A splendid haven to revel in. The Executive Lounge on level 25 of Amari SPICE Penang is not only a serene breakfast spot but also a great place to get some work done anytime of the day.
The team on duty is courteous and friendly, quick to
attend to your every need; from serving breakfast to whipping up an evening
cocktail, they’re ever-ready to lend a hand.
This time we stayed in an Executive Deluxe room which
accorded us access to the Executive Lounge. We love lounging by the floor-to-ceiling
windows where expansive views of the nearby golf course and the park adjacent
to the SPICE Convention Centre and SPICE Arena are visible.
We were stoked to find an in-room coffee machine in
addition to the regular kettle for tea-making. In addition to complimentary Penang
tau sar pneah (mung bean biscuits) and nutmeg sweets, we discovered the mini
bar stocked with water and soft drinks were on the house.
The smart workspace with international plug-points and
Wi-Fi proved to be a boon when I needed to tackle some work. For a spot of
reading, the cushy chaise lounge with ottoman was perfect.
As Executive level guests, we have the luxury of
enjoying breakfast at Amaya Food Gallery or ordering our choice of complimentary
breakfast in the Exec Lounge. We barely needed to lift a finger as the team
pampered us at every turn; plying us with coffee and tea and serving our choice
of breakfast.
Whether it’s Nasi Lemak and Fried Kway Teow to Welsh
Rarebit and Breakfast Egg Set, guests can order from the a la carte
selection listed.
Out of curiosity, I had Welsh Rarebit – basically a
sandwich of rye bread with Cheddar cheese, fried egg, Worcestershire sauce,
mustard and salad. Simple but I liked it. My hubby’s Boat Noodles passed
muster.
Laid out on the counter are assorted cold cuts, cheese, cereals, dried fruit and nuts, fresh fruit slices, French pastries and condiments: butter, jams, honeycomb, etc for toast. Bottled juices, detox water, yoghurt and muesli are found in the chiller.
Opened from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, light refreshments
are served throughout the day. From 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, you can order classic
cocktails and creative mocktails, house pouring wine and selected liquor drinks
to complement hors d’oeuvres whilst enjoying the view at dusk from the lounge.
Other privileges for Executive level guests include private
check-in and check-out services, complimentary pressing of 3 garments on
arrival and complimentary meeting room use (maximum 2 hours, subject to prior
booking and availability).
Dinner at the spacious Amaya Food Gallery, the all-day
dining restaurant on Level 4, also made our stay truly memorable. During our
visit, Amari SPICE Penang hosted Thai chefs from its sister hotel in Bangkok
for a promotional stint so the dinner buffet highlighted a myriad of delicious
Thai specialities.
Among the tempting dishes we tried were stir-fried
glass noodles with prawns, miang kham (wild betel leaves with
condiments), som tam salad, mee krob, seafood tom yam, green curry, Thai
iced tea, ‘crying tiger’ grilled beef with chilli dip and tom yam fried rice.
The hotel location is also strategic. Just a short drive away, we enjoyed
watching the sunrise and went for a nice morning walk along Karpal Singh Drive,
visited the Chew Jetty and as usual, went to eat our fill of local food.
Local life is best experienced at Chowrasta market and its surrounding environs: there’s a wet market, lots of mom-and-pop shops around the vicinity, hawker’s stalls and street-side vendors selling household stuff, casual wear, footwear and toys.
For the year-end school and festive holidays, Amari SPICE Penang has been all decked up with pretty decor and a special 'gingerbread house' selling festive goodies. If you're keen to bring your family for a staycation, Amari SPICE Penang currently has some great packages online:
https://www.amari.com/penang/special-offers/hotel-packages
For reservations at Amari SPICE Penang,
tel: 04 683 1188. Address: 2
Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
