Summit Hotel Subang USJ: KL's BEST Kept Secret? You NEED to See This!
Summit Hotel Subang USJ: My Chaotic Love Affair (Is it Really KL's Best Kept Secret?)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea, the coffee, the freaking everything on the Summit Hotel Subang USJ. They call it KL's best-kept secret. Honestly? After my stay, I’m not entirely sure it’s that secret anymore. But, is it good? Is it worth your hard-earned ringgit? Let's get down and dirty, in true messy-review style.
Accessibility: The Good, The Potentially Awkward, and The "Hmm…"
Okay, let's be upfront. Real accessibility reviews are vital. Physically, things are… mixed. The elevator is a godsend, obviously, because stairs. It feels like a genuine effort has been made for facilities for disabled guests, which is a huge plus. But finding specific details online about the extent of that access – like how well-equipped the bathrooms are – was a bit of a treasure hunt. So, while there's definitely something there, it might be worth a call directly to the hotel to clarify your needs. They seem keen on helping, but you want to be SURE, right?
In-Room Internet (Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms!): My Digital Lifeblood…Mostly
Let's talk internet. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Thank the heavens! I'm a digital nomad, a freelancer… basically, I'm glued to the net. And the Wi-Fi generally held up. I did have a few moments where it sputtered, coughed, and generally acted like a grumpy teenager. Thankfully, Internet access – wireless saved me. They also had Internet access – LAN, which felt positively retro, and I just stared at the plug for a solid minute before deciding that wasn't the hill I was willing to die on that day. The fact that they have both options is actually genius – catering to old farts like me who remember when wires were the ONLY option, and the youngsters who probably don’t know what a LAN cable IS. Brilliant.
Cleanliness and Safety: My Inner Germaphobe Approved (Mostly)
This is a big one, especially after the recent… events of the world. They're definitely taking Cleanliness and safety seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere you look. They even had Room sanitization opt-out available. (I didn’t opt out, mind you. I’m not about to tempt fate.) They definitely have Staff trained in safety protocol and the staff were all friendly, but seriously careful and respectful, which is always reassuring. The Rooms sanitized between stays, they have Sterilizing equipment. and they also had Hygiene certification. My germaphobe heart sighed in relief. The Safe dining setup was also appreciated, and the Cashless payment service made things much easier. They also removed the Shared stationery. which is just smart.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Food, Glorious Food (With a Few Quirks)
Okay, let’s talk food. I’m a glutton, let's be honest. The Breakfast [buffet] was… well, it was a buffet. Solid, standard, and they had the basics. I’m not saying it blew me away, but I definitely didn’t leave hungry. The Asian breakfast was the highlight for me, though! They had amazing Nasi Lemak. The buffet in restaurant was decent, but I didn't find it a particularly memorable experience. The Asian cuisine in restaurant was, however, delicious, particularly the rendang. They also had Coffee/tea in restaurant – a must for me. The Poolside bar looked inviting, although I didn't get a chance to sample the offerings. Honestly, I just spent more time looking for a good coffee shop Coffee shop nearby that I could walk to.
They have Restaurants in-house, which is always a plus. The Room service [24-hour] is a lifesaver for those late-night cravings. I'm happy that they offer different food options from different countries but I was a little bit disappointed and I was hoping to find a Vegetarian restaurant, as I don't eat much meat. They also had a Snack bar, but I didn’t see anyone use it.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Spa, Sauna, and a Glimpse of Paradise!
Alright, let's cut to the chase: the spa. Their Spa/sauna is fantastic. The Pool with view is gorgeous, definitely worth a visit. I indulged in the Body scrub and Body wrap and it was heavenly! They also had a Sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, and a Fitness center. So many ways to melt away the stress. I had plans to visit the Gym/fitness center, but I never got around to it. So what do I know?
