Luxurious 2 bed-room condo apartment in Straits Quay, Penang Island, - Amazing Waterfront Development Built Around A Mediterranean Style Marina. One of the best addresses in Penang close to the see and with full facilities on site yet only a short distance to Georgetown. The space The Strait Quay is a new (complete 2011) development of luxury service apartments / condos built by the E&O Group, owners of the famous 5 * E&O Hotel sharing many of the architectural styles of this iconic colonial building. The ground floor is commercial shops and restaurants build around a marina, this has a very Mediterranean feel to it. The 2nd floor are most high end shops with a number of boutique outlets such as beauticians and spa’s. The condos are on the floors above with this condo on the 4th floor and is rear facing. The 4th floor is the level with the connection bridges over to the swimming pool, gym and tennis courts which are built on top of the multi story private car park. This makes access to the facilities quick, easy and hassle free with out the need to use the lifts or stairs. Everything about the development is high quality and the luxury fittings are everywhere to see all internal common areas are natural stone floor which plenty of tropical hard woods on the walls etc. No expense has been spared to make this development a luxury experience to live and stay in. Once you enter through the solid hard wood door you will step into the open plan living room / dinning room with kitchen on the side. The ceiling is high and the floors are the famous E&O signature ‘herring bone’ parquet wooden flooring. The furniture throughout the condo is top quality and carefully chosen to suit the condo perfectly. The dinning area is a natural stone counter top dividing the living room form the designer kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances that you will need to during you holiday. The master suite consists of a large bedroom with kingsize bed, hard wood furniture and flat screen TV and DVD complete with satellite ASTRO TV. Through French doors lead to a private balcony with chairs and table. From the bedroom there is a small dressing with built in wardrobes and this leads on to the amazing luxury bathroom. This has large sunken bath with TV! There are double sinks and a WC and shower both separated by in their own glass cubical. The entire bathroom is finished in natural stone. The 2nd bedroom is a twin room fitted with two single beds, this bedroom opens onto the main balcony. Opposite the bedroom off the hall there is a shower room and W/C. The main living room has comfortable sitting and coffee table and large flat screen TV and DVD complete with satellite ASTRO TV. The main balcony is through a set of French doors and has table and chairs. The condo is full air conditioned with additional ceiling fans in both the bedrooms. Guest access Straits Quay is a new development built on the water frontage around a marina and is situate on the north coast of the island of Penang. The location is ideal as it is conveniently situated for the city of Georgetown being only 5km for the city centre. It is 2km away for Gurney Drive a famous water front avenue with a number of top hotels and restaurants along it. Batu Ferringhi a popular beach resort is 10km further along the coast and is easily reached by the coastal road avoiding the busy traffic of Georgetown. Penang International Airport is 22km away and has regular international flights from region hubs such as Singapore and Bangkok as was hourly connections to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Once arrived by plane the airport has good highway links to the historic city of Georgetown from where Straits Quay is a short drive along the northern coast out of town and is just a little further than the renowned Gurney Drive. The ferry port which has numerous ferries hourly to Butterworth on the mainland as well as ferries to the island of Langkawi and to Sumatra in Indonesia is in the centre of Georgetown from where the Straits Quay is only a short drive away. The actual location of the condo at the Straits Quay is at Latitude:- 5.457433 Longitude:- 100.313189 and can be seen on Google Maps & Earth Taxi’s are cheap and plentiful at the airport and also available at the ferry port, the kiosk at the airport sells taxi tickets at the official rate with licensed cars and drivers. The condo manager Patricia or her staff will meet all guests at the condo regardless of the arrival time and ensure that everyone is 100% comfortable and happy with the condo. Patricia has lived in Penang for many years and is very knowledgeable about the island of Penang and Malaysia. Other things to note Life in Penang: The colour and rich history of Penang Island provide the backdrop and inspiration for The Suites at Waterside. For over two centuries, this vibrant island has been a magnet for adventurers from around the world. Today, it continues to attract international guests who come for its white sandy beaches, grand colonial architecture, world famous food, and myriad festivals- all of which add a special charm and character to this inimitable Asian city. Pampered in your private haven: The condo is fully furnished with top quality furnishings and fittings and complete with all the latest refinements of modern living. Designer kitchen and sumptuously appointed bathrooms is finished in marble, stone and rich timber work, and offers the luxury of a sunken bath. Other features include: • Fitted air-conditioning and ceiling fan for bedrooms • Water heater • Extra-spacious outdoor lanai • Burmese teak timber flooring in E&O’s signature herringbone style • Branded sanitary and tap wares • High Quality Furnishings • Top Branded Electrical Appliances • Fully-equipped designer kitchen Leisure facilities on the rooftop: The Suites also offer a range of leisure and recreational facilities on the rooftop. These include: • Fully-equipped gym • Tennis court • Swimming pool and sundecks • Pool bar Safe and Secure: The Suites offer 24-hours security for its residents and a host of other safety features: • Card access security system at the lift lobbies and car parks • Secured ‘Residents Use’ only lifts (8 lifts spread across 4 lobbies) • Secured link bridges connection the car park block directly to the apartment block • Guard patrols Other facilities: • 1 designated car park for each suite • Designated floors for residents’ parking spread over 1-1/2 floors • Wide choice of dining options and shopping convenience at Waterside • Easy access to Marina • Use of function rooms • Water taxis leave from the marina and will take guests to the E & O Hotel in the centre of Georgetown.