Hotels in Bandar Seri Iskandar

Seri Iskandar is a town and district capital of Perak Tengah in Perak, Malaysia. It is located at about 40 km southwest of Ipoh on the main Ipoh-Lumut highway. The adjacent towns are Tronoh, a once-famous mining town and Bota. Universiti Teknologi Petronas, a branch campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA and Kolej Profesional MARA are located in Seri Iskandar. Construction works for UCSI University is under progress and target to commence classes in mid-2018.

The prospect of the town is looking good and will emerge as the "University Town" like Kampar. The town was named after Paduka Seri Sultan Iskandar Shah, who ruled the state of Perak from 1918 until 1938. Several institutions started the township in the mid-eighties before it got its name. The Engineering Branch Campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia started its operation on a disused tin mine at about 5 km south of Tronoh in 1986. A religious secondary school, SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah, occupied a newly built school buildings at about 7 km east of Bota Kanan in 1987. A radio transmission station and a teachers living quarters were built soon after within this area. In 1988, the state government came out with a plan of a township with its own name. A large industrial park, a university with commercial parks and housing estates with an airport were parts of the plan of the township.

However, progress was slow and the investors were slow to come in. The eastern part of Seri Iskandar was an extension of Tronoh Mines prior to the 80's. In the early 90's, USM Engineering Campus was surrounded by disused mining pools. Except for a school, palm oil plantations covered the western part at this time. To travel from Tronoh to Bota, one must go through Seputih and Parit, to reach Bota.

How to Get There

By Plane

If you are traveling by air, nearest airport is the Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP) is an international airport, which located in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The airport is located about 3 hour from Tambun. Alternatively, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 and 2, both located about 3 hours from Bandar Seri Iskandar.

By Train

You may also purchase the ETS ticket at KL Sentral to get to Batu Gajah Station. From there you may take a taxi to Bandar Seri Iskandar.

Tourist Attractions

Lost World of Tambun

Lost World of Tambun is an action packed, wholesome family adventure destination. This self-contained wonderland is cocooned by lush tropical jungle, natural hot springs, breathtaking limestone features of 260 million years of age and seven amazing attraction parks making it the ultimate day and night destination for a unique eco-adventure excursion for visitors of all ages. Lost World of Tambun is located about 40 minutes from Bandar Seri Iskandar.

Hotels

D Hotel Seri Iskandar

Strategically located in the heart of a booming business center, D Hotel is the new top-choice accommodation and event venue in Bandar Seri Iskandar. Its prime location in between Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perak Kampus also makes it the most convenient hotel for visiting parents, professors, students and associates.

Golden Roof Hotel Seri Iskandar

Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, Golden Roof Hotel Seri Iskandar is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Gopeng. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. At Golden Roof Hotel Seri Iskandar, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Guests of the hotel can enjoy on-site features like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can choose from 24 rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Enjoy unparalleled services and a truly prestigious address at the Golden Roof Hotel Seri Iskandar.