In 1896, Sir Frank started constructing his official residence above the Lake Gardens. This was Carcosa, probably a stylization of the Italian cara cosa or "dear place". In 1904, Sir Frank moved to Carcosa, at the same time finishing a building called "King's House" on an adjacent hillside. King's House, today Seri Negara (which means "beautiful country"), was to house the Governor of the Straits Settlements as well as other illustrious guests of the Malay Federation. From 1904 until the 1941 Japanese invasion of Malaysia, Carcosa was the official residence of the highest British representative to the Malay States. Today, Carcosa is one of the leading hotels with its manicured lawns and the lake gardens, a part of Malaysia which seemingly can never change.

Accommodation
The 13 suites at Carcosa Seri Negara are furnished in distinctive regency style with fine brocades, old etchings and Malaysian objects d’art. Several suites have large terraces; two actually come with private dining rooms.

Suites are identified by their own name, derived from names of Malaysian States. Most state names are followed by a descriptive virtue of the State. That description, prefaced by “Seri” (Malay for “beautiful”) is often reflected in the design of the suite itself.

All suites are air-conditioned, furnished with a mini-bar, personal safe television with satellite, writing desk, and DVD / CD player and wireless internet access.

All suites are fully air-conditioned, furnished with a mini bar, television, writing desk, satellite television, DVD with home theatre sound system, stereo systems, IDD with access to internet. Each suite differs in size and decor, some offering a large terrace and separate dining, dressing and living rooms.

Additional information on the suites:-

• View from the suites:
  Most of the suites provide a picturesque view of the lush garden or 'matured' landscape. Part of the Seri Ehsan suite leads to a spacious verandah directly above the ground entrance porch called the Inderapura suite or Audience suite. It commands the best view of the surrounding area including the skyline of Kuala Lumpur city centre.
• Description of the suites:
  The suites are decorated in Victorian style, and the décor, furniture and fittings are selected to replicate the very best from the Victorian era. The décor is indeed luxurious. Marble from island of Langkawi was used for the bathrooms, and the basins are lined with gold-plated accessories. Many of the carpets are handmade and the wall adorned with local paintings and batik. Furniture is specially commissioned and complimented with local antiques.
• Amenities in suites:
  All suites are equipped with modern home surround sound system, DVD player and Internet facility. The toiletries in the bathroom are of Floris from London.
• Services:
  We offer personalized butler service 24-hours. Guests check-in to the hotel will be collected by their ersonal butler in a limousine.
  

Food & Beverage

The Dining Room The Dining Room offers French cuisine prepared from the finest ingredients flown in from around the world. The elegant majestic dining room over looks the sweeping verandah of the verdant gardens beyond. The a'la carte menus are available for lunch and for dinner 7 days a week. During the week a set table D'Hote lunch menu is on from noon until 2.30pm.
The Gulai House The Gulai House at Carcosa Seri Negara serves Malay cuisine in a less formal environment. Guests coming to the century-old colonial building-turned hotel, are able to enjoy varieties of local delights in the newly refurbished Seri Negara mansion. The classic creations of Malaysian cuisine created by our master chef, include sup ketam (local flower crab soup), kari ayam daun limau purut (mild chicken curry with lime leaf) and pulut pandan nangka madu bersalai (honey jack fruit stuffed with caramelised glutinous rice served with coconut milk and palm sugar syrup). One of the dishes worth highlighting is: Puteri Gulai, a main course of pan-fried Ruby Snapper which won Siti Ummir Quois the silver medal in the 9th Penang International Salon Gastronomique 2003 under the Hot Asian Live Cooking category. One delightful way of experiencing the ambience of Carcosa Seri Negara and the sweeping view of the Seri Negara verandah and the intimate Gulai House, is the mouth-watering Curry Tiffin Lunch on Sundays, between 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The Gulai House opens daily from 6.30pm - 10.30pm and caters for private functions. For reservations, please call (60)3-2282 1888.
The Drawing Room One of Carcosa Seri Negara’s trademarks is the English afternoon tea, served in the elegant drawing room or on the verandah overlooking the beautiful gardens. Savor the delightful variety of teas, assorted sandwiches, hot savories, pastries, cakes, fresh strawberries, and the quintessential English tea fare of scones served with Clotted Cream and homemade strawberry jam.

Facilities

The Grande Marquée Whichever the occasion The Grande Marquée is the perfect venue for weddings, buffets or product launches. The interior can be designed to accomodate any number of occasions and themes. From formal banquets to disco lighting. It can be for a stage for live shows, for an event for the launching of products, for a barbecue or for a cocktail.
The Bar Adjacent to The Dining Room, is the cool oasis of The Bar, finished in rich warm timber with its cane chairs, ceiling fans, cigar humidors, and warm colonial mood.

Meeting & Conference
Carcosa Seri Negara has five main function rooms for conferences, meetings, seminars, banquets, or private dining. Audio-visual equipment includes LCD projector, capel microphones, speaker system and background music (PAL/ SECAM/ NTSC), slide-sound equipment, overhead projectors and whiteboards.

Recreational Activities

• Freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool.
• One hard-surface, floodlit tennis court. Racquets are available to guests free of charge.
• Jogging track on the grounds and 7 mile track within 70-hectare nearby Lake Gardens.
• Several golf courses are located just a short drive away. Golf packages, equipment and transfers are available.

Lawn and Gardens
Facilities are available for corporate events, weddings, garden parties, fashion shows, and special events on the lawns and gardens surrounding Carcosa and Seri Negara mansions. Marquee setting is available for 380 people.

Location Map
Carcosa Seri Negara is located in its own 16-hectare garden, above the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur on the western edge of the city. It is a 45-minute drive (70-km) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and merely 10-minute drive away from Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT). The business and shopping districts of the city are 3 kilometres from the hotel.

Carcosa Seri Negara
Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.