Somerset Residences, Puteri Harbour. Johor. Malaysia

Venue - Somerset Residences @ Puteri Harbour
Address - Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Phone - +60 7 287 1088

The Somerset Residences @ Puteri Harbour

Overview
Well since this is a Travel & Food Blog, I shall for the first time, review one of the many places I have stayed during my travels.
For my first review, I shall write about my recent one where I spent 41 days in the state of Johor, Iskandar Puteri. Puteri Harbour.

Rooms
For a start, I was staying in the King Premier Room with a modest size of 100 sq/m. It's a nice spacious room where you will find what you will find at any Service Apartments.
It came with a modest fully functional kitchenette and the
(Washer + Dryer, Fridge, Microwave)

On top of that it has a generous living room space with
a full balcony. The study is big in space as well.
I had a comfortable experience staying in this room. 
WiFi signal was excellent as each room has it's own Router. Internet Speed are good as it could accommodate my WEBEX conferences with no issues!
Now that's a must for us business travelers.

One Bedroom Suite - King Deluxe (Somerset.com)

The Gym (Somerset.com)

The Pool

Sunrise from Pool View

Service & Ambiance
They have a very pleasant group of people working for this place. Checking in & out was a breeze.
The housekeeping are prompt as well, cleaning the rooms everyday except for Sunday. (Unless requested)

Perhaps the only one thing that perhaps the property could improve are the breakfast.
It is a tad too simple and for long staying guest like me, it only last a week and I stop going altogether.

The Gym
It's pretty decent, have all the needed equipment's for me. (I only run on the treadmills).
Standard towels & drinking water are available in the gym. The TV help to ease any any boredom if you are away.

The Pool is definitely not one of the best unlike it's competitor next door (Hotel Jen) but being a service apartment, it does serve it's
functionality with a nice view of the Marina with the relaxing pool chairs and Gazebos by the Pool Side. 
Bring your own F&B! 
Towels are available by the lift landing.

Getting around the property is pretty easy and its best when you start wandering around the Puteri Harbour Atrium where there are many restaurants to suit your taste buds.
Other than that, being that Puteri Harbour are not yet being fully developed, it gets pretty boring if you intend to stay in Puteri Harbour if its more than 4 days. And I survived 41 days..!

Puteri Harbour from a distance

Rooms : 8/10
Services : 8/10
Surrounding Environment : 7/10
Public Area Cleanliness : 8/10
F&B : 6/10 (Only for breakfast)
Worth Staying - A definite yes.

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Sambal & Sauce - Puteri Harbour

Location - Puteri Harbour

Address: Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour 79000 Nusajaya, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia LG01 & 02

Phone: NA

Time - 7.45pm. Dinner

Hi & hello to all of you.

As much as I refrain from writing bad reviews on eateries, I am obligated to give my honest opinions on the places I have visited & dine and this venue are one of those which unfortunately falls for which in  Malay we called it - "Hidup Segan Mati Tak Mahu" (Ashamed to be Alive but refusing death).

This is a franchise, for which I am so sure in their other outlets they are probably getting better support from the Franchise Provider, or just that the Operator have itself to blame.

Trust me, I have frequent Johor many times, and Puteri Harbour is where I spent most of my time in.

We don't have to look far back as we could clearly recall the demise of Felda's Savarro @ PH in which after so much fanfare, it slipped into oblivion a few months back and for the same reason, this place could follow suit and "Tutup Kedai" (Close Shop)

On the menu, it states dishes which you could find at any Mamak stall but rather unfortunate, that most of the dishes are not available or taken off the menu. See below. All those which doesn't have a price or X out are not available.

I ordered the Nasi Goreng Lada Padi (Chili Padi Fried Rice) & Scrambled Eggs.

My friend ordered Roti Canai (Prata) but we were told they don't serve Roti Canai at night. Well just 2 weeks back we were having them. And for a Mamak stall that doesn't serve Roti Canai throughout it's operating hours that's a cause to be concern. 

He then opted for the Mee Goreng Mamak (Indian Fried Noodle), the staple & main dish for any Mamak stall.

The waiter was fast in getting our orders. Our Food & Drinks arrived within 15 mins.

Food presentation was rather average (but who cares if it's a Mamak right!) but what we are about to savour are much to our disappointment.

Both our dishes are so bland that even the "sambals" (sauces) couldn't help to salvage the dish. 

For a stall in Puteri Harbour immersed with all that location, views & good traffic, Sambal & Sauce @ PH are definitely way below the standard.

Dear Operator, if you are reading this, please make the necessary changes you deem fit. To at least, serve those in  the menu. The area has so much potential. Malaysians loves their Mamak..

Good luck.

Note: My friend ordered Roti Canai (Prata) but we were told they don't serve Roti Canai at night. Well just 2 weeks back we were having them. And for a Mamak stall that doesn't serve Roti Canai throughout it's operating hours that's a cause to be concern.

Sittings - Outdoor. Up to 60 pax.(Open / Fans)

Food Type - Malaysian

Cleanliness - 6.5/10

Service - 6/10

Parking - Plenty & Free.

Recommended? - No.

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