INDULGENT LIVING
There is no shortage of accommodation
in the city, with the neon lights of some
recognisable brands emerging on the city’s
skyline. Food lovers could easily check
into Indulgence Restaurant and Living
and spend the whole weekend savouring
its creative food, fine wines and boutique
accommodation. Owner Julie Song
champions culinary creativity and has
established a chic and luxurious boutique
hotel located above the restaurant. The
hotel’s seven themed rooms are luxurious
in their décor, styling and comfort with
no two rooms decorated the same so
check online when booking to match the
room to your requirements and mood.
Contemporary styling is important
these days and each room includes the
essentials of travel such as rainforest head
shower, mini-bar, flat-screen television,
and Wi-Fi.Ipoh is well-known as a haven for delicious
local fare, but even quality continental
cuisine has made inroads, particularly at
Garvy’s in the Park, featuring fine French
dining at the hands of acclaimed Michelin-
starred chefs. Garvy’s has a decidedly
bistro feel to it, and serves multi-course
degustation menus in addition to its
regular à la carte offerings.For those who haven’t been to Ipoh, there
is really a lot to do and see. Obtain either a
guidebook or pamphlet on Ipoh’s heritage
trail from the tourism authorities and set
off for a weekend of admiring the city’s
heritage attractions without compromising
on life’s little indulgences.GETTING THERE
Most visitors will drive to Ipoh but
the possibility of using the ERL train
shouldn’t be ruled out, especially
by those travelling alone. There are
several services a day and the journey
takes as long as the drive; two hours.
Train travellers will also have the
opportunity to admire the beauty that
is the Ipoh train station, although this
is best done from the outside as the
interior has been transformed into a
modern facility.CONTACTS
Indulgence Restaurant and Living
(indulgencerestaurant.com), Burps
and Giggles (allegraessentials.com),
Sekeping (sekeping.com) and the Ipoh
Tourist Information Centre, Ground
Floor, Ipoh City Council Office, Jalan
Bandar, T: +605.208 3155.