Question about Malacca

[buswhiz]

I dont think Johara express operate from Larkin to Malacca anymore. In fact, now the ticket price from Larkin to Melaka is RM19.

 

[pacetone]

I'm looking at Aldy Studhuys or Aldy Chinatown hotel for the year-end trip to Malacca. Anyone stay in either of these hotels before? They should be walking distance (5-10 mins) to Jonker walk right? Any comment on the hotels?

Thanks

 

[bkmailsg]

Previously, I did enquired about one of these hotel but it seems quite a basic hotel. If you just need a basic hotel, just go for it. for me, I prefer somewhat more than basic so I usually stay in Equatorial or Holiday Inn.

I'm looking at Aldy Studhuys or Aldy Chinatown hotel for the year-end trip to Malacca. Anyone stay in either of these hotels before? They should be walking distance (5-10 mins) to Jonker walk right? Any comment on the hotels?

Thanks

 

[pacetone]

I've booked the Aldy Studhuys and then realise that their parking lots are limited and on a first come first serve basis. They advised me to park at the public car park nearby. Do you know how much will it cost to park the car there for a full day? Also, do you know if any guard is stationed there to jaga?

Thanks

 

[bkmailsg]

Public car park no jaga. You may want to source some other carpark or just don't drive there. Coach is convenient.

I've booked the Aldy Studhuys and then realise that their parking lots are limited and on a first come first serve basis. They advised me to park at the public car park nearby. Do you know how much will it cost to park the car there for a full day? Also, do you know if any guard is stationed there to jaga?

Thanks

 

[pacetone]

can recommend some safe places around Jonker Street to park the car? Coach not convenient, 2 kids coming along.

 

[temasekcity]

can recommend some safe places around Jonker Street to park the car? Coach not convenient, 2 kids coming along.

diagonally opposite lily and donald is a manned car park. think is RM5/entry.

not sure of night parking. some aim for Singapore cars so be warned.

 

[Shingoz]

hi guys....planning to drive to malacca during the hari raya haji period...5th-7th Nov....

is it advisable? will there be huge jam expected at custom...most imptly....wont want to go there with all the shops closed!!

 

[CPL_Raju]

wahaha try to avoid going during such festivals..

last year i went during deepavali.. 8am left tuas customs.. 12pm den reach msia customs..!! 3.30pm finally reach Melaka.. the jam is horrible..

shops wont be closed.. in fact the place will be packed with tourists and locals.. good luck!

 

[bkmailsg]

Hari Raya is a Malay festivall and you are heading to Malaysia so you may see some places may be closed. If you are there for eating and shopping, it's still okay. But do bare in mind the human jam in customs.

hi guys....planning to drive to malacca during the hari raya haji period...5th-7th Nov....

is it advisable? will there be huge jam expected at custom...most imptly....wont want to go there with all the shops closed!!

 

[valeon]

hi guys....planning to drive to malacca during the hari raya haji period...5th-7th Nov....

is it advisable? will there be huge jam expected at custom...most imptly....wont want to go there with all the shops closed!!

not only custom, you can expect massive jam in malacca town and maybe NSHW as well.

 

[temasekcity]

not only custom, you can expect massive jam in malacca town and maybe NSHW as well.

agreed. squeeze with people, very stupid to me.

 

[Shingoz]

alamak, but its a family trip so hard to re-arrange. slight oversight.

do you guys think leaving for the trip @ 6am helps? or maybe even 5am....

the last time i was there caught in the stupid holiday jam too...8hr to go Malacca...it was crazy.

 

[temasekcity]

alamak, but its a family trip so hard to re-arrange. slight oversight.

do you guys think leaving for the trip @ 6am helps? or maybe even 5am....

the last time i was there caught in the stupid holiday jam too...8hr to go Malacca...it was crazy.

good idea. leave at 5am and you avoid all jams and stupid queue. you will reach Melaka at 8am if you skip breakfast at R&R. Beware of R&R as the food is dirty. Some of my friends reported to toilet without fail after 2-3 hours.

 

[bkmailsg]

R&R? You mean Yong Peng? For me, I have no problem with food in Yong Peng. There is a pushcart that sells chestnut, very nice.

good idea. leave at 5am and you avoid all jams and stupid queue. you will reach Melaka at 8am if you skip breakfast at R&R. Beware of R&R as the food is dirty. Some of my friends reported to toilet without fail after 2-3 hours.

 

[temasekcity]

R&R? You mean Yong Peng? For me, I have no problem with food in Yong Peng. There is a pushcart that sells chestnut, very nice.

cooked food but beware of flies. they just finished the sh1t in toilet.

 

[mynest]

not only custom, you can expect massive jam in malacca town and maybe NSHW as well.

Instead of exit at the Ayer Keroh toll, why don't you guys consider to exit 1 toll before Ayer Keroh? It has sign board to lead you to Malacca Town through AMJ (Alor Gajah-Muar expressway). From AMJ turn out from Semabok and within 5 mins can reach Banda Hilir, Mahkota Parade area. No jam and save your time & toll.

 

[bkmailsg]

But if you take coach, Ayer Keroh exit is the standard.

Instead of exit at the Ayer Keroh toll, why don't you guys consider to exit 1 toll before Ayer Keroh? It has sign board to lead you to Malacca Town through AMJ (Alor Gajah-Muar expressway). From AMJ turn out from Semabok and within 5 mins can reach Banda Hilir, Mahkota Parade area. No jam and save your time & toll.

 

[buswhiz]

good idea. leave at 5am and you avoid all jams and stupid queue. you will reach Melaka at 8am if you skip breakfast at R&R. Beware of R&R as the food is dirty. Some of my friends reported to toilet without fail after 2-3 hours.

frankly speaking, i have never taken any food at the R&R area. Normally I will just go to the toilet. Tahan a bit and enjoy your food when you reach Mlk

 

[mynest]

But if you take coach, Ayer Keroh exit is the standard.

I meant for those who drive to Malacca, especially during public holidays. We Malaccan would rather stay at home during PH as the road would be flooded with outstation cars & tourists