Malaysia is a relatively new and developing tourist destination. The most popular are the numerous islands, major cities and the capital, Kuala Lumpur . However, the zones of comfortable rest are not homogeneous and depend very much on climatic seasons. For example, during the period from April to November, in high season, the demand for trips is very high, and hotels in Malaysia are recommended to book in advance. It is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the coast:
- in the east of Malaysia, the peak months are July, August and early September;
- the western side of the peninsula enjoys the most popularity from July to September, and also in the calendar winter: December, January and February.
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
In the capital of Malaysia, there are many hotels of different levels: from 5 stars to simple hotels. For business visits there are a lot of business-class hotels with necessary equipment and conference rooms. Wealthy tourists and admirers of exquisite luxury are always waiting in the best hotels in Malaysia, as a rule, these are large hotel international networks:
- Hilton;
- Le Meridien;
- Holiday Inn;
- Mercure;
- Four Seasons;
- Mandarin Oriental;
- Renaissance;
- Marriott.
Some network hotels are also represented in the resorts of Malaysia , mainly in Langkawi and Penang .
More modest and less wealthy tourists also have a huge choice of accommodation options. Among them, the most attractive are the mini hotels of Chinatown : for a good service you will have to pay a very reasonable price.
There are extravagant hotels in Kuala Lumpur. For example, on the 36th floor of one of the central hotels in Malaysia - Regalia KualaLumpur - has a rooftop pool. And this is not the only proposal of this format.
Hotels of popular resorts
In the largest and most popular tourist resorts, on the islands of Malaysia Langkawi and Borneo, there are two main formats of hotels: large complex hotels and budget hotels. And if in the first variant of hotels in Malaysia you get accommodation in the "all inclusive" format, then when choosing the second, most services are paid additionally if necessary. For example, it can be a change of towels and bed linen, rent of hairdryers and microwave ovens, etc.
Fans of exotic, seclusion and diving choose to rest on the islands:
- Laayang-Layang ;
- Lankayan ;
- Kapalay ;
- Pom-Pom;
- Mataching.
Here the usual hotels are few, much more often you will be offered rest in various bungalows that are built in the traditional style. But in any case, on the islands of Malaysia, most hotels are located on the beach near the sea.
Some of the resorts in Malaysia are very small and represent island hotels, targeting divers. where there are only 1-3 hotels. In this case, the tour includes a mandatory full board, transfer and rental of necessary equipment and equipment. Sometimes you get bonus daily dives. On the Perhentian Islands of the eastern coast of Malaysia, hotels even have a transfer service from Thailand or Singapore .
The cost of accommodation in hotels in Malaysia
Planning a budget vacation in the vastness of Malaysia, focus on the average cost per person on the order of € 90-100. Hotels in Malaysia format 4 and 5 stars are significantly more expensive, but it is immediately clear for what service, design and service you pay money. In addition, these hotels always have a spa and a fitness room.
In most hotels and hotels in Malaysia, it is customary at the time of settling to leave a certain deposit covering possible damage to property and your spontaneous applications. The amount depends only on the category of the hotel and is returned on departure in full, if there were no corresponding situations. Beginners should be aware that in mini-hotels and inexpensive hotels in Malaysia, in addition to the basic payment of accommodation, pay a 5% government tax and another 10% for service. In this case, the question of gratuities is not raised, but the staff will always be happy with a reward of $ 1.
Additional Information
Most of the capital and resort hotels are similar to architectural works of art, in which it is possible to combine local traditions and style with European elegance and fashion. In large cities, from the heights of multi-storey hotels, the head is spinning. Ultramodern buildings are equipped with the latest security and lighting systems, and the level and list of services offered will surprise the most capricious travelers.
In every hotel in Malaysia, much attention is paid to sports recreation. You have the opportunity, without leaving the room, to purchase the missing equipment or to take out the equipment. In each hotel:
- there are sympathetic teachers in the state trained to work with children of different ages;
- there are children's clubs;
- there are rooms for entertainment.
Comfortable rooms are equipped with color LCD televisions, air conditioning, radio, international direct dial telephone and other modern amenities. The administrator can, if desired, order a taxi, rent a car or buy excursions to choose from.