Honest and Detailed Review – Hotel 99, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur (5 Days 4 Nights Stay)
I stayed at Hotel 99, Jalan Pudu for 5 days and 4 nights, and I’d like to share my honest experience to help future travelers.
🛬 Check-In & First Impressions
Upon arrival, I proceeded to the front desk. The check-in process was quite fast. I paid the tourism tax of RM10 per night, and a RM50 deposit which was returned at check-out.
However, no staff accompanied me to the room — it was a self-service style. I had to take the lift (which made a loud sound when opening), walk down a dim hallway with dull grey carpet and matching grey walls, which gave a gloomy impression.
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🛏️ Room Condition
Surprisingly, the room was spacious for a budget hotel. It included:
2 white cups
2 coffee sachets (no sugar, no expiry date, so I didn't drink them)
2 bottles of mineral water
Electric kettle
Flat-screen TV
Bed and sheets
Wardrobe with fixed hangers
A small in-room safe
Telephone and air-conditioner remote beside the bed
AC worked well and was cold
Unfortunately, there was no mini-fridge, which was a serious issue for me because I brought prescription medication that needed refrigeration. I had to rely on the cool temperature from the AC instead.
Also:
The floor tiles were cracked in some parts
The blanket had a slight unpleasant smell
Lighting in the room was a bit dim and not cozy
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🚿 Bathroom
This was my favorite part of the room. The bathroom had:
Consistently warm water
2 bars of soap, 1 shampoo sachet, toothpaste, and a glass for rinsing
A working hair dryer
The bathroom was clean and relatively comfortable.
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🧹 Housekeeping
The housekeeping staff were friendly and responsive. They didn’t clean daily unless requested, but when I asked for something, they delivered it kindly and quickly.
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🔊 Major Issue: Noise
This was the biggest downside of my stay.
The room was not soundproof at all. I could clearly hear:
People talking from nearby