Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant
134 Tanjong Pagar Road

https://www.facebook.com/guigakoreanbbq/

Eomuk Guk / Fish Cake Soup (SGD $30)

Gee's Creations
304 Orchard Road
#03-53 Lucky Plaza

https://www.luckyplaza.com.sg/directory/gees-creation-2/

Gee's Creations Facade

Monte Risaia Tasting Session 2022
59 Duxton Road

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 6pm - 11:59pm,
Closed Sun


https://monterisaia.business.site/

This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session.
Attended with representatives from Jennifer Yeo Lifestyle, SG Food On Foot, and Chubby Botak Koala.

Shiso & Omaru Dashi Pasta

Friendship Day 2022

Ipoh Food Trail 2022

Penang Food Trail 2022

Hotel Mercure Penang Beach
505 Jalan Tanjung Bungah
Tanjung Bungah
Penang 11200
Malaysia

http://mercurebeach.hotelspenang365.com/en/


Casual Beach-Front Hotel

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Visited: Jul-2022
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: N.A.
Service: 8
Value for Money: 7
Budget about MYR RM927 / SGD $270 per person.
- $270 Accomodation 3D2N


Nearby Attractions: Kek Lok Si-Temple of Supreme Bliss, Penang Hill, Penang Botanic Gardens, Amazing Nibong Tebal, Orchid & Hisbiscus & Reptile Garden, Penang Butterfly Farm, Penang Bridge, Snake Temple, War Museum, Tropical Spice Garden, Fort Cornwallis, Toy Museum, Penang Bird Park, Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion, Old Penang City Hall, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Penang Islamic Museum, Penang Peranakan Mansion, Mirrors George Town Street Art, iBox Museum Of Glass, Penang State Museum, Clan Jetties, Gurney Plaza & Gurney Drive, Queensbay Mall, Straits Quay, Prangin Mall, Queen Victoria Clock Tower, Made In Penang Interactive Museum, Amazing World Studios


Hotel Facilities: Business Centre, Lobby Lounge, Swimming Pool, Free & Paid Wi-Fi, Conference Rooms, Gymnasium, Sun Deck, Terrace, Laundry Service, Dry Cleaning Service, 1 Restaurant (The Ombak), 1 Bar (The Beach Front Bar), Shuttle Service, Cable TV, Snooker Table, Private Beach, Currency Exchange Service


Hotel Activities: Work Out, Internet Surfing, Swimming, Meetings, Photo-Taking, Building Sandcastles, Fishing, Playing Pool / Snooker, Lounging


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Introduction
Located about 50 minutes drive away from the Penang international airport in Penang, Malaysia, the Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is a cozy casual 4-star beach-front hotel, owned and operated under the Accor Group. A popular getaway location for locals due to its clean, semi-private beach, the Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is comfortable enough for leisurely short stays.


Ambience
Ambience at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is vibrant and modern. Brightly coloured furnishings and pops of colour along the walls lend a youthful playful energy, while expansive views of the beach and open sea beckon. The Sun Deck and Terrace are perfect spots for photo opportunities during the day, and are also illuminated at night for different picture-worthy moments.


Room
Rooms at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach are spacious, modern, and clean. I stayed at the Superior King Room With Ocean View, offering a sight at sunrise and sunset. The living room was clean, with a sturdy working desk and comfortable sofa, although the glass cover for the coffee table required a wipe-down. The in-room television had an underwhelming selection of cable channels, though the wireless internet was fast and stable. The bed was large and comfortable. I like the inclusion of a bidet in the bathroom, and the rain shower was decent, although the shower area was a little cramped.


Food
Food at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is provided at The Ombak in-house restaurant, but I did not have an opportunity to dine here. However, the in-room menu is rather limited in range. There's a lot of good street food nearby the Hotel Mercure Penang Beach, so we ate elsewhere most of the time.


Service
Service at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is very good. Staff are efficient at fulfilling requests, and provide clear explanations during check-in and check-out. I had a clogged sink in my room, and when maintainence / housekeeping personnel came, they fixed it quickly and cleanly; I was grateful enough and decided to tip them. However, the limited on-site parking lots is a problem during peak periods.


Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Hotel Mercure Penang Beach are decent. The best thing here is the semi-private beach area, as well as dining in The Ombak overlooking the beach. The swimming pool also sees good use for those who prefer to avoid the ocean. However, the gymnasium is in a state of partial disrepair, with the weights machine lacking the handlebars (which had broken off). Location wise, the Hotel Mercure Penang Beach is conveniently located near several areas of interest in Penang, Malaysia, most of which is a short drive away.


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Kajang Food Trail 2022

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Chicken Tikka

Birds Of A Feather 2022
115 Amoy Street #01-01

https://www.birdsofafeather.com.sg/

Pork Dumplings (SGD $17)

Chow Cute Cafe
16 The Oval
#01-01 Seletar Aerospace Park

https://www.chowcute.com/

Chow Chow Dog Art Carving

Syohachi Yakiniku
5 Wallich Street
#01-13 Guoco Tower

https://www.facebook.com/SyohachiYakinikuSG/

Hari Raya Haji 2022

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Chicken Rice

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Chicken Masala

Bellroy Hide & Seek Hi
Online Website Store

Selected Retail Partners

https://bellroy.com/


Some pictures / images here in this post are sourced, and credited, to Bellroy. I am an actual customer of this brand, and personally paid for the products listed here.

Bellroy Hide & Seek Hi, Ranger Green (SGD $130) - Full Storage Capacity

Bobby Duffle
Online Store

https://www.xd-design.com/

The photos in this post were not shot by me; these are credited to XD Design.

Bobby Duffle