M ROOF HOTEL & RESIDENCES - Neo Modernist Urban Abode

With 150 hotel rooms and 30 serviced residences in the centre of Ipoh Garden, the M Roof Hotel & Residences is another renown add-on to the locally owned hospitality brand M Boutique Hotels group. This time, the concept is a little different from their signature design flair. mylifestylenews writes.

Ipoh is a definite foodie destination yet does not seem to have many big brand hotels. At the corner of the bustling roundabout in the heart of Ipoh Garden and the infamous Sport Stadium precincts lay an gigantic highrise that standout from the rest of the quiet residentials. You need to look up to notice its signature external cladding, which is a giveaway for its location when you are nearing this property. It touts the phrase “deceptively minimalist”, but there are also design elements that are more than minimalist within the premise.

When you dock on the entrance driveway, a row of massive old trees partly shade the facade and the illuminated bright light bulbs lighting effect for the port cochere that is quite attractive especially in the evening, together with a couple of VIP’s valet parking reserved, adds a sense of glamour to your “Hollywood” theater scene arrival.

The lobby is not huge, with the bare design touches and elements to enliven the entire ambience. Large black hanging “medieval” motif chandelier lightings alongside with tree branches to create a rustic atmosphere. Black iron stools, high table tops set along one side of the lobby with large ceiling high windows attracting plentiful natural lights from the front and the back from the street level.

Another corner next to the reception area is well decorated with large sofas and day bedding style furniture, along with colorful plush cushions that offer a sense of hue to the little lounge section adorned with black iron roof structure motifs below the stairways leading to the next level of the huge ballroom which is popular for wedding events.

With a bright, stylish and airy decor all day dining restaurant adjacent to the lobby serving buffet breakfast, as well as a-la-carte menu, this cozy cafe offer one of the best lifestyle cafes in town to catch up with the latest gossip.

Our higher level 30sqm Deluxe Twin Room allowed us to have an elevated view of the city and the amenities are even bigger and breaking away from the usual M Boutique style hotels and a lot more guest rooms going up vertically, whereas the signature M Boutique hotels have never been more than three floors rolled out along the shop houses.

It is spacious and well thought through, with large twin beds, a comfy armchair and ottoman, a long desk fit-out providing a space to work and relax and spread yourself out, along with the television and a lower section closest to the entrance to store your bags/luggage.

The bathroom is not claustrophobic at all and even some big brands design hotels would not offer such free space. The M boutique hotel’s signature black and white tiling is front and centre, which is a bright and refreshing experience, plus an extremely large walk-in shower with a sliding glass door, which we love for its ease of use and freeing up space. Spot on! If dusting is done in a more appropriate way in the room especially above the bedhead board, lampshades and behind the TV, it would add a few more extra scores for the in room cleanliness.

For this larger format neo-classical minimalist design concept, they have included a decent-size infinity rooftop swimming pool and and a sky gym with panoramic views overlooking Ipoh’s scenic hilly limestone caves and beyond while you are burning off a few extra calories. Strings of lighting also feature on the rooftop which creates a more intimate ambience when the night falls and acts as a beacon from a distance.

Sunrise at the roof top infinity pool

Its current occupying spot was a disused bungalow then which had been sitting there for a couple of years and now there are the design hotel and residences, minimal yet practical and beg to differ from the artistic aspects with a soft opening on January 2017.

This contemporary urban abode shows the growth of the brand that is heading in a more elevated direction without losing its sense of fun and the quirky design elements that is now synonymous with the brand. Kudos to the team for creating such a welcoming and warm environment while ensuring the guest experience is more elevated, at least with more space and amenities.

 

Tried & Tested:
Location: 4/5
Design & Decor: 3.5/5
Room Amenities: 4/5
Housekeeping: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Value For Money: 4.5/5
Experience: 4/5

  
M Roof Hotel & Residences

Jalan Dato Lau Pak Khuan,

Taman Ipoh, 31400

Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia

Tel: +6 05 547 1777

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated.

