I stayed at Hotel Puri in Melaka twice. It is converted from an old shop house which was characteristically long and deep. Hotel Puri is one of several so-called heritage hotels in Melaka set in a restored Peranakan townhouse. It is a boutique hotel with beautiful antique fittings and modern conveniences in the room. There’s wi-fi and bedside power outlets to power or charge multiple devices. You’ll appreciate that when you need to charge two or three camera batteries sequentially, overnight. Many hotels, including new ones, still have the AC socket far from the bed.
What I really like is its location on ancient Heeren Street (renamed as Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock). Such a strategic take-off point for exploring the historical city by foot. Jonker Street is just behind. Other landmarks such as the as the nearly 400 year old Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and the 300 year old Kampung Kling Mosque (lower right pic) are nearby.
Across the street from Horel Puri is the vintage Chee Mansion, (upper right pic) a house belonging to tycoon and philanthropist Chee Swee Cheng, the first chairman of OCBC Bank, who built it in memory of his father.
Houses belonging to then wealthy Straits Chinese and Peranakan people incorporated Anglo-Indian, Straits eclectic and Malay architectural styles. This mansion featured a European-style watchtower above its roof.
During its time, properties were taxed according to width. As such, owners built deeper with some of the houses and townhouses stretched over 200 feet.
The lobby is photogenic too. Shown here photographed from the wooden corridor upstairs. (upper left pic)
Have buffet breakfast in the longish court yard and under the air well inside Hotel Puri (lower left pic)
Many people visit Malacca the UNESCO World Heritage City but don’t want to stay in a heritage hotel because they are also boutique hotels and are perceived as expensive. Many are but this one is relatively affordable when booked through MyCen Hotels
Here you can find a booking link to the hotels mentioned. Clicking on the booking link will get you the latest room tariff and pictures of the hotel’s exterior/interior and street address. Keep in mind, some news links may expire over time.
Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur (booking link)
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, STRIPES connects guests to the pulse of an urban neighbourhood, right by the city’s business hub, with some of the city’s greatest local food, art galleries, shops and legendary landmarks. http://www.stripeskl.com/
Here you can find a booking link to the hotels mentioned. Clicking on the booking link will get you the latest room tariff and pictures of the hotel’s exterior/interior and street address. Keep in mind, some news links may expire over time.