Services and Conveniences: The Nitty Gritty
Okay, the practicalities. Daily housekeeping was efficient, my room was spotless. The Concierge was helpful, the Doorman always greeted me with a smile. They have Daily housekeeping and the Elevator is a lifesaver. They also have Laundry service, and I didn’t need to use the Ironing service, but it was available. The Car park [free of charge] is a huge bonus. They have Bicycle parking. The Currency exchange was handy. Cash withdrawal is available. They have Luggage storage. The Gift/souvenir shop was okay, a bit touristy. Not much to say on that one…
For the Kids: Family Fun? (Couldn't Test it, Sorry!)
I don’t have kids, nor did I bring any. So the Babysitting service, Family/child friendly and the Kids meal were all unexplored territory for me. Sorry, I can't offer any insights here!
Available in All Rooms: My Home Away From Home (Almost)
My room? Cozy, clean, and functional. Highlights: Air conditioning. Free bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. The Bathrobes, Hair dryer, and Toiletries. The Smoke detector. Alarm clock… It had all the essentials. The Bed itself was comfortable, with a Reading light. The Blackout curtains were a godsend for sleeping in! The Desk was a good size for working. The In-room safe box, always a plus, and the Refrigerator. And I can't forget the Wi-Fi [free]! So, all good.
Getting Around: Transportation or Take Me to the Airport!
They have Airport transfer, which is perfect. They also have Taxi service, which is ideal if you want to go anywhere other than the airport. They also have Valet parking available.
My Verdict: Is it REALLY KL's Best Kept Secret?
Okay, the million-dollar question… is the Summit Hotel Subang USJ KL's best-kept secret? Honestly? It's good. Not perfect, but very good. It's clean, the staff are lovely, the spa is divine, and the food is mostly thumbs up. It’s definitely a solid choice. While it may not be a secret anymore, it still has serious potential, especially for a relaxing getaway. Definitely worth checking out. I give it a solid 8/10 – rounded up to a 9 because of the Nasi Lemak. Seriously, that was some good stuff.
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The Summit Hotel Subang: My Malaysian Meltdown (and Maybe a Little More)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your polished travel brochure. This is me in Malaysia, navigating the beautiful, chaotic, air-conditioned labyrinth that is the Summit Hotel Subang, USJ, Kuala Lumpur. Let's just say, it’s been a journey.
Day 1: Arrival, Aircon and Anxiety (and a Terrible Curry)
- 1:00 PM: Touchdown at KLIA. The humidity hits you like a damp, delicious wall. Instantly questioning all life choices, primarily the decision to pack only linen (rookie mistake). Finding the taxi stand felt like completing a video game level. Congrats, me!
- 2:30 PM: Arrive at the Summit Hotel. It's… fine. Honestly. A little sterile, a little… beige. My room? Perfectly beige. The aircon blasts like a polar vortex, I’m shivering. Where's the cozy? Where's the heart? It's like the hotel designer only knew about functionality, not… soul.
- 3:00 PM: Unpack. Mostly attempt to hang up linen that immediately wrinkles the second it leaves my suitcase. This is the story of my life.
- 4:00 PM: First "cultural experience" - a curry from the downstairs food court. Mistake. I asked for "mild." It was nuclear. My mouth is currently weeping. Send tissues (and gallons of water). I feel like a dragon that swallowed a sun.
- 6:00 PM: Stare blankly at the TV. All channels are in languages I do not understand. Decide to embrace the glorious nothingness. Maybe this is the zen I've been searching for? Probably not. More likely, it's jetlag combined with the lingering effects of fiery curry.
- 7:00 PM: Make a mental note: next time, order plain rice. And maybe invest in a portable fan. This room is a freezer.
Day 2: Lost in the Mall, Stuffed in a Taxi, and Possibly a Breakthrough
9:00 AM: Breakfast buffet! This is an improvement. The fruit looks gloriously tropical. I attack the pineapple like I haven’t seen a pineapple in… well, a week. Maybe two.
10:00 AM: Venture into the attached mall. Oh. My. God. It’s a labyrinth. Like, I swear I just walked past the same shop three times. I feel like a rat in a very clean, air-conditioned maze. This is where I'll be spending the next decade of my life.
