KL & Malacca Malaysia 17/09 – 19/09/2010 Day 2

Blessings Homestay interior

Upon checking out from Blessings Homestay at 0820 hrs, we headed for Sri Petaling area where we had breakfast.

We decided to have dim sum food for breakfast and went to Pan Ki Dim Sum. The food was not too bad and the char siew pao (barbeque pork bun) was quite good.

Dim Sum food

More varieties of dim sum food

Stomach satisfaction

Yummy buns

Next stop was AA Pharmacy where we managed to buy some medication. We then met our friend, Michael, again and he brought us to Lembah Azwen Resort in Kajang area to check out the venue for our future events.

Lembah Azwen Resort Malaysia

A nice and secluded area out of the city with lots of greenery, this place offers training facilities as well as team building facilities and is mainly used for groups.

We then made our way to Malacca and arrived at our Malaysia Malacca accommodation, Arenaa De Luxe Hotel, at 1630 hrs.

Arenaa Hotel Lobby - celebrating Hari Raya

Hari Raya decoration at entrance door of Arenaa

After checking in, we quickly made our way to Topic at Melaka Raya where we had made our reservations for 90minutes Chinese massage for 1700 hrs.

Chinese Massage Centre

All four of us had the same massage, but somehow, three had the hot stone massage and one did not. Upon checking with them at the end of the session, they mentioned that we could ask for the hot stone if we had wanted it. We realized that the service was not very consistent and a few of the masseuse were not too experienced.

At RM79 for 90 minutes of massage, the price was slightly higher than a few other outlets along the same stretch of road. At the same time, most of the masseuse were from China and could not speak English, which makes it difficult if one is not able to speak Chinese. Also they have a habit of asking you if you want any extra services, such as the ‘kua sa’ (Chinese scraping), cupping, etc… For aromatherapy oil, add RM15.

Holiday travel tips:-

If you are intending to try the massage at Topic Healthcare Centre, be prepared for upsell of services.

After the massage, we went back to Arenaa De Luxe Hotel to meet our friend Edwin for dinner. We proceeded to Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine Restaurant, a wonderful place for authentic Nonya food where, as usual, we enjoyed the great attention to detail that Amy, the chef and owner, puts into her cooking. Costing RM102 (USD32.80) for the five of us, it was really worth the price we paid. If you are intending to visit Amy and enjoy her labour of love, do call to make your reservations first.

Our dishes... yummy yummy

Anticipating our delicious nyonya food for dinner

After dinner, Edwin wanted to let us try some nonya satay. However, the shop was closed. Instead we ended up at Sunday Ice Café where we tried the laksa and the Nonya ice desserts. A nice and refreshing end to our day!

Nyonya ice desserts

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Hotel Puri Melaka Suite Room

Whilst we were staying in this quaint Malacca accommodation for the night right in the heart of the city, Hotel Puri Melaka, we took the opportunity to ask to be shown the suite room.

According to Ella, they have two suite rooms, one of which is a duplex. Here is a picture of one of the suite rooms in hotel Puri.

The jacuzzi

Inviting bedroom

Comfortable sitting area

Old antique furniture

As the hotel used to have lots of problems with guests who stayed in the suites, they now only restrict the stay to couples and do not allow huge families to book their suite rooms.

This is especially great for couples on a honeymoon or celebrating their anniversary. You could even select from some of their enticing hotel spa packages to make your stay even more memorable.



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Puri Hotel Spa Packages Available

Hotel Puri Melaka's spa

Located in a typical Peranakan home which has been converted into a delightfully comfortable and modern hotel, Hotel Puri Melaka, a heritage 50-room boutique hotel, even has an in-house spa where some of the best hotel spa packages can be found.

Puri Spa - where a peaceful environment awaits you

Waiting area

Washing of the feet, unwinding and feeling pampered

Feeling so pampered

The couple room where we had our massage even had a beautifully kept outdoor garden where you could shower after your mud bath.

Milk bath

Elegance and comfort... in this Hotel Puri Spa

Choose from their menu of enticing spa packages and experience perfect relaxation in this Malacca accommodation right in the heart of the city.

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Hotel Puri Melaka - Malacca Accommodation

At the entrance to Hotel Puri Melaka

Kampung (Village) display in the lobby of Hotel Puri Melaka to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa (Malay New Year)

The usual display

Deepavali display

Also known as the festival of lights

Hotel Puri Melaka is a boutique hotel in the heart of the old city of Malacca. If you are looking for a Malacca accommodation with some historical past, then Hotel Puri is your bet.

As seen in the Swift Hall of Hotel Puri Melaka

Antique table and chairs

Antique collection

Antique barber chairs

A carefully restored Peranakan house which once belonged to the decendants of an eminent philanthropist and rubber plantation owner, Tan Kim Seng, the hotel extends 100 metres in depth, an impressive length. The beautiful and intricately decorated facade adds to its distinct characteristic.

The Garden

By the air well

A pond at the air well

Hotel Puri Melaka is located in one of the oldest streets in Malacca called Heeren Street, but now known as Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock

Swift Hall (spot the swifts in their nests)

More of the birds

Swift Hall

In the lobby of Hotel Puri Melaka

Hotel Puri Reception

Antique phone

Lush greenery

Hotel Puri Melaka, whilst retaining its old charm, provides modern amenities and comfort to its hotel guests who come from all over the world.

Our standard bedroom in this Malacca accommodation

Breakfast at the Heliconia Garden

Beautiful setting for breakfast

Another area for breakfast

Care for some 'teh tarik' and hard boiled eggs?

Breakfast food area

Close-up of the kampung display in the lobby

Staircase leading up to the guestrooms from the lobby

Little cafe in the lobby

Nyonya basket display in the lobby

Lounge area

Little greenery at the exterior of Hotel Puri Melaka

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