Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Behind Closed Door - Carcosa Seri Negara


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Known for its elegant chandelier, vintage grandfather clock and green lawn, the GHM runned hotel thrills the soon-to-be husband and wife as a wedding hotspot.

Carcosa Seri Negara

Carcosa Seri Negara

Carcosa – stylization of the Italian car cosa or ‘dear place’,

Seri Negara – means ‘beautiful country’

Carcosa Building

Carcosa Driveway

Carcosa Entrance

Carcosa WalkwayCarcosa

This 111 year old hotel was once home to the Malaya former British and Japanese rulers.

Carcosa HallCarcosa Hall

Carcosa Hall

These 13 sophisticated yet rather faded suites cost about RM 1100 – RM 3500 per night per suite. *,* OUCH

Carcosa Suite

Carcosa Suite

Carcosa Suite - BathroomCarsosa Suite - Bathroom

However, this historical building is closed down for redevelopment on the last day of 2009. No concrete plan confirm at the time being but hopefully it won’t be demolished.

Carcosa - Window view

Other posting on the Carcosa Seri Negara:
Grand past but uncertain future for Malaysia’s Carcosa

Melbourne Cup 2009 at Carcosa Seri Negara