Embarking on a family staycation at Royale Chulan Hotel in Seremban turned out to be a delightful escape, with lots of moments of joy and relaxation into our busy lives. Allow me to share the enchanting experience that left my heart brimming with warmth and contentment.

The mere thought of a break from the hustle and bustle of city life was enticing, and our stay at Royale Chulan Hotel proved to be the perfect remedy. Nestled away, the serenity of Seremban provided an ideal backdrop for quality family time.

STAYCATION DEALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

1st to 28th February 2024, In addition, an attractive room rates at RM240.00 nett per night in Deluxe Room category with breakfast for two persons will be available throughout month of February 2024. To enjoy this, guests can book direct by sending message via whatsapps at 016 920 9934 or send email at booking.rcs@royalechulan.com

Checking into the hotel, we were greeted with a warm and cosy room that immediately felt like home. The very night day, I truly enjoyed my à la carte dinner date with my loved ones at the hotel cafe. It was truly an array of gastronomic wonders, with each dish meticulously prepared and bursting with flavors that lingered on the palate.

The pool provided a perfect playground for the kids. They loved the bubble bobbling in the jacuzzi pool, they had many splashing fun moments. And these moments are priceless and not every hotel has such facilities available. We were glad that we made the choice to come here to this hotel for our weekend getaway. After having so much fun, it was natural to be super hungry after that. But we were glad because the lunch & even their dinner buffet spread was truly a feast! There was alot of variety to pick from and my compliments to the chef here. Everything was made to perfection. It was just properly well cooked, well seasoned and taste wonderful! Even my husband who is not a foodie by nature, complimented the food variety at the Asiatique cafe here inside Royale Chulan Seremban hotel.

While the food was truly worthy-mention, the rooms itself offered a serene haven for relaxation. My kids were well prepared for their trip. They brought their favourite gadgets, toys and unwind in the room. I should've brought a board game along, it would be so much fun together!

As the morning sun painted the sky, my husband discovered a nearby running route at the park. His breathtaking run amidst perfect weather set a positive tone for the day. The beautiful view and clear blue sky nearby the hotel vicinity is truly breathtaking in the early morning.

On our last day, breakfast became a cherished family bonding moment, weaving laughter and shared stories. Lots of photo taking moments and lots of food to fill into our tummy.

After bidding farewell to Royale Chulan, we took the opportunity to explore the nearby gems before heading home. From charming stops to affordable shopping places, Seremban unfolded as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Seremban Gateway was actually around the corner turning in heading to Royale Chulan hotel. It was like a lifestyle mall with restaurants, cafe and shops that you can spend a day there. There was also Terminal 1 Shopping Centre, this one very legendary, I used to come here last time in my employment days to visit the mobile phone dealers there and inside there are lots of shops to splurge on. The one that caught my attention nearby is the Setia shop next to Mr D.I.Y. Where everything is at RM2.40. Talk about shopping spree weeeee~!!

But my kids since the day we arrived, they've been asking to drop a visit at A&W they saw the logo outside as we were heading to Royale Chulan hotel. So we decided on our way back, we will have our lunch at A&W that is just 5 minutes below the hotel. 

Against a backdrop of clear skies and overlooking a serene lake, we had a family feast that added the perfect finishing touch to our getaway. For those seeking a blend of tranquility and luxury, I truly encourage you to explore the current Chinese New Year promotion for a staycation at Royale Chulan Seremban. Discover the magic that awaits, and create your own tapestry of beautiful family memories.

As we journeyed home, the unanimous sentiment echoed among us; We will undoubtedly return to Royale Chulan Seremban for another chapter of family joy and unforgettable moments. Here's to the magic of family staycations and the cherished memories they create.

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Refer to our Chinese New Year food feature here

STAYCATION DEALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

1st to 28th February 2024, In addition, an attractive room rates at RM240.00 nett per night in Deluxe Room category with breakfast for two persons will be available throughout month of February 2024. To enjoy this, guests can book direct by sending message via whatsapps at 016 920 9934 or send email at booking.rcs@royalechulan.com

Usher the Chinese New Year of the dragon year, with a hearty prosperous meal at Han Yi Puen Chinese Restaurant, in Mezzanine Level of Royale Chulan, Seremban. We were grateful that we could experience the joys and abundance of the Chinese New Year spread, that was a feast to be remembered and worth to be enjoyed during this coming Chinese New Year from 9th January to 24th February. Available for both lunch (12pm to 2:30pm) and dinner (6:30pm to 10pm) excluding Mondays. However, on February 12th 2024 a special Monday, both lunch and dinner will be available due to Chinese New Year.

We were embraced with the presence of Chef Daniel Chong and his team; They carefully crafted the delicate balance of flavours to the meticulous presentation of each dish for Chinese New Year. This feast truly is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to gastronomic excellence.

There are a variety of Prosperity Yee Sang options: Vegetarian Yee Sang, Salmon Yee Sang, Jellyfish Yee Sang, and Abalone Yee Sang. Each Yee Sang is specially prepared in a box, available in small or large portions, ranging from RM68 nett per box to RM198 nett per box.

I like how the restaurant offers four (3) delectable set menus, each serving a large portion of Yee Sang with an eight (8) course meal, priced at RM1388 nett per set and RM1788.00 nett per set for ten (10) diners.