11:30 AM: Survived a harrowing taxi ride. The driver, bless his heart, drove like a caffeinated hummingbird. We communicate via frantic hand gestures and panicked smiles. Did I reach my destination? I honestly have no idea.
12:30 PM: Lunch! Finally find a local noodle place. The char kway teow is… heavenly. Finally, some flavor! It's so good, I nearly cry. This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship between me and Malaysian cuisine. I’m starting to forgive the curry incident.
2:00 PM: Back at the hotel room. The aircon is on full blast, naturally. I'm embracing my inner penguin. Attempt to read, but the sheer whiteness of the room is messing with my head. Someone painted this room with the intention of erasing all personality
4:00 PM: The gym? I think I'll skip that today. I just walked around the mall, what more do you want from me? Don't worry, I'm sure 30 minutes on a treadmill will erase all the char kway teow I consumed.
6:00 PM: This might sound weird, but the hotel’s window is not only giving me a view but also a story. I see life happening outside. I see people. I see people moving. The world keeps spinning. I’m not sure how often I usually stop to remember that.
7:00 PM: I'm starting to have a revelation. Maybe… just maybe… this hotel isn’t about the fancy stuff. Maybe it’s about the being. Embracing the beige, the aircon, the slightly off-kilter everything. It's a weird kind of comfort. This is my new philosophy. I’m on a mission.
Day 3: Sunway Lagoon, Splashes, and Epic Fails
9:00 AM: Breakfast – More fruit! More happiness! More potential for extreme sugar crashes later.
10:00 AM: Sunway Lagoon! The water park! Excited! Nervous! This is where it all goes wrong.
10:30 AM: Oh, the shuttle bus. It's packed. I'm crammed between a giggling teenager and a guy who looks like he hasn't seen sunlight in years (sorry, dude). I’m also fairly certain someone’s using my shoulder as a headrest. But hey! Adventure!
11:00 AM: The water park is a sensory overload. Bright colors, screaming children, the smell of chlorine. I love it. I hate it. I don't know what I'm feeling.
12:00 PM: Ride the Vuvuzela. It is the single most terrifying, exhilarating, and vomit-inducing experience of my life. I scream. I laugh. I lose a small part of my soul. Worth it.
1:00 PM: Attempt to float on a lazy river. Get stuck on a giant inflatable flamingo. Humiliating. Rescued by a family who clearly found my struggles amusing.
2:00 PM: Realize I'm sunburnt. Badly. Reapply sunscreen. Pray to the sun gods for mercy.
3:00 PM: More water slides! This time, I'm slightly less terrified. Feeling like a pro.
4:00 PM: Head back to the hotel. The shuttle bus feels like a well-deserved nap. I am drained, exhilarated, and slightly smelling of chlorine.
5:00 PM: Shower in the hotel. The water pressure is underwhelming. I am reminded that luxury is not always synonymous with comfort.
7:00 PM: Dinner and a movie on the TV. It's utter garbage, but I don't care. I'm too tired to care. This is the beauty of travel, right? Embracing the bad with the good, the beige with the beautiful, the curry with the char kway teow.
Day 4: Departure, Reflections, and Maybe a Return?
- 9:00 AM: Final breakfast! I eat all the fruit. Just in case.
- 10:00 AM: Pack. Sigh. The wrinkles are back.
- 11:00 AM: Check out. Honestly, I'm going to miss that beige room. It's weirdly comforting.
- 12:00 PM: Head back to KLIA. Reflecting on my "adventure". Malaysia is… a lot. Chaotic, delicious, humid, and undeniably charming.
- 1:00 PM: Waiting at the airport. I'm already planning my return. Maybe next time, I’ll actually learn some Bahasa Malaysia. And definitely pack a portable fan. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll find a better curry. But, probably not.
