I was invited to
Silka Hotel (N1.52325 E103.81232) at Johor Bahru for the
'Durian Party' on one of the Tuesday evening. That was my first visit to the hotel...
Silka Hotels is a value hotel brand by
Kosmopolito Hotels International Limited, a fast-growing hotel chain operating in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Singapore. The
Silka Hotel (formally known as Dorsett Hotel) at
Johor Bahru is located along
Jalan Masai Baru and in the vicinity of 2 Hypermarts (Tesco and Giant) which is very convenience, and it's just next to Pasir Gudang Highway which connected to the
North South Expressway of Peninsular Malaysia.
Main entrance of Silka Hotel
The hotel is renovated from a block of
Prima Regency Apartment, the design is small in space but fully equipped and comfortable. The lobby area was cozy and accompany by the white orchids around...
The Lobby of Silka Hotel
When I reached the hotel, it was still early...after registered, an Orchid's welcome drink was served. I took the change to snap around the lobby and the coffee house area...
An Orchid's welcome drink from Silka Hotel
The Coffee House of Silka Hotel, Johor Bahru
Nice Deco of the coffee house...
Once the
VIPs arrived, the event party started at the
Kapitan Corner of the hotel, it was half sheltered and with the alfresco dining area...
The sheltered area of Kapitan Corner
The opening speech from
Ms Christina Toh (Area General Manager of Kosmopolito Hotels International).
Ms Christina Toh (Area General Manager of Kosmopolito Hotels International)
Follow by
Mr. Philip Schaetz (Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Kosmopolito Hotels International) and
Ms Christina cut and open the
Durian...
Mr. Philip Schaetz and Ms Christina Toh
Mr Philip had the First Durian on the party!
After
Mr Philip had the First Durian on that evening, the Party began! I was
surprised! Not many Caucasian like Durian because fo the strong odour.
Many other foods available on that evening, most of them served with Durian's flavour.
The Chef from Silka Hotel who prepared all the Durian's snacks and 'kuih'.
Closer look...
All Durians were available at the outdoor area which was the main spot of that evening...
Many type of Durians available, D24 and etc...
Too bad the Musang King was not available...
Everyone was busy looking for their Favorite Durian's food...
Next to the Durian 'stall', I found the Delicious Durian's spring roll stall...
The Durian's spring roll stall
They even prepared and cook it on the spot...it was Nice Durian spring roll for the night! I like it very much!
Prepared and cooked on the spot
The Durian's spring roll
The Durian flavour 'Roti Prata' stall was the last...I had one of it, Nice!
The making of Durian Roti Prata
Beside all the Durian's food, there were also some local foods served with rice. I tried the Rendang chicken which was flavourful!
The local food - Fried Chicken
Vegetables
My first round of Durian's food...
Top : Durian's Roti Plata, Left bottom : Durian's Spring roll (favorite), Right bottom : Durian's pancake and chicken
The games started during the party, well...I was not lucky enough to grab any prizes! Haha! But the prizes were generously sponsored by
Kosmopolito Hotels & Dutch Lady.Once I finish the first round, I started to taste different Durians one-by-one...
All Durians were Fresh and Nice! I prefer those with a little bitter taste and
D24...how about you?
Yummy!
The fresh Durians of that night were sponsored by
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority(Fama).
The representative from the Durian's sponsor having a short speech
The Management planning to having the
Durians Party yearly during the Durian's season. And the event is exclusive by invitation only. But
Silka Hotel just had a
Durian Feast Hi-Tea Buffet on the 7th & 8th July 2012 (2pm-6pm) for the Durian Lovers, beside the fruits there were also serving Durian Cheese Cake, Durian Bread and Butter Pudding, Wajik Durian, Dodol Durian, Pulut Putih Durian, Serawa Durian, Bubur Cacar Durian, and many more durian specialties!
Another package offered by the Hotel was
'Durian Fest Package', which includes overnight accommodation in a deluxe room, complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children below 10-years-old, two Durian Fest High-Tea vouchers for 7 July or 8 July, and complimentary shuttle bus service to Johor Premium Outlets with cost of
SGD95.00 nett.
If you missed it this year, don't miss it again! Take note on next year Durian package offer by Silka Hotel during the Durian season!
It was a
Awesome Durian Party organized by
Silka Hotel, thanks
Mr Christpher Tan (Communication Manager) who invite me to the Party.
Durian in Wikipedia.
Silka Hotel Johor Bahru
Lot 101375, Jalan Masai Lama
Mukim Plentong, 81750 Johor Bahru
Location map of Silka Hotel at Johor Bahru.
