World's Largest Hotel

We had to see what it was like to visit the Genting Highlands Resort and stay at the largest hotel in the world (7,351 rooms). Much like a visit to the dentist, or a rectal exam, it had to be endured. Needless to say it was not something we would do again, but it was fun walking around gawping at the other visitors. I don't want to cast any aspersions on the people of a whole nation (not Malaysians!), but let me just say that you don't want to get between one of the older persons and something they want or somewhere they want to go. You do not exist in their eyes and they will walk in front of you in line without batting an eye or so much as a how-do-ya-do. Or force their way off the elevator or bus no matter how far back they are. Once I realized what was what, I would sometimes move in their way just for fun.

Here is how it looked about 20 years ago. Jungle heat and humidity has aged it quite a bit. The theme park in the foreground was closed as they were building the first 20th Century theme park in the world. Apparently it is a gambling hot spot for the Chinese and those from Singapore. Lots of Indians as well, especially with their kids.

Says so right here. Sort of. The "s" and "t" are missing from the sign. As this is more than likely the most photographed place in the resort, one would think that they would be replaced asap.

 We took a bus from downtown KL up to the Genting Highlands. Once there, we took a 3.4km long cable car up to the resort. Longest cable car we have ever been on.

 This is the ABC dessert we had at the resort. It is a Malaysian national dessert. Shaved ice, beans, peanuts, condensed milk, agar cubes, some kind of syrup. Yummy! Well, Kirsty liked it.

 Saw this and don't quite know what to make of it.

 Bling-Tastic.

 The longest check-in counter I have ever seen.

 However, we didn't use it as it costs money to talk to a human. So we used the kiosk to check in.

One has to have one's passport ready when checking into a hotel in Malaysia. You even need your spouse's passport if you want them to have a key too.

 Chinese curry rice noodle for Kirsty.

Chinese prawn soup for me. They were both delicious!

 Viva Las Vegas!

 No towel stealing for us!

People sit on the ground here because there aren't very many chairs or benches for the thousands of people to rest on when not in a restaurant. The sign behind the women in the foreground asks guests not to sit on the carpet of the dry bag store.

 This is in the lobby. People wait here to check in, as it costs more money for early check-in (or late check-out). However, some people just take up seats because they can't find anyplace else to sit. We splurged on the extra $1 for early check-in, because that's how we roll.

 View from our room.

 Sunrise.

 Lots of American related themes here. Trademarks not strictly enforced at times.

 Like Superman, only different.

 Tour group lineup time.

Upstairs to the VIP Casino. There was some sort of mistake and our names were not on the list to get in.

 Some Asians have a thing for whitening their skin. And there are models with very light skin in a significant number of their ads. Also, most all of the text is in English in the malls and in the ads.

And then there is this. I have been reading up on the squat toilet that is prevalent here (about half of the stalls) and I have yet to use one, nor completely understand how to accomplish the deed and use the water hose and dry one's arse, without getting your clothes wet.
This device here is just a platform to get you in the correct position on a western style toilet.
Some folks here will lift the lid on a western toilet and stand on the bowl to do their business if a hole in a ground is not available. Go ahead, look it up!

Peace my friends.