Kuala Lumpur's Sky Pool: Unbelievable Luxury You HAVE to See!
Kuala Lumpur's Sky Pool: Unbelievable Luxury You HAVE to See!
Kuala Lumpur's Sky Pool: Honestly, Jaw-Dropping Luxury (If You Can Handle the Altitude!)
Forget Instagram filters, you guys. The Kuala Lumpur Sky Pool? It's REAL. Like, really real. I just got back, and my brain's still trying to process the sheer audacity of it all. Imagine swimming – actually swimming – in a glass-bottomed pool high above the KL cityscape. Yeah, it's as bonkers as it sounds. Buckle up, buttercups, because this review is gonna be a wild ride.
Accessibility: (Okay, Let's Face It, It's KL!)
Listen, Malaysia's still figuring out full-on accessibility, and this hotel, while striving, wasn't flawless. The elevators worked, thankfully! But navigating some of the, and let's be honest, expansive hallways could be a workout. They do list "Facilities for disabled guests." Okay, good start. Hopefully more improvements are coming.
(Side note: if you need help, the staff are ridiculously friendly and always happy to assist. Seriously, top marks there.)
On-site Accessible Restaurants/Lounges: (Food, Glorious Food!)
This is where things get interesting. Several restaurants ARE on-site, ranging from the super-fancy-pants to the more relaxed. Some seemed more accessible than others in terms of entry and seating, so double-check before you commit. They had a decent range of options: Asian, Western, and everything in between. (More on the food later, because, well, I ate.)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Mixed Bag, Honestly)
As mentioned, some areas felt easier to navigate than others. The public spaces seemed pretty accommodating, but I'd recommend checking the specific layout of your room and preferred restaurants beforehand.
Internet Access: (Bless the Wi-Fi Gods!)
Okay, let's be honest, the internet is a vital necessity these days, right? And the internet access here was AWESOME.
- Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms! Yes! You can update your Insta stories in peace from your palatial room.
- Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services: Check, check, and check. They've got you covered.
- Wi-Fi in Public Areas: No dead zones, which is a huge relief when you're trying to upload those dazzling pool pics!
Things to Do (Because You're Not Just Swimming, Right?)
Alright, so you could just park yourself in the Sky Pool (and trust me, it's tempting). But there's so much more!
- Ways to Relax: Hello, spa! This is where I lost myself for a glorious afternoon. Think… pure bliss.
- Body scrub and Body wrap: Tempting! Didn't try it, but the menu looked incredible.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: Everything a stressed-out traveler could dream of. (Yes, I hit the gym. Mostly to burn off the amazing buffet breakfast!)
- Massage: Seriously, the massage therapists were magic. I felt like a noodle afterwards.
- Pool with a View, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool [outdoor]: The main event. Seriously, that view. It’s breathtaking. (More on the pool, as I mentioned, later.)
- Foot bath: Ah… the little luxuries.
Cleanliness and Safety: (COVID-Era Considerations)
This is crucial, right? And I gotta say, they really nailed this.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Check.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Check. They were relentless!
- Doctor/nurse on call: Good to know!
- First aid kit: Always a plus.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere! (Thank goodness.)
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Important.
- Hygiene certification: They seem to have been paying attention!
- Individually-wrapped food options: Yes, to minimize contact!
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They tried their best.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Seems like it!
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Nice to have the choice!
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Essential!
- Safe dining setup: Smart.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Obviously.
- Shared stationery removed: Good riddance!
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Staff are trained.
- Sterilizing equipment: Yep.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: (My Favorite Subject!)
Okay, buckle up, because I ate. A LOT. Here's the lowdown:
- A la carte in restaurant: They have different restaurants.
- Alternative meal arrangement: They are nice.
- Asian and Western breakfast.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: It's Malaysia!
- Bar: Always a good thing.
- Bottle of water: Free water.
- Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant The buffet. Guys. It was EPIC. Pancakes, eggs, noodles, fresh fruit… I could have lived there. Honestly. The croissants alone were worth the trip.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop: Essential.
