Malaysia's Carcosa Seri Negara
Carcosa Seri Negara
To fully understand the scope of Malaysia’s recent growth all one must do is look at the soaring skyline of Kuala Lumpur. However, delightful reminders of the countries remote past are speckled throughout the countryside. One such reminder, the Carcosa Seri Negara, where a rambling two story mansion, the former residence of the colonial governor of the Malay States in the early 1900’s, welcomes visitors into its luxurious walls.
The traditional formality of this colonial landmark still imbues this 13 suite hotel, filled with Victorian era furniture, gold plated sink basins and French windows that open out to lush tropical gardens. A butler remains at attentions around the clock to attend to guests’ every need, while the tap stays flowing in efforts to recapture the golden era of Somerset Maugham, a time when colonial officers located in remote jungle outposts still dressed up for dinner.
