Updated: 6th May 2021 Tropics Eight Suites is a service suite located at Jalan Gottlieb, Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang. The property was developed on freehold land, with a soft launch and official launch in the year 2017 under the establishment of New Bob Group, where Tropics Eight Suites was their maiden serviced suite. Tropics Eight Suites is one of the trendiest hotels in George Town, Penang. The suite units were designed to be in sleek, trendy and modern contemporary style. The project is a stone throw away from nature and the city centre, offering the best of both worlds. With the slogan “Truly Home Away From Home”, the suite units are set to offer the residents the comfort and convenience of staying in their own home, especially catering to business people, individuals, families and medical tourists, where a list of medical centres and hospitals are located nearby the property. Tropics Eight Suites is located at Pulau Tikus, George Town, which is a highly strategic location with good accessibility to other areas in Penang Island such as Tanjung Tokong and Jelutong. Vehicle owners can use Jalan Gottlieb to connect to main roads and highways such as Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway. Besides that, public transportation such as taxis and buses are also readily available in that area. Tropic Eight Suites is developed as a 12-storey building with a total of 88 suites. At each level, there are a total of eight (8) units with built-up sizes ranging from 500 to 850 square feet. With the slogan “Truly Home Away From Home”, the suites are designed to offer the residents the comfort and convenience of staying at home. In each unit, there is a cable TV, cutlery and crockery, fitted and functioning kitchen, hairdryer, iron with board, fridge, microwave, toiletries, head and body wash, telephone unit, safe and WIFI. The residents can choose from suites as below:Studio suite, approx. 500 square feet1 bathroom, 1 dining area and pantryStandard suite, approx. 800 square feet1 bathroom, 1 dining area and pantry1 bedroom standard suite, approx. 500 to 735 square feet1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living and dining area, 1 kitchenettePremier suite, approx. 700 to 750 square feet1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living and dining area, 1 kitchenetteFamily suite, approx. 800 to 850 square feet1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living and dining area, 1 kitchenette2 bedroom suite, approx. 800 to 850 square feet2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living and dining area, 1 kitchenetteThe property is equipped with 24-hour front desk service, where the staff are stationed to provide service to the residents. Besides that, covered car park space is available in the basement of the property. If the residents want to work out, there is also a gym room, complete with the self-service laundry to wash and keep your clothes clean. If the residents would like to organize events such as wedding ceremonies, they can be held in the function room. Within a 10 km radius, there are schools and colleges such as R.E.A.L Kids George Town, SRJK (C) Perempuan Cina, St. Xavier Branch School, The One Academy Penang, Olympia College Penang, suitable for schooling children and young adult who wish to further their studies. Tropics Eight Suites is also famous for medical tourists who may need a place to rest and recover after medical treatment in nearby medical centres and hospitals. These include Penang Adventist Hospital, Island Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Loh Guan Lye Hospital, where these facilities are located within 3 km from the property. The property is surrounded by numerous shopping malls, offering its residents the convenience of mall visiting and shopping. Within 2 km, there are two shopping malls, namely Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon Mall with plenty of stores and eateries to offer. Besides these two malls, malls such as Straits Quay Marina Mall and Prangin Mall are also located within 10 minutes drive away. Food is the least to be worried about as the location of the property is perfect for food hunters. Within walking distance, the residents are able to dine at places such as fine-dine restaurants or hawker centres. One of the famous spots is Gurney Drive, where it is well known for its happening food scenes at night. George Town is the capital of Penang, is filled with colourful, multicultural and stunning places. Museums, religious buildings, parks, gardens, beaches, you name it, you find it. There are plenty of recreation and leisure options in this area, which include Youth Park, Botanical Garden, The Top @ Komtar, Penang Hill, Batu Ferringhi Beach and Escape Theme Park for family activities. New Bob Group established in 1959 as a small agency, has widened its portfolio with a very diversified business module ranging from property development, property management, assisting expatriates to obtain legal residency in Malaysia as well as providing car rental for travellers’ convenience. Tropics Eight Suites is under the group’s maiden development. The published rate for Tropics Eight Suites are as below, but can vary accordingly from time to time:Studio suite RM 99 / nightStandard suite RM 108 / night1 bedroom standard suite RM 110 / nightPremier suite RM 138 / nightFamily suite RM 198 / night2 bedroom suite RM 239 / nightThe property is specifically catered to individuals and families travelling for business, leisure or medical purposes. With a long list of medical centres and hospitals located nearby the property, medical tourism is one of the main targeted markets of the property. The suites units are not for sale to normal property buyers, however, the units are available for rent. With the comfort and convenience offered in these suite units, the property is one of the most sought after rental units around this area.