NOW that interstate travel is allowed, it's time to visit Johor for some serious adventure.
Opening just in time to receive the rush of revenge travellers is the Sunway Group's brand new hotel, Sunway Hotel Big Box (www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-bigbox).
Boasting 284 rooms, the Sunway Hotel Big Box is located within the integrated Sunway Big Box development in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, promising activity-packed times for thrill seekers, and a chance to be enveloped in nature for guests.
Here's why you should check out this cool hotel!
FOR THE THRILL SEEKERS
Couples, families, and even corporate groups looking for a splendid venue for teambuilding activities will be able to create their own adventures at one of the largest extreme and adventure parks in the country which is connected to the hotel.
Adrenaline-pumping activities like ATV driving, go-karting, paintballing, indoor snowboarding, archery, as well as water sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and paddle boating promise entire days of fun and excitement at the vast 34-acre X-Park.
RETAIL THERAPY
The Sunway Big Box Retail Park which is linked to the hotel provides a unique and massive open-air retail space for exploration. The Retail Park offers numerous retail, F&B and entertainment outlets and includes 13 large warehouse-style concept stores waiting to be discovered.
Bibliophiles will fall in love with the BookXcess' largest store in the southern region, which houses two whole stories stacked with books up to the ceiling of 7.5 metres in height and integrates a children's area, a café, and even a baby grand piano for those musically inclined.
STUNNING LAKE VIEW
Nature enthusiasts can visit the 20-acre Sunway Emerald Lake to take in the beauty of pristine waters. Ringed by a long, meandering green-canopied pathway, with plenty of recreational benches, it's the perfect serene space for yogis, runners, cyclists, picknickers and those who want to capture the perfect sunset reflected in calm waters for the 'gram.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATION
As part of Sunway's unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the hotel provides reusable, sanitised and sealed stainless-steel bottles, with water dispensers in every room.
Showers feature organic shampoo and bath gel in recyclable containers, reducing the need for single-use plastics, thus eliminating non-degradable waste. In the lobby, a self-check-in kiosk expedites the arrival process, while reducing the hotel's paper usage.
CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING
From Sunway Big Box Hotel, guests can take the opportunity to explore the larger township of Sunway City Iskandar Puteri which includes the retail developments of Sunway Citrine Hub as well as Sunway Iskandar Emerald Boulevard 88 which houses a host of cafes, arts and crafts shops as other retail outlets. It is also located close to Legoland Malaysia, Puteri Harbour Theme Park, and the Iskandar Puteri Heritage Trail.
IDEAL FOR FAMILY
Families will be spoilt for choices. Either the stylish 32-square metre Deluxe King or Twin Rooms, which can host up to two adults and two children, or the spacious 57-square metre Family Suites, which feature a separate living space, two bathrooms, a bedroom with a Super King or Twin beds, a sofa bed, capsule coffee machine and microwave.
When guests are not discovering the local area, they can unwind in the outdoor pool and children's pool, work out at the 24-hour fitness centre, or chill out while sipping cold beverages and watching live sports at the Pool Bar. The Pendas Café serves local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a 24-hour in-room dining menu.
AWESOME PROMO
Look out for the "Stay & Play" package, which combines a stylish stay at Sunway Hotel Big Box with tickets to X Park, including go-karting, ATV riding, archery and more! Prices start from RM200 net per person, based on a minimum of two guests per room.
Customers who book directly with the hotel will be rewarded with five extra benefits: exclusive rates, a dedicated check-in lane, complimentary early check-in, late check-out (subject to availability), and 10% off dining at the hotel. Guests will also be treated to a special gift if they stay during their birthday month!
On top of that, every Saturday from 6pm, the hotel's chefs will grill a selection of fresh delicacies such as slipper lobsters, whole spring lamb, flower crabs and much more, plus a live pizza and pasta station and more than 60 other delicious dishes. This feast is priced at just RM98 net per adult and RM45 net per child.
You can also elevate your weekend afternoons with a delectable selection of local and international cuisine, plus special treats for kids! Hosted every Sunday and public holidays from noon to 3.30pm, the Big Box Hi-Tea Buffet is priced at RM55 net per adult and RM35 net for kids or senior citizens. Extend your afternoon by booking a Deluxe Room from noon to 6pm for a nominal surcharge and enjoy access to the hotel's leisure facilities!
All rates are inclusive of service tax, and Tourism Tax exemption will be given to all foreign tourists staying in Malaysia until Dec 31, under the National Economic Recovery Plan.
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