Begin your foodie adventure at the famous Capitol Satay Celup, just a 10-minute walk from Hatten Hotel. Here, you can enjoy a unique hotpot-style dish where you dunk skewered meats and vegetables into a pot of boiling peanut sauce. Afterward, head over to Jonker Street to try out popular local foods such as chicken rice balls, cendol, and nyonya kuih.
Start your day with Melaka's staple breakfast - Nasi Lemak, at Village Park a short drive away from the hotel. For lunch, head over to Pak Putra Tandoori & Naan Restaurant for their signature tandoori chicken and cheese naan. In the afternoon, take a break and cool off with some refreshing coconut shakes at Klebang Coconut Shake. For dinner, enjoy some seafood at Ole Sayang, which serves various Peranakan and seafood dishes.
Most of the food places are located within walking distance from Hatten Hotel. However, some places may require a short car ride or taxi, which will cost around MYR 20-30. Renting a bicycle also offers a good and cheap transportation option for those wanting to explore Melaka's smaller alleyways.
If you have extra time, visit Melaka's most famous landmark, A Famosa Fort, or stop by the Stadthuys building, which houses the Museum of History and Ethnography. For those with less time or not interested in a full day of eating, skip Ole Sayang and try the Malaysian-style burger at The Daily Fix Cafe or the Portuguese egg tarts at Cafe de Geneve.
The main airport for Melaka is the Malacca International Airport (MKZ), located about 10 km from the city center. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a larger airport located about 140 km from Melaka and is the most convenient airport for international travelers.