Casa Del Rio

Casa del Rio is a plush 5-star hotel offering elegant accommodation in the heart of Malacca City. Highlights include fine dining, three rooftop swimming pools, a spa, 24-hour gym and an excellent location next to the Malacca River and close to the Maritime Museum. Malacca is a vibrant city which is situated on both sides of the Malacca River. It boasts UNESCO World Heritage Site status and plenty of fine architecture. Nearby places of interest include the Maritime Museum, The Stadthuys, Portuguese fortress A'Famosa and the ruins of St Paul’s Church. Local bus services provide fast and easy access to other popular Malacca destinations. The hotel is housed in a Mediterranean style mid-rise building with terraces or balconies on each floor. Facilities include a 24-hour gym and a spa with private treatment rooms. There is also a rooftop infinity pool, an adjacent smaller pool and a children's pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Deluxe Lago rooms are 50sqm and decorated in an elegant style with timber floors and tasteful colours. They comprise a spacious bedroom featuring a sitting area with an armchair, a dressing room and a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Amenities include air-conditioning, free wired internet, a flat-screen cable/satellite TV, DVD player, iPod dock and mini-bar. The marble en-suite bathrooms feature a bathtub, separate walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. The River Grill offers international cuisine in an elegant dining room with an intimate atmosphere. River Cafe offers light dishes, snacks and fresh juices in a relaxed and modern setting with a tiled floor, earth tones and a terrace. Guests can also enjoy live music and a range of drinks in a stylish space at Bar Rio. Free parking is possible onsite. The hotel provides 24-hour reception and room service.

Price: £136.50 from Otel