Tuesday, June 14, 2016

ROOM WITH A VIEW AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT STARTS AT RM 600 (LOW SEASON) TO RM 1,100 (HIGH SEASON)

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DATO KEE HUA CHEE CLUTCHING HIS FOUR POSTER BED AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOWS HIS POODLE AND NOT HIS PORTRAIT AS SOME DECLARE THE SIMILARITY IS REMARKABLE
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THE GRAND DAME OF CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Set on a lush hillock fronting the highlands' only golf course, Cameron Highlands Resorts began as a local village house in 1923 during the colonial era when the British discovered that the plateau was fertile for growing tea. 

As the tea industry flourished the humble house was converted into a British gathering house in 1946. 20 years later it was brought down and eventually rebuilt in 1974.  


In 1976 it started operating as a modest 65-room inn, which then was acquired by YTL Hotels in 2005. Mindful of the property’s rich history, YTL Hotels began renovation work with a brief that the architecture of the resort reflected the historical context of Cameron Highlands as a plantation settlement back in the colonial days. 


The Tudor exterior was retained while vibrant colours were selected to exude a warm ambience. 


Elegant furniture with classic lines, and upholstery feature plant motifs to add detail and exhibit a ‘plantation’ feel. The interesting copper tooling panels on the staircase landing depicting Malaysian life were retained to lend an “Old World” character to the resort. 


Restoring the property to grandeur entailed transforming the former staff quarters into a luxury spa. In keeping with the colonial heritage and the history of the tea plantations, the spa treatments are based on the healing properties of tea. 


Cameron Highlands Resort opened its door in 2006 as a luxury 56-room boutique hotel and is once again the Grand Dame of Cameron Highlands.  

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Cameron Highlands Resort Cameron Highlands Resort is a tranquil 56-room hideaway set amidst tea plantations and rolling hills. This colonial style boutique resort with its vast leather couches, timber beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces promises all the splendor, romance and nostalgia of Cameron Highlands’ grand heritage. 

Spa Village Cameron Highlands with treatments steeped in the restorative properties of tea draws inspiration from age-old secrets of local ingredients. This intimate classic hotel is perfect for the sophisticated traveller looking to escape and experience intimate country-style living. www.cameronhighlandsresort.com   


About YTL Hotels

 YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, France and the UK, including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the world’s best resort in 2003 by Condé Nast Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.  

2014 brought the launch of Kasara, a new brand of luxury accommodation offering bespoke, one-of-a- kind experiences in Niseko Village. 


The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the group's latest addition, is the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World’s collection of legendary hotels and has recently been named one of the Top 10 Hotel Spas in Europe. 


Set in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage Site, this unique heritage gem exclusively offers the only natural thermal spa within a hotel in the United Kingdom.   



 MY LUXURIOUS 4 POSTER BED
 STATELY AND COMFY

 CHR STANDS FOR CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
 SITTING AREA
LOOK FORWARD TO SHUT EYE TONIGHT





VIEW FROM MY BALCONY

 MY BALCONY

 DELUXE BATHROOM
 AND SO TO BED
 DATO KEE HUA CHEE FEELS RIGHT AT HOME
DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOWS OFF HIS POODLE AND NOT HIS PORTRAIT AS BELIEVED BY SOME 
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THE FIRE LIGHTING RITUAL---A TIME HONOURED TRADITION AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT!


This charming ritual is offered to VIPs, celebrities, honeymooners, lovebirds, birthday celebrants and guests upon request.


A staff prepares the working fireplace and passes the torch for me to light the logs! I was supposed to make a wish which I did but it has not come true yet.


A strawberry cocktail is offered to me plus a photo in folder! So sweet!



DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS READY TO LIGHT THE FIRE!

ALL SET!

EASY DOES IT
THERE!
THE FLAMES LIT UP AS I MADE A WISH
FIRST TIME I COULD DO THIS IN TROPICAL MALAYSIA
CHARMING RITUAL


A TOAST TO THE GOOD LIFE

STRAWBERRY MOCKTAILS

SUMPTUOUS REPAST IN THE DINING ROOM
DUCK
SCALLOPS
WHAT A VIEW!
MY SOUVENIR FROM CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT!
A PHOTO OF ME, I, MYSELF LIGHTING THE FIREPLACE IN THE READING ROOM!
FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS!
MY DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM
FISH
MEAL WITH VIEW!
CHEF SOO WHO COOKED MY DELICIOUS DINNER!

CHEF SOO AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE

DESSERTS TO DIE FOR

OOH...
GONBEI STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT
LOVE THIS LOVELY FLORAL DISPLAY, MUST COPY AT HOME!
CAMERON HIGHLANDS AT NIGHT EXUDES FESTIVE AIR!






DATO KEE HUA CHEE
DATO KEE HUA CHEE WEARS TIGER SWEATER


BY THE FIREPLACE
IN THE READING ROOM
FLOWER CHILD


DATO KEE HUA CHEE AT BILLIARDS 


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