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Hotel Grand Margherita Kuching $$
( 082-423111;
www.grandmargherita.com
;
Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman; d incl breakfast
RM275; )
On a fine piece of riverfront real estate, this place will spoil you
with a bright, modern lobby, 288 very comfortable rooms and amenities such as a fitness
centre, a river-view swimming pool and a new spa. Wi-fi costs just RM5 for 24 hours.
HOTEL
Pullman Kuching $$
( 082-222888;
www.pullmankuching.com
; 1A Jln Mathies, Bukit Mata; d from
RM273; )
Opened in 2010, the Accor-affiliated Pullman has a soaring white
lobby and 389 rooms - in subdued tones of aquamarine, brown, white and green - spread
over 23 floors. The focus is on business travellers.
HOTEL
Lodge 121 $
( 082-428121;
www.lodge121.com
;
Lot 121, 1st fl, Jln Tabuan; d/tr RM99/129, dm/s/
d/tr/q with shared bathroom RM24/49/69/89/119; )
Polished concrete abounds at
this mod charmer, whose owners have transformed a commercial space into a sleek, spot-
less and low-key hang-out for flashpackers. The carpeted, 10-bed dorm room, with mat-
tresses on the floor, is in the garret. All 22 rooms - five with attached bath - either have
windows to the outside or wood-slat openings to a hallway.
GUESTHOUSE
Nomad Borneo B&B $$
( 082-237831;
www.borneobnb.com
; 3 Jln Green Hill; dm/s/d/f RM20/50/75/100;
)
There's a buzzing backpacker vibe at this Iban-run favourite - guests often hang
out in the lounge area with the friendly management. Of the 17 rooms, 10 have windows
(the others make do with exhaust fans). Dorm rooms have either four or eight beds. Laun-
dry costs RM8 per load.
GUESTHOUSE
Fairview Guesthouse $
( 013-816 4560, 082-240017;
www.thefairview.com.my
; 6 Jln Taman Budaya; s/d/f in-
cl breakfast RM50/70/150;
GUESTHOUSE
)
An oldie but a goodie, this nine-room garden villa, a
