HOTEL MEMORIES (MELAKA)

1998: MALACCA PARADISE VILLAGE, AYER KEROH, MELAKA

Also known as Paradise Malacca Village Resort was a popular destination for family vacations in the late 1990s. It was situated in Ayer Keroh, conveniently near a vibrant tapestry of attractions, including the Melaka Zoo, Mini Malaysia & ASEAN Cultural Park and Ayer Keroh Lake, making it an ideal base for families exploring the area. My family and I stayed at this resort in 1998 on a family vacation.

Unfortunately, this resort in now closed and has been abandoned for more than 20 years. Some visitors describing it as a spooky or haunted due to briken furniture and overgrown areas.

MALACCA PARADISE VILLAGE TODAY

2000: MAHKOTA CENTURY CENTURY HOTEL, MELAKA

The Brainstoring Session of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Hotel Mahkota Century Hotel on 12 March 2000. 

The Mahkota Century Hotel (now known as Mahkota Hotel Melaka or Century Mahkota Apartments) is located on the waterfront in the heart of Melaka, near popular shopping complexes and historical sites. It is adjacent to the Mahkota Parade and the Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, and within a walking distance of historical sites like the A Famosa fort and the Stadyhuys.

2008: AYER KEROH D'VILLAGE RESORT, MELAKA

My family vacation at the Ayer Keroh D'Village Resort in May 2008. It was a budget-family option in Ayer Keroh, known for its strategic location key attractions like the Zoo Melaka and Crocodile Park. The resort offered family rooms and a swimming pool. 

2012: HANG TUAH CITY HOTEL, BUKIT BARU, MELAKA

I stayed at this hotel with my YJM colleagues during the Melaka Heart Week 2012 program held at AEON Bandaraya Melaka from 23-28 March 2012.

The hotel is located at Taman Malinja, Bukit Baru, Melaka, previously known as Straits Meridian Hotel. This hotel is located within a 10-minutes drive of major Melaka attractions like Jonker Walk and Mahkota Parade. 

This hotel today in 2025 is no longer operating, it has now rebranded to the Collection O Hotel Supercowboy.

THE HOTEL TODAY (HOTEL SUPER COWBOY)

2013: THE EMPEROR HOTEL MALACCA

On our way back to Kuala Lumpur from the Health program in Masai and Johor Bahru, my team and I stopped over in Melaka for the night. We stayed at the Emperor Hotel located on Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Melaka 18 April 2013. 

Locate at Jalan Munshi Abdullah, The Emperor Hotel was known as one of the tallest buildings in Melaka at the time and was located close to major tourist attractions like Jonker Street.

The hotel operated for many years until it announced its closure in May 2020 due to the finalcial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Emperor Hotel as February 2025

2015: D'IMPIANA HOMESTAY, ALOR GAJAH, MELAKA

The Health Screening Program at the Malaysian Agroscience University College in Alor Gajah Melaka was held on 5 November 2015. During the Program we stayed at D'Impiana Homestay in Alor Gajah Melaka.

The Homestay located at Taman Seri Bayu, Alor Gajah, Melaka, a 3-bedroom house with 2 private bathrooms,able to accommocate multiple guests.

2016: GARDEN CITY STRAITS CONDOMINIUMS, MELAKA

On a family vacation in 2016, we stayed at Garden City Straits Condominiums located on Jalan Merdeka, Melaka. Its offered various amenities for families, featured a pool area with a children's wading pool and a slide. 

Key Nearby attractions are the Mahkota Parade shopping Malls, the historical sites including Dutch Square, Stadthuys, A Famosa Fort and Jonker Street Night Market. 

These are some of the memories of hotels in Melaka that I once rented. Melaka is a very interesting holiday destination and there are many places to visit while on holiday with the family.

