Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Newly opened and well-located, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is poised as an excellent choice of stay for business travelers but too makes a great weekend staycation for KL residents. The stylish digs of a suite at the hotel is our home for the week…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica TIndall I’m a sucker for a well-designed boutique hotel. Independently styled, beautifully decorated… some places are meant to be discovered and appreciated. That’s how I felt when I stayed at the Hotel Stripes Kuala L…
Monica Tindall Sometimes the best weekend getaways are right under our noses. While I might often dream of golden sandy beaches and a sunset cocktail, an equally relaxing break can be found right here in KL. Saving time and money, a staycation in one of the city’s qu…
Monica Tindall The artsy cousins in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family, Le Meridien properties offer a splash of colour and inspiration for the creative mind. Only six months old Le Meridien Putrajaya, playfully brushed with local inspiration, has alrea…
I can’t help but hum Fred Astaire’s classic tune, Puttin’ On The Ritz when I think of the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. For over a decade it’s been our hotel of choice for classy Champagne brunches, dinners with internationally acclaimed chefs, and some of the most ex…
I read not long ago that Malaysia is the most affordable country in the world for a 5 Star holiday. With the ringgit remaining low, and travel overseas more costly, we’ve been hunting down some luxury stays within the nation. Forget the extras paid in time and money o…
Haze has had its hold on Kuala Lumpur for nearly a month now, and we’re in dire need of an escape. Work calls. Currency is not faring well. A quick jaunt away is just not convenient. We turn to The Suajana Hotel Kuala Lumpur in hope of some respite. A comprehensive co…
GTower Hotel boasts a convenient location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, a fine range of business amenities, and proudly holds Malaysia’s first green certification. An abundance of food and beverage outlets, and lifestyle facilities too make t…
Top Five Reasons Why We Love The Majestic Wing of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur 1. Ambience, Ambience, Ambience From décor, to entertainment, to service, The Majestic Wing generates more than just a pleasant experience, but an overwhelming feeling of hav…
Often thought as an excellent choice as a business hotel, the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur surprises us with some deals and services that also position the property as a fine option for leisure travellers or a staycation. Reception Location On the edge of th…
The Club, Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur, The Perfect Weekend Staycation Words and photos by Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Videos by Anthony Jegu Day 1 Friday we scoot out of work as soon as the clock strikes hometime and make it to The Club, a mere 30 minutes from KL’s […]
“A vision of W Hotels” Fun, funky and frivolous, the atmosphere at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is certainly more of a diversion than seriousness. It is however ideally located and fitted for business, so those contemporaries, whose chosen stress relief might …