After being grounded within Perak borders for approximately 2.5 months, it was great to be out and about again. My first stop was the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. I was hosted at Hotel Maison Boutique for a night at an older neighbourhood of Pudu. I took a cab over. Funnily, my driver couldn't see ... continue reading »

Tucked on the fringe of Melaka's famed Portuguese Settlement, along Jalan Ujong Pasir where many popular food spots are located, is The Settlement Hotel. Seeing the hotel now, one wouldn't realise that it was once a government building back in the 1960s. This fresh look is the result of two years of restoration work. It has ... continue reading »

Perched on Pearl's Hill is Hotel Re!, Singapore's most striking boutique hotel of its class. You'd be surprised to know that the hotel was converted from Pearl's Hill Primary School. This must be also the reason why it has a standalone ballroom, Re!Joice. I must say, though, that Hotel Re!'s retro theme is not for everyone. ... continue reading »

This unique boutique hotel sports a Balinese decor, with all fittings imported from Jepara, Central Java, Indonesia. The owner, Johar Arif, who owns JA Residence Hotel in Johor Bahru town centre, and whose initials now form part of the name of this establishment, had initially planned to construct this large villa for his own family. But while ... continue reading »

Since Symphony Suites Hotel opened for business in May (?), and my blog post was published HERE, some of you were curious how the penthouse looked like. It wasn't ready initially, but it was opened for viewing (and booking) on the occasion of the hotel's official opening at the end of October. Well, in today's post, ... continue reading »

Symphony Suites is Ipoh's newest hotel. This ten-level "boutique hotel" boasts 95 rooms, including a penthouse (on the 9th floor), and two large function halls. Symphony Suites, is actually not a hotel per se, as all the units are suites, that is, the living area is separated from the bedroom, except for the 18 Standard ... continue reading »

I have recommended French Hotel to quite a number of friends, especially those who do not have their own transport while visiting Ipoh. They always asked me if I have photos to show. Yes, today I have. The new non-smoking French Hotel was officially launched on 1st Jan, 2012, the same day Kinta Riverfront Hotel held ... continue reading »