Taiping

This is a very large food court with many vendors with great views of the lake (if you stand up). Signs around indicate everything from laksa, chicken and rice, noodles, western and Thai choices. Large beer cost RM11. Later in the evening the place fills up and sports is played on the large projection screen and several TVs. Great atmosphere for some food and drink.

976 rooms, all equipped with air-conditioning, television and phone. Also includes a water park, eco park and pedal boats.

Double rooms are air conditioned with double bed, very small TV (cable/movie channels but no remote) and private bathroom (hot shower, cold sink, western toilet). No minibar, no lift. Reasonable value, clean albeit not spotless.

16 dorm beds and 6 private rooms with shared bathrooms. Price includes breakfast, AC and hot shower.

Boutique hotel in Kamunting with 118 uniquely decorated modern rooms.

Here you get the experience of living in a container and fraternizing with like-minded travelers.