i'm going to visit the cameron highlands in december. does anyone have any opinions on the following hotels:
- the lakehouse
- the smokehouse
- strawberry park

which would you recommend?

I would like to ask the same question - can anyone recommend a boutique hotel in CH? Which one of the above is the best?

Hi kl,

The Lakehouse remains my favorite rather than The Smokehouse coz:

- Cost less than the Smokehouse
- Rooms are better maintained and more organized as it was built for the purpose of an Inn
- the staffs are friendlier in general and are slightly better trained as they are
managed by a big professional hotelier - The Concord group, vs the
Smokehouse which are run by a family.
- more space to roam ie grounds / gardens bigger

But if you prefer a more authentic place - it would be the Smokehouse,
though i find it a bit crampy as the layout is more like a private home/cottage -
but the decor/knick knack are more, older & more authentic - Lakehouse is just 32yrs old but the Smokehouse was built back in the 20's or earlier i think.

as for the food between these 2 boutique hotels - here's a secret i found out:
the Chef at Lakehouse was trained / apprenticed by the Chef at the Smokehouse
so : Lakehouse = Student , Smokehouse = Teacher
But I find both are good - with individual styles
another secret : the chefs are uncle/nephew

As for the Strawberry Park - it is more of a commercial hotel rather than a boutique hotel.

So - hope this helps you decide.
regards.

ps. will be nice if you could share your experience once you come back from CH.

The smokehouse is a very pretty cottage. Although I did not stay there, I did like the environment very much.

There's a beautifully kept garden with out door seating. The dining area is elaborately set in English style. Their scones........ mmmmmm..... yummy. Mind you, its not cheap but its really good.

hmm..for those with xtra $$$$ will do lah..

thanks for the information everyone
have decided to go for the lakehouse and am really looking forward to it!
will post a reviews once we get back.

season's greetings to you all!

do check-out around other places even if you choose the lakehouse..

nice comments!

i used to think they were both the same hotel.. now i know the differences. the Lakehouse looks very nice and neat inn, Smokehouse looks cozy like a house with private garden.