Welcome to a Holiday with a difference, Smart Casuals, no T-Shirts or Shorts and I would personally advice you to leave your laptop home and carry an ordinary Nokia instead of your smart phones for a week, after all its going to be a holiday but with a difference and to top it all you can get in touch with me and grab it for US $ 80 per night.
As promised I will be giving an in depth review for my 10 Best Resorts over the next couple of days and Palace of the Golden Horses tops the list as it is the epitome of beauty, grace and luxury and has won great praise from even Head of States.
Palace of the Golden Horses, tagged as Asia's Most Extraordinary Hotel, is a world-class award winning luxury hotel located within MINES Resort City and just 20 minutes away from the city centre and 35 minute drive from KLIA. We have access to deluxe rooms which accommodate 2 people, there are 5 restaurants, 2 lounges of international standards, a business center, a swimming pool and fully-equipped gym.
The hotel features luxurious 480 rooms and suites, five restaurants, two lounges, a business center, a swimming pool and a fully-equipped gym. Renowned for its conference center, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Conference Center offers 19 meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a Theatrette, a Marquee and the Ballroom.
Dubbed the Seven Wonders of Malaysia, the MINES Resort City comprises the following: The MINES Wonderland, The MINES Resort & Golf Club, The MINES Waterfront Business Park, The Palace Beach Resort & Spa, The Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) and The Palace of the Golden Horses. Offices at the MINES Waterfront Business Park were developed to provide business accommodation within a scenic and conducive working environment with the fabulous view of the lake.
Awards
- Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2006 - 2007 – Official Hotel.
- Best Chinese Restaurant 2005/2006 by Tourism Malaysia.
- The Award of Excellence (Best MICE Hotel) by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2004.
- The Awards of Excellence (Best MICE Hotel) by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2003.
- Gold Medallist of the Best Young Commis Rotisseur Competition 2002.
- International New Millennium Golden Award for Quality & Prestige 2002 by Otherways Int’l Research & Consulting.
- Millennium Gold Award 2001 / 2002 – Best 5 Star M.I.C.E Hotel in Malaysia.
- Nestle Food Services – Best Team Hot Cooking 2002.
- Best MICE Hotel by World Asia Media, 2001.
- International Arch of Europe for Superior Quality & Technology by Business Initiative Directions, Spain, 2001.
- 25th International Award for Tourist, Hotel & Catering Industry by Trade Leaders Club, Paris, France 2000.
- Arch of Europe for Excellence in Corporate Image and Quality by Business Initiative Directions, Italy, 2000.
- The Most Supportive Hotel Concierge 1999 by Menara KL.
- M & C Asia Pacific – Best Theme Venue (Hotel) 1999 Gold Award.
- Kim Ma – The 4th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine.
Places of Interest
Perlis
This tiny northern state of Peninsular Malaysia shares border with neighboring Thailand. It is the departure point to the famous island resort of Langkawi. The town Padang Besar is an important entry point by rail for visitors from the north. Among the attractions of the state are Gua Kelam (Dark Caves), Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm and the Wang Kelian State Park.
Kedah
The ‘Rice Bowl’ state of Malaysia is characterized by a landscape of vast paddy fields and lush greenery. Alor Star, the administrative and commercial centre is the site of many well-preserved historical landmarks with Moorish, Thai and colonial influences. The international resort of Langkawi consists of 99 islands shrouded in fascinating myths and legends. Its breathtaking scenery, rustic ambience, enchanting marine life and spectacular limestone formations make it an ideal holiday destination.
Pulau Langkawi
Langkawi Island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.
