Hotel review in Malaysia
30 days in Malaysia
Where I've stayed so far.
I'll share my experiences about the hotels here.
A brief note about my trip.
I came to ML so that my 3 kids could experience life in a new country, participate in the English Campus course, and avoid the cold winter.
So I prioritized hotels near the school where the kids study and prioritized pools so the kids could swim every day.
So the hotels I stayed at are mostly in one area.
However, from staying and walking around observing, I see that KL isn't that big, if you have the energy, sightseeing is great.
Summarized into 3 areas with many places to see, play, eat, and take photos.
1/ China Town (Chinatown area, Chinese-style food, near old buildings, beautiful committees, famous mosque)
2/ Bukit Bintang (This area has many typical Malaysian dishes, Jalan Alor night market, Papillon check-in area)
3/ Chow Kit (Indian area, Muslim, and Twin Towers building, ...)
(The Twin Towers look far but they're all close to each other)
Imagine these 3 main areas and plan your trip accordingly. - I'll attach a picture in the comments for easier understanding.)
Order I stayed
1/ China Town area
2/ Bukit Bintang area
3/ Chow Kit area
Based on the pictures, I'll review in this order:
(For prices, you can check on Agoda and websites yourself, I didn't pay so I don't remember the prices) 😜😜😜
All places I stayed are serviced apartment rentals like Airbnb style.
Regarding interior and cleanliness, service depends on the owner.
I'll evaluate the general things like architecture and amenities only.
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Opus: new building so elevator and reception area are okay.
Beautiful, clean.
Near China Town, just a short walk.
Pool on mid-floor but nice view. Pool clean and new, well-managed.
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Lucentia: new building so clean, modern
Has 2 pool levels.
The one on the rooftop is beautiful, infinity pool
The ground one: wide, clean, cool
Because it's connected to Lalaport mall and W mall, super convenient for shopping. Also near Jalan Alor night market (walkable, or Grab for quick).
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Swiss Garden:
Old building, a bit smelly (like dampness)
Pool view okay but pool dirty, algae all over the tiles 😵
Many Indians staying ~~~
Best location: cross the street to Alor night market, short walk to Papillon and many check-in spots.
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The Colony: this building neither new nor old, but elevator is slow and complicated.
Advantage is the best pool view (high floor)+ near Quill mall so shopping okay, near beautiful Chow Kit check-in spots (across the street).
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Kenwington:
Old building but in a new city area so quiet, scary at night like ghosts
Also infinity pool on mid-floor, view of trees and leaves.
At the weekend I wanted to go far from the city so moved here for 3 days. Truly peaceful
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Anggun:
Located in the Instagram-worthy Chowkit area so as soon as you go down to the field you see people taking photos posing all kinds, many check-in cafes (tasty + beautiful)
At night walking to Twin Towers is close, walking down to China Town also close.
Walk to Indian area to see clothes selling Indian style, Muslim stuff overwhelming, countless,
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Bay Point: in Johor Bahru, artificial sea bay area,
Okay, has mall for eating, late night food area.
Near JB Sentral to go to Sin.
New building so okay.
Pool very wide but many birds and crows flying around so afraid in case a "gift" drops into the pool.
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Quill: building connected to Quill mall so living okay.
Next to Anggun and Colony so same as above.
Pool low, view not very nice
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Majestic: next to building no.8 Quill so same amenities.
Pool on rooftop so view okay,
But water seems not clean,
My kid sees water and jumps in, couldn't stop in time.
In summary:
Staying in serviced apartments here, need to note.
- Check the room when receiving (I always book 2-bedroom but 2 places gave wrong 1-bedroom so had to check in again after check in)
- Always prepare 200 RM to give owner as deposit when receiving room (will return after check out)
- Download Whatsapp to contact owner. Most and almost all contact via Whatsapp to receive keys, communicate.
- Waiting is happiness: often very elastic with time.
- Bring toothpaste and toothbrush, body wash, shampoo (6/9 places I stayed didn't have body wash and shampoo). If staying long term and need to wash clothes, buy laundry powder.
Cre: Dang Ly Truc Quan
