Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
$
under RM100
$$
RM100-RM400
$$$
over RM400
Discounts
Practically all midrange and top-end places offer promotions that substantially slash rack rates; booking online
will almost always bring the price down. Room discounts will not apply during public holidays.
Taxes & Service Charges
At all budget places prices will be net, but at many others 10% service and 6% tax (expressed as ++) will be ad-
ded to the bill.
Tipping
Not expected.
Wi-Fi
Often free but sometimes only in the hotel lobby. Top-end hotels can charge as much as RM40 per day for inter-
net access.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
BackHome
Chic pit stop for flashpackers with a cool cafe and tree-studded courtyard.
Sekeping Tenggiri
Rough luxe guesthouse plus top contemporary-art gallery.
Villa Samadhi
Asian-chic style at a gorgeous villa in the embassy district.
Best by Budget
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Classic Inn
Good dorms and private rooms near all the delicious eats of Pudu.
Explorers Guesthouse
Spacious, quality backpackers in great location.
Hotel Chinatown (2)
Old standby with the market on the doorstep.
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Sekeping Tenggiri
Rough luxe guesthouse with ace contemporary-art gallery thrown in.
