5 Insider Tips to Picking the Perfect Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur
by Elaine Seah PR Veteran and ArchitectWhether you’re a frequent business traveller or out on a family holiday, finding the perfect place to stay is often difficult, especially in cities offering a kaleidoscope of choices. If you’re planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur, here are 5 insider tips to keep in mind:
1. Traffic
jam can be a nightmare: Stay somewhere with easy access
Many cities in Southeast Asia are known for their
traffic jams, and Kuala Lumpur is no exception. Nothing is more frustrating and
time-wasting than being stuck in meandering traffic. For work trips or city
tours within the Golden Triangle, the heart of modern Kuala Lumpur, consider
hotels that allow you to hop on and off the light rail transits (LRT) and
monorail stations for easy and quick access.
2. The
best form of rejuvenation and invigoration: Mother Nature
In the
words of John Muir: “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he
seeks.” Always pick a place that is near to a park or nature
reserve to wake up to a relaxing view, or to unwind amidst busy days of
meetings or sightseeing. Scientific studies by physician Eva Selhub and
naturopath Alan Logan have shown that just spending 20 minutes in
vegetation-rich nature improves your vitality and gives you the emotional
resilience against the hard knocks of life.
Thankfully,
despite Kuala Lumpur being the capital of Malaysia, it is not entirely a
concrete jungle. Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve - Kuala Lumpur’s
only surviving primary tropical rainforest, and Taman KLCC for example, are two
parks in Kuala Lumpur that offer you that much deserved respite from the hustle
and bustle of city life.
3.
English
is not the official business language: Be prepared
For all travellers especially, it is important to know
that English is widely used in service industries but it is not the official
business language. You will have better luck being understood in Bahasa Melayu
(or Malay). As such, to ensure your needs during your stay are well understood
and taken care of, always pick a property that is managed by a reliable hospitality
company with local or regional portfolio.
4.
Stretch
your Ringgit: Get far more for less
Choose your accommodation wisely: If you do not need a
grand ballroom, designer carpet or chandelier for your family vacation or
business trip, then pick an accommodation that comes without it. Look for hotels that offer packages to give you value
for money e.g. family packages for trips with the family, room with breakfast
options, etc.
Those will help you save more than a ringgit or two.
5.
Stay
on plan: Stick to hotel restaurant
It is undisputable: Malaysia has one of the best local
street food especially in their pasar
malam (night market) such as Jalan Alor in Kuala Lumpur. However, just a
word of advice: If you have an all-important meeting or if the vacation is an
annual family time together, it is recommended to stick to a hotel with a
restaurant to avoid any disruptions to plans especially for breakfast which is
irrefutably the most important meal of the day. For those with a strict diet, consider the option of an apartment or an
apartment-style hotel that comes with a kitchen or kitchenette.
With
these 5 tips to help you pick the perfect accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, there
are several hotels and apartments you could consider. For example, there is
Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur (opening in April 2016) which is a hotel with
apartment suites located in the Golden Triangle at the foot of Bukit Nanas, and
walking distance to Bukit Nanas monorail station; and Sri Tiara Residences,
which is located on a charming hillside in the exclusive neighbourhood of Taman
Seputeh with close proximity to Mid Valley. Check out Far East Hospitality at http://www.stayfareast.com
for more information. For further details on Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur, visit http://www.stayfareast.com/oasia.
Elaine
Seah is a veteran traveller, frequently shuffling
between Singapore and Malaysia for work-related trips over the past 10 years.
She is the Group Director of Brand Incorporated (http://www.brand-incorporated.com), one of the leading
boutique consumer lifestyle public relations agencies in Singapore and
Malaysia.
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