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from luxurious, but breakfast at the rooftop bar is included. The shared bathrooms are
spotless. Laundry costs RM6.50 per kilo.
HOTEL
Telang Usan Hotel $$
( 082-415588;
www.telangusan.com
;
Persiaran Ban Hock; s/d from RM100/120)
A
famously welcoming hotel with gleaming tile hallways and 66 very clean rooms that come
with freshly plumped pillows and crisply turned-back sheets. The decor is Kenyah and
Kayan. Situated down the hill behind the Pullman Hotel, to which it's linked via an often-
muddy track. Has an excellent restaurant. Outstanding value.
Lime Tree Hotel $$
( 082-414600;
www.limetreehotel.com.my
; Lot 317, Jln Abell; d/family ste RM160/
390; )
Dashes of lime green - a pillow, a bar of soap, a staff member's tie, the
lobby's Cafe Sublime - accent every room of this well-run semi-boutique hotel. The 55
rooms are sleek and minimalist and offer good value. The rooftop lounge has lovely river
views. Situated just a block from lively Jln Padungan.
HOTEL
Ranee $$$
( 082-258833;
www.theranee.com
; 6 & 7 Main Bazaar; d RM380-650, ste RM1000;
)
Opened in 2012, this chic riverfront property - in an old shophouse that was com-
pletely rebuilt after a fire - has an urban resort feel. The 24 rooms are graced by high ceil-
ings, floors made of rare merbau hardwood, and huge bathrooms with cool, indirect light-
ing.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Hilton Kuching Hotel $$
( 082-233888;
www.hilton.com
; cnr Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman & Jln Borneo; s/d
RM348/371; )
The landmark Hilton has 315 spacious, international-standard
rooms, in shades of cream, beige and maroon, with flat-screen consoles, LED reading
lights and glass-topped work desks. Amenities include two business centres, a spa and a
24hr fitness centre. Wi-fi costs an outrageous RM55 for 24 hours.
HOTEL
