The Majestic Malacca

Western colonial influences also play a part in this intriguing melting pot to produce a chic mix of Portuguese porcelain floors, teakwood fittings, Dutch antiques and windows swathed in silk.

The Majestic Malacca is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.

Take a trishaw ride around the city and discover the red-brick Dutch buildings, intriguing temples and the narrow old shop houses on Jonker Street. Visit the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum to gain an insight into this fascinating culture. The Peranakan-based Spa Village is the only one of its kind in the world with treatments that include bird s nest facials and cooling egg-rolling body therapy.

A superb spa hotel set on the banks of the river in Melaka where Malay and Chinese traditions combine in a rare culture called Peranakan, which is incorporated into each aspect of The Majestic Malacca, from the outstanding cuisine to the unique treatments in the spa