The largest of these islands is called Langkawi Island and is bigger than the Penang Island.The other islands in this group are Island of Pregnant Maiden (Pulau Dayang Bunting), Lion Island (Pulau Singa Besar) and Beras Basah Island.The smallest of these islands are atolls roughly the size of an ordinary house! The main tourist attractions of Langkawi Island are its virgin white sandy beaches. The beaches have very gentle continental slope and the water is crystal clear. This island is unique in the sense that it has so many legendsand myths associated with it.Langkawi Island is therefore also called Pulau Lagenda or Legendary Island. The most talked about legend is that of Mahsuri who is said to have laid a curse on this island for seven generations.Luckily the period of this curse is over now and Langkawi Island is fast becoming an internationally recognised tourist destination.
Penang
The ‘Pearl of the Orient’ is famed for its lovely beaches, colorful history and rich potpourri of cultures. Georgetown, the bustling state capital and port city, combines the best of East and West as evident in its numerous heritage buildings. This food paradise tempts the palate with a mouth-watering array local cuisine.
Perak
Perak in its heyday way synonymous with the nation’s flourishing tin mining industry. Its claim to fame today can be attributed to its charming tourist attractions. Alluring Pangkor Island is the location of the award-winning Pangkor Laut Resort. Ipoh, the capital state capital, and Taiping with its picturesque lake gardens, still retain a strong semblance of the British era.
Pangkor Island
Off the coast of Perak State, north of Selangor , lies a cluster of fabulous islands with unquestionably some of the best coves and beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. Among them, two islands predominate in terms of accessibility, infrastructure and development - the largest island, Pangkor and her sister Pangkor Laut. Forty minutes by ferry from Lumut, the popular island resort of Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) welcomes visitors with its serene golden beaches, crystalline blue waters, and cool refreshing breezes. Located about 90km south west of lpoh, it is largely inhabited by fisher folk.
Transportation
Palace of the Golden Horses can be reached by land, sea & air
Land
- Car
- Train Nearest station with KTM Train is Serdang Station, for Star LRT (Light Railway Transit) is the Sungai Besi Station and the ERL (Express Rail Link) goes from KL Sentral & Bandar Tasik Selatan to KLIA.
- Taxi
- Bus The Aeroline Bus stops and picks-up passenger at the MINES Shopping Fair and it will take you to and from Singapore.
Water
- Mines Cruise - You can board the hotels jetty to & from the Palace Beach & Spa (PBS), MINES Shopping Fair and the South Lake.
- DME Cruise
Air
Palace of the Golden Horses is just a 20-minute drive from the city of Kuala Lumpur and a 35-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang. Small taxi is about 70 ringits and a large one is about 80.
It is within close proximity to the Administrative Capital of Malaysia at Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, the nerve center of Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor, the National Sports Complex and the Commonwealth Games Village at Bukit Jalil, Selangor Turf Club and Technology Park Malaysia.
With routes from Singapore to Thailand connected by major highways and expressways, it is easy accessible from the North-South Highway and linked to Jalan Sungai Besi, a 6 line carriageway.
Unit Facilities: Resort Facilities:
Air Conditioning
Coffee Making Facilities
Color TV
Hairdryer
Mini Bar
Safe
Telephone Baby Sitting Assistance
Bar
Grocery Store
Gymnasium
Horse Riding
Laundry or Laundries
Restaurant / Bistro
Sauna
Spa Pool
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Unit Configuration:
Hotel Room - No Kitchen
Area Facilities: Check In / Out
Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Car Rental
Entertainment
Golf
Hair Dresser
Restaurants
Shopping Malls Check In: Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed-
Earliest 16:00 Latest 18:00
Check Out: Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed-
Earliest 08:00
Latest 10:00
Late Arrivals : If you expect to arrive late for check in, please ensure you telephone the resort (on the above number) prior to arriving to make arrangements for the key.
(For bookings at the above mentioned rate you can reach me on steven.qvi@gmail.com or +4411 3811 5177 )
The three majestic towers rise to a height of 50 levels dominating the Surfers Paradise skyline. Inside with a range of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments offering every luxury amenity. Outside is a private sanctuary of “Beaches in the Sky” with its sandy beach, expansive pools, elaborate sub tropical gardens and manicured lawns.
