The End of An Era

Come this 26th December 2009, one of my favorite hotel in Malaysia - The Carcosa Seri Negara will be closed down indefinitely for a redevelopment project. How long the curtains will be drawn down and close - no one knows. What I know is - it is still operating as usual now - though some of the experiences we previously sold in our RedRibbon Days is no longer available.

For those who was born and bred in KL, Carcosa Seri Negara is not a uncommon name. It is renown for its historical and beautifully arched colonial buildings and to me, the perfect and ideal place to sit down, relax and indulge myself with a traditional English Afternoon Tea.



This charming boutique hotel is built in the 1904 - the official residence of the highest British representatives of the Malay states. Carcosa Seri Negara is the hallmark of Malaysia’s national heritage and the Victorian-styled building is set amidst four acres of lush landscaping.

I can simply while away my Sunday afternoon doing nothing, but kick back, relax and sip my favorite cup of tea, indulge in scones and delicacies and fully embrace the serenity of the surroundings. Who can resist such a tempting way of spending a lazy Sunday afternoon? Certainly not me.

Carcosa Seri Negara and the renown Traditional English Afternoon Tea will be dearly missed.