Hotels in Alor Setar

Recommended Hotels in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Alor Setar is the capital city of Kedah, Malaysia, where Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, was born. Alor Setar is the second largest city after Sungai Petani. The location of Alor Setar is quite strategic, so many people choose this city as a tourist destination, which is close to Penang and the Tha border.

The name of Alor Setar is taken from a tree whose color from the fruit is reddish yellow with a sweet and sour taste. Alor Setar is also known as Alor Setar. The Malay population dominates the ethnic diversity in Alor Setar, then Chinese and Indian.

Meanwhile, this place has a tropical monsoon climate with a long rainy season. Here, you can find a variety of interesting sights. In addition, there are various choices of hotels that will provide a stay that will satisfy. Various accommodations can be used to go to Alor Setar.

Reason to Visit Alor Setar

Alor Setar is one of the tourist destinations in Malaysia. This place presents a variety of tourist attractions that can be visited. In addition, the food in Alor Setar is known to be very delicious and must be tasted. 

Some people choose Alor Setar as their destination for vacation because the location is strategic and easy to access because many transportation options can take them to Alor Setar, such as buses, trains, and flights. Vacationing in Alor Setar also doesn't need to worry, there are many hotels with complete facilities and good service that you can choose.

Best Activity to do in Alor Setar

Even though Alor Setar is less popular than other places in Malaysia, this place is already crowded with tourists. You can include Alor Setar in the list of tourist destinations that must be visited because this place offers a variety of attractions. Below are some tourist objects that you can visit when you are in Alor Setar:

1. Seeing the Beautiful View of the City from Alor Setar Tower

You can start your journey in Alor Setar by visiting Alor Setar Tower. Here, you can get a beautiful view of Alor Setar. After enjoying the city view from Alor Setar Tower, you can enjoy the menus served by the Angkasa Seri Restaurant and enjoy the experience of dining at an altitude of 94 meters. You will get an unforgettable experience when visiting this place.

2. Shopping in Aman Central

Aman Central is a shopping center in Alor Setar. Here, there are various items, you can buy Alor Setar souvenirs at this place. Apart from selling goods, in Aman Central, you can find several forms of entertainment, such as a cinema. 

There is also a restaurant that serves delicious food. Enjoy a meal served by one of the restaurants in Aman Central after walking around this shopping center. This place is perfect for shopaholics who are visiting Alor Setar.

3. Visit to Kedah Royal Museum

The location of the Kedah Royal Museum is near Alor Setar Tower, so you can go to this place after visiting Alor Setar Tower. Before it became a museum, the Kedah Royal Museum was a palace. 

The museum building is not too big, but the collection of items inside contains many relics from the Kedah kingdom, such as various clothes and items used during ancient traditional events. Here, you can learn more about the history of Kedah.

Where Is the Best Hotel to Stay in Alor Setar?

From Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar, it takes at least 5 hours by road. So, to make your vacation in Alor as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, booking a hotel for one or two nights is best. Here are lists of hotel recommendations in Alor Setar:

1. Royale Signature Hotel

Location: No. 78, Jalan Lumpur, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, 05100.

Price: starts from RM 180.96.

Royale Signature Hotel is the ideal accommodation while on holiday in Alor Setar. The location of this hotel is very strategic, only 444 meters from Aman Central Mall. You can also easily find public facilities near the hotel, such as ATMs, salons, gift shops, grocery, laundry, shops, and supermarkets. The rooms at this hotel come with luxurious and complete facilities, and your vacation will feel very comfortable and enjoyable by staying at the Royal Signature Hotel.

2. Grand Alora Hotel

Location: No. 78, Jalan Lumpur, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, 05100.

Price: starts from RM 216.00.

The next recommendation is the Grand Alora Hotel which offers luxurious facilities to pamper its guests. This hotel has a fitness center, one of the superior facilities at Grand Alora Hotel. Various types of rooms are provided, such as Superior Room Only, Superior King, Superior, Deluxe, Deluxe Suites, and more. You can also stay at this hotel if you have a business trip in Alor Setar because the Grand Alora Hotel's business facilities are complete.

These are some hotels you can find in Alor Setar. Besides the recommended hotels, you can find other hotels through Traveloka. Check the website or application for further details.

Getting Around Alor Setar

Many Alor Setar tourists choose to walk around this city. You can walk if the location you want to go to is pretty close. Besides saving your budget, you can more freely visit every shop and place in Alor Setar by walking.

Meanwhile, you can order a taxi online to visit places that are farther away. Just use the online taxi application, and they will pick you up, they can even pick you up at Gunung Keriang Recreational Park. Online taxi fares in Alor Setar depend on the distance from your place to the destination. The other option to get around Alor Setar is by renting a car. 

Popular Restaurant in Alor Setar

Vacations in Alor Setar are only complete with trying the food at this place. The following are recommendations for restaurants that you can visit to enjoy delicious food in Alor Setar:

1. Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant

The first recommendation is Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant. This place offers halal Thai food with a very delicious taste. The location is in the city center, near Alor Setar Tower. You can find at Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant are seafood, tom yam, chicken, and many more. There are also some spicy foods here, suitable for spicy lovers.

2. Hi Kee Coffee Shop

Hai Kee Coffee Shop is located in Chinatown. This place serves delicious Hainanese food. Enjoying food at Hai Kee Kedai Kopi will give you a unique and unforgettable experience, where Hai Kee Kedai Kopi is in a shophouse that is dominated by wood. This is the oldest restaurant in Alor Setar and a favorite place to eat for many people.

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