Sometimes work gets overloaded on your shoulders and it?s an excuse to get away temporarily. We hooked up on a stay not too far away from home and found ourselves in a resort getaway at Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor Bharu. Room sponsored by BestHotelOnline.com and hosted by Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor Bharu, once a property of 5 star Sofitel and Mecure.
Hidden from sight of the bustling city and painted with an inviting sight of the greens, the Le Grandeur Johor Bharu appears as our private car drifted into the premises. 2 mins drive from Senai Airport where local flights land and depart, 10 mins drive from Johor Premium Outlets where shopaholics will find themselves window-shopping or grabbing any sales of luxury branded goods, 30 mins from Legoland Malaysia, the Le Grandeur Palm Resort is located close enough to the heart of newly-opened tourist spots.
Influenced with its balinese designs, i took a deep breath and knew i?m totally on the well-deserved holiday with the contemporary-furbished designs that greeted us into the hotel lobby. Topped with an open-concept lobby and the sparkling blue waters just steps away, the urge of relaxation filled my mind totally.
Smiles are the first things i was attracted to upon my wait at the check-in. Served with cold chilly towels and tea, it did refresh me of my surroundings that awaited me to explore. With the breeze and bustle surrounding my senses, i couldn?t appreciate more of the nature settings conquering the resort.
Ascending against gravity, the pyramid-bricked roof, coconut trees, free-foam pool and the mountain view was captured at sight. The amazement with a state of disbelief captivated us with the freedom and fresh gush of air filling the vicinity.
Every rooms in the Le Grandeur Palm Resort JB are en-suited with a private balcony that overlooks either the greens or waters. Staying on the second floor of the resort is just a reach away from the fresh air that we need it most and for those who like more bustling activities, a view of the waters might cheer you up further.
The crisp breeze filled our balcony as we were absorbed with the views that totally announced a mode for vacation. Plush pastoral field of grass appeared right in front of us and refreshed our senses that were previously exhausted.
Picture what we meant? Well, that?s how stylish the balcony is with lots of space sufficient for a bbq gathering (though you can?t do that!). Don?t forget to include sunset and sunrise on your check-list as it has one of the best reasons to wake up early on a vacation for photo shots.
A plate of tropical welcome fruits and a greeting card are pleasantly presented to every guests on their entry of the room. If you?re feeling hungry for a quick bite and that you can?t leave for the views, that?s something good for the hunger and a healthier diet.
Coffee and tea minibar packets are made available to guests coupled with bottles of mineral water and a room service menu for the instant hunger solution at any time of the day all without stepping out of your cosy room.
Laid with thick white bed linens and additionally-topped with a balinese-influenced linens across the end of the bed, it was never a second thought to jump straight away onto the blissful comfort. Cushioned with 2 fluffy soft pillows and a smaller pillow, tuck into a good night sleep in the sound of nature.
Everything is settled automatically from light controls to air conditioner and more from a main control switch. Save the trouble from reluctantly leaving your bed just to switch off a light or fiddle around the remote control to tune to your desired television channels.
Marble-feel bathroom brightened by 2 side mirror-lights and oxidised by the small green in the bathroom, all amenities include soap, shampoo, bath scrub, shower cap, toothbrush and comb are readily placed for use.
Soak and laze in the full-length bathtub and be pampered with premium soap and shampoo while you?ll be drenched in comfort under the shower.
If you?re one whom loves quick shower, head over to the separated shower for a full rainfall of warm waters. The shower and toilet is margin by a frosted glass, thus ensuring the privacy you need within the boundary.
More to do in Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor Bharu
Located in its seclude premises, you don?t have to blame it for the inconvenience because you can have bowling, squash, arcade, swimming serious laps around the olympic-sized pool, paintball for the friends and families and a rewarding spa massage at Le Spa. For the food-lovers, there?s always restaurants and bars to hang-out while you immerse in the green paradise.
Spa Relaxation @ Le Spa
Prominently situated at the lobby, we were greeted by Miss Jamilah, the spa manager of Le Spa whom welcomed us to the spa. There?re a few massages that you can try such as the full body massages: Detox, Calming, Sports & Muscle Rub and Rejuvenating as well as foot and hand massages. We had the opportunity to experience the full body massage and took up a calming massage to cool down our fast-paced life.
