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Thursday, 23 March 2023

Ramadan Staycation Buffet 2023 di Mercure Nostalgia Selera Kampung

Sebrinah Yeo March 23, 2023 0

It's the time of the year again for the Holy month of Ramadan. A time where Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. And this time we were in the embrace of Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie hotel at Shah Alam.

We got to experience the "Nostalgia Selera Kampung" widespread of delicacies and variety of cuisines here that is definitely to our liking. And the price package is pretty affordable to be honest. And I love how that you can also opt for the Nostalgia Staycation Package that includes the Ramadan buffet as part of the package. This is perfect for families travelling from afar.

The entire setup was really nostalgic per say. The environment, the decoration to the feel of the lighting and music were just all in place. But I think let's move straight into the food because that's the main highlight!

My kids really enjoyed their meals here, so I will say it is kids-friendly. Also did I mention they were delighted that they could enjoy their staycation here that was bundled with the Ramadhan buffet too for only RM325 per room. We topped up a little because we wanted a bigger room so we stayed in the Executive suite.

Also don't forget to enquire about getting your free Accor membership here because you get to enjoy additional perks too!

There's just too many lovely memories to be shared in one post but I truly enjoyed my stay here, the General Manager Ramesh was truly friendly and even their front desk staff Navien was also friendly and helpful.

Did I mention there's a rooftop bar here at Urban@13? You must come here atleast once because you will surely enjoy this peaceful and cosy environment, away from the traffic and the busy cities. Very zen and a great place to just discuss things over in a very civilized manner as you enjoy the surroundings and the ambience that Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie can offer.

Family Fun at Best Western i-City Shah Alam

waterpark

Sebrinah Yeo December 19, 2019 0

For school holidays, parents all around will surely be brainstorming to plan where to go with the family for some fun moments to enjoy together! This time around, we brought our kids to Best Western at i-City Shah Alam.

I love how the hotel has a special add-on where it's pretty rare nowadays to check-in & check out 24 hours!

This "My Stay is My Way" package of additional RM60 allows guests to check-in/check-out anytime we'd like and it also comes exclusive with a Minibar Pack. This is perfect for families, especially with younger children as timing can get really unpredictable!

As we arrived, we were amazed at the efficiency of the check-in counter and the entire interior was really homey.

There was also a super cute corner where we can rent a fish for RM5 per night. There's 4 beta fish with their own personality awaiting to accompany our family on our holiday moments! Hence my son picked Jasper.

There was a pop up stall that offers quick snack and drinks on-the-go right next to the entrance and did I mention how friendly the staffs were? Even the guard was friendly, we could also borrow an umbrella as a guest of the hotel if it rains.

This corner next to the check-in counter offers their guests a quick treat to-go and it really brings back good childhood memories!

Our room was really cosy and comfy, and I like how it was a connected room which is good for bigger family with more than 4 pax!

They also prepared a baby cot for my baby in advance and a single bed in the connected room for my Mother-In-Law.

Upon checking-in, my kids were excited to know that the hotel provides us unlimited access to the Waterpark in i-City. Hence, they immediately get ready themselves-like MAGIC! to head out to the waterpark.

Firstly, we must download the i-City mobile application on our device and validate the entry at the front desk of our hotel first. Then only we head to the waterpark to scan the code to enter. Every room is entitled for 2 adult unlimited entry free. Any additional headcount must be purchased at the Waterpark entrance. Kids below 90cm height is free to enter.

The waterpark was pretty decent with different segments offering different fun and play areas for the whole family. The kids pool was crowded but crowded with lots of screams of joy and laughter!

We went to the water waves area to warm up first. I prefer that spot the most because it is shallow, visible and wide enough for everyone. And at specific timing the water waves will come forward as if we were by the beach side with the ocean waves rushing towards us. It was super fun! Even my baby was curious all the time as I was babywearing her in my Sukkiri Mesh ring sling from UnisonCA.

After awhile, we decided to adjourned back to the hotel for lunch and we must scan out of the waterpark so we can re-enter again later in the late afternoon.

After a good fun time together at the waterpark, we were hungry and Best Western actually had a unique menu that is worth experiencing! Their "Go Beyond Signature" menu that truly goes beyond your expectations! It is a mix of East meets West and it is a super unique fusion cuisine that you will hardly find it anywhere else!

After lunch, my kids were sleepy so we decided to stay in the hotel room and enjoy our time together to just unwind and relax.

Evening came and we decided to order in-room dining for dinner. It was the best decision ever! It was delicious! As unique and delicious as their lunch menu!

After dinner, we decided to head out to i-City night life as it comes alive with all the beautiful lights! Lots of fun and activities all along the way for the children and adults.

The very next day, I was looking forward for breakfast, so I woke up the earliest and had revenge on my kids. It was finally my turn to wake them up for breakfast! (Hahahahaha)

Breakfast was lovely, their eggs counter was especially yummy with variety for your choosing! I love the seating are inside and also outside.

After breakfast, we were back again to the waterpark!

For lunch this time we gotten the Hi-Tea Buffet Package as it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

My table was ready and waiting for me when we arrived, the food was delicious and the clown was entertaining the children with balloons of all sorts.

They even had keropok lekor! My all-time must-have favourite! Once we've settled our lunch cum hi-tea, we decided to burn off those extra calories at the waterpark again. After all these fun moments, it was actually time to say Goodbye and See You Again soon! My husband was already talking about planning another visit here with the family and his family also, atleast 3 families together. Because it was really fun and stress-free! We check-out at 4pm and headed back home (30 minutes away only).