Highlights of the set menu include Abalone with Dried Scallop Soup, Golden Chicken Pancake with Almonds, Steamed Tiger Grouper with Chicken Essence and Superior Sauce, Tiger Prawns with Garlic Flakes and Chilli Sauce, Steamed Lotus Leaves Rice with Crispy Mermaid, Braised Sea Cucumber with Dried Oyster and Broccoli, Chilled Peach Gum with Blossoms and Aloe Vera, and Signature Banana Fritters.

“This year's Chinese New Year Set Menu marks the return of Han Pi Yuen after a hiatus of three (3) years. We hope to welcome back our guests and entice new patrons to indulge in these special dishes. Additionally, we will commence the Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum to attract more patrons to Han Pi Yuen,” says Rahman Ahmad, General Manager of the hotel.

Rahman added that guests will also be treated to an exhilarating lion dance performance by the Yung Loong Wushu and Lion Dance troupe. Featuring vibrant drumbeats and a lively presentation, the spectacle will unfold at the Hotel Lobby and dining outlets starting from 11am onwards on Saturday, February 10th 2024.

Alternatively, for those who prefer a buffet experience, Asiatique restaurant launches its four-day Chinese New Year Festive Buffet, available for both lunch and dinner:

• Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet (9th February 2024)
Priced at RM98+ for adult and RM68+ for seniors and children below 12

• Chinese New Year Hi-Tea Buffet (10th and 12th February 2024)
Priced at RM78+ for an adult and RM58+ for seniors and children below 12

• Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet (10th and 11th February 2024)
Priced at RM88+ for an adult and RM48+ for seniors and children below 12

For reservations please contact 06-766 6620/6609, or WhatsApps message to 016 920 9925 or email us at fbdept.rcs@royalechulan.com

STAYCATION DEALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

1st to 28th February 2024, In addition, an attractive room rates at RM240.00 nett per night in Deluxe Room category with breakfast for two persons will be available throughout month of February 2024. To enjoy this, guests can book direct by sending message via whatsapps at 016 920 9934 or send email at booking.rcs@royalechulan.com

Recently, been taking lots of notes at home on my online courses and leadership sessions that I have been exploring various gel pen to take my writing experience up a notch. Grateful that I was able to come across Faber-Castell Malaysia latest launch of the Fast Gel Z, a new retractable gel pen that has a new precision tip & ultra low viscosity ink technology; Which offers an unbeatable smooth writing experience, which makes this the smoothest gel pen I have ever had before.

I also looked up more info online and found out more about why is this pen so different that it deserves an entire post dedicated for it. 

Firstly, in engineering the Fast Gel Z, Faber-Castell developed a new and innovative multi-channelled tip that is paired with ultra-low viscosity ink that results in an unrivalled smooth writing performance. This innovative combination results in The Fast Gel Z Pen delivering the smoothest writing performance out of any other pen in the market. Basically, like some gel pen out there, especially gel types, it gets pretty darn annoying when the gel don't dry up fast enough that it smudges everywhere, I repeat E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E and it is just horrendous like a horror story waiting to happen. Did I mention, the gel ink gets stuck on your hands too? It does on mine. But this Fast Gel Z, I don't have any of such issue. 

With the new tip technology, there is less friction between the pen and the paper, resulting in a smooth laydown. In laboratory friction tests conducted with other competitor gel pens in the market, the Fast Gel Z pen achieves the lowest friction. Basically what this means is, you don't scratch your paper for once. And even the feeling as your write on the paper and feel the smoothness as the pen tip glides throughout the entire piece of paper as you scribble your note down, that feeling is very enjoyable. It just makes you want to keep on writing. It is that smooth!

“Faber-Castell always strives to produce innovative products that cater to the demands and needs of consumers. Some of the concerns we noted among consumers when using a gel pen is its inability to glide smoothly coupled with constant ink smudges and slippery especially during a long writing duration, which do not give consumers a good writing experience. This has prompted us to innovate the Fast Gel Z pen that can take users’ writing experience to new peaks,” said Mr Andrew Woon, Managing Director of Faber-Castell Malaysia.

 “With the inclusion of the latest technologies, such as the precision tip technology and ultra smooth ink feature, one can now experience pure writing pleasure using the Fast Gel Z Pen as it ensures an effortless, vibrant and intense line; without skips, smudges and lags,” added Andrew. Andrew said the gel pen is an important business segment for Faber-Castell Malaysia. According to a study by Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company, the market size of gel pens in 2019 stands at RM43 million in Malaysia.

I had to quote the above excerpt from Faber-Castell because I totally agree with Andrew. It's one thing to find the right pen to fit your hands, it's another to find one that gives you just the simplest pleasure of writing smoothly without the mishaps and pressure. The new Fast Gel Z pen includes the following features:  

- Ultimate smoothness in writing performance 

- Fast-dry ink with no smudges 

- Intense, vibrant inks

- Extra-soft grip for superior comfort when writing 

- Refillable 

So if you haven't already, you better go and discover the ultimate smoothness of the Fast Gel Z for yourself today! This gel pen comes in two variants - 0.5mm and 0.7mm, both of which are available in black, blue and red ink.

Each Fast Gel Z Pen retails at RM5 a pen while its refill retails at RM3.50. They are also now available at major stationery stores and hypermarkets nationwide as well as Faber-Castell’s eShop at https://shop.faber-castell.com.my/ (that's where I got my pen from, safe from home)

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