Where to Stay in Malaysia
Editor's Guide to Recommended Hotels in Malaysia
Slowly but steadily gaining recognition around the world as a world-class destination, Malaysia is home to a wide range of sights ranging from pristine beaches to thick, impenetrable jungles. The country has a large collection of hotels to cater to every traveller and it can prove daunting for first-time visitors to make their accommodation choice. From beachside simplicity to five-star luxury deals, we’ve picked our favourites – these Editor’s Guides to Malaysia will serve as your well-researched, handy listings of the best places to stay in each state.
The southern gateway into Singapore, Johor is one of Malaysia’s most economically successful regions. Thriving Johor Bahru (the state capital) is a city with all the trappings of a small metropolis. Read More...
The Kuala Lumpur city centre is divided into numerous sections – its main hub encompasses the Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown quadrants. Bukit Bintang and KLCC are upscale districts with the most upmarket hotels as well as eateries and shopping malls. Read More...
Dotted with Malay-style kampung houses and paddy fields, the island sees a fair amount of tourist traffic and its duty-free status has resulted in unparalleled tourism development in recent years.
Malacca’s a small city and the main city centre, Malacca Town sees the most tourist action. This area of town plays host to the most sightseeing attractions and also houses the only banks, fast food joints, restaurants and bars.
Pahang straddles a thick mountain range that forms Peninsular Malaysia’s backbone. The country’s third-largest state is home to some of its best off-the-beaten-track attractions and tourism remains its principal income generator.
An amalgamation of state and island, Penang is Malaysia’s smallest state. Faded two-storey shop houses, markets, British colonial architecture and ornate temples dominate its capital, Georgetown, which is known for housing one of Malaysia’s most vibrant Chinatowns as well as a veritable smorgasbord of food offerings. Read More...
One of Malaysia’s most historically rich states, Perak is home to a diverse landscape with sights ranging from the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve to Bukit Larut (the oldest hill station in Malaysia). With a populace largely comprised of entrepreneurial Chinese inhabitants, Peninsular Malaysia’s second-largest state hasn’t been fully developed for tourism but that’s part of its charm. Read More...
Halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Melaka and approximately 34km southwest of Seremban, Port Dickson (PD) is a port town-cum-beach resort that is a popular weekend spot for locals. The state government’s efforts to improve the town’s aesthetic appeal have paid off as the beach, which was once notorious as a rubbish-laden strip, is now clean and litter free and as a result there’s more tourist traffic than ever. Read More...
Enjoy a variety of hotels in Sabah that range from budget hotels to international standard resorts. Get instant confirmation of hotel rooms to ensure and guarantee a comfortable place to stay. Read More...
We have only the very best accommodation available for you in Sarawak. With an expansive range of hotels, from budget inns to upmarket resorts, you’ll be spoilt for choice when looking for a place to stay in Borneo. Read More...
A fairly conventional, strongly Islamic state, the discovery of oil just off the coast of Terengganu has made it a prosperous settlement. Kuala Terengganu (the state capital) lies 160km south of Kota Bahru and evidence of its wealth is almost immediately apparent as high-rise office buildings and banks jostle each other for prime real estate in the busy commercial centre. Read More...
