Malaysia is in southeast Asia and is home to luxurious and moderately priced hotels in the urban centers such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur. These cities also provide myriad restaurants; some of the restaurants offer local cuisine, while others features international fare. Tourists can enjoy waterfront views of the South China Sea while dining or lodging in Penang and Pahang. Malaysia's cities provide dining options at malls and open-air markets.
The luxurious Mandarin Oriental is in the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur, within walking distance of one of the tallest buildings in the world, the Petronas Towers. Business travelers who are staying at the Mandarin Oriental are a five-minute walk from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The hotel is within walking distance of off-site restaurants, including a California Pizza Kitchen and Asian dining at Madam Kwan's for lunch and dinner.
Casual dining can be had at Mandarin Oriental in the Wasabi Bistro, a modern Japanese restaurant, and Biba's Cafe, which offers a buffet of international cuisine. The hotel's seafood restaurant, Pacifica, offers a fine dining atmosphere for lunch and dinner. Other hotel features include a spa with massages, steam rooms and body treatments, an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck and cooking classes. The hotel's suites have living rooms and offer views of the City Center Park or the Petronas Towers.
Situated in the north central Malaysian city of Ipoh, the Regalodge Hotel is in the city's downtown area. This hotel features an on-site restaurant, Cafe d'Village, on the ground level. This restaurant has a casual atmosphere and provides European-influenced food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A lunch buffet is provided on Tuesdays through Fridays. The hotel also has a spa with a fitness center, massage rooms and sauna. The 94 guest units include eight suites with living rooms and complimentary bathrobes. Suite guests receive a voucher for a free shoulder massage.
Local off-site eateries are within walking distance of the hotel, such as the Pusing Seafood restaurant and Foh San, which serves Thai-cuisine. Other dining options are available at the Ipoh Parade mall, which also features casual and boutique shops. After enjoying their meal, tourists can take advantage of the walking trails at downtown Ipoh's D.R. Seenivasagam Park. The park is a five-minute walk from the hotel.
The Evergreen Laurel Hotel is in the western Malaysian city of Penang and towers off the shores of the Strait of Malacca. This hotel offers two restaurants: Cafe Laurel--a casual eatery with international fare--and the Evergreen Restaurant--an Asian-influenced establishment with a fine dining atmosphere. Both restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, but Evergreen is closed Mondays. The hotel's outdoor swimming pool is in a tropical courtyard setting, while indoor facilities include a fitness center, sauna and massage parlor. Some of the guest suites have living room areas.
Waterfront restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. Some of these restaurants include the Angel Cafe and Bingo Restaurant, which both serve local cuisine. The fine dining Strada Restaurant, two blocks away from the hotel, serves seafood and Italian cuisine. Boating and fishing charters are available at the Tanjung City Marina, approximately five minutes east of the hotel.
This Hyatt Regency is in the eastern Malaysian city of Pahang and has a waterfront location on Teluk Cempedak Beach. The hotel is within 10 minutes of restaurants and shops in the downtown Pahang, These include Asian-influenced dining establishments, such as Restoran Satay Zul and Meng Fang. Avid golfers are only a five-minute walk from the 18-hole course Kelab Golf Club, which has fairways with waterfront views.
The hotel's on-site eateries include the upscale Italian Bistro, which serves Italian cuisine, Coals on the Beach, a casual, beachside restaurant, and Kampung, an Asian restaurant with views of the South China Sea. Lounge areas include Chukka in the hotel lobby and the beachfront Sampan Bar. Both bars offer liquors and imported beers. The hotel features Club Olympus, a health club with fitness room and two outdoor swimming pools, and the Bayou Spa, which offers massages and body treatments.
