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Destination Review – One Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

After spending Christmas in Cairo, my next destination en-route to Australia was Malaysia’s vibrant capital, Kuala Lumpur.

The first place I visited was the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, a huge open aviary, where birds fly freely in an environment close to their natural habitat.

A natural segue from the Bird Park is the KLCC Eco Park, a rainforest preserve with a canopy walk, as well as the Menara Tower, offering panoramic views of the city.

The perfect way to round off a day is a visit to KLCC Park, which as the name suggests is located in the heart of the city centre. The park offers a view of the iconic Petronas Towers, as well as a nightly light show.

Naturally, this lively metropolis offers much more than can be experienced in one day, so I have chosen a small selection of the many attractions to cover in this review.

My next destination reviews will cover Kuala Selangor and the spectacular Cameron Highlands.

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Hotel Review – Holiday Inn Express, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia

After an evening arrival in Kuala Lumpur, I picked up my rental car and headed for the Holiday Inn Express in the centre of the city for a four-night stay.

This would allow me to spend New Year’s Eve in Kuala Lumpur, which I will address in a separate review.

The late night drive from the airport was very easy and I was quickly settled in my room.

My room was small, but functionally furnished with a double bed, mini-fridge, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, shower room and international and USB power sockets.

The room rate included a buffet breakfast, which greatly surpassed the range and quality found at Holiday Inn Express properties in Europe and North America.

The selection offered westernised options, including scrambled eggs and chicken sausages, as well as oriental fare, such as spiced noodles.

The hotel also offered a cafeteria style restaurant, serving the customary staples for lunch and dinner.

The only complaint I had about this particular property was that no provision is made for smokers, and for this reason I would not choose to return. However I realise that this is simply a personal preference, which will not be an issue for the majority of readers.

If you are looking for a well located and utilitarian hotel at a reasonable and affordable rate, this is a solid option.

 

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