Rest,
repast and a romantic 2 days/1 night staycation in a Junior Suite. Since our last vacay was over three years ago, we caved and succumbed to Glenmarie Hotel
& Golf Resort’s Inspire
Romance Package, heading to the hotel for a brief fling.
Upon
our arrival at the 260-room Glenmarie Hotel with its award-winning golf fairway, we were delighted check-in was smooth and efficiently handled. The towering columns and water
features within the lobby area are evocative of a resort.
Entering the Junior Suite assigned to us, the lovely decorations adorning our King-size bed: a pair of beautiful ‘swans’ folded using towels and rose petals artistically arranged to form the words ‘I love you’ left us completely smitten. Now such
Instagrammable moments had to be recorded for posterity and we left the decorations
untouched until bedtime.
There
was also a welcome gift platter of delicious chocolates which we savoured while
lounging in the comfort of our suite. Complimentary water, coffee/tea-making
facilities were provided so we felt quite at home enjoying these creature
comforts.
Our
suite looked out to the golfing greens – the tranquil landscape edged by prolific greenery proved a nice change when we snuggled into the comfy chaise lounge for
reading or just to relax. The in-room WiFi is easily accessible and fast.
Later
we went for a quick dip in the pool. Being a weekday, we had the whole place
to ourselves.
The
highlight of our 'Inspired Romance' staycation was the four-course dinner, served in the
privacy of our suite. Right on the dot, the room service team member arrived
with our chosen selection at the appointed time.
Such
an indulgence we rarely had the privilege to enjoy so it was a memorable experience.
The food was surprisingly up to expectations too.
After
sipping our complimentary mocktails, we sampled our starters of Caesar Salad
with Grilled Chicken, and Cream of Mushroom with Truffle Oil. Both portions
were generous enough for hubby and myself to share and swap. The salad was
agreeable whilst the soup proved a tad too rich for our liking.
Both
the Grilled Australian Ribeye Steak with Seasonal Buttered Vegetables and Fries,
and Pan-fried Salmon Fillet with Creamy Dill Sauce and Seasonal Buttered Vegetables
were on-point. Again, portions were hearty and we had to pace ourselves before
we could proceed to sample dessert.
Dining
in-room proved advantageous as there was no time limit, unlike restaurant
dining. You could dawdle over the starter or the main course as long as you like. We
spent some time snapping photos of the dishes so the
luxury of enjoying dinner at an unhurried pace was a nice change.
Wrapping
up our evening on a high note was the classic treat of Bread & Butter Pudding
with Vanilla Sauce complemented by Fresh Fruit Platter. Admittedly, both of us shall cherish this romantic dining experience as one to remember.
After
a good night’s sleep, we trooped downstairs to Kites
Restaurant for our complimentary buffet breakfast for two. We ate our fill from the ample spread of pastries, noodles, rice, fruits, dim
sum, eggs, bread, etc served.
The 'Inspire Romance' Package (from RM496 nett) is available for stay-in dates until 30
June 2022, so hurry and reserve your dates now! It's a lovely escapade for couples who need to escape their daily routine just for a day, to rekindle their spark of romantic passion.
For more information and reservations, call Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort, tel: 03-7802 5200 or email:reservations@glenmarie.com.my
