Melaka Hotels and Resorts

[Siewss]

like u was worried at first, but after parking there...nah...my garmin in my dashboard for 2 whole days

 

That sure speak lots about carpark security at Equitorial . Thanks.

[Furrynadz]

dont try that "brekfast joint" direct opposite the hotel

totally CRAP

 

for dinner, can cross the road the shophouses behind, lots of nice stuff there

 

"massage shops" also

[Theobserver]

I've stayed in Equatorial whenever I am there. Good hotel with a safe car park (I guess). I would advise taking the suite there as the room is big. You can also check in at the VIP lounge on the 21st floor ( I think ) and not on the ground floor. Furthermore, the lounge serves free beer and red wine daily after 6pm for the suites. Other times, you can go in and help yourself to the finger food and drinks.

 

Also when you eat out, must try the teochew food at a certain coffeeshop near Jonker St. But you must book first before you go there as the shop can seat at most 8 tables. Just ask the hotel staff to book for you.

[Siewss]

If possible try to get the Kid Suite. It only slightly more expensive than the standard room. My son loves it. The room is huge with separate small partition for the doubled deck bed for the kids.

 

For some reason, I can't even find the selection for Kid Suite. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/r...ckagesFlag=true

 

Can you help direct me to the link?

[Geboz]

is it the one i marked at the top right square box

 

 

From right to left

 

Square Box - Holiday Inn

Big Oval - Makota Parade

Circle - Hospital

Small Oval - Carrefour

Big Circle - Hotel Equatorial

 

The tall buildings behind the big oval shape is Makota Hotel (forget about this).

[Siewss]

Good tip! Great! I'm there for food, but not CRAP!

 

I think there's a "Bei Zhan" Chinese restaurant and a Peranakan restaurant famous for its chendol nearby.

[Testa_ross4]

Mebbe they dont know what a GPS is Mi planning a trip there too and I have a diamond studded tray on my dash, think I will remove my Garson mirror though.....lets' see what happens

[Siewss]

Good info. Reassuring to know that you also found the carpark safe, though you're still guessing .

 

Didn't know the suites are so ex. I'd settle for Equator Club Room, which already cost a hefty MYR600 per night.

http://www.equatorial.com/mel/index.php?na...&sub_navi_id=12

 

Did you book directly from the above site? Or are there better deals to be had?

[Siewss]

Now I can tell that Holiday Inn is at least 1km from Equatorial.

 

Mahkota is nearer to Holiday Inn, while Carrefour is nearer to Equatorial. Which is a better mall, I wonder... Wife intends to do some shopping

[Furrynadz]

makota abt 10min from equatorial, carrefoure just beside

 

the new megamall more new shops with international brands, mahkota smaller shops

[Siewss]

So this is very much a boutique hotel. That's the problem - adults like myself love it. I'm sure I'll enjoy the quaint decor and laid back feel, but the kids will scream blue murder. They need the space and the amenities, if not my performance rating by the kids will be down in the dumps.

[Siewss]

Maybe there are too many German makes around to make a GPS anymore interesting than a sticky mat.

[Furrynadz]

not much

 

i didnt see any conti up there besides my citroen, a SGP plated blue focus and a volvo, and a fake lexus rx300 there

 

mostly the 1.6L japan cars

 

guess most went further during the lwes

[Siewss]

All within walking distance. Sounds quite ideal for the weather that May & June can throw at me.

[Siewss]

Thanks. You're the 2nd person to dissuade me from Newton Food Center - they sell "crap". I'll take this advice to heart. I want to enjoy every single meal while I'm in Malacca.

[Siewss]

Maybe the VVIPs park at the driveway. Anyway, carpark safety is paramount. I don't mind them grabbing my GPS, or cashcard, if they want to, just leave my car alone.

 

Hmm, I have definitely narrowed my hotel choices to either Equatorial or Holiday Inn. I think price shall be the deciding factor.

Edited May 7, 2008 by Siewss

[Dafansu]

yup renaissance a bit far, but they have transport think is hourly or two hour once to city area. went to the carpark to survey and spotted alot of singapore car and one security at the entrance. the last time i went there by coach i'm the only one who alighted at this hotel the rest went to equitorial

[Kelpie]

I've ruled out Puri - my kids don't quite like being squished by surrounding buildings, and they need to pool to expend their energy.

 

I don't get the location of Holiday Inn looking at the online map, but isn't it quite close to Equitorial (maybe 200m away?). Actually I would have gone for Equitorial, except that I was kind of deterred by Kelpie's comment on the very busy traffic in front of Equitorial. Perhaps Kelpie can help elaborate if this is more for security or safety?

 

1. I stayed in Puri with my family. It is a different feeling altogether, at least the kids get to know what is it like staying in such old houses.

 

2. HI is even nearer to Markota, in fact they are neighbours.

 

3. Not staying with equtorial is a personal choice and yes, I do not like the one way traffic infront of equtorial since I will be driving around in Malacca. I seldom leave my car in hotel carpark and I like to drive around in my own car. Being one way traffic, it is kinda of difficult to get in and out based on my personal experience during peak hours and if you miss the turn, you have to go around the one-way street back to equtorial.

 

4. IMHO, there are also better hotels than equtorial and I like to try out other hotels too.

 

Regards,