Length of Stay: 3days/ 2nights
Location: No. 17-19, Jalan Bedara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On location
Hotel Al Jafs is located about 5 minutes walk from Jalan Alor and about 10 minutes walk from Bukit Bintang MRT station. Conveniently located in major food street and restaurants and even bars, Hotel Al Jafs is one of the budget hotels you can consider when you are into food.
Our Accommodation
We have tried two rooms in the hotel. We initially booked a triple room at Hotel Al Jafs, however, when we arrived at the hotel, the owner informed us that our room in under repair and we might need to settle in separate rooms. He was so apologetic that he even made extra effort on our requests and saved us RM 50 for the separate rooms. We had one single room and one double room.
On the second day, when we came back from a whole day of walking, we were ready to settle in our first day rooms, and when we opened our doors, somebody was occupying them. Shocked, we ran down the stairs and informed the receptionist. He actually said sorry that we were not informed and we were now in our triple room that we earlier booked.
We were quite angry on them, since they transferred our things (even the nakasampay ones) without informing us. We have our slight fault as well, we do not have our local numbers and we didn't subscribe to roaming since we are all postpaid account holders (hello bills!). But they assured that all things were accounted for and we settled in for the night.
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| Wall design at the lobby |
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| Our triple room |
Our Experience
I booked Hotel Al Jafs thru Booking.com and settled in just because you do not need to pay for advance payments prior to check in. Despite the horrible experiences of some travelers that bookings were properly managed in some hotels, Hotel Al Jafs was able to deliver. We just paid the full payment prior to settling in to reduce the hassle upon check out.
Despite the unauthorized transfer of rooms, we really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The owner was so nice that he bought us a Malaysian plug converter since my two friends do not have their travel adapters. This is without any charge. The owner was very friendly as well, he recommends where to eat, and even the best way from one point to another. He even gave us tourist tips- that we should not pay more than RM 15 when we go to the KL Sentral Terminal Station. The owner even tried to win our hearts by saying some Tagalog words he learned from his Filipino friends - the first-thing-to-learn "mahal kita" and the not so common, "kumain ka na ba"?.
The wi-fi connection is also good, and we were able to send FB messages to our families while we were away. The hotel also offers free buffet breakfast, but do not expect them to be as grand as other good hotels. We settled in for chicken nuggets, franks, eggs, bread, jam and margarine on the duration of our stay. Coffee and tea are unlimited too. The only problem is that the "breakfast hub" is located in a very cramped space. About 6 tables for 4 persons each. Nonetheless, when you find your place, you just can sit down and relax. Just be mindful of our guests when its their time for breakfast.
The Verdict
I will definitely come back to Hotel Al Jafs when I can. Despite some of their boo-boos, we enjoyed our stay and the staff are not that pushy. I just hope when I return, the same staff is still there.
Hotel Al Jafs
Website: http://hotelaljafs.com.my/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALJAFSHotel
Room rates:
Single rooms: RM 98 to 118 = Php 1,350 - 1,600
Deluxe rooms: RM 138 to 158 = Php 1,900 - 2,100
Family room: RM 158 to 178 = Php 2,100 - 2,500
VIP room: RM 168 to 200 = Php 2,300 - 2,800
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