Putrajaya

Hi guys,

will be coming to Kl in May 09 and looking at staying at the new Pullan Putrajaya Lakeside Resort. Has anyone got any idea how far from KL this is, and if so is it easily accesible. Would like to spend a couple of days in KL and maybe go and relax the resort looks good.

Putrajaya

From KLIA to PutraJaya by KLSentral just 15 minutes only. The fares if i not mistaken only RM10.00.

You can take taxi around Putrajaya Station to around that place.

May is good season to relax at Perhentian Island,Kapas Island,Gemia Island,Redang Island,Lang Tengah Island and Tenggol Island.With clean beach and clear water blue,more fish ,turtle and beautiful coral..you will enjoy the snorkeling and diving trips.

Putrajaya

Putrajaya is the government adminsitrative centre of Malaysia. Its about 30km south of KL city centre. I think most lakes and gardens there are man made. You can take the KLIA transit from WWT building at Precint 7 to KL or a cab using the Putrajaya - KL highway.

Problems of staying in Putrajaya:

Geographical. The pullman is somewhere near Precinct 20/5. That%26#39;s near the convention centre but nothing much around. The train station is at Precinct 7 which is way across the lake

Many taxi drivers do not know how to steer around Putrajaya. You won%26#39;t find taxi drivers around at night or on Friday afternoons. Many KL taxi drivers won';t bring you back there for a meter priced.

The feeder busses around the area are not very reliable. Some don%26#39;t even come by at certain times in the evening.

Nothing much to do at night in Putrajaya, especially near Precinct 5 because everything is closed.

A much better choice is the Shangrila Putrajaya which offers free shuttle services to KL city and the train station. Unless you are on a company conference with all meals included and transport planned, I would not advise you to stay down there. The Shangrila is nearer to the main attractions and the they have better facilities, but you will still face the problems of transportation and getting out of the place.

If you would like a resort styled acommodation in KL city without feeling like you are stuck inside a city, a few nicer hotels like the Carcosa Seri Negara and the Micasa All suites hotel do offer nice rooms, nice gardens and a whole range of other facilities right in the middle of busy KL. Do take a look at the two hotels, and happy planning!

Pullman Putrajaya is located in Precinct 5 very near to the convention centre. (of course you mustn%26#39;t expect it to be something like KL City where there%26#39;s plenty of entertainment, bars etc.) The town is quite a nice town with convenient facilities and you won%26#39;t feel as it you%26#39;re in a desert,kay! Been to the hotel and the hotel is superb. Altough some may not like the hotel being away from City, I personally feel that it is a resort which is away from the City. City is only about 1/2hours drive away from KLCC (twin towers) using the highway. Don%26#39;t worry, most hotels in Putrajaya offers free shuttle to the City for both pick up and drop off. So, you could still get into the city without a hassle.

Enjoy it and let me know if I%26#39;m right when you stay there! Good luck!

Pullman is a beautiful property by a lake. In fact, I%26#39;m planning to stay there for their opening specials, will let you know how it is.

Hi LindyAussie

Transportation from putrajaya to KL is not conveience unless you hire a cab but the taxi here will not use the meter,you will be quoted a ';lump'; for the trip.

To sum it up%26gt;%26gt;not easily accessible from putrajaya to KL.

Not much entertainment at putrajaya .

For relaxation OK,comfined around the resort only.

Cheers

Depends on what you plan to do in KL. Unless you have a car, it is quite inconvenient to get to and from KL, especially at night.

You can considering spending a few nights in a city hotel and then go over to Putrajaya for a night or two just to relax. Even then, I would suggest going to an island beach resort instead.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for our comments. But we will spend 3 days in Kl, then go to Hong Kong, Singapore and return to Putrajaya for 2 days relax before we head home. I%26#39;ll let you all know how it is.

Hi, I have just booked a one-night stay at the Pullman for 8 March, taking advantage of the hotel%26#39;s opening special.

My question has to do with transport - we will fly in on Air Asia (LCCT). From LCCT, do we make a connection to KLIA for the cab service or do we take a cab straightaway at LCCT to Putrajaya?

After the stay at Pullman, we wll go back to KL city centre for a few more nights at the Novotel...

From Putrajaya (assuming that Pullman doesn%26#39;t provide shuttle bus to KL sentral), what is the best way to get to Novotel (which is near the Pavillion Mall)?

Thanks in advance for advice.

Victoria

Singapore

Victoria,

There%26#39;s a taxi service (prepaid) at the LCCT. As Pullman will be very new, do print out their map available on their website so that the taxi driver knows where it is.

Not sure if Pullman provides shuttle service to their sister property in KL, else you have to take a taxi to Novotel KL. Ask the concierge.

Thanks, RioJ for quick response!

I just had dinner tonight with a friend who spoke of her experience for a very long wait for a cab at LCCT. I forgot to ask her how recent was that experience.

When you said ';prepaid';, did you mean what they normally do for getting a cab at KLIA? Go to a counter, pay and get a ticket and then wait outside?

I have been to KL many many times on SIA or M%26#39;sian airlines but it%26#39;s my first time travelling on Air Asia and a budget airline, so I am not very sure...

Do you know how long will it take for us to reach the Pullman by cab?

Many thanks!

Victoria