Published date: January 9, 2025
First Time in Malaysia🌴 Direct Access from KL Sentral Station👍 The Hotel Stay Was Extremely Comfortable and I Had a Great Trip
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Experience of the stay
I took a 4-night trip over the year-end holidays. It was the family's first time in Malaysia, and we didn't have enough research done, but I'm really glad I chose this hotel. Once I arrived at KL Sentral Station from Kuala Lumpur Airport via KLIA Express, I was directly at the hotel. Our room was on the 20th floor, and the view was fantastic; I could have looked at it forever. The spacious bedroom and bathroom had glass sliding doors, making it easy to move between them.
I arrived early in the morning with some time before check-in, but they allowed me to use the shared shower room and pool right away, which helped refresh me after the long journey. The pool was quite large and a unique facility shared with the adjacent Le Meridien. The water was cold, so it was good during the day but a bit chilly in the evening or at night.
The cleaning staff did a thorough job every day. I once forgot to put out the cleaning card on the doorknob, and when I put it out later in the afternoon, they managed to clean it during a short outing, which impressed me. They even made a cinnamon shape with towels! Receiving two bottles of mineral water per person daily was also very helpful.
I ordered the breakfast buffet for just one day, and they offered Japanese food, including miso soup, chikuzenni, and curry. I was surprised by the honey service at the honeycomb too!
The hospitality of the staff was excellent, which made my stay comfortable, and I would love to visit again someday.
Experiences during the trip
First, I visited the Petronas Twin Towers and the aquarium in Kuala Lumpur, followed by the Batu Caves. I also took a 2-hour express bus to a city called Malacca.
The Petronas Twin Towers are located in KLCC, the busiest area in Kuala Lumpur, where the lower levels feature a gigantic shopping mall called SURIA. There is a Toys 'R' Us, and my kids were captivated by local Sanrio merchandise. When we went at night, we were treated to a fountain show. Nearby is an aquarium where we saw sharks in a tunnel tank, which was very impressive. All of these attractions are interconnected underground, which is very convenient in this area, known for its heavy rainfall.
The Batu Caves were also accessible by train, making it easy to get there from the station. The stairs to the cave were incredibly steep, and I was drenched in sweat by the time I reached the top, but the majestic scenery was worth the climb.
We also took a bus from the BTS terminal to the popular tourist destination of Malacca, where we visited the Floating Mosque and Dutch Square. The river cruise along the canals was also a lot of fun. I enjoyed stopping by the Hard Rock Cafe, where I found clean restrooms. Everything I ate was delicious, haha.