Roadtrip to KL and Malacca

Since National Day 2010 gave us a long weekend, we decided to go on a roadtrip to KL with an overnight stop over at Malacca. I hadn't been to KL before (except passing thru on the way to Genting) so I was looking forward to it, Malacca not so much as I thought it was a little boring from last time. But it was a good 'rest stop' and it meant that we didn't have to wake up so early to drive to KL direct from Singapore.

In Malacca we opted to stay at the Holiday Inn this time. We got a Deluxe room overlooking the city. Check in staff was very friendly and parking for guests is also free. The room was very comfy, we have no complaints....except wished there was a bathtub. It's a great hotel to stay at and believe it or not we actually walked to Jonker Walk from there - 'cos the hotel staff told us it was near'. Hmmm.....well it wasn't near and it wasn't far, but coming back we daringly took a cab. Right opposite the hotel is the shopping area, so it's really very convenient.

In Jonker Walk we tried the famed Malacca Chicken Rice Balls......this was not to our liking....really don't see why anyone likes it....it has no taste and the rice was just....blah......So that was an unsatisfying dinner. Too bad cos had we walked down to the other end of Jonker, we would've found out there were other food options. But anyway....at least we did try and know what it's like.

cart selling sushi

Ice Cendol Cart

The drive from Malacca to KL took under 2 hours. Traffic was good and we would've reached there in less time if not for the heavy downpour that caused a tiny traffic jam on the city outskirts.

In KL we stayed at the Concorde Hotel. On the outside the hotel looks pretty run down, but we got a newly renovated room so it was all good. The KL monorail station was also just in front of the hotel so it was very convenient. Parking is also free for hotel guests. KL Hard Rock Cafe is also adjacent to the hotel. Although we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, next time I don't think we'd stay there again, will stay closer to the malls.

the view from our room

We went to all the malls in the city, Suria KLCC, The Pavilion, Berjaya Times Square, and Bukit Bintang walk. We thought the best one was Suria KLCC - loads of shops and loads of food choices. Or maybe toss up between this and The Pavilion cos lots of yummy food there too.

right outside the hotel

at Berjaya Times Square

outside The Pavilion mall

Style Cops

Oh and here's a tip: police were catching ppl who had been speeding along the freeway just before the Malaysian border. So if you speed, they WILL catch you on their cameras and stop your car before you leave! Seriously tho, the speed at which ppl were driving at were dangerously crazy! Not to mention the idiots who weave in and out of traffic almost crashing into all the cars. Ppl like this make me soo mad!