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Number Eight Guesthouse...and location question
by ellielou
Greetings,
I wonder if anyone can give me any feedback on the guesthouse named above.
Since I'll mainly be in KL for Thaipusam, I'm fairly sure that this location is convenient for public transit to Batu Caves. Or, any suggestions for a location and guesthouse that makes a bit more sense for getting to all the festivities?
Thanks!
RE: Number Eight Guesthouse...and location question
by boocik04
Hey Ellen,
Thaipusam is a public holiday in Selangor and it can be pretty quiet at the roads but as you are staying at the Bukit Bintang area Guesthouse, I guess it will be very busy as usual in KL since everyone from Selangor comes down to KL for shopping (it is not a holiday for KL).
You should get to the location very early in the morning as the Kavadi parade might cause a very congested traffic at the Batu Cave area. Some people take the bus but if you are really in a hurry, take the taxi by all means... However, you need to remember that from Bukit Bintang to Batu Caves is quite a distance (given the traffic condition as well!)so maybe you need to think about the location of your accomodation.
I am not sure if there are any guesthouses around the area but I am sure that there are some budget hotels at the newer-developed areas of Batu Caves, nearby the MRR II highway.
RE: RE: Number Eight Guesthouse...and location question
by ellielou
Thanks for this great reply! I was under the assumption that it was a public holiday in Malaysia! I may have worked out some other accomodations, closer to Batu Caves, which seems to be the way to go, I think....BTW, if you're interested in attending Thaispusam with someone (or a few people) you don't know) pls shoot me an email, and we can figure out how to meet up!
best,
Ellen
RE: RE: Number Eight Guesthouse...and location question
by boocik04
Sorry, I need to correct an error on my posting. Because Thaipusam falls on 1st February 2007, it is also a holiday for KL as it is the Federal Territory Day too. Apologies!!
Budget Hotels
by worksopian
I am after decent budget hotels in KL.Any ideas?
Re: Budget Hotels
by suzanne_cky
Im planning to visit to kl too and thus i had make some survey of the budget hotels in kl:
A)Corona inn(near bukit bintang)
standard twin room(2 single bed)RM113++
if u go by group:
B)Hostel Red Dragon(In Chinatown @ Petaling street)
(Dorm-9 bed)RM19 per bed
-air contional availble
-shared toilet
if u go with a small group:
C)Puduraya Hostel(opposite the puduraya station)
4 bed mixed room(2 doubledecker)RM 12 per bed
-air contional availble
-shared toilet
the hostels are very clean and just like our room
pz:stay in the budget hostel enough adi,save the money to shopping,haha..
Re: Budget Hotels
by meliaz
Never stayed at any, but I do know there are several budget hostels along Tengkat Tong Shin which is just off Jalan Alor (street famous for hawker food in KL). The location's good - central and plenty of food nearby. Also walking distance to Bukit Bintang.
Some of them are Anjung KL Guesthouse (http://www.anjungkl.com/main.htm), Red Palm (http://www.redpalm-kl.com/location.php?section=3) and Number Eight Guesthouse (http://www.numbereight.com.my/eight.html) and Green Hut Lodge (http://www.thegreenhut.com/).
These are new and good and clean!
by Lalee
http://www.tunehotels.com/
http://www.stayorange.com/
Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by ellielou
Greetings,
I've gone through most of the tips for KL gh/hostels and have come up with these places that may fit my needs: Pujangga Homestay, Trekker Lodge, and Green Hut.
I'm also considering Number Eight Guesthouse, although they do not have single rooms, and I would have to pay for a double. In addition, I have read a negative review on it here.
Basically, I'm interested in a place that is clean, inexpensive (under $20/night for a single room with a window), air conditioning, central location (i.e. near public transport), and (relatively) quiet.
Last time I was in KL, I stayed at Podonk Lodge, which I didn't like. (I have a tip if you need further explantation!)
So, any ideas or feedback for me?
Thanks!
RE: Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by imstress
hey ellen
we stayed at the trekker lodge in a double rm with air con and hot shower with window and it was very clean. This is an ideal location with the monorail stations (Bukit Bintang & Raja Chulan) just a few mins walk away. It is located in a quiet area. I think it shd fit into your budget.
RE: RE: Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by ellielou
thanks, Jen dear!
RE: Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by fashionapple
I would also not recommend Pondok Lodge to any one now. I stayed with them last time and was quite uncomfortable with them. I also heard lot of praise for Pujangga and Trekker Lodge, so better go with them. Happy Travels
RE: RE: Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by ellielou
thanks....good to know that I wasn't alone with the pondok lodge thing...but sorry you had bad experiece too!
RE: RE: Guesthouse suggests and your input wanted, please!
by degenerates
hi,
why dont u try the backpackers lodge nearby jalan tun h.s lee( very near to Central market & LRT Station. its near where my office now and i've seen a lot of tourist enjoy staying there since 2yrs ago !!! I think thats dhould fit your expectations as I've seen so many tourist there and from their conversation they quite satissfied. Donwstairs is a mamak stall where I usually went for a drink wth my friends and lost of tourist come here for a nice teh tarik and chicken curry. Any prib just p.m me ok??
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