- Desserts in restaurant: Oh dear, the desserts… my weakness!
- Happy hour: Yes, please!
- International cuisine in restaurant: Variety is the spice of life!
- Poolside bar: Cocktail, anyone? With that view? Yes, please!
- Restaurants: Several to choose from!
- Room service [24-hour]: For those late-night cravings.
- Salad in restaurant: Gotta balance it out… kinda.
- Snack bar: Useful for grabbing a quick bite.
- Soup in restaurant: Sometimes you just need soup.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Options for everyone!
- Western cuisine in restaurant: Burgers, pizzas, etc.
Services and Conveniences: (The Little Things That Make a Big Difference)
- Air conditioning in public area: Crucial in KL!
- Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping: The basics. Good.
- Doorman: Always a classy touch!
- Dry cleaning: They'll make you look like a million bucks.
- Elevator: See accessibility.
- Essential condiments: You know, salt and pepper!
- Facilities for disabled guests: See above.
- Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor and Outdoor venue for special events: Useful!
- Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service: Practical.
- Luggage storage: Handy!
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine: For the more serious business travelers!
- Smoking area: For those who partake.
- Terrace: Nice for a pre-dinner drink.
- Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Business-y things.
For the Kids: (Family-Friendly-ish)
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: They seem to accommodate children.
Access, Security, and Other Bits & Pieces:
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private]: Safety first.
- Couple's room: Romantic!
- Exterior corridor: No.
- Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour]: Safety again!
- Hotel chain: It's from a reputable chain.
- Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed unavailable: No pets allowed.
- Proposal spot: Could be!
- Room decorations: Elegant.
- Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: All important aspects.
- Getting around, Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: Transport is sorted!
Available in All Rooms: (The Comforts of Home… But Elevated)
- Additional toilet: Luxurious!
- Air conditioning: Essential again!
- Alarm clock: Yep.
- Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains: Extra special touch.
- Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea: Convenience!
- Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor: Lovely perks.
- **In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Iron
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's itinerary! We're diving headfirst into the glorious, sticky, chaotic heart of Kuala Lumpur, and I'm dragging you along for the ride. Prepare for a few bumps, detours, and maybe even a minor existential crisis or two. This is real travel, people. This is… (deep breath) Sky Pool & Existential Crisps: My Pre-Kuala Lumpur Debauchery
Act I: Arrival & The Great Hotel Heist (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Random)
Day 1: Touchdown & Tetris-ing into Disaster (Okay, Maybe Not Disaster)
- 11:00 AM: Touchdown at KLIA. Okay, deep breath. First impressions? Humid! Like, swimming in a sock humid. My hair's already forming a frizz halo of epic proportions. Immigration was surprisingly painless. I'm always half expecting to be questioned about my questionable life choices. This time? Smooth sailing. Maybe they sensed the impending chaos?
- 12:00 PM: Grab a Grab (that's the local Uber, folks). My driver, a cheerful chap named Raj, looked at my overstuffed backpack and sighed. "Heavy bag, eh? Going for the marathon?" No, Raj. Just my life.
- 1:00 PM: Check-in at the hotel. The “Sky Pool” hotel. Ugh. The check-in process was like navigating a bureaucratic labyrinth designed by a sadist. I swear, I spent more time signing forms than I’ve spent on meaningful relationships in the last decade. Finally get into the room – ah, the view! And… the room is significantly smaller than advertised. And that tiny window. I'm pretty sure I can't see anything from here. Still, I'm not letting this ruin my chill vibe.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch at a mamak stall (that's a 24/7 Malaysian Indian-Muslim eatery, people). The smell of curry is already intoxicating. Ordered a roti canai (flaky flatbread with curry) and teh tarik (sweet, frothy tea). My mouth is burning from the chili, and I'm probably dripping sweat like a leaky faucet, but this is what I'm here for. Pure, greasy, delicious bliss.
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Sky Pool. Okay now. The pool. It looks glorious from the pictures. What is the view like? Is the water clean?
