Hotel Blue Bay Resort, Lumut
Jalan Titi Panjang, Perak Darul Ridzuan, 32200 Lumut, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
Nestled on the shore of a sheltered harbour in Lumut, this club resort is just minutes away from Pulau Pangkor, the fishing haven of Pulau Sembilan, the gorgeous sandy beach at Teluk Batik and golfing facilities at Teluk Rubiah.

Hotel description
Guests can relax in this tranquil haven, enjoying the refreshing beauty of the coastal scenery while taking stroll down the esplanade along the harbour front. It is air-conditioned and has 24-hour reception, a safe, lift access, as well as dining and parking facilities. The hotel´s conference facilities make it a competent host for business conventions and seminars.

Room description
The spacious rooms face out onto the harbour, and come with all the comforts and modern conveniences necessary. They come equipped with a wardrobe and dressing table. Other facilities include TV with local channels, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. The en suite bathroom comes with a long bathtub and a shower. The amenities in the bathrooms include bath towels and a generous supply of the essential toiletries. An iron and ironing board are also available upon request.

Sport
Guests may avail of the outdoor swimming pool.

Additional Information
Breakfast is available. Lunch and dinner are available from a set menu.

Hotel Bukit Merah Laketown Resort
Jalan Bukit Merah, Perak Darul Ridzuan, 34400 Semanggol, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
This lake town resort is situated at the Bukit Merah Interchange, a 35-minute drive south of the Penang Bridge. The resort fronts the 7,000 acre Bukit Merah Lake and is an ideal location for total relaxation surrounded by a peaceful environment. The beauty and tranquillity of the area, especially the lake surrounding the resort makes visitors feel like they are part of nature.

Hotel description
Overlooking a great expanse of shimmering water broken only by islands sparsely dotted on the lake, this resort offers a wide variety of excitement. The water park is the main attraction while the only conservational orangutan island in Peninsular Malaysia lies nearby as does the unique Eco Park with its educational walk-in enclosures. The resort is air-conditioned and features a reception area with a 24-hour check-in desk, a hotel safe, lift access, dining facilities, laundry facilities and a car park.

Room description
The resort offers a variety of accommodation designed to satisfy the most discerning guests. From Waterfront Villas to the Palm View Serviced Apartments, all rooms are available for short or long term stays and include an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, a television, a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning units.

Sport
The main attractions to be found in the park include a giant wave pool capable of creating waves up to a metre high, a giant bubble, raft tube rides, water flume rides, a kids´ water playground and a games pool. Equipment such as boogie boards, floating tubes and other water play equipment can be purchased or hired from the Surf Shack Shop . The resort also includes a gym and facilities for banana boating, golf and beach volleyball.

Additional Information
Café Le Lac, located in the Marina Village is a theme restaurant which overlooks the 7,000 acre park, and serves a wide range of western and local cuisine - either in à la carte or buffet style.

How to get to the hotel
Burkit Merah is situated near the Bukit Merah Interchange along the North-South Expressway, a 35-minute scenic drive South from the Penang Bridge, a 45-minute journey from Ipoh and a 3-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.

Hotel Excelsior Hotel Ipoh
43 Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 30300 Ipoh, 30300 Perak Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Ipoh City´s business and entertainment district. Ipoh is a gourmet´s paradise. Here guests can indulge in a variety of local favourites guaranteed to make them crave more. The tourist destinations in Ipoh and its surrounding range from historical sights to places of outstanding natural beauty. Those who enjoy their nightlife can dance the night away at the many pubs and nightclubs that are located close to the hotel.

Hotel description
This air-conditioned city hotel has high quality facilities and provides pleasantly designed and furnished rooms. It comprises a total of 200 guest rooms and suites and offers a range of facilities including an entrance hall, hotel safe, currency exchange facility, lift access, lounge, coffee shop, restaurant, conference facilities and WLAN access point.

