Hard Rock Hotel Penang Yuletide & New Year

It is never too early to plan a Christmas and New Year’s celebration with friends and family. Whether you are planning a short family getaway, a dining celebration or a party, here are 6 no-brainer ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays at Hard Rock Hotel Penang

1. Plan a Rock Star Holiday with your family

Experience Hard Rock Hotel Penang’s new rock inspired rooms. All 250-rooms are newly refurbished with new interiors and features with new contemporary workspace, BOSE Sound Systems and so-inch LED flat screen TVs with free HD on demand blockbuster movies.

2. Shop like a Rock Star

Have a rockin’ Christmas shopping at the Rock Shop! The Rock Shop is giving away goodies for every minimum spend of RM450 starting from 26 Nov 2016 until 1 Jan 2017.

3. Rejuvenate by Christmas

Bring your loved one to a pampering spa session at the Rock Spa with a special Christmas Galore spa package inclusive of foot cleanse, Hard Rock Massage, body scrub and gifts – lavender massage oil and voucher. Enjoy the 2-hour treatment at only RM250 instead of RM320 per person and RM550 instead of RM64o for 2 persons. This offer is valid during the month of December 2016 only.

4. Party like a Rock Star

Don’t miss the Jingle Bell Rock Party at Hard Rock Cafe Penang on Christmas Eve! Party with DJ Stephanie Cass and the Bugshow band from Jakarta, Indonesia at RM85 nett inclusive of 2 selected drinks and a party pack. Alternatively, partygoers can join New Year’s Eve Party, countdown, live music performances, games and fireworks at the poolside.  Get your early bird tickets at only RM65 nett until 15 Dec 2016. Tickets are available for purchase at the Main Rock Shop, Front Desk or online.

5. Dine like a Rock Star

Starz Diner is offering a Christmas Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll Buffet Dinner on the eve of Christmas and we have an opportunity to attend its preview session recently for buffet highlights out of 80+ items available during actual day, including:

Prawns & Peach Shooters


Petit Seared Rare Beef with Edamame

Seafood Nori Roulade with Cauliflower Puree & Red Capsicum Salsa

Blackened Red Snapper with Squid Ink Noodle & Cherry Tomato Stew

Creamy Butternut Pumpkin Soup with Shredded Cheese


What is a Christmas meal without a good ol’ roasted Turkey? Be sure to look out for the Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Glazed Nuts Sage Bread Stuffing


Besides the savory eats, indulge in some Chocolate & Cherry Yule Logs and …

Strawberry Fruit Meringue. Can you hear the Christmas bells already? Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner is available at RM190 nett per adult and RM96 nett per child aged 6 to 12 years old.

6. Welcome 2017 Over Good Food with Friends & Family

Starz Diner is offering a New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner at RM199 nett per person and RM99 nett per child aged 6 to 12 years old. Usher in the New Year with a scrumptious International Buffet with highlights including:
Asian Charred Baby Octopus


Gateau of Avocado, Tomato & Crabmeat Salad


Salmon Gravlax


Red Snapper Hinava


Crabmeat Otak-Otak with Chili Marmalade


Wok-Fried Slipper Lobsters


Braised Duck Nyonya Style with Herbs


Enjoy a sweet ending with a Green Tea Panna Cotta …

Semi Freddo with Berries, …

… and Miniature Passion Fruit Cheese Cake. Starz Diner is not the only dining place in Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Diners can also opt for an outdoor buffet at the Pizzeria priced at RM199 nett per adult and RM99 nett per child, age 6 to 12 years old. Buffet includes a Charcuterie & Salad Bar, Hot Dishes, BBQ Seafood Station, Pasta Station, Carving Station, Pizza Station and Desserts.

Hard Rock Cafe Penang on the other hand is offering a 4-course dinner on New Year’s Eve at RM195 nett inclusive of a starter, soup, a choice of main course and dessert.

Overall, we were pretty impressed with the food creatively crafted by experienced chefs, especially on its taste and presentation. To be honest, it was our first visit to Starz Diner and definitely not the last one. To book your dining reservations at Starz Diner or Pizzeria, please call +604 886 8057 or email to [email protected]. For Hard Rock Cafe Penang, please call +604 886 8050 or email to [email protected].

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