Hotel Rae's location is fantastic, tucked away among some of the hot spots (Jalan Alor, several malls, nightlife) in KL. However, most of the advantages stop there. This is a rundown, budget hotel. I'm usually fine with that type of thing, but the reviews don't tell the whole story, and I'm actually surprised the things that people leave out.
When we checked in, the lobby and exterior were a bit outdated, but nothing to get worked up about. The front-desk clerk was amazing, offering quick check-in and advice about places in the area, travel, etc. The problem was when I leaned to my right and saw a small sign, outlining prices for hourly stays. Then it hit me. This is a hotel that caters not only to budget travelers, but to women of ill-repute and their solicitors.
Well, maybe it's an outdated sign, I thought. Wrong. When we went to our room, people were having loud sex next door. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as they did. The room had gray-white towels, mold on ceiling in bathroom, soiled floors, stained sheets, and reeked of fresh cig. WARNING: DESPITE THIS PLACE CALLING ITSELF "NON-SMOKING," IT IS ASSUREDLY FULL SMOKING. EVERYWHERE. From experience, you may want to ask about non-smoking in mid-range to budget hotels in Malaysia because many guests tend to ignore the non-smoking rules. The Internet sucked! Business travelers bewre
We asked to be moved to a new room, no problem, but cleanliness and smoke smell were still problematic. The manager apologized when we left.