The Le Spa had all its massage rooms tucked in a corner overlooking the lush of greens and you?ll be invited to walk down an alley before ushered into the room for the massage treatment. All rooms are away from the bustling activities and therefore, you?ll be able to enjoy the massage all in peace.
The couple room ensures the upmost privacy for couples and friends with a private bathroom. Neatly laid with thin white cloth on the massage bed and adorned with herbs and spices in the room, it was a good time to get away and unwind in the spacious room.
The couple room has a bathroom fitted with all the necessary amenities and a bathtub as well as standing shower which is similar to the room we stayed in. Disposable underwear is also supplied for your massage session.
A towel is also provided for guests to change up, which we expected a bath-robe instead. Upon lying down flat on the bed, there?s a towel wrapped around the head-rest which we didn?t feel it was sufficient to comfort the face ? perhaps more cushion required to support the face. The pressure applied by the masseur can be requested and i thought that ample focus was made adequately from the feet to the head. I felt radiant and energized right after the spa session which was an absolute choice to make before you start a vacation.
Warm ginger tea is served after the spa massage at the lounge where you will be all calm and relax and then greeted with all smiles on our opinions for feedbacks.
Food for the taste buds.
There?re a variety of food choices to taste which include The Grill at Cocomo, SOBASEI Japanese restaurant, Xin-Shan Long serving Chinese cuisine, pool-side bar, Ishwara Asian Brasserie & Terrace and hanging out late at night with loved ones at The Bar.
The Sobasei and Xin-Shan Long are housed under the same roof next to each other, hence allowing flexible dining between the 2 restaurants. Contemporary theme-suited furnishings are applied throughout the restaurants and unleashing the ambiance of unique dining.
Teppanyaki, one of all-time favorites for any casual Japanese dining can also be savoured at Samurai restaurant. Combo dishes can be chosen from the list from cod-fish to scallops, minced chicken and crispy crunchy prawns.
Fried rice topped with a spread of garlic and a plate of vegetable is accompanied together with each ordered teppanyaki. With prices from RM30-RM90, it?s worth the deal for a set meal like this.
Dressed in traditional kimono, we were served in style and ushered through the wide selection of dishes on the menu. Advance booking is recommended as the restaurant is quite small and spaces might be taken up as fast as you could?ve imagined.
Sashimi based with a pot of ice and wasabi are some heavenly must-have at SOBASEI. Succulent and fresh with its soft bite, you will desire one slice after another.
If you like it fiery hot and richly-gravy, the curry rice don is suitable for slow appreciation of its strong aroma and succulent beef to pamper the taste buds.
Cool it down with an almond jelly submerged with an ice cream scoop or the popular gui ling gao sweetened with longan for a remarkable ending to a sumptuous dinner.
If you?re looking for something exotic and special to be added on your plate, you can have a choice to dine over at the next-door Chinese restaurant. Abalone, Shark Fin and more chinese delicacies can be hunted at Xin-Shan Long restaurant under the roof of Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor Bharu.
Continental breakfast is served at The Ishwara Brasserie and Terrace with a selection of Nasi Lemak which is perfect for tasting local food, some light snacks, pastries and bread for a fulfilling start to the day. Omelette can be requested and cooked on display in front of you before you dip your taste buds in these yolky sensation. Salad bar and yogurts are available for the healthier diet on vacation.
Play and Chill out
An olympic sized pool is available for water enthusiasts to do serious laps from one end to another or for some waddling fun at the jacuzzi located at Sports & Leisure Center. The massiveness of the pool can be admired while you work it out at the pool-side gym located on the second floor of the Sports & Leisure Center.
Indoor sports are active for bowling, squash, tennis, snooker and for the kids, a mini playground, small golf for beginners and even an arcade for the necessary entertainment demands to waive off any boredom at the resort.
For the outdoor goers, you can take part in low obstacle teambuilding activities, archery, paintball should you?ve a big group of friends coming together for a bonding session. A leisure golf is also on the check-list for the golfers for its lush hectare of greens to drift your mind off for a game or two.
Last but not least, relax at the poolside bar or add some tan on the tanning decks at the free-foam pool for all ages. With jazz music from the live band at nearby The Grill at Cocomo and the nature located just steps away, a true tranquil vacation awaits you at Le Grandeur Johor Bharu.
This stay is made possible by BestHotelOnline.com
and hosted by Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor Bharu.
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