[Hotel Review] Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

This was my choice of hotel for an impromptu trip booked only 1 week proper, somewhat incentivized by the current Bonvoy promotion of double elite nights. It was the second cheapest property in Kuala Lumpur so I decided to go for it – was excited to experience a new neighborhood too!

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[Hotel Review] Ibis Melaka

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Well, this was impromtu.

Such was the joy of knowing the fuss-free re-opening of land borders to Malaysia that we woke up at 5am to leave for a last-min trip to the land of gula melaka. The planned 1-nighter also made DoubleTree an impractical option (and too expensive) to explore the streets, so Ibis it was. I admit I was a little apprehensive about an older Ibis property especially when the state of maintenance is unknown but onwards we went!

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[Hotel Review] Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-La

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I’ve actually kind of stalked this place every since it transformed from being a Trader’s. Online pics of it showed the refurbished vibrant colors and youthful outlook. I thought to myself I will try this property one day!

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[Hotel Review] DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

This is my 3rd DoubleTree experience but my first a resort property.

I stalked Tripadvisor prior to my visit and saw some negative reviews of the property including stained sofas etc. But I steeled myself knowing it cannot be that bad as it still carries the Hilton brand. Plus my reservation was non refundable.

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[Hotel Review] Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree

I kind of regret picking this hotel over JW Marriott, Sigh.

If only I’d known I would be Platinum Elite with Bonvoy at the time of my stay. And thanks to my itchy fingers, I wanted to try somewhere else other than Westin which I’ve stayed for the past 2 trips. And I didn’t quite get around to booking JW before prices went up from MYR630 to MYR700.

I mean, how bad can a Banyan Tree be right.

This trip would prove me wrong unfortunately.

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[Hotel Review] Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

Spurred by a life changing event (well, kind of), I decided to run away for a short trip. Perhaps the most life changing part of the trip was that I paid $300 for a ticket from Singapore.

THREE HUNRED. FOR A 1-HR FLIGHT.

To make things worse, the price had increased by $40 overnight since I last checked the night prior but decided I know better and told myself that prices won’t go up when I was asleep. I’m still convincing myself that some higher powers up there wanted me to max out the Amex offer of 3 bonus miles per $1 spent, up to $300. Hello miles, goodbye money.

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[Hotel Review] Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman South

Hilton Mattress Run Schedule:

  1. Day Stay @ Hilton Singapore (SGD161)
  2. Day Stay @ Conrad Centennial Singapore (SGD195)
  3. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Singapore (SGD117 96)
  4. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North (SGD40)
  5. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman South (SGD36)
  6. Day Stay at DoubleTree By Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB1754 = SGD76)
  7. Day Stay @ Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB2,304 = SGD100)
  8. Stay @ Millennium Hilton Bangkok (THB3,500 – SGD151)
  9. Stay @ Conrad Bangkok (covered by Amex KF Ascend voucher)
  10. Day Stay @ DoubleTree By Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB1754 = SGD76)

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[Hotel Review] Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North

Hilton Mattress Run Schedule:

  1. Day Stay @ Hilton Singapore (SGD161)
  2. Day Stay @ Conrad Centennial Singapore (SGD195)
  3. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Singapore (SGD117 96)
  4. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North (SGD40)
  5. Day Stay @ Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman South (SGD36)
  6. Day Stay at DoubleTree By Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB1754 = SGD76)
  7. Day Stay @ Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB2,304 = SGD100)
  8. Stay @ Millennium Hilton Bangkok (THB3,500 – SGD151)
  9. Stay @ Conrad Bangkok (covered by Amex KF Ascend voucher)
  10. Day Stay @ DoubleTree By Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (THB1754 = SGD76)

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