Hotel Review: Governor Suite @ The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I know it's still early January, but it's never too early to start planning for your next staycation ;) One I would highly recommend to couples looking for a romantic staycation in KL is The Majestic Kuala Lumpur.

It was one of the best staycations we had last year. We first enjoyed one night in the Junior Suite in the new Tower Wing with the kids and then another night at the beautiful refurbished Majestic Wing as a couple. Hence, we got to experience the best of both worlds. ;)

Governor Suite

Built in the 1930s, the original hotel was one of the great landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in its time. Now, the Majestic Wing has been restored to its former glory (and more) and its rooms has been converted to 48 luxurious suites.  The Majestic Wing is exclusively for adults only, hence our kids were sent home to spend the night with their grandparents.

A full butler service is offered to the guests staying in this wing to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience. We were greeted by our butler and offered a cold towel and iced lemon tea each, and then escorted to the Governor Suite. Check-in is carried out swiftly in the comfort of our suite. The 53 sqm (570 sqf) suite has a bedroom, separate living area and a bathroom. We immediately fell in love with the decor and how opulent yet comfortable this suite feels.

Classic yet modern, that is how I would describe the decor here. It is the perfect blend of old and new. The plush seating area was where we spent most of our time, enjoying each other's company and perusing the complimentary mini-bar. Guests can also enjoy complimentary wifi in the suites and throughout the property. A good night's sleep is guaranteed with a comfortable king-sized bed and blackout curtains in the suite.

The clawfoot bathtub and chequered tiles in the bathroom are some of the details which we love about the suite. The bathtub also comes with a separate rain shower, but one simply cannot resist a soak in that gorgeous bathtub. Looking out from the bathroom window, we get a lovely view of the grand Mughal-inspired railway administration building.

Complimentary mini bar included in your room rate

Pistachio nuts - yummy!

View from our suite ;)

Guests staying in the Majestic Wing will be offered an in-room butler served Continental breakfast. Simply inform your personal butler on your preferred breakfast time and dine in the comfort of your own room. An array of flaky, warm pastries , fresh fruits and freshly squeezed orange juice ensured our morning got off to a great start.

Enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the comfort of our suite

Not only was the suite spectacular, we thoroughly enjoyed the other facilities too. We enjoyed a morning swim at the pool located in front of The Majestic Spa, exclusively for guests of the spa and those staying in The Majestic Wing only. For a pampering spa treatment, try the Malaya Golden Chersonese couples spa experience (read more about our spa experience here). Do not forget to visit the Colonial Cafe for some classic colonial fare in a beautiful setting. I especially love it here in the afternoon when there is plenty natural sunlight and soak in the lovely ambiance.

Us :)

To read more about this fantastic hotel, do click on this post here.



Room rates: Majestic Wing - Colonial Suite RM1080++, Governor Suite RM1220++ & Majestic Suite RM10,100++. Note that this is an invited review.

Location: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-2785 8000

Website: http://www.majestickl.com/

GPS Coordinates: 3.139059, 101.692617


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Recipe: Eton Mess

Eton Mess is a classic British dessert consisting of pieces of meringues topped with strawberries and cream. It is traditionally served at Eton College's annual cricket game against the pupils of Harrow School. A popular myth is that Eton mess was first created when a meringue dessert was accidentally crushed by a yellow labrador while travelling to picnic at Eton College but what could be salvaged was served as a crushed meringue with strawberries and cream.

While practicing to make the perfect meringues, any broken or less-than-perfect meringues can go into making this delicious dessert. First, the strawberries are hulled and macerated with some sugar to help it release its delicious juices and improves the flavour. If you find yourselves with sour strawberries in future, macerating them will sweeten them considerably.

Macerated strawberries

The cream is whipped to soft peaks and then the macerated strawberries are folded in gently to create a pretty ripple effect. I also garnished the dessert with some halved strawberries and some mint leaves. This is so easy to put together and a crowdpleaser - perfect for parties or any celebrations. This is one beautiful mess which I don't mind having ;)

A Beautiful Mess

Eton mess (Classic British Dessert)
Recipe by Baby Sumo
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Serves 4


Ingredients
150g fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
1/2 tsp caster sugar
80g homemade meringues (about 6 mini meringue nests), or store bought
250ml whipping cream

To garnish
Mint leaves


1. Slice 75% of the strawberries and place in a small bowl. Using the back of your fork, roughly mash the strawberries and then add the sugar and mix well. Leave to macerate for 15 minutes. Cut the remaining strawberries into halves and set aside.

Macerated strawberries

2.  Using your hands, break the meringues into bite-size pieces.

We used homemade meringues, but you can also use store-bought for this dessert

3. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks.

Whipped cream

4.  Pour in the macerated strawberries to the cream and fold a few times, to get the rippled effect.

5. Place the meringues in either glass bowls or wine glasses, then spoon the cream over the meringues.Then garnish with the halved strawberries and mint leaves.

I am submitting this to the "Baby Sumo's Christmas Recipes Collection 2013" event which I am hosting. You can link your recipes here until 31 January 2013.


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