The capital of Kelantan in Malaysia, Kota Bharu is located on the eastern coast of Malaysia. There are several accommodation options available at affordable rates in this town. So before you set out on excursions to Perhentian Islands, you can stay in any of the hotels in Kota Bharu for a while. Even known as Kota Bahru, this place holds forth a rich culture reflecting the heritage of the country. Since the town tucked away on the bank of Kelantan River, is surrounded by picturesque locations, hundreds of nature-lovers flock to this region. The blend of natural beauty of the rice basin and the contemporary architectural splendors in this town is fascinating. Also the gateway to Thailand, this place beckons tourists from across the world.

If you look through Malaysia Travel Guide, you will find that the hotels in Kota Bharu are of several types. The accommodation options in the town spanning across the luxury hotels and the budget ones, offer excellent living and dining facilities. Thus, if you are longing for several recreational facilities apart from lavish living arrangements and corporate services during your stay in this town, you can book your stay in the luxury hotels in Kota Bharu. A famous 5 star hotel such as Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel offer lavish services including bars, jacuzzi, discotheque and sauna apart from fitness center and swimming pool.

You can also put up at a 4 star hotel such as the Grand Riverview Hotel in Kota Bharu, which offers excellent corporate facilities such as business center and luxurious room facilities including a mini-bar. There are also 3 star hotels in Kota Bharu such as Perdana Hotel in Kota Bharu which offer a wide range of services, which are customized to suit the diverse needs of the guests. You can also opt to book your stay in the budget hotels or guest houses in the town that offer good living and dining arrangements to the travelers looking for accommodation options at cheap rates. The affordable rates coupled with essential services offered by these budget hotels, make them quite popular too among the tourists.

The ideal location of these accommodation options close to the places of interest in the town, make them stand apart from other hotels in Malaysia. So you can easily opt for sightseeing in Malaysia from the hotels in the town. If you have a penchant for history, then you can explore several museums in Kota Bharu such as Bank Kerapu, Istana Jahar, Syura Hall and Istana Batu. You can also learn about the local handicrafts and arts in Kampung Kraftanga. The architecture of the royal palace and numerous mosques will impress you too. If you are a shopaholic, you can also indulge in buying gifts for your friends at Kota Bharu Central Market. For buying fashionable items, you can visit Kota Bharu Trade Center, Kota Seri Mutiara or KB Mall.

To learn more about Hotels in Kota Bharu, explore the following links:
  -  Hotels in Malaysia
  -  Sightseeing in Malaysia
  -  Malaysia Travel Guide