However, no matter the distance, as long as the moments spent together is worth it, that's all that matters!

For more updates and promotion details visit :

Best Western, i-City Shah Alam

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ps. Upcoming Christmas Eve Buffet is definitely not to be missed!

Date : 24th December 2019

Time : 7pm to 10pm

RM60 nett per adult

30% discount for children age 5 to 12 and senior citizen age 60 onwards.

Hotel De Art at I-City Shah Alam Malaysia

Trip

Sebrinah Yeo September 04, 2018 30

Am proud to be a Malaysian and also to be able to grow up in Malaysia my whole life! Reason being, is I get to enjoy all the wonderful food, sights, see, entertainment, variety of cultures and traditions and the best part is the amount of new hot and happening cafes and hotels mushrooming around Malaysia!

I remember back then it was hotels by star ratings (even today also same) but today it is different. Now we have beautiful Bed & Breakfast hotels for a short getaway!

I've been asking for a quick getaway for awhile now. Before kids, I used to go to 5-star hotels for a quick weekend getaway with my husband. Just a breakaway from the bustling city and work place.

Today I finally get to enjoy my travelogue in Selangor at Hotel De Art, I-City Shah Alam!

At the entrance, I am amazed at the artistic design and the lush greenery! It may be not be real but it's just so comforting and inviting at the same time!

We checked in at 2pm and was taken on a short tour to one of a themed room "One Piece", great for couples, single, a company of friends for 2 or just as a business+leisure trip. The room was beautifully decorated to suit the theme exactly! My son would love it for sure! Only 1 king size bed and 1 bathroom, with a cosy lounge area at the entrance and a study/dressing table.

Our room is inspired by the movie Up! and it was bright and beautiful! The wall decor was amazing that I had to take some OOTD shots too!

The room upstairs is spacious and very cosy, you can adjust the air-conditioning; They have free WiFi access too for simple browsing online. My kids love watching TV so we kinda brought our TV box over because it's a HDMI TV and just connected to our own mobile phone hotspot for movie streaming in the hotel.

Snacks and food was readily available at the lobby, so we binged on some yummy snacks while watching movie together in the hotel room. Supper was also convenient, because there's the instant noodle in a cup and also frozen rice meals that they can reheat for you. I ordered the Nasi Daging and it was delicious!

Did my kids sleep? Yes, after midnight. They were too excited to sleep early but they knocked out at 1am downstairs while watching a movie (The Greatest Show) with me, so I had to carry them up. However, they were so excited and happy that they woke up at 7am! Just to go downstairs and sit on the sofa and watch movie again! So instead of watching a movie, I watched Yan Xi Palace! (Lolz, a now trending Chinese drama that is taking the internet like a storm!) AND because my kids didn't have interest in it, they fell back asleep on the sofa shortly after and woke up later at 10ish am.

We took alot of photos at the hotel itself because of the beautifully inspired Alice in Wonderful design at the lobby. It was truly a beautiful place to be, it feels like you're in some other part of the world or in a theme park enjoying a holiday stay! But you're actually in Shah Alam, Selangor.

The best part is the hotel is near to I-City Shah Alam area and at night, the NEON/LED lightings in I-City is definitely a sight not to be missed! Even driving pass without entering the parking/building is also satisfying! My kids were in awe at the splendid display of lightings here.

Incase you aren't aware, I-City Shah Alam has a water theme park inside too and many other attractions for the whole family! It's starting to become a theme park resort on its own. It's unique because of the wide variety displays of lightings that light up the park/whole area at night. And when you stay at Hotel De Art, it brings your holiday trip up a notch! Because this proves that you don't need to fly out of Malaysia to enjoy a beautiful place with a near and reasonably priced thematic hotel to stay. You can enjoy it right here in this beautiful country I call my home, Malaysia, only at Hotel De Art!

Overall I would say this is a short, easy, fun and memorable trip to rejuvenate and refresh your mind, soul and body! My kids love it, they enjoyed going up and down the stairs, they had so much fun that they didn't want to go home!! I had to head back to the hotel again after checking out, because my son helped to keep the hotel rooms' TV remote control in MY BAG, while packing to go home. Even the guys at the lobby front desk LOL when they saw me again (because I called to inform them about this funny adventure).

So if you're travelling with kids, please check that they don't literally "take everything" and keep in the bag.

It is located near I-City entrance (City of Lights), it's situated amongst shoplots rows where there's an SME bank at the other corner of the building and also an Indian fusion restaurant on the same row. Opposite the shoplots across the road ) best to drive across because the roads are having construction.

The price for the rooms are super reasonable for its beautifully artistic art designed! And each room is unique! They actually gotten young artists to decorate the rooms all 35 of them. They even have function rooms for rental. I would recommend this place because of the venue and also the pricing.

Hotel De Art I-City
19 Jalan Keluli 7/110, Section 7,
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Tel: +603-58805588

For more info please visit www.hoteldeart.com.my

Angcle Peoh @ Kota Kemuning

tasty

Sebrinah Yeo November 21, 2015 1

"From Penang with LOVE!" This tagline says it all for today's food review!

From a very young age, Uncle Peoh has been the youngest of five siblings and one sister who helped out their mom who sells homemade fried bee hoon in the morning and, of course, "Asam Laksa"after short break for lunch during the 1950s. “We were very poor,” he says. “And that’s how we made ends meet. She would start her day as early as 5am and only calling it a day at midnight. She lugged all the needed ingredients with a rattan basket (including the laksa broth), and walked almost 4km on a daily basis from their house to the Ayer Itam market."