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Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

15 December 2025: 2.05 p.m

MELAKA ; LUBOK CHINA (2023)

On June 3, 2023, I, my wife, my sister and her daughter, left my house in Lembah Keramat, Kuala Lumpur for Lubok China, Melaka, my late mother's village, to attend the wedding of our cousin's son.

The journey from Lembah Keramat, KL to Lubok China, Melaka is 114 km and the journey takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The Japerun Hall in Lubok China is in the Ayer Limau DUN area, Melaka. JAPERUN stands for the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee. The JAPERUN Hall in Lubok China, Melaka, once caused a stir on 7 September 2022 when a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old woman were found dead in a car in this hall.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, KL
28/12/2024: 1.13 p.m

MELAKA : JALAN MUNSHI ABDULLAH

On our way back from the Health program in Masai and Johor Bahru, my team and I stopped overnight in Melaka. We stayed at the Emperor Hotel located on Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Melaka.

1. 14.4.2013 - Taman Rinting Masai, Johor

2. 16-17 April 2013 - Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar, Johor Bahru

The travel distance from Masai, Johor to Emperor Hotel at Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Melaka is 226 km and takes 2 hours 38 minutes.

Emperor Hotel offering proximity to Melaka Island, which is approximately a 20-minutes walk away, the 3-star hotel provides guests with parking on site. 

It is situated just 500 metres from the well-known Kampung Hulu Mosque and only a few minutes from Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. 

Masjid Al-Hamideen also known as Masjid Bukit Cina situated at Bukit Cina, Melaka Tengah, Melaka. It was built in 1865 from public donations and was raised in 1978 with financial assistance from the government.

Explore the colorful streets of Little India in Melaka, where Indian culture thrives with vibrant markets, delicious cuisine and rich traditions. 

Photo taken from my hotel room

JALAN MUNSHI ABDULLAH

MELAKA

27 FEBRUARY 2024

At 8 am on February 24, 2024, I, my wife, and my second sister (Kakngah) left my house in Lembah Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, for my eldest brother's house in Seremban 2. The journey from Lembah Keramat, KL, to Seremban 2 is 75.1 km and takes about 1 hour. However, due to traffic congestion on the PLUS Highway, the journey takes longer.

At my brother's house in Seremban 2, we had breakfast prepared by my sister-in-law before we continued our journey to Melaka.

HANG TUAH HALL, MELAKA

Hang Tuah Hall located at Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Melaka. My family and I attended our cousin's daughter's wedding at this hall on 24 February 2024.

This hall was officiated on 15 July 1963 by the then Chief Minister of Melaka, YAB En. Abdul Ghafar bin Baba.

Interestingly, behind this hall we can see the beauty of the Melaka River which is a tourist attraction. On this river is also the Melaka River Cruise route.

The Melaka River Cruise is more than just a means to get across town. While on board, visitors will also have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge around the rich culture and fascinating history that the state holds. 

The cruise set sail past various historical landmarks including Tan Kim Seng Bridge, which is a tribute to a wealthy Melakan trader and the iconic Kampung Jawa Bridge that was built in 1714. Along this picturesque 45-minute ride also, you will get to enjoy spectacular views of the Stadhuys, Jonker Street, Kampung Morten and many more. 

Masjid Kg. Hulu is a mosque situated at Kampong Hulu Village in Melaka. It is the oldest mosque in Melaka and among the oldest in the country. It is built around the year 1720 - 1728 and underwent renovation in 1892. 

After the Zuhr Jamak Taqdim Prayer, we continued our journey back to Kuala Lumpur. The 154 km journey took 2 hours, but due to traffic jams on the highway, our journey took longer.

On my way back, I saw a yellow hotel that reminded me of 2013 when I stayed at this hotel, the Emperor Hotel, located on Jalan Munshi Abdullah.

Do visit Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage listing comprising the historic urban centres of two cities, Melaka and Georgetown in Penang, that illustrate 500 years of cultural and trade exchange between the East and the West. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

28/12/2024: 1.01 p.m