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(
www.tunehotels.com
;
316 Jln Tuanku Abdul Rahman; r from RM90; ; monorail Medan Tuanku)
Book
online six months in advance and it's possible to snag a room with a bathroom for under
RM50. The basic rate, however, just gets you the room - air-con, towel, toiletries and wi-
fi access are extra.
FRENZ HOTEL$$
( 03-2693 7878;
www.frenzhotel.com.my
; 135 Jln TAR; s/d from RM210/260; ; Masjid Jamek)
A
step up from other midrange options in the area, with comfortable, clean rooms. Promo-
tional rates are usually on offer, and breakfast (RM12) is served in Zam Zam restaurant
next door.
HOTEL
KLIA TRANSIT HOTELS
In case you fly in late or have an early flight from the airport, there are options close to Kuala Lumpur Interna-
tional Airport (KLIA).
The budget
Tune Hotel
(
www.tunehotels.com
; Lot PT 29, Jln KLIA S4; r from RM130), which rewards ad-
vance online bookings with the cheapest rates, has a branch near the old Low Cost Carrier Terminal, while the
luxurious
Sama Sama
(
8787 3333;
www.samasamahotels.com
; r from RM500;
;
KLIA)
is linked by a bridge to KLIA terminal 1.
If all you need to do is freshen up before or after your flight, and you don't need to go through immigration,
there's also the
Airside Transit Hotel
(
8787 4848;
www.klairporthotel.com/airside-transit-hotel
; Gate 5,
Satellite Bldg, KLIA 1; d per 6hr RM185;
). It has a fitness centre, business centre, spa and sauna, and
all rooms come with attached bathroom and TV.
Lake Gardens, KL Sentral & Bangsar
GUESTHOUSE
SEKEPING TENGGIRI $$
( 017-207 5977;
www.tenggiri.com
; 48 Jln Tenggiri; r from RM220; ; Bangsar)
Even if it
didn't provide access to architect Ng Seksan's superlative private collection of contempor-
ary Malaysian art (displayed in the rooms of the adjoining house) this would be a lovely
place to stay. The rough luxe mix of concrete, wood and wire decor (with cleverly re-
cycled materials making up lamp fixtures) is softened by abundant garden greenery and a
cooling plunge pool. There's a basic kitchen, a housekeeper and several great places to eat
on nearby Lg Kurau.
