Birthday Trip - Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor

Continuation of my birthday trip post - now let's talk about the hotel. As soon as we landed in KL, we used the KLIA express train to go to KL Sentral. I know we could've used grab, but it was an hour trip to the hotel and the price was expensive. I'd only recommend grab if you have more than 2 people with you. Last time i used grab with my kids and we used the premium one (van) and it was such a comfortable long trip and we would do it again if we're going again with them.

Upon arriving KL Sentral (30 mins), i lost my train ticket :(

I fell asleep in the train and when we arrived, i was rushing to get out and didnt realised that I probably dropped my ticket on my seat. So lesson learned - KEEP YOUR TRAIN TICKETS. Haha. Because we dont have trains in brunei, i was not aware on the importance. I thought its just an entry pass, turns out we also need it to get out of the train station.

Anyways, we got a taxi for our transport to our hotel as our grab took too long to arrive. It was surprisingly cheap. We had to pay first at the counter, so no need to worry on them suddenly changing the price during the drive.

My hotel this time was Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor. I forgot how much we paid for it as I booked a flight+hotel ticket. We stayed there for 4 days 3 nights, and costs around probably BND2XX total. Probably can get it cheaper as we booked last minute.

Anyway, our drive there was interesting. It's probably the driver's first time to the hotel as he was struggling to find it, even with the map. The map led us to a shady alley and he went down to ask people where's the hotel. I was worried at first, i was worried that our hotel is within this alley haha. It seems like we couldnt reach the hotel by car directly, so the driver said we can just walk from here.

So we got our luggages and walked as the hotel building is just behind. To our surprise, the hotel is EXACTLY in front of Jalan Alor food street. No complaints though, i love it. The idea of exiting the hotel and there's a rush of people and late night food options sounds like a good idea.

We went to check in and rest a bit at the hotel before going down to waste no time. Even though it was like 2am haha. Our hotel was good though, clean and neat. Honestly, no complaints.

It was spacey enough for 2 adults and for the price. It doesnt have hair dryer though.

It even has Netflix. Awesome.

Out to the streets we go, must not waste time haha. This is what i liked about staying in Bukit Bintang area, lots of places closes late and its the best place to maximize your trip.

Im sure you've heard of this right? Damascus. They always have long que. I've tried it before but the first time i tried it, i didnt liked it as much as i expected to like it. But then i blamed it on my lack of appetite that time. So I gave it a second chance.

I personally did not love it. I've tasted better ones. I dont understand the hype haha. It was just OK, but the cilantro (is that a cilantro?) is a turn off for me. I would not buy this again.

I also must get durian. Haha. Durian is SO EXPENSIVE at home. I believe this was around RM20. Sooo goood. A must at Jalan Alor.

thats it for today. I'll continue on the next post for more food! Oh yeah i'd recommend the hotel and i'd no doubt be staying there again.