and evening cocktails in the 16th floor Traders Club Lounge.