Hey Everyone,
Can i please ask you for some advice on 5 star resorts/hotels in Kuala Lumpur/Penang/Langkawi....as i am going out of my mind with reading all the comments and reviews....please help : )
I know there are some great 5 star places out there but i%26#39;ve had some shocking experiences at 5 star hotels before. I%26#39;m looking for luxury and love the whole resort experience of having everything there....nice buffet breakfasts/pools/gym/nice rooms/great service.
If you%26#39;ve stayed anywhere nice can you please recommend it to me. I can afford midrange prices....maybe 140USD so the exclusive resorts are probably out of my range.
Penang: I was thinking of the Shangri La Golden Sands but i have heard it is really run down and in desperate need of a renovation. Was also thinking of the Traders but it seems too far away from the beach or the Mutiara but this one has closed down for renovations.....or the Grand Plaza Parkroyal which they saying has been newly renovated.
Langkawi: Was thinking of the Sheraton although from my bad experience at the Sheraton in Chiang Mai which was ancient and falling apart i wasn%26#39;t too sure. Was thinking also of the Meritus Pelangi Resort but not sure if i can really afford this one.
Kuala Lumpur: The places i%26#39;ve seen that appealed to me were Renaissance,Sheraton Imperial, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Westin.
Beautiful 5 Star in Kuala Lumpur/Penang/Langkawi
Hi Guy
can%26#39;t advise on Langkawi, but sure someone can do that.
KL - stayed at Sheraton Imperial lovely hotel (a bit tired by not exhasusted), not on the strip but on monarail to Bukit Bintang or taxis to KLCC or anywhere else. Also stayed at Westin, more modern (again a bit tired) but nice and right in the heart of Bukit Bintang (and ajoins JW Marriott). If I had to choose one it would be Westin as I like the shopping and the food in Jalan Alor (next street).
Penang - Do you want beach or town. Parkroyal is nice and in the centre of things in the beach. Golden Sands is in awe of her larger grander more exotic sister next door on the beach. Great hawkers and night market. Traders is in Georgetown (no beach but great shopping and hawkers).
There are some good deals on some websites if you shop about.
Beautiful 5 Star in Kuala Lumpur/Penang/Langkawi
Hello,
You will find that most high end hotels in Malaysia are really affordable (in comparison to Western standards). You actually get alot of choices with 140USD. It all comes down to what your preferences (i.e. location, rooms, etc) are.
Langkawi: Sheraton Beach is ok, but the beach is pretty small. Not much of a night life round that area. Pelangi would offer you a better choice of nightlife and its nearer to the airport. In case you prefer a quiet, secluded holiday, try the Four Seasons Langkawi or the Datai. The newly renovated Westin (ex-Sheraton Perdana) is located in a quiet corner of the main town, Kuah.
KL: Rennaisance is pretty old and tired looking. Sheraton has really funny golden,outdated deco in their rooms. Marriot has very dirty rooms, according to some friends of mine, and is very overcrowded with tourists. Westin is just opposite the Marriott, try to get a Tower Room. Rumour has it, that a singaporean lady was murdered in her own room on the 11th floor a few years ago. I would advise you to check out the Traders Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and the Hilton.
Hi
Stayed at Parkroyal in Penang last year. Lovely hotel but do not eat or drink here as very expensive. If you can book a seaview room. The rooms at the back have terrible view. Beach not very good in my opinion. Never struck me as being very clean as horses and dogs using it all day. Had a wander round other hotels in that area except for the new Shangri La. Glad we had stayed at Parkroyal. Would I go back again? Possibly not. Lots to see in Georgetown etc but night markets drive you crazy after the first night and not as beautiful as Langkawi.
Stayed at Pelangi Oct 05 and loved it. Lots of good restaurants in that area within walking distance. They were refurbishing rooms I think. Ours was still ok Loved it because the rooms and resort are very traditional.
Stayed at Grand Plaza Parkroyal in Kuala Lumpur in Oct 05.Rooms fairly small but fantastic position. Close to bars and shops. If money was no object would stay at Mandarin oriental near KL towers. But it is a little further out. My husband has stayed at the Sheraton and the Shangri La. Visited both and they look ok but again bit further out from centre.
I stayed at Hilton in KL last year - the LeMeridian is next door. The Hilton was fabulous. We had an executive suite so access to the all day buffet / canapes and happy hour free drinks which was worth the extra cost.
Langkawi, stayed at the Sheraton Beach resort and have no complaints, rooms lovely, food lovely. swimming pool was not large but adequate and as commented before the beach area is small. We only stayed two nights but one one night we took a taxi to the Datai for a meal, which if you cant afford to stay there i would highly recommend as it is the food was fabulous.
Hi Guy
Little doubt the Datai is the best hotel in Langkawi would recommend a luxury bungalow in the forest rather than the main hotel block . Service and food is first class and you can also use the Anderman restaurants a sister hotel at the other end of the beach.Good golf course and tennis courts which the hotel will ferry you to in a courtesy car
Regards
Doug
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