- 7:00 PM: Exploring the surrounding area and getting lost in the maze-like streets.
Day 2: The Petronas Twin Tower Fiasco & The Quest for the Perfect Nasi Goreng
- 9:00 AM: Petronas Towers. The plan: queue very early, get Insta-worthy shots, feel smug. The reality: arrive at the base of the towers, see a throng of people that stretches to the horizon, and nearly hyperventilate. Managed to take a few blurry photos (artistic license, right?).
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Exploring the KLCC Park; taking in the view of the Petronas Towers and maybe trying to get a sense of how things will go in the rest of this trip.
- 2:00 PM: The Nasi Goreng Hunt Begins! I'm on a mission. A Nasi Goreng (fried rice) quest. I spent hours wandering, searching, drooling over the various food stalls. Finally, I found a place that looked promising. The result? Meh. Edible, but a long way from legendary. My quest continues.
- 3:00 PM: Retail therapy. I need a distraction. Decided to check out a local market;
- 4:00 PM: A cup of coffee and relaxation.
- 7:00 PM: Back to hotel – I ordered in.
Act II: Cultural Clashes & Curry Coma (Or, When Everything Gets a Little… Intense)
Day 3: Batu Caves & the Monkey Mafia (And a Near-Death Experience with a Curry)
- 9:00 AM: Head to the Batu Caves. The sheer scale of the golden statue at the entrance is breathtaking. The climb up the 272 steps is a workout, and the heat is brutal. I'm sweating like a pig but determined to make it to the top. The monkeys? They're cheeky little devils, snatching anything that isn't nailed down. I narrowly escaped having my sunglasses stolen.
- 11:00 AM: The Cave Temples - a stunning place, with all the colors and the art, and the calm feel.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local curry house.
- 2:00 PM: A local art gallery is where I hope to regain my peace;
- 4:00 PM: Head back to the hotel and re-consider the rest of the trip.
Day 4: Chinatown Chaos & the Great Shopping Spree Debacle (Or, My Wallet Weeps)
- 10:00 AM: Dive into Chinatown. The sights and smells are intense – a glorious assault on the senses. I got completely and utterly lost in the labyrinthine streets. Haggling is an Olympic sport here, and I'm definitely still a rookie. Bought a few souvenirs, almost got scammed for a fake designer handbag (lesson learned!), and generally had a sensory overload of the best possible kind.
- 1:00 PM: Street food time! Dumplings, noodles, anything that smelled good. Stomach: already protesting, but I'm unstoppable.
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Shopping malls. I started the day intending to explore the various cultural sites, but when I saw the shopping malls. I quickly changed my mind and gave in to the urge to do a bit of spree shopping.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at a fancy restaurant;
Act III: Reflection & Departure (Or, Maybe I'll Stay Forever)
Day 5: The Final Feast & Farewells (…and a Little Bit of Melodrama)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at a local cafe.
- 11:00 AM: Exploring the last place in Kuala Lumpur.
- 1:00 PM: Last meal. It hits me that I'm actually leaving.
- 4:00 PM: Head to KLIA for my flight.
- 6:00 PM: At the airport, waiting for my flight.
Epilogue:
Okay, KL, you magnificent, chaotic, curry-soaked beast. You tested me. You made me sweat. You made me question my life choices (again). But you also made me laugh, made me eat things I normally wouldn't, and showed me a side of life I’m unlikely to forget. I’m leaving slightly poorer, slightly sweatier than I arrived, and with a stomach that’s probably mostly curry. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. And that, my friends, is the beauty of travel. Until next time, Malaysia. I'll be back. You can bet on it.
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Okay, the Sky Pool... Is it *actually* as amazing as everyone says? Like, really? Seriously?
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because the Sky Pool in Kuala Lumpur... is a whole thing. Let me put it this way: I went expecting something ridiculously Instagram-able, and I got that. But I also got… something else. Something kinda… overwhelming. Like, when you’re up there, staring out at the Petronas Towers shrinking beneath you, and the city sprawling out like a LEGO set, you just… breathe. And then your stomach lurches. Seriously!
