VVwyien Tan Wee ErnI stayed here during a layover to decompress from my upcoming travels, recharge, and get some good rest. Let me share my experience with this hotel, which was my second stay.
1. The hotel's exterior looks quite old, but the interior is very nice. The lobby, in particular, is comfortable, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Check-in is self-service via a machine, which is very convenient! You just need to enter the last five digits of your booking number to check in. The room key card is dispensed directly by the machine. I should mention that before you get the key card, you'll need to pay RM5, which they call a cleaning fee. Honestly, I find it a bit baffling, and I'll elaborate on that later.
3. There aren't many dining options nearby, so you'll need to order food via Foodpanda or GrabFood. Delivery drivers aren't allowed upstairs; they'll leave your order on a table downstairs, and you just go pick it up.
4. The airport isn't far. A Grab ride costs around RM30, which has been consistent both times I've taken it, so the price shouldn't fluctuate much.
5. Remember to bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste, as these are not provided here.
6. Bottled water isn't provided in the room, but instant coffee is. There's a Coway water dispenser on each floor in the central hallway, offering both hot and cold water. You can use the kettle from your room to refill, which is quite convenient.
7. There's a smoking area on every floor, located next to the laundry room. If you need to smoke, do it there, as smoking in the room or triggering the alarm will incur a hefty fine.
8. The self-service laundry room is very convenient, but you'll need to buy your own laundry detergent or have it delivered via Grab, as it's not provided here.
P.S. (Circling back to that cleaning fee) I paid it every day for my daily bookings, but no one ever cleaned my room! Even when I put the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on, no one came. I even called the front desk to arrange for cleaning, and they told me to take out the trash myself! I was dumbfounded! I stayed for a week straight, paying RM5 every day. I just let it go, but I really suggest they revise their policy, as foreigners might find it quite off-putting.
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