Booked a one room suite at Meranti Park Suites through Raffles Town Club membership program. Thought the place would have a luxurious feel but was badly mistaken.

Upon check in on 2nd December, my family and I (4 of us) were assigned a unit at Block B, Level 1 (6 storeys in all). The entrance to the unit was over a so called bridge. The whole building looked untidy and the ground was littered with dead creepy crawlies - dead flies, moths and some beetles. Leaves were strewn all over the ground. Obviously not much maintenance around.

Anyway, checked into Room 6403 ( I think) ground floor (level 1). Door lock was spolit and after some minutes, manged to force door open. Place looked clean. Corridor lights in the room were spoilt. TV was not working (Called technicians and after 30 minutes they said that they could not repair the problem and left it as that)

Water shower was weak. Towels given were stained. PIllow cases were also stained and ooked as if they were not bleached or washed thoroughly.

Sigh..... Unless you really love nature and quietness, then this is the place for you - that is if you wish to stay put and catch up with your favourite novel.

Nothing much for a family to move around - Colmar Tropicale, Rabbit Park, Japanese Tea Garden and Botanic Gardens. All this can be covered in a day.

We were given two adult complimentary entrance tickets to the above sights. My two children had to pay RM16 (about Singapore 7.00) each - children above 11 and abovehad to pay adults price. And that is per entry, i.e if you leave and return you pay again.

Had dinner at Colmar and then Berjaya Resort on the two nights respectively. Food was expensive and so-so... About RM 70 to 80.

Anyway, good food near Selesa Hillsuites, a 20 minute drive from Meranti Park (including the downhill ride). Had good lunch at Lucky Restaurant. Very reasonable prices. Pice for 4 was about 60 RM - steamed fish, vegetables, sweet and sour pork, eggs, drinks...

Frankly, this will be my last trip to Meranti Park. Will however stop over at Lucky Restaurant for lunch... : )