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  • Day 1

    Malacca

    July 20, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Top 2 luxury hotels in Malacca and reach them by bus

    The hotels in Malacca boast of some of the most luxurious rooms in the whole of Malaysia. These hotels are equipped with some of the most modern amenities, swimming pools, spa centres and top-notch eateries, which are sure to leave you licking your fingers. Malacca has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and frequented by tourists thanks to its culturally rich heritage, enticing dining options and shops that sell some of the most antique items. The place is well known for Nyonya cuisines. It is a perfect place for travellers looking for some of the finest things in life. The place is full of colonial mansions and shining properties that are contemporary in nature. These top-notch accommodations are also quite well known for their connectivity to some of the major landmarks of Malacca. Most of the places in Malacca can be easily reached by hopping onto a bus and if you are planning to splurge on your accommodation, why not save some on your travel expenses?

    It is a well-known fact that Malaysia has some of the best road networks compared to the rest of the world. The roads here have been strategically planned and made to reach every corner of the city. In stark contrast to the monorail here, the roads here provide true point-to-point connectivity to the most important landmarks. Locals have always preferred buses to cabs for this very reason. Apart from this, the fares of buses are fixed and do not change depending on the hour of the day. The buses are always on time and have real time tracking systems so that you are not left waiting at the bus stop either. You do not have to carry cash or change thanks to this website https://www.redbus.my/buses/malacca-bus-tickets, which lets you book tickets and pay for them online so you just need to get out of your hotel, board a bus and zip through the city. They also have some exciting discounts to offer!

    The Majestic Malacca
    The Majestic Malacca is one of the most luxurious accommodations you can opt for when you are in this magnificent historical city. The place was historically a private residence of a Chinese merchant. The hotel is a 20-storey mansion and most of its fixtures have still been kept intact. The Chinese tiles in the reception are untouched. The hotel is equipped with some of the most modern guest rooms. The hotel also features an outdoor pool, a fully equipped gym and conference rooms for those looking forward to visit here on a business trip. You can board a bus from the Melaka Sentral bus station, which will literally drop you off at the doorstep of this hotel.

    Casa del Rio Melaka
    The Casa Del Rio is an elegant property that is right beside the Melaka River. It is indeed a house and has always followed all the cultures that Malacca has seen from the 14th century until date. The architecture is completely Mediterranean based and has been designed using wrought iron. The Casa Del Rio is also strategically located within walking distance from the Jonker’s park. It houses 66 guest rooms and a full service spa. You can board a bus from the Golden mile bus stop, which will drop you off just 10 minutes away from the hotel.
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