HOLIDAY VILLA HOTEL & SUITES ALOR STAR

Holiday Villa Hotel and Suites Alor Star is strategically located in the heart of the bustling city of Alor Star in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. Kedah, a north west state in the Peninsular Malaysia is accessible by all transport means.

Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia as it produces and manufactures majority of the country’s rice. Alor Star is the state capital and Kota Setar's District's administrative centre and the royal residence of Kedah state. Located in the heart of Alor Star is Alor Star Tower, standing 165.5 metres tall is a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid development in Kedah. It is the second tallest tower in Malaysia and ranked 19th in the world. It functions both as telecommunications tower and a tourist attraction as one can enjoy a breathtaking view that stretches from Gunung Jerai to the Straits of Malacca. 
Holiday Villa Alor Star is the primary 4 star hotel in Alor Star catering to the needs of the business and leisure travelers. It adjoins the premier City Plaza shopping complex with the hotel rooms from the 13th to the 18th floor. The hotel combines a host of modern conveniences from spacious accommodation to dining and entertainment outlets, convention and recreational activities.

ROOMS

All the guest rooms and suites are well furnished with modern amenities, fully carpeted and comes complete with central air-conditioning, attached bathroom, in-room safe deposit box, IDD telephone, in-house video movies, selected satelite television programs, refrigerator and mini bar, internet facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Royal Suite located on the 19th floor of the hotel is a 3-room suite and commands a good view of the Alor Star Tower and Gunung Keriang as well as green padi fields surrounding it. The suite is tastefully furnished with contemporary flavours and refreshing touches.

It features luxury comforts such as a spacious living room, a bedroom with an over-sized bathroom, a 32" LCD television with remote control and other modern amenities of an international class standard like electronic bedside control panel.

The Prima Floor located on the 18th floor of the hotel building is designed to cater to the needs and desire of discerning business and corporate travelers. The interior is tastefully decorated with modern touches and features LCD television and internet connectivity. Guests staying at the Prima Floor have exclusive access to the Executive Prima Lounge where it serves continental breakfast, tea reception and refreshments daily.

FACILITIES AND GUEST SERVICES

Other facilities that you can use as the guest of the hotel include a swimming pool, a business centre, a sauna, fitness centre, shopping arcade and a surau(prayer room).

THINGS TO DO IN ALOR STAR

Alor Star has several places of interest for visitors:-
- Balai Besar (Grand Audience Hall for installation ceremonies and state official ceremonies)
- Balai Nobat (Three tiered octagonal tower soley to keep royal musical instruments)
- Balai Seni (Stare Art Gallery)
- Pekan Rabu (Wednesday Market but open week long)
- Wat Nikrrodharam (Buddhist shrine)
- Zahir State Mosque
- Muzium Diraja (Kedah Royal Museum)
- Menara Alor Star (Alor Star Tower)
- Wan Mat Saman Aquaduct (Longest aquaduct in Malaysia)

HOW TO GET THERE

By Road
The North South Expressway, which starts from Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia-Thai border town) till Singapore has made it easy for any traveler to drive up to Kedah. Roads are accessible from and to major towns and cities in Peninsula Malaysia It is 5 to 6 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and 2 hours drive from Butterworth via North South Expressway.

Bus
From major towns, such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang, air-conditioned express buses are also available.

Taxi/Cab
Taxis or cabs can be hailed throughout the city.

By Rail
Train services are provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). The train services are between Kuala Lumpur and Alor Star, Butterworth and Alor Star, Padang Besar and Alor Star, Hat Yai and Alor Star and Singapore and Alor Star. Alor Star train station is located near to the CBD. Tickets can be obtained from the train station or on-line booking. There is also an international express train service to Bangkok, Thailand, operated by State Railway of Thailand.

By Air
The newly built state of the art Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Star Airport) is located at Kepala Batas, 15 km north from city. It serves mostly domestic flights. Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia fly daily to and from Alor Star and Kuala Lumpur.   The flight takes about 50 minutes. The Airport is about 25km away from the hotel.

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