Majestic Malacca is a YTL Classic Hotel and its Deluxe Room for 2 persons with breakfast starts at RM 500 to RM 2088 for the suite.
Reservations; 03 2783 1000
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MAJESTIC MALACCA IS IDEALLY LOCATED OPPOSITE THE HISTORIC 1920S KAMPONG MORTEN MALAY VILLAGE AND MALACCA RIVER AND THE NEW, MASSIVE RESIDENTIAL AND SHOPPING COMPLEX CALLED THE SHORE, MAJESTIC MALACCA COMMANDS A PRIME POSITION.
MAJESTIC MALACCA IS WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO KAMPONG JAWA AND STADHUYS AND EVEN JONKER SHOPPING STREET SO REALLY IT IS IN ONE OF THE BEST LOCATIONS IN MALACCA!
I WAS ESCORTED TO MY ROOM BY A STAFF WHO,POURED LONGAN SCENTED TEA FROM A CUTE TEA COSY THAT CAME WITH 2 SLICES OF MALAY KUIH.
MY ROOM WAS FABULOUSLY COLONIAL CHIC WITH ALL MOD CONS BUILT IN!
WHEN THE DOOR OPENED, I WAS STUNNED TO SEE A LONG BATH WITH SILVER CLAWED FEET WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT AS I FEEL A LONG BATH IS NOT AUTHENTIC UNLESS IT COMES WITH 4 LION'S FEET!
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THE GRAND LADY OF MALACCA
Formally a private residence, The Mansion at
The Majestic Malacca was built in 1929 for a prominent Chinese tycoon who Acquired the land from St. Peter's Church. The land lies on the river bank of the melaka River and encompassed the present hotel site and the adjacent lancurrently occupied by a hospital.
It was an expansive six room mansion and was built in an architectural style that was a unique mix of strait and neo classic architecture.
The mansion was later converted to a hotel in 1955 and was given the name The Majestic Hotel. In 2000 the hotel ceased its operation and was taken over by the State Government.
In 2008, after undergoing restoration, The Majestic Malacca opened its door to the public once again. The doyenne of Malacca is architecturally, historically and culturally important as it is a heritage building and is part of the historical landmark of this old city.
The Majestic Malacca currently houses the mansion and an adjacent new wing that
houses 52 rooms, 2 suites and a Spa Village. The original fixtures of the mansion
were restored to its former glory to resemble the glory days of the mansion in the
1920s.
Colourful stained glass and Straits Settlement windows painted in soft pastel shades greets guests as they arrive at the porte cochere. Inside, the intricate Straits Chinese porcelain tiles were lovingly restored and gleam elegantly beside plush leather chairs and dark teakwood fittings. The Straits Chinese porcelain tiles of the era were all imported from Europe and was the norm for wealthy Straits Chinese
families in Malacca.
Dressed in cool shades of beige and green timber framing, The Majestic Malacca
retained its genuine old world charm and the architectural design integrates the old
with the new and ensures that the every aspect of the hotels architecture echoes the
history of the region while bringing every modern convenience to bear.
The hotel is located in the historic seaside city of Malacca in the West Coast of
Malaysia. It is approximately 150 km south of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and
260 km north of Singapore.
Founded in the early 1400s by a local prince, Malacca quickly grew to become the most important entrepot and gateway to the Spice
Islands during the lucrative spice trade. Its success during the spice trade was so
legendary that Portuguese writer Tome Pires quoted “He who is Lord of Malacca has
his hand on the throat of Venice”.
The Malacca of today is a rich melange of
Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese, Indian and Malay influences. Cited by UNESCO
as a new cultural site relevant for its outstanding value to humanity, the city of
Malacca now joins places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's
Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the
baroque cathedrals of Latin America in making up the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
http://www.majesticmalacca.com
The Majestic Malacca
Set on the banks of the Malacca River in the historical district of a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, The Majestic Malacca, a 54-room luxurious boutique hotel, provides an experience of
another age. Its rooms evoke a luxurious, nostalgic sense of the city's rich history where
Dutch, Portuguese and Peranakan Chinese styles merge in a cultural crossroad.
From the
fine teakwood fittings to the intricate designs of the original porcelain floor tiles, this classic
hotel reflects Malacca’s unique heritage providing the comfort and romance required by the discerning traveler.
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.
In July 2012, the company added Gaya Island Resort, a luxury resort on the exotic tropical
island of Borneo to the fold, while December 2012 saw the unveiling of The Majestic Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, the second heritage jewel in the group’s Classic Hotels collection. In
February 2014, the group revealed its fully refreshed Vistana Hotels.
With each new experience that it presents, the company strives to embrace and highlight the
natural essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the
hospitality arm of YTL Corporation Berhad.
Visit www.ytlhotels.com for more information.
YTL Travel Centre directly in Malaysia, call +60 3 2783 1000 or email travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my.
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PICTURESQUE
How beautiful hotel!! Loved its interior! The idea of using sliding doors for bathroom is outstanding. Last year I visited the best hotel bar nyc. They have also used such sliding doors. You should visit that hotel too!
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