Imperial hotel Kuching is just 5 mins distance from the Airport. Google map shows shortest distance is 7.9 km (14 mins). But the taxi lady only took about 5 mins to reach the hotel. Well, she basically go round the Taman (residential area) using short-cuts to avoid some traffic. She also told us that we will be able to see the airport control tower from Hotel if our room is facing airport directions.
Kuching airport is using taxi coupon system - It cost RM26 to Imperial hotel. I was told that taxi fare is expensive in Kuching due to public transportation is lacking.
The arrival hall - the size of the airport is similar to Penang International Airport.
Airport entrances - it is pretty new and clean and quiet too for an international airport on Saturday.
View Opposite the airport
We arrived the hotel 10.50 am and I was lucky to be able to check in early since the room is ready.
The hotel has complimentary shuttle service to airport 6 times a day! Also, hotel to Kuching Waterfront (stop at Plaza Merdeka) - 10am daily. Pick up from Plaza Merdeka to Hotel is 4pm (the timing is just nice and enough for those who wish to explore the waterfront half day).
Since we were not in time for the 10am shuttle (we arrived to the hotel around 10.45am) so we catch a taxi to Waterfront and the taxi fare is RM25 (fixed price). Click on the location for our 1st day tour to
Chinatown and
Waterfront. Our room is located at 15th floor.
Our home for the next two days in Kuching ~ This 4-stars business hotel is just complete somewhere last year so the everything in the room is spanking new! The price is pretty reasonable and all the reviews about the hotel is Good and highly recommended compare to others. Staffs are friendly and helpful, the free wifi connection is pretty fast and the coverage is wide - we can still use it in the mall (certain area near to the hotel). Great choice by my sister who did the booking for us.
Our room window view is facing hotel's new wing + partial city view.
The new wing still under construction but no noise and no workers spotted starring at our window. Probably because it is weekend and they are not working.
Normally the first thing I will check when we enter the hotel room is the bathroom! The bathroom cleanliness is very important for me besides the clean bed! The bathub is spanking clean! We enjoy the hot water bath to relief our tiredness before sleep during our stays.
Separate shower area and WC is equipped with basic bidet.
The "Do not disturb" or "Please clean up" that usually hang at the door knob has been replaced by electronic device.
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Boulevard Mall & Kim Bay Restaurant
The rain never stop since 4pm. After a short rest and shower, we go to the Boulevard Mall which is just right next to Imperial Hotel - under the same roof. There is an entrance at the lobby which allow us to access the mall easily and it is pretty convenient to get stuffs we want - e.g. Fast foods like McD, KFC, PizzaHut, Watsons and even Daiso.
We decided to try out this Kim Bay Restaurant which selling Hong Kong Macau Cuisine for our dinner. Since the restaurant is pack with customers and the banner says they are most Popular Hong Kong Macau Restaurant in town.
Chicken Chop Burger in Macau Style (RM5.90)
The chicken chop burger taste not bad. But this is the only meal which we finished without any leftover among all orders.
Beef Brisket in Chu-Hau Sauce with Rice (RM9.50)
My order turn out not tasty at all. The beef brisket is tender however the radish taste raw and salty! isn't it the radish suppose to be cook together with the beef brisket in a stew? It feels like the radish was socked in salt water and just add-in later before the meal is served. The rice tasted like has been left over nightly. I end up only eat the beef brisket only and left the rest untouched.
Portugese Style Chicken Baked Rice (RM14.90)
The cheese baked rice is a little bit too dry - there wasn't much gravy inside also the rice wasn't taste good - as I mentioned earlier it was kind of like the rice has been left overnight. Overall, the taste is still ok except again he did not eat the rice a lot and it is kind of waste food.
Hong Kong Macau QQ Chicken (RM6.90)
We were attract by the banner of this Crispy Hong Kong Macau QQ Chicken therefore we decided to dine in here. The QQ chicken turn out disappointing us! It is actually chicken ball coated with batter but not Chicken meat! They should rename the dish to QQ chicken ball instead.
Not sure about how is other dishes taste like but our meal turns out very disappointed so sorry to say we won't patron again to this restaurant. Oh the ceylon tea in H.K. Style & Red Bean Ice Blended are ok. Taste similar to Kim Gary (a H.K style restaurant which we patronized frequent probably about 7 years ago in Penang).
[Hotel Room Service] Sarawak Beef Keow Teow (RM21.00)
Result from an unsatisfied dinner, I have to order room service for my husband as he is hungry after we back to our hotel room after the mall closed. The Sarawak Beef Keow Teow taste delicious (I hope there is no MSG added). For your info, the room service is available 24 hours.
