Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Highlands Backpackers $
( 085-422327;
www.highlandsmiri.com
; 2nd fl, Lot 839, Jln Merpati; dm/d RM22/50;
)
Miri's original guesthouse, in new digs since mid-2012, offers 15 rooms (52
beds), two-thirds of them with windows; a lounge with satellite TV; and inexpensive laun-
dry (RM8 per load, including drying). The dorm rooms have six to 14 beds. The affable
owner, a Twin Otter pilot from New Zealand everyone calls Captain David, sometimes
drops by. Served by local bus 42.
GUESTHOUSE
Imperial Hotel $$
( 085-431133;
www.imperialhotel.com.my
;
Jln Post; d from RM200; )
The
city centre's poshest hotel boasts 23 floors, 266 rooms, business and fitness centres, a
sauna and a swimming pool.
HOTEL
Mega Hotel $$
( 085-432432;
www.megahotel.com.my
; 907 Jln Merbau; r from RM195;
HOTEL
)
Don't judge a hotel by its tasteless exterior or tacky lobby - the 288 rooms here, spread
over 16 storeys, are comfortable and very spacious, if a bit old-fashioned. Amenities in-
clude a fitness centre (7th floor) and a 30m pool with town views and a jacuzzi (4th floor).
Apollo Hotel $
( 085-433077; fax 085-419 964; 4 Jln South Yu Seng; s/d/tr from RM65/75/85; )
An old-fashioned but well-maintained Chinese cheapie. Very central. The 18 rooms are
simple and spotless. Reception is around behind the Apollo Seafood Centre.
HOTEL
Miri Trail Guesthouse $
( 012-8040806, 017-850 3666;
www.miritrailguesthouse.com
; Airport Commercial
Centre, Jln Airport; dm/d incl breakfast RM25/55, day use RM15/30; )
A basic
crash pad with six rooms, most without windows. Bathrooms are shared. Situated across
the road from the airport (above the MASwings office), so if you're transiting through
Miri you can rest here overnight or during the day.
AIRPORT HOTEL