MONCLER GRENOBLE 一場風花雪月的高山盛會

MONCLER GRENOBLE

一場風花雪月的高山盛會

时装骚选址或移师到户外举行不是什么新鲜事，至少不是那千篇一律的室内布景和船到桥头自然直到不能再直的天桥。户外时装骚不但和品牌該系列的设计概理念融入大自然，二合为一，更能让来宾和观众们一览同游异国情调。品牌大潇金钱是必然的，难得老子金银多的是，不是什么大问题，要的是受邀来宾们尽情享乐。

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盟可睐Moncler Grenoble 2024秋冬系列就选址于瑞士闻名的滑雪圣地的 Saint Moritz 圣莫里茨盛大发布，实行要一众品牌嘉宾齐聚于山林胜景中，沉浸在美妙的大自然, 欢聚于盟可睐Moncler山地体验之旅的雪坡之上，与高山奇境和谐地融合，尤如童话般的氛围中，一起探索品牌独树一帜的理念和精神。

 

在Moncler旗下三大系列中，Moncler Grenoble系列以巅峰性能为核心，与品牌登山起源最为贴近，更是品牌山地基因的最佳体现。多年来，品牌凭借高超的技术，见证了征服K2、马卡鲁峰和阿拉斯加的一段段远征，并在1968年格格勒诺伯冬奥会期间，荣任法国高山滑雪队官方供应商。凭借不懈的钻研、大胆的试验，对性能和户外探险的追求，让Moncler Grenoble系列在形式与功能之间实现了完美融合。

在飘雪漫天纷飞的二月天，受邀嘉宾共聚Clavadatsch度假屋，随后就座于森林露天场地。这是个人与自然、性能与风格紧密联系一起的故事，场地光线勾勒出雄伟树林的轮廓，模特儿在梦幻的氛围中沿着蜿蜒的骚场runway走来。 灵动细腻的色彩，自然流露和谐理念，冰霜雪地的浅色；丛林与植物的暖色；夜幕的深沉黑色；个性十足的红、白、蓝三色混搭，和谐的色调展现出静谧而耐人回味的气息。

繁复的几何嵌花设计，令人联想到技术在外套和羊皮饰物上的传统绗缝工艺；麻花编织效果的绗缝工艺，赋予滑雪外套和装备独特效果；羽绒外套以全成型针织工艺打造；原生羊毛和羊驼毛，展现蓬松饱满。品牌呼吁要近距离欣赏，更显其价值。

另外，更有惊喜打造的材质和功能组合，部分采用人工智能技术生成，随后经由人工设计再造，如恤衫变身滑雪外套，针织刺绣和大沟编织以技术使单品焕发新生，佛冷绒叠层设计与雪坡更加契合。本场露天发布骚盛况空前，布置别具巧思，独树一帜，而全场配乐通过个人耳机播放，烘托出山林间幽静安宁的氛围。

正如圣莫里茨寻常一日，山地爱好者、运动达人以及喜爱冬日与阳光的嘉宾相聚于高山小木屋，本季系列亦见证了各界的碰撞与交融，克服技术界限，彰显优雅精致、自信洋溢的冬季风格理念。

这一场风花雪月的Winter Fashion Land 高山盛会Bringing Style Beyond Performance，完美地将时尚美学超越巅峰性能。立足高山雪域，格调美学视觉效果自然呈现，展现出极具表现力的特质，全方位涵盖了山地生活的各个方面，从雪坡滑雪到雪后休闲，以及精彩纷呈的全年户外体验，风格引领技艺，展示成衣的精致美学，将极端环境的需要和都市生活的节拍融合一起，完美展现了其无限可能的魅力。

 

M BOUTIQUE STATION 18 - An Urban Charm From The Past

In the current hospitality market “bigger isn’t better” is a mantra that many small individual hoteliers are taking advantage of and the younger sister of the second home of M Boutique hotels that opened in Pengkalan, M Boutique Station 18 is no exception especially with its standout exterior design to admire. It’s always a different experience at M Boutique Hotels. mylifestylenews writes.

Ten years ago, we were lucky enough to unexpectedly came across the first M Boutique hotel in Ipoh, predominently the pioneer boutique design hotel in the region. Since then, it has gained numerous accolades including the BEST HOSPITALITY CONCEPT 2019 by the Asia Pacific Tourism Travel and Awards (APTTA) as well as recognition from local and international travellers flocking into the lovely town of Ipoh with a wider choice of accommodation especially to suit those that admire the quirky and playful design elements in side out.