Room description
All rooms and suites are tastefully furnished and well equipped with IDD telephone, individually adjustable air conditioning, en suite bathroom, colour television, minibar and complimentary coffee/tea making facilities.

Sport
There is a hotel gym on site.

Additional Information
The Sonata Grill is the place to go for good western food in a cosy setting. The Dulang coffee house, with its modern, classic design providing a cosy atmosphere and live entertainment, is the perfect place to enjoy authentic local and international cuisine. Besides appetizing choices from the à la carte menu, there is also a buffet breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner served daily. The Sonata lounge is the perfect place to sit back and relax with friends. The lounge is a popular watering hole, where the city´s elite gather to socialize, offering a wide variety of liquor brands and an exciting list of cocktails and beverages. A versatile live band entertains guests with sweet melodies and popular tunes.

How to get to the hotel
It is approximately 7 km or a 10-minute journey from the airport to the hotel. The railway station is 3 km away, and takes about 5 minutes to reach.

Hotel Heritage Hotel Ipoh
Jalan Raja Dihilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzua, 30350 Perak Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is located at Jalan Raja DiHillir, just a few minutes from the North-South Highway interchange into Ipoh City. It is some 190 km from Penang, about 2 hours and 15 minutes´ drive, and 220 km from Kuala Lumpur, about 2 hours and 30minutes´ drive. The Darul Ridzuan Museum is around an hour away by car, and the hot springs at Tambun are some 25-minutes from the hotel.

Hotel description
This premier business class hotel enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Ipoh City with a panoramic view of the adjacent Ipoh Turf Club. It comprises a total of 265 well-appointed rooms. The hotel is air-conditioned and has an entrance hall, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a restaurant, conference facilities, room and laundry services and parking for those arriving by car.

Room description
All rooms come complete with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a radio, state-of-art security card lock system, centrally regulated air-conditioning, a minibar, an international direct dial telephone, a remote-control colour television (with in-house movies), coffee and tea making facilities, an iron and ironing board and 2 bottles of complimentary RO water.

Sport
The hotel offers guests use of a sauna.

Additional Information
There is an all day-dining restaurant, Polo Café, serving international and local cuisine.

Hotel Impiana Casuarina
18 Jalan Dr Raja Nazrin Shah, (Jalan Gopeng), Ipoh, Malaysia

Hotel description
As the leading hotel in Ipoh, Impiana Casuarina Ipoh Hotel is popular amongst locals and visitors as the choice accommodation in Ipoh. 02/08FW

Location
Located in a lush garden setting, surrounded by limestone hills, Impiana Casuarina Hotel is within the proximity of the city centre and airport. Halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, this Ipoh hotel is easily accessible by road via the North-South Highway.

Room description
Well refurbished rooms, facing panoramic vistas of limestone hills and greenery. Each room is equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, 3-channel piped-in music, direct dialing, colour television with in-house video, 5 Astro channels, internet data port, attached bathroom with shaver outlet, mini bar and coffee/ tea-making facilities.

Hotel lobby
Large functional lobby

Hotel restaurant
Gourmet lovers will enjoy the wide variety of Malaysian and International cuisine including hawker and vegetarian specialities at the Terrace Garden. In the evening, you can adjourn to the Ascot Lounge for a drink and be entertained by a live band.

Hotel Impiana Casuarina Hotel Ipoh
18 Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 30250 Ipoh, 30250 Perak Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
The hotel is in a convenient location in Ipoh. It offers breath-taking views of rugged limestone hills from all rooms, while being in an ideal location for business and leisure travellers. Here, guests will find excellent facilities as well as hospitality at its warmest. It is 305 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Hotel description
This city hotel is popular amongst locals and visitors as the choice hotel for accommodation in Ipoh, as well as being the preferred venue for Ipoh´s most prominent gatherings. It is perfect for dining, relaxation and entertainment. With its location, in a garden setting, it is a haven of warmth and comfort, accompanied by impeccable service to make guests feel right at home, whether here on business or pleasure. The hotel has 200 refurbished deluxe rooms and suites. It is air-conditioned and has a reception with a safe, lift access, a hairdressers´, dining and parking facilities, as well as a laundry service.

Room description
All rooms offer vistas of limestone hills and greenery. Each room is equipped with individually-adjustable air conditioning, 3 channels of in-room music, direct dial telephone, satellite television with in-house video option, Internet access, en suite bathroom with shaver outlet, minibar and coffee/ tea-making facilities.

Sport
There is are swimming pool and sauna. After a delicious meal, relax at the Ascot Lounge, where entertainment is provided by a live band.

Additional Information
Garden Terrace Coffee House is an all day dining outlet.

Hotel Pangkor Island Beach Resort
Teluk Belanga, Perak Darul Ridzuan, 32300 Pulau Pangkor, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
This beach hotel and club resort is located on the unspoilt tropical island of Pangkor, off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The resort is surrounded by 73 acres of lush tropical jungle, exotic land and marine life.

Hotel description
In attractive low-rise, Malay-style architecture, this recently refurbished 258-room resort, including suites, spans across a cluster of private villas, the premier Ocean Wing, Pacific Wing and Garden Wing. On this private enclave, it offers 1.2 km of white sandy beach with inviting emerald green sea. Calm and tranquillity greets guests the moment they set foot on the resort. All around, guests will experience stunning diversity, unspoiled beauty, exotic flora, a pristine beach and a heart-capturing sunset. The hotel is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception. It also possesses a safe, a currency exchange and dining facilities. Room and laundry services are also available.

Room description
The villas, which exemplify a traditional Malaysian village, are situated on one end of the bay, along an undulating slope covered with tropical jungle, with the sea front right on its doorstep. Each of the villas, fitted with a balcony, commands an impressive view of the sea and is luxuriously furnished with a large day bed fringing the bay windows, a deep sunken bath and an oversized outdoor shower, surrounded by tropical jungle. They are also air-conditioned and offer a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

Sport
There is something for everyone, be it for the urban traveller, the energetic personality or those seeking a laid-back vacation. Guests can take advantage of the wide range of activities like, an early morning jungle walk led by an experienced guide, or try for a bull´s eye at the archery. For those looking for something a bit more vigorous there is tennis available. Unwinding and soothing aching muscles is also an option at the spa. Water sports are also on offer in the form of banana boating and water and jet skiing. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with sun recliners and tennis, archery and mini-golf are available.

Additional Information
The Hornbill Restaurant is an informal, open-air dining area overlooking the swimming pool and beachfront, located on the ground level. It features daily à la carte and buffet breakfasts with changing theme buffet dinners including a children´s menu.

How to get to the hotel
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, either transfer to the resort in a private car via the coastal town of Lumut, or take an internal flight on Berjaya Air from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang. Upon arrival at Pangkor Airport, the resort´s friendly staff will assist you with your transfer by boat to the resort.

Hotel Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut Island, 32200 Pangkor Laut Island, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
This hotel is located on Pangkor Laut, a privately owned island located 5 km off the west coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca. Although the island encompasses a total of 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the resort and residences. The rest is covered by lush and unspoilt two million year old rainforest, with coves of beautiful sandy beaches surrounded by an emerald sea. As the island is only accessible to the guests of the resort and its residences, it is truly perfect for a private holiday or honeymoon getaway.

Hotel description
This club resort comprises a total of 148 Malaysian-style luxury villas and eight magnificent residences in a nearby secluded cove. Amongst the facilities of this air-conditioned establishment count a lobby with a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe and a currency exchange facility. Guests are also invited to take advantage of the room and laundry services available. The resort offers many fine dining opportunities and has been widely praised for its attentive and gracious service. Voted Number One in the World by Condé Nast Traveller (October 2003 issue), this establishment consistently ranks highly on the itinerary of international pleasure seekers.

Room description
All accommodation is elegantly designed and furnished, yet complements and blends in with the surrounding natural environment. There is a choice of 5 different villa styles: Spa Villas, Sea Villas, Beach Villas, Garden Villas and Hill Villas. There are also 3 elegant 1-bedroom suites and 8 magnificent residences are situated on an adjacent, secluded bay. The villas are all designed to accommodate 2 guests. All accommodation features spacious interiors, luxurious fabrics, and private balconies with cushioned deckchairs. The en suite bathrooms have large mirrors, and, depending on the villa, a separate shower and oversized tub in a private outdoor courtyard or with large windows opening out onto the tropical gardens or sea. All villas have central or individual air conditioning, king-size beds, a writing desk, an electronic safe, a direct dial telephone, hairdryer, a mini fridge, a TV and coffee and tea making facilities. Additionally, there is a CD player with a large selection of music available from the library.

Sport
This hotel features a wide range of facilities and activities for guests including three different jungle treks through the rainforest accompanied by the hotel´s experienced and informative resident naturalist, Mr. Yip Yoon Wah. The walks are free of charge and offer a fascinating insight into the spectacular virgin rainforest that is estimated to be over 2 million years old. Some of the interesting wildlife to be spotted on the island includes crab-eating macaque monkeys, tropical monitor lizards and yellow pied hornbills. There are also opportunities for island-hopping, fishing, tennis, aerobics, golf and a range of water activities including kayaking, sail-boarding, sailing, water skiing and catamaran sailing. This resort also features the award-winning Spa Village where guests may relax with a massage.

Additional Information
Breakfast is available every morning, and both lunch and the evening meal may be selected from a set menu. Guests will find dining at the resort a delightful experience. With a choice of superb venues, the options range from authentic Malay to traditional Chinese. The restaurants are as follows: the Samudra, Palm Grove Cafe, Uncle Lim´s, Royal Bay Beach Club and the Sri Lagenda Lounge.

How to get to the hotel
From the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, either transfer to the resort in a private car via the coastal town of Lumut, or take an internal flight on Berjaya Air from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang. Upon arrival at Pangkor Airport, the resort´s friendly staff will assist you with your transfer by boat to the resort.

Hotel Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Damai Laut
Persiaran Swiss Garden, Jalan Damai Laut,off Jalan, 32000 Lumut, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
This very private hotel is built on a quiet peninsula on the Northern Straits of Malacca and one of the gateways to beautiful islands including Pangkor Island. In addition, the hotel is surrounded by many places of interest such as the one and only turtle sanctuary, the oldest charcoal factory and more.

Hotel description
Located on 425 acres of natural rain forest and plantations, this family-friendly, beachside club resort has its own 18-hole championship golf course - the Damai Laut Golf and Country Club, designed by the well-known American Ronald Fream. The hotel offers guests 300 comfortable rooms and suites. Further facilities available at this air-conditioned conference hotel include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, room and laundry services, as well as parking for those arriving by car.

Room description
All rooms and suites feature uninterrupted scenic views as well as a 24-hour movie channel, satellite TV and private balconies.

Sport
The resort has its own 18-hole championship golf course and guests may, furthermore, enjoy a game of tennis or volleyball, or play a round of billiards.

Additional Information
Retreat to the veranda of the Blue Chip Lounge with a daily newspaper, a long cool drink and enjoy the totally relaxed pace, especially in the evenings where guests may experience one of the most breathtaking sunsets this side of the Orient. Connoisseurs of food, cocktails and light music will find themselves at home here. Accompanied by a cool breeze, this is the perfect place to soothe mind and body. The Garden Terrace commands a breathtaking view of the ocean and Pangkor Island. With its rich, rustic traditional decor and Caribbean style layout, this open-air coffee house serves up an exciting range of authentic Malaysian cuisine, complemented by a variety of western favourites. A new à la carte menu has been put together by a team of chefs with more than 70 years of combined culinary experience.

How to get to the hotel
The resort is accessible by road from Kuala Lumpur via the North South Expressway. Exit at Bidor and take the country road direct to the resort.

