RM15K a Night at the Royal Banjaran Villa, Ipoh

Can you imagine splurging RM625 per hour or RM10.40 per minute? I have read about billionaires earning this amount of money or more, with cash being generated even while asleep. However, I have always wondered, how much money do we actually need, and also if we have that much, where do we spend it or on what luxuries?

If RM15K is spare cash for you, the Royal Banjaran Villa also known as Royal Villa at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Ipoh seems to be an ideal option. This villa offers the luxury, hospitality plus exclusivity that money can buy. The only consideration is that one could easily get used to such a lifestyle, i.e. living like royalty, and then one night can turn into two or more, so you do the math. At this time of publishing, RM15K is “only” USD3,254 or SGD4,325. Not that grand a sum to pay if you can arrive in a helicopter in style.

ensuite bathroom for the bedroom with King bed — ensuite bathroom for the guest room with King bed

Over the course of my travels this past decade, excluding the pandemic-era, I’ve had the opportunity to spend time at really memorable accommodations. From a rickety bamboo shack without a proper door to a luxurious honeymoon suite that comes with a personal butler, experience is the key to being a travel writer.

doorway that leads to the room with twin beds — doorway that leads to the guest room with twin beds

Thus far, the Royal Villa at Banjaran is high on my list of accommodations with the “wow” factor, and I am not someone who is easily impressed. I can live here forever but can I afford so many times of RM15K per night? Haiyahhh… Nevertheless, this Royal Villa has definitely given me an idea of how I want my own house to be built, in future.

ensuite bathroom for the guest room with twin beds

The Royal Banjaran Villa is a two-bedroom villa that measures 355 sq. m. – each guest room comes with a separate lounge room, ensuite bathroom and individual Geothermal Hotsprings Whirlpool (also known as Jacuzzi). Within the villa are the sitting area, dining room, kitchenette and 1.2m deep private plunge pool with deck chairs.

Furthermore, the villa is furnished with well-liked amenities that are quite often taken for granted, such as bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer, a mini-bar with coffee machine, also a safe deposit box. Wi-Fi connectivity is available while complimentary daily newspaper is by request. The 24-hour reception is just a call away – dial 1 on the villa’s telephone.

Geothermal Hotsprings Whirlpool (also known as Jacuzzi)

Comfortably accommodating four adults or two adults and two older children (because The Banjaran still doesn’t accept children 12 years and below), the Royal Villa is set against a backdrop of soaring jungle-clad mountains and surrounded by much greenery amidst Mother Nature.

Of course, while one is booked into the Royal Villa, the RM10.40 per minute is not only for the usage of the villa or its accompanying amenities and services but also facilities within this luxurious spa retreat, including its sister property, Sunway Lost World of Tambun (LWOT), which is just a short stroll away.

Whether you want to meditate, practise yoga, dip yourself in one of the hot pots, or get pampered in the wellness centre, there are plenty of other activities to spend time on. Yet, one cannot be faulted if one chooses not to do anything. After all, the whole idea of checking into The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Ipoh is to rest and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Address: No. 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh, Perak.
GPS Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/xCRtHQrFA3ijAfh99

Tel: +605-2107777
Fax: +605-2107778
email: tbhr.reservations@sunwayhotels.com
Website: https://www.sunwayhotels.com/the-banjaran
Facebook: @banjaranhotsprings
Instagram: @thebanjaranhotsprings