Away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city of Kuala Lumpur in the suburbs of Shah Alam, yet surprisingly accessible, 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) is a new generation boutique budget hotel in Shah Alam.

1st Inn Hotels are designed with a touch of Malaysian Style Living with a blend of modern contemporary technology to provide a comfortable setting for both business and leisure travellers. All our rooms are tastefully designed with attached bathroom, satellite LCD TV, air condition, hot water shower and free high speed internet WiFi access to offer you a comfortable and clean accommodation at prices that everyone can afford. For your ease and convenience, beverages are also available at our counter.

Complementing 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) is the vibrant and brand new i-City Mall with hundreds of retail outlets of endless varieties of trendy fashion, dining, entertainment and family fun, enhanced with a wide range of year round promotional events.

1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1)’s strategic location means that it is not far away from the Federal Highway and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), both major highways connecting Kuala Lumpur with important residential and commercial hubs like Shah Alam, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Kelana Jaya, Subang Jaya, Puchong and more.

Centrally located between Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Putrajaya, and only 35 minutes drive away from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), 40 minutes drive away from the Low Cost Carrier Terminal, 15 minutes drive away from the Subang Sky Park Terminal and served by an extensive network of expressways, 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) offers convenient access to major industrial areas, commercial hubs, government agencies and offices, and key tourist and cultural sites, and is generally only 30 minutes away from major shopping malls like Suria KLCC, 1 Utama, The Curve, Ikea and Sunway Pyramid.

Surrounded by the beautiful Shah Alam Lake Gardens, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, one of Shah Alam's most famous landmarks and only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1), is one of the symbols highlighting the supremacy of Islam and Muslim sovereignty in Malaysia. It is also the largest mosque in Malaysia and one of the largest in South East Asia. It was completed in 1988 and officially opened on the 11th of March of the same year. With its large blue and white dome, it is actually one of the biggest domes in the world.

The blue-roofed Sultan Alam Shah State Museum in traditional Selangor architecture houses some of the finest displays in the country, providing visitors with an eye-opening look at the history, culture and heritage of Selangor and is only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Within the central component of the Shah Alam Sports Complex and only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) is the Shah Alam Stadium. Since its official lauch on July 16 1994, the stadium has successfully played host to many events that includes both international and local sports events, tournaments, concerts and more. The entire stadium spans an area of 155,000 square metres, with a massive 6 level semi-enclosed space with a total amount of 69,372 seats and additional 11,000 standing.

The Wet World Water Theme Park is Shah Alam's latest attraction and is an ideal place for a family outing. Offering a wide variety of exhilarating water games, it has gained popularity among toddlers and youngsters. It is only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Shah Alam may be a busy, urban city, there is still a place for people to relax, and that place would be the Shah Alam Lake Gardens, also only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1). With a man-made lake in the Shah Alam Lake Gardens, surrounded by vast, landscaped gardens, it is the perfect place to hold events such as the International Boat Show and the Selangor Orchid Exhibition. Situated at the Shah Alam Lake Gardens, the Shah Alam Art & Culture Gallery exhibits a wide collection of art, local handicraft and fabrics for viewing and for sale.

The Malaysian Agricultural Park in Bukit Cahaya is the only agro-forestry park around,and is located in Shah Alam, only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1), and the rain forest spans up to 1290 hectares. The park is unique because people come here to either explore, or for recreation. One of the many reasons to why the park is visited by many is because of the many activities that are in store for the visitors. Services provided are live demonstrations, cultural exhibits, accomodation, permanent displays and descriptions, and activities for educational purposes.

The Selangor State Monument, located adjacent to the Selangor State Secretariat building in Shah Alam and only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) is a popular spot for wedding photography and a tourist spot. Warrior's Day celebration is held here as well.

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Malaysia, is located in Shah Alam, the state Capital of Selangor, which is easily accessible from all major centres of activity in both Federal Territory and Selangor and only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Sunway Lagoon is a former tin mine that has been transformed into a major theme park not only in Selangor, but also Malaysia. It attracts crowds of visitors because of its comprehensive range of water sports, restaurants and recreational facilities. Adjacent to it is a huge shopping and leisure complex called the Sunway Pyramid, which adds to the limitless range of activities available and the luxurious Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. It is only 15 minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Kota Darul Ehsan, one of the most distinguished landmarks in Selangor and only a few minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) was erected to commomerate the sacrifice of the Sultan of Selangor, who long ago, ceded Kuala Lumpur to the Federal Government. The beauty of Kota Darul Ehsan lasts even after the sun sets, as bright lights shine and illuminates the royal gold colours and leaves a beautiful effect on the landmark.

For even more fun activities, visit the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, one of the world's tallest buildings, an iconic landmark of Kuala Lumpur city centre. It features a 860-seater Petronas Concert Hall, Art Gallery and Petrosains Discovery Centre. Other attractions within the area is the KLCC park, musical fountains, children's playground and the annex Suria KLCC shopping mall. It is only 30 minutes’ drive away from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Thean Hou Temple, also known as "the temple of heaven", located on a hill along the Federal Highway and is only a 25 minute drive from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1), is arguably the largest Chinese temple in South east Asia, with a private chamber to solemnise marriages and scenic landscape for wedding photography.

Lake Gardens, located on Jalan Parlimen and developed in the 1880s, features over 170 acres of rolling lawns, gardens, two lakes and a profusion of different fauna and flora. The bird, butterfly and deer parks are also located within the grounds One can enjoy a great day there with boats for rental, a jogging track and children's playground, and it is only 30 minutes by car from1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Petaling Street, distinctively oriental in atmosphere is a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the razzmatazz shopping areas in the city. It is famous for its makeshift bazaars and stalls, selling reasonably priced goods including wallets, handbags, t-shirts, watches, shoes, dresses, sunglasses, fabrics and souvenirs, to name just a few. Not to be missed for the first time visitor as it is only 30 minute by car from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Kuala Lumpur's own "Little India" is found along Masjid India Street, near Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, one of the city's oldest landmarks. While Indian and Bollywood music blasts away, visitors can soak in the colourful sights and indulge in retail therapy of all things Indian, from sari, clothes, food, flowers and adornments, only 30 minutes’ drive from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1).

Just a 30 minute drive from 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1), Central Market is located along Jalan Hang Kasturi, a few minutes away from Petaling Street. It is a landmark for Malaysian Culture and Heritage displaying and retailing local crafts of batik, antiques, sourvenirs and works by budding artists. Combining historical charm with contemporary chic, Bukit Bintang is vastly popular with the tourist crowd, with shopping opportunities and bustling night life.

With its strategic location and easy access to so many places of interest and so many things to explore, 1st Inn Hotel Glenmarie (U1) is the ideal place to stay for families, travellers and for both leisure and business.