Hotel Syuen Hotel Ipoh
88 Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Perak Darul Ridzuan, 30300 Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
Located right in the centre of Ipoh´s corporate district, this hotel is surrounded by high rise buildings, government offices, stockbrokers, banks, and a host of corporate and professional offices. Within walking distance are shopping malls, restaurants, bistros, pubs and several recreational outlets. Despite its city centre location, the hotel adjoins a large public garden. The centre of Ipoh is a 20-minute drive away, Gua Tempurung Limestone Caves are a 30-minute drive away and the temples of Perak Tong and Sam Poh Tong and the park can be reached in 45 minutes. The airport, railway station and highway are 7 km (10-minutes by car) away.

Hotel description
This hotel was developed to meet the need for a quality business hotel in the centre of Ipoh with excellent convention facilities and it remains the only hotel to fulfil this particular need. Designed in a neo-classical theme, the building has a total of 290 rooms and is reminiscent of the best of old Ipoh architecture. Facilities in this air-conditioned business hotel include a reception area with a 24-hour check-in desk, a bar, a restaurant, WLAN Internet access, room service and conference facilities. The lobby lounge is a spacious, relaxing enclave where guests can unwind with their favourite cocktail, good music and pleasant company.

Room description
This is the largest hotel in Ipoh. All rooms are furnished, fitted and equipped to act as a functional home for the business traveller. No sacrifices have been made on taste and comfort and the rooms all feature an en suite bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a room safe and individually regulated air conditioning units.

Sport
The hotel features an outdoor pool that has been designed with built-in Jacuzzi features. Sun loungers and parasols deck the poolside area. There is also a steam room, squash and tennis courts, table tennis tables and a gym.

Additional Information
Rice and Spice Coffee House, an all day dining restaurant, offers an international à la carte menu. Breakfast is also served daily while midday and evening meals can be selected from a buffet, from a menu, or eaten à la carte.

How to get to the hotel
Strategically located in the heart of Ipoh, right in the hub of bustling Greentown, Ipoh´s fastest growing corporate district. It is easily accessible from the old town, new town and other commercial addresses. The airport, railway station and highway are 7 km (10-minutes by car) away.

Hotel Teluk Dalam Resort
32300 Pulau Pangkor, Perak Darul Ridzuan, 32300 Pulay Pangkor, Ipoh, Malaysia

Location
This beach hotel is located on Pangkor Island, only a 30-minute ferry ride from Lumut, a town on the west coast of West Malaysia. The hotel used to serve as a refuge for pirates and adventurous seamen. It still evokes adventure, but also calms and pampers with its leisurely atmosphere. Surrounding the hotel there are quaint fishermen´s villages, lush vegetation, lots of fresh air, long stretches of pristine beach, vibrant tropical forests and numerous other attractions which are still unspoilt.

Hotel description
This fully air-conditioned hotel offers guests a paradise by the sea. Occupying 10 hectares of mostly landscaped gardens, it lies in a secluded cove at the northern tip of the unspoilt island of Pangkor. The delightful, rustic ambience is made even more exquisite by the chalets, bungalows and villas. These feature Kampung-style architecture and are furnished and equipped with guests´ complete comfort and pleasure in mind. Facilities include a lobby and a restaurant.

Room description
The hotel offers individual chalets and bungalows with a magnificent view of either the garden or the sea. All accommodation units come complete with a balcony, en suite bathroom, hot & cold running water, individually adjustable air conditioning, direct dial telephone, in-house TV and movies, coffee & tea making facilities, fridge, minibar, in-room personal safe and much more.

Sport
Guests can take a short boat ride to Coral Island and discover the wonderful coral reefs and other marine life. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, as well as tennis and beach volleyball facilities.

Additional Information
The hotel offers guests the Sekampung café, an all-day dining outlet which serves delectable local Kampung and western cuisine.

How to get to the hotel
The hotel can be reached from two airports, Ipoh and Pangkor Island Airport.