Radius International Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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51-A Changkat Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, 50200 , 603-2715-3888
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We decided to get a coach from Singapore to Malaysia and with some trepidation we set off - We needn't have worried, the seats were more comfortable than our airline ones, with air conditioning and even individual video monitors, the ride was about 4 hours and the views from the window as we passed through the luscious green countryside of Malaysia were wonderful. Of course not everything can be perfect once you cross that bridge from Singapore to Malaysia litter starts to appear again and I ...
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia acerockolla
Today was started with a swim by some members of the family before heading off to the town and the malls, which I have to say are very nice and although most of the products were as seen everywhere else in the world, there were some more local themed products. For a really cool bar to sprawl around in Jackie Chan's in the Lot 10 Mall - it's got great big wide benches (bed depth) that you just loll on! We also would recommend the IT mall called Plaza Low Yat, wow, geek heaven, cameras, comput...
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia acerockolla
Nice routine day today - up out of bed, Sofia and Sasha went swimming and then we all went to Starbucks to benefit from great coffee, sandwiches, cakes and free wi-fi!Did the blogs, facebook, emails etc.Got some good news today, seems the trouble at Bangkok airport is over so the airport should be open soon.We then picked up our washing, booked a coach to Penang with the intention of moving on into Thailand within a day or two.We then all took a bathroom break and then headed off to the Times...
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia acerockolla
Have you experienced the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur? I just did and I enjoyed it to the hilt for it didn't occur to me there's so much excitement in the city after dark.
How naļve of me to assume KL, as it is universally known, has no nightlife. I've imagined it to be low-key and conservative because it's the capital of a predominantly Muslim nation. I thought that after a hard day's business, people there would either rush home or head straight to the mosque to pray rather than shop...
No trip to KL, I guess, is ever complete without seeing Malaysia's world-renowned icon - the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers found at the Kuala Lumpur Commercial Center (KLCC).
About a decade ago, the towers used to hold the record of being the world's tallest structures. It was also one of the settings for the action-thriller, "Entrapment", which starred Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
By the time my colleagues and I arrived at KLCC, it was already way past 7 in the e...
When the sun goes down, there's a certain place in Kuala Lumpur where most of the crowds gravitate - Bukit Bintang, or Star Hill. Often called Bintang Walk, this famous strip transforms into an exciting promenade at night, ablaze in multicolored lights where people wine and dine in open-air mamak eateries (Indian food stalls), cafes and restaurants.
The strip lies within the so-called Golden Triangle (GT) area which is triangulated by three roads: Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and...
The KL twin towers... So many places to visit so little time... so here I am back in Kuala Lumpur..I was scheduled to leave KL to Bangkok on the 24th of September at 10:40am from terminal 2.. HOWEVER as it turns out in the usual mia-style .. (known to be unpredictable and everchanging!!) with the whole military coup and other issues I decided not to get on that flight and attempted to change the flight (which I couldnt..) so I will have paid for 2 flights and not board either flight... as I ...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia borneobabe
I had been to KL previously, and stayed at the Radius so I knew that it was a reasonably priced, and good quality hotel. I was accompanied this time by partner Tony, and 2 teenage children (13 and 17). The first thing that hits you is the traffic and noise (compared to our home of Adelaide, which is really more of a big town than a city). The Radius is right in the heart of the shopping district (Bukit Bintang) and with the shops open until at least 10.00pm shopping was obviously going to be ...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia juliebarry
Today we got up early and got the bus to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia capital city. Once again the bus was very spacious and sooo cheap! Plus the trip was only 2hrs. We checked into our hotel (the Radius International - we treated ourselves to a 5 star one!) then trundled off to the airport to get Rita. Was so good to see her after 4 months away. Poured with rain all day so we hit the shops then all went out for dinner and had a big night out in KL which was really good fun. Day 2 we hired a cab fo...
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia lotterae
Historical Traveler Reviews of Radius International Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Radius is a grubby hotel
Our room had a great view but had cockroaches and a bath waste which leaked over the floor. A member of staff breaking up ice in the dismal "deli" was seen to drop a lump on the floor and then feed it through the ice crusher for using in drinks. Another member of kitchen staff took a handfull (bare handed) of sausages out of the breakfast buffet. Reception took 20 minutes to change a travellers cheque after refusing to change another cheque which had a tiny piece missing from the corner. We were glad to leave.
The Rooms Arn't That Bad
Does the Job.
The place has helpful staff, comfortable enough beds, showers that work (though could be warmer), a nice buffet breakfast, and isn't too far from the shopping malls. It's clean, and has a swimming pool to wash the sweat off after a hard days shopping.
But yes, the rooms are simple and can do with some maintenance. You can hear what the kids next door are watching on TV.
But... they are CHEAP and clean and practical and convenient. They are a place to drop your stuff and fall asleep.
Radius International, KL
Booked a premier room but was not given all the benefits. Website said a fruit platter everyday, but reception said only on the 1st day. Was quite mean about a child having a snack at the Premier's Lounge. Girl at desk said that it was limited to 2 adults and any additional person would cost $18.00 Considering it was just juice and a snack, it was quite mean and damaging to its reputation. How much can 2-3 pieces of small snacks and a glass of juice cost? Recommend you eat outside the hotel. Food was very cheap and great to try local foods instead of burger and fries.
Staff at front desk was not very friendly. Could not seem to cope with crowds. Security guards and other staff were really nice and said hello each time you walked by.
Hotel with great location
Breakfast was a spread, if you stay for less than three days, more than that you could get sick of the same thing, the cafe is cramp and the tables and chairs need replacing coz some of the legs are not very stable.
The room is quite clean but the shower needs attention, in the mornings the water is very slow. The TV doesn't have a remote control or its missing.
I agree that the walls are paper thin, some neighbours can be very noisy either in the middle of the night or very early in the mornings.
Another up is the front people who are very, very attentive and helpful.
The hotel is in the midst of renovation, it would be great if the rooms have wireless internet but definitely will go back again!
What else do I expect from a 3star hotel?
We've requested for connecting and twin-tower view but rooms are fully booked. Eventually, we had cozy corner premier rooms on the top 18th floor facing city views and was well-maintained with basic amenities (I believed we was upgraded despite having paid for deluxe rooms). Dissappointingly however, it was true the walls was paper thin. We do heard unpleasant noise from our nearby-next-door neighbours.
The hotel policy of allowing early check-in after 7am at no extra charge (subject to room availability) was good for those arriving early and got no where else to go.
The space for the Kopitiam cafe was a bit cramp. It's quite small for such a huge hotel occupancy. We had to line up and wait for our tables. However, the buffet spread for breakfast was above average, generous and having good choices of selection.
Last but not least, thumbs up to their concierge. They are helpful and informative.
Great Staff, Nice pool, great area, rooms average
Dave
Adelaide, Australia
Paper thin walls
Room for improvement
The rooms are another story. I concur with another review on this site regarding a glut of baby cockroaches. The carpet was stained in many places, and the walls desperately needed painting. Several fixtures in the room were in disrepair, and the towels reminded me of my high school locker room towels: scracthy, and someone had written the initials of the hotel on them in magic marker. It's too bad that such a great building seems to be lacking in the basic maintenance that good make this a great hotel.
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