Final Thoughts:
The Summit Hotel Subang? It’s not the Ritz. But it became my little beige sanctuary. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I grew to love the aircon, the relentless beige, even the slightly underwhelming water pressure. It taught me that sometimes, the best adventures are the unexpected ones. Would I recommend it? Yes, absolutely. But be warned: pack a scarf, and always, ALWAYS order the plain rice. You'll learn to love it. And maybe, just maybe, you'll find your own little moment of Malaysian meltdown madness.
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Summit Hotel Subang USJ: The "Secret" They're Desperate to Keep? (My Take)
Q: Is Summit Hotel Subang REALLY a 'best kept secret'?
A: Okay, let's be honest, "secret" is a *bit* dramatic. It's not like it's hidden behind a brick wall and only accessible via a secret handshake. It's been around a while. But is it *underrated*? Absolutely! It’s not the first place that pops into your head when you think "epic KL staycation," but seriously, for the price, the value… it's fantastic. My Auntie Susan, bless her heart, wouldn't shut up about her stay there – "So convenient! Right near the shopping mall! And the nasi lemak breakfast was to die for!'" Seriously, she called me three times just to rave about the nasi lemak.
Q: The Rooms: What's the deal?
A: Okay, let's be real, the rooms aren't winning any design awards anytime soon. They’re… rooms. Functional. Cleanish. The decor? Let's just say it has a certain, shall we say, "timeless" quality. (Translation: it hasn't been updated since, like, forever.) But honestly, it's perfectly fine. The bed was comfy enough, which is the *most* important thing, right? I once stayed in a hotel in Penang that looked like it was decorated by a committee of particularly grumpy accountants. THAT was a disaster. Summit's rooms? They just… work. And the aircon is good, which is essential in KL's sweltering heat.
Q: Food Glorious Food: What's the Grub Like?
A: Okay, BREAKFAST. Let’s talk breakfast. Because it's the key! The *nasi lemak* is the real deal. I swear, I dreamt about it for weeks after my stay. Fluffy rice, crispy anchovies, perfectly cooked egg… it’s a revelation. Do *not* skip the breakfast. Seriously, I repeat: DO. NOT. SKIP. IT. One morning, I was running late, and convinced myself I could grab something later. I ended up with a soggy sandwich from a nearby cafe and… ugh. The *nasi lemak* withdrawal was REAL. The other food options are fine, too. Nothing mind-blowing, but a decent and not-overpriced. It's not a foodie destination, but it's definitely a good feed.
Q: Location, Location, Location: Is it Actually Convenient?
A: YES! The single biggest selling point of Summit Hotel? The location. It's *attached* to the Summit USJ shopping mall! I mean, seriously attached. Like, you can wander in your pyjamas to the cinema. Want to grab a quick bite? Done. Need to replace a forgotten toothbrush at 11 pm? Sorted. It's a shopaholic's (or a chronically forgetful person's – like myself) dream. You have everything you need available at a moments notice. Getting to the main city center can be a bit of a slog during peak hour traffic (KL traffic is truly a beast, folks), but it's still a perfectly manageable base for exploring the rest of the city. Public transport nearby is decent, too.
Q: Pool and Gym: Does it have them?
A: Both! The pool exists. I went in, and I lived. It was fine. The gym is... a gym. It has treadmills and weights and the general equipment needed to get a workout. I'm not a gym rat, so I didn't spend too much time there. But hey, it's there if you need to work off all that *nasi lemak*.
Q: Value for Money: Is it worth it?
A: ABSOLUTELY! This is where Summit Hotel Subang really shines. You get a comfortable stay with easy access to shopping, cinema, food, and a decent breakfast. This doesn't break the bank. Let's be real, in KL, you're paying a premium for certain hotels! Sometimes you want a swanky hotel for the experience, sometimes you want a relaxing weekend without going broke. This is your answer, seriously. Especially if you're traveling with kids, or just want a simple, stress-free stay. You can’t go wrong. My pockets are still happy. So are my taste buds! Go! Book it now! (But maybe don't all rush at once. I still want to be able to get a room!)
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