Ascott Ltd officially opens lyf Georgetown Penang hotel on Nov 11

• Facilities in the hotel include lounge areas, co-working spaces and event spaces for community gatherings, pop-up events and creative workshops.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Ascott Ltd officially opened its latest hotel along Farquhar Street in George Town, Penang, called lyf Georgetown Penang on Monday, Nov 11.

The new hotel offers studio to three-bedroom layouts that come in built-up sizes from 151 to 603 sq ft, according to a press statement on Monday.

In the statement, lyf Georgetown Penang resident manager Nixon Chin said, “We are thrilled to bring the lyf experience to Penang, creating a social hub where our guests can be a part of the city’s vibrant heartbeat. This is more than just a place to stay — it’s a place to connect, to create, and to be inspired by the community that makes Penang so special.”

Facilities in the hotel include lounge areas, co-working spaces and event spaces for community gatherings, pop-up events and creative workshops. Some events are Penang-inspired art sessions, local coffee tastings and cultural heritage walks. Other facilities include restaurants, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and even laundry facilities. 

Besides that, guests will also be able to visit the Door of Cosmic Dreams, an art installation project that will be on display until February 2025. 

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