For the love of Ipoh, the passionate creative team behind the scene has since expanded the brand with the same design ethos by curating three more properties and only in Perak state - Three in Ipoh and one in Kampar. It is like a love letter written to its beloved state of Perak and none other.

While Pengkalan may not be familiar with many travellers, the locale of the M Boutique hotels are carefully chosen, with the attempt to enlighten the local neighbourhood cultural aspect.

The M Boutique Station 18 also may not be centrally located at the most tourist hang outs of Ipoh City yet it is just minutes away from the the domestic Sultan Azlan Shah Airport as well as the those scenic temples caves exploration, not forgetting the reknown Tambun estates where one of the nation's finest and citrusy pomelos are produced just a short drive away.

Aeon shopping mall and Lotus hypermarket are within walking distance, so are plentiful choices of local street food adjacent to the hotel’s shop houses. The secluded Streetfood Beer Garden (七里箱）most frequented by locals in the evening is worth a visit especially settling into a breezy evening.

Inspired during a wander in the dark streets of Old town Ipoh, the sound of soothing tones emanating from one of the Straits Eclectic Pre War Shop houses set the inspiration going. As you approach the M Boutique Station 18, it is unmissable due to the external cladding that is referencing one of the Straits electric pre-war shop houses and the distressed shutters are a giveaway if you are familiar with this architecture.

The day and night vibe are very different and it is at night that the lighting plays into the “wow” card, as it looks like a beacon within the surrounding neighbourhood and creates an urban charm from the past.

At street level you realise how chic this boutique hotel is for its charming exterior and you can’t help but be drawn into the lobby to take in all the detail and wonderful eclecticism in the interior design elements.

The lobby is not huge, but thoughtfully laid out with thematic ornamental objects that are not just at eye level, start being nosy with your eyes to look up and look down, so try not to miss the wooden reindeers and suitcases positioned high up in the rafters! On being handed your room key envelope you may take a hint with the marketing slogan that the hotel “is populated with wonderfully crafted items and we hope to keep it that way”.

With the hotel’s casual chic M|Izakaya Restaurant & Bar adjacent (only open for dinner) and the huge chandeliers, figurines, old suitcases, bright animal print cushion covers and antique floorboards really set the scene, which continues when you step out of the lift onto your floor, where dimmer lighting sets the mood adorned with paper lanterns, wall hangings and other quirky design elements that continue the fun!

This hotel is the second iteration of the brand and has larger guest rooms than the first one, which is a bonus and they manage to keep their rebellious flair.

The Queen room allocated to us is monochromatic and designed in almost minimalist chic, singular color set against a start contrast of white by not clogging up the floor space with sensible free standing iron and wood “cage’ units for hanging clothes and putting your bags and suitcases.

The very high ceilings is a plus, so unlike other brands it stops the room from feeling claustrophobic and gives a sense of more space, along with polished floorboards, a four-poster bed frame, bedhead mural, all of which is juxtaposed with the signature black and white tiled bathrooms with a huge walk-in shower.

The bed is extremely comfortable, the bathroom toiletries are spot on. Despite the fierce air-conditioning unit that blows out the direct air to the bed that took us a while to get the air direction right for a soundless night sleep, there is nothing jarring about the look and feel and this definitely punches above its weight when compared with more big-name brands.

While no breakfast is available in the hotel which is not a big issue to any staying guest, there is a fabulous food court serving delicious local food right behind the hotel with plentiful local patrons that would simply satisfy your breakfast cravings. So, it makes sense that they focus on the staycation experience and let the local food do the talking within the lovely neighbourhood.

The overall experience is more than satisfying for a small design boutique like this for what they offer. The M Boutique brand offers a “design-able” and comfortable staycation experience as well as value for money, so it ticks all the boxes and gives you an excuse to go local for a chic blast from the past. And once again, it’s always a different experience at M Boutique Hotels.
 

Tried & Tested:

Location: 4/5
Design & Decor: 4.5/5
Room Amenities: 4/5
Housekeeping: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Value For Money: 4.5/5
Experience: 4.5/5
  
M Boutique Station 18
 15-23 Jalan Pengkalan Barat 35,

Taman Pengkalan Jaya,

Station 18, 31650

Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia

Tel: +6 05 321 1666

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated.