Author: Pixie Tan

What differentiates a good getaway from the perfect vacation? It’s the hotel you choose, of course! We all know what a typical hotel room looks like, but if you’re searching for an experience you won’t forget, these themed hotels will definitely satisfy your thirst for adventure. Better still, all of these hotels are local, so you can go loka and visit them all.

1. Treehouse-themed retreat: Sekeping Serendah

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If you’ve ever dreamt of having a sleepover in a treehouse as a child, here is your chance to turn that dream into a reality. Situated just an hour from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur, Sekeping Serendah is a retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of a sleepy forest, adding to its already enchanting charm.

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One might think that there’s not much to do at a resort situated in a forest, but on the contrary, there’s plenty to do here. In the retreat itself, guests can choose to go swimming or jungle trekking along a paved route. Besides that, the cascading waterfals nearby provides great picnic opportunities, and the authentic Orang Asli villages definitely warrant a visit. As night falls, guests can barbecue their own dinners at their respective rooms and stargaze before heading to bed.

Address: Serendah, 48200 Selangor (Coordinates: N3.368050 E101.631150)

Contact: +6012 324 6552

Website: www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

2. Wild West-themed resort: Eagle Ranch Resort

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Have you ever stayed in a tepee or log cabin? Introducing Eagle Ranch Resort – where Malaysian culture meets the Wild West's aesthetics. Simply stepping into the resort under its great welcoming arch would make you feel like you’ve left the city behind. Their uniquely-decorated rooms such as the bandwagons and kampung houses keep up the illusion of living in the Wild West.

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Situated in Port Dickson, you’d expect all the activities done here to be related to the beach somehow, but Eagle Ranch Resort also offers a whole range of sports and recreation. From paintball wars, to team-building activities and sea rafting, guests could expect a fun-filled holiday even if they never leave the resort grounds throughout the duration of their stay.

Address: No. 544, Batu 14, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, 71250 Negeri Sembilan

Contact: +606 6610 495

Website: www.eagleranch.com.my

3. An adventurous venture: Container Hotel

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When someone mentions millennials, most people would think of addiction to social media and avocado toast. However, millennials have already started making their mark on the world, and the founders of the Container Hotel Group are no exception.

Building what is fast turning into an empire of creative hotels, Container Hotels were initially inspired by the want to break boundaries of conventional hospitality – hence why their hotel rooms are made from unusual materials such as shipping containers and concrete tubing. While this may sound strange on paper, the rooms do actually look fantastic, and, as an added bonus, make for a great escape from the mundane.

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Situated in KL and Penang, the facilities in these hotels vary from area to area, so it’s difficult to say what exactly you could do there. However, common facilities both properties have include a common area for chilling out, which means that guests will be able to meet new friends and exchange travel stories.

Address: Jalan Delima, Imbi, 55100, Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +603 2110 4388

Website: www.chgworld.com

4. Glorified camping: Glamz

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If huddling up under the covers and stargazing till you drift off to sleep sounds like your ideal holiday, then Glamz would be the holiday destination you’ve been looking for. Specially designed to capture the natural beauty of every single day, their dome-shaped rooms feature a transparent wall that ensures occupants enjoy the best views the world can offer – all from the comfort of their beds.

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Located on the same lush hillside that Genting Highlands is famed for, guests can choose to take the twenty-minute drive up to Genting to shop or dine in luxury. If that doesn’t suit your tastes however, Glamz offers a variety of facilities that guests can look forward to including a jacuzzi, dry sauna, and fish spa.

Address: No. 1, Jalan Meranti, Genting Highlands, 69000 Pahang

Contact: +6012 664 5269

Website: www.glamz.com.my

5. Fantastical Lodgings: Hotel Maison Boutique

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From having a horse-drawn carriage in your room, to having your lodgings entirely dedicated to The Beatles, Hotel Maison Boutique offers what your typical hotel doesn’t – a physical realisation of the room you swear you’ll have when you’re rich. With more than 20 different themes, guests have the luxury to pick and choose the style and type of room that they like the most.

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Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, guests can easily access the city’s greatest attractions, such as the jewel of KL, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers and Bukit Bintang’s bustling shopping centre. For those seeking for a more outdoors-y experience, there are the options of taking a walk up Batu Caves’ 272 steps, or jogging the perimeter of the Lake Gardens of KL.

Address: No. 36, Jalan Baba, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +603 2145 2929

Website: www.hotelmaison.com.my

So what are you waiting for? Adventure awaits, and remember, fortune favours the bold! Book your next adventure now at travelog.com.