Midvalley Megamall

Midvalley Megamall is our favourite place for shopping while in KL. This place still top our list even though more shopping places had been established in KL in the recent years.

Everything from food, toys, gadget, fashion and etc can be found under one roof.

I usually take KTM Commuter to get here from KL Sentral (RM1 one way). However, it will be very crowded especially during the weekends and public holiday. Once exiting the station and walk through the sky bridge, you will be on the 1st floor in the North Court of the mall.

I will avoid taking the taxi at all cost as they are expensive and most of the drivers are rude. However we were forced to take a taxi from KL Sentral to the nearby Boulevard Hotel last month as the KTM was too crowded. The last time i took a taxi when in KL was way back in 2004.

For ladies, they might need a full 1-2 days here to shop and decide what to buy here. The men will probably finish their shopping in less than 12 hours.

Vincci outlet on the ground floor is very popular with the ladies. A large crowd will throng this place during sale.

I don't have anything in mind to purchase except browsing through some toys and collectibles here

Me with a Gundam statue (this is the original Gundam, RX-78) at Jaya Jusco

The latest Transformers figures (including the Constructicons which merged to form Devastator) from the latest and first movie can be found in Toy 'R' Us

Cititel Hotel is the first hotel been established here. I stayed here about 2-3 times and this is not my favourite hotel as the room here is too small for me. The hotel is located at the East Court of the mall.

For those who fancy to get a pet, head to Pets wonderland on the 3rd floor.

Food Junction on the 3rd floor is basically the food court for the mall. This place will be a cheaper alternative to dine while in the mall.

Interested in Feng Shui? The World of Feng Shui which is owned by our famous feng shui master, Lilian Too. It has all sorts of items to improve the feng shui of the house, office and etc.

If shopping is not your cup of tea, just head to the Golden Screen Cinemas to check out the latest movies.

The Gardens Hotel Lobby

We manage to check out the latest hotel in Midvalley City, The Gardens Hotel. The hotel is rated as a 5 star hotel and is the most elegant hotel of the three hotels available here.

The hotel is also adjoined to the nearby Gardens Mall. Therefore it is convenient for those who stay in this hotel to do some shopping there and The Midvalley Megamall.

It has a huge column just outside the hotel. I don't see any taxi congregate around this hotel.

The water fountain outside the hotel compound. Nothing out of the ordinary here.

The facade of the hotel is something to behold. Beautiful fresh flowers are neatly hanged on the wall is definitely eye catching.

The Gardens Hotels is the epitome of luxury, comfort and convenience all rolled into one judging from the appearance of the lobby area.

Lobby Bar

There are hardly anyone around Garden Hotels lobby. Probably most people shy away from this hotel due to its high room rate (RM300++ per night).

However, I have seen the interior of the room from their website and it sure looks luxurious. I would fancy to stay here somewhere in the near future.

Breakfast @ Wild Rice Restaurant, Boulevard Hotel

Another reason why I like to stay at Boulevard Hotel is because of its delicious sumptuous breakfast at Wild Rice Restaurant (I forgot which floor but it shares the same floor with the hotel swimming pool and gymnasium).

Once exiting from the elevator, the corridor is decorated with the hotel's signature paint drawings.

Every time I was here, the dining place was not so crowded which is something I prefer. The hotel does not give complimentary breakfast for those who stayed here. Another extra RM18 need to be forked out by the visitors in order to dine here for breakfast. The truth is the extra RM18 is really worth it.

It has a large dining hall to cater the massive hotel occupants. The ambience here is to my liking.

For those who prefer fresh air, dining al-fresco style is also available outside with tables by the poolside or the koi pond.

It's pretty relaxing to dine here while watching the fishes swim by. Japanese Carp (koi) occupies most of the pond here.

Office buildings at Midvalley City and The Gardens Hotels can be seen from the poolside. I wonder how many people will be observing me if I were to swim here.

I will start with the fruit counter because ideally we should consume fruits first in our meal. All the fruits here are fresh and sweet. The hotel is very consistent in serving quality fruits (as this is my 2nd stay here).

Another thing I like about the place is that they serve muesli for breakfast. Visitors will have at least 4 choice of muesli to choose from. Stewed fruits and dry cereals are also ideal to start our day.

Fruit juice counter is also my favourite. They don't serve those diluted juices which I encountered in most hotels I stayed.

I seldom take coffee and tea when having breakfast in hotel (as we have those tea and coffee sachets in our room). I was amazed they even have brown sugar and the low calories sugar available here.

I am not a big fan of porridge but my wife is. Even she gave a thumb up for the porridge here.

Another thing you don't see very often, the Japanese pickles. I usually don't eat these kind of stuffs but they are simply delicious.

Soup is served everyday. They had miso and vegetable soup during my 2 days stay here.

The salad bar

Sandwich and bread counter with all sort of fillings available

You can even cook your own style of noodle, kway teau and rice vermicelli here

I usually don't take nasi lemak for breakfast even though it is known as the national dish in KL.

I rarely venture into the egg counter as I do not want to add too much cholesterol into my diet.

The western food served here is top notch. My personal favourite is the one with minced meat stuffed inside the tomatoes.

Decent Asian food served here. They are not great but still consumable.

Large selection of cakes for dessert

For RM18, breakfast at Wild Rice Restaurant might benefit those heavy eaters. As for me, I am no longer young and able to take full advantages of the food variety here.