Was it amazing? Yes. Did I spend half the time clutching the edge? Also, yes. It’s a mix of "I’m a VIP!" and "Oh god, I might actually die." The view? Unreal. Unforgettable. The pool itself? Perfectly… cool… temperature. Not too cold, not too warm, just right for screaming internally and pretending you're a glamorous globetrotter.
What's the deal with the pool itself? Is it ridiculously crowded? Do you actually get to *swim*?
Alright, the pool. Listen, "pool" might be a strong word. It’s… more like a very long, very skinny, very high-up water feature. Think of it like a stylish, modern trough for high-society ducks, but with a view. Swimming? You *can* swim, sure. But mostly, people are floating, taking photos (duh), and trying not to spill their perfectly-crafted cocktails.
Crowds? Oh, yes. Depending on when you go. I went on a Tuesday afternoon (smart move, me!) and it was manageable. Still, you'll need to factor in some jostling for the perfect Insta shot. Weekends? Forget about it. It's probably a sea of selfie sticks and frantic splashing. Honestly, finding a place to put your towel felt competitive. Like, Hunger Games competitive. I swear I saw someone subtly side-eye-ing my perfectly-placed sunscreen. The indignity!
How do you even *get* to this Sky Pool? Is it some secret, members-only thing? Or can a regular person like me (with a moderate bank balance) actually get in?
Okay, so the Sky Pool is usually part of the luxurious TRexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (this is my brain farting, I can't spell it. I bet you can look it up, though) hotel. And you will need to be a guest there. Or know a guest, get invited, and, ahem, hopefully be very nice. It's not like there's a public elevator that whisk you directly to the heavens. (Though that would be cool).
So yeah, money helps. But hey, travel hacking is a thing, right? Maybe you can find some deals. Or, you know, win the lottery. Then, it is time to grab all of the beautiful suits and dresses! Anyway, planning ahead is key. Book your room far in advance, especially if you're aiming for a specific season.
Beyond the pool, what else is there to do? Like, what else is there to do at the hotel?
Beyond the pool? Oh, honey, this is a hotel. There're things. Things to do. Things like: the spa, which looked utterly divine (I just glanced. I'm more of a 'hang-in-the-pool-and-pretend-I'm-rich' kind of person). There’s a fancy restaurant *with* a view. This is a theme, in case you haven't noticed. A gym. A bar where you can clutch a cocktail and pretend you’re James Bond (or Bond *girl*, obviously).
Honestly, just wandering around the hotel is an experience. The decor is… opulent. Think polished surfaces, enormous chandeliers, and staff who are so polite, they almost feel… artificial. In a good way. Mostly. Okay, sometimes I felt like I was in a very well-produced movie set, waiting for the director to shout "Cut!" and reveal it was all just plywood and dreams. But hey, the dreams are nice, right?
Actually, one thing. The lobby is amazing. I spent a significant amount of time gazing at a water feature that looked like it belonged in a sci-fi movie. And the scent! Seriously, they pump a specific scent, and it permeates everything. I bought some of the hotel's scented candle. I *needed* to bring the fantasy home, as much as I could.
Let's talk about the view. Is it *really* worth the hype/price tag? Any advice for maximizing the experience?
The view. The view. Okay, it's honestly the *main* reason you're there. You just *know* you paid extra for that view. It's the kind of view that makes you go, "WOW." And then, "Oh my god, am I going to fall?"
Yes, it's worth it. But here's the thing: the time of day makes a HUGE difference. Sunset is obviously the prime time for photos and gasping at the sky. But it's also the most crowded. I went just *before* sunset. Because I like to beat the herd. I think it worked.
Also, and this might sound silly, but bring a good camera. Or at least, make sure your phone's got a decent lens. Because you're going to want to capture this. Trust me. And don't be afraid to take *way* too many pictures. Nobody's judging. Well, maybe the other people in the pool... but who cares? Seriously. Just snap away.
Any downsides? What did you *not* like about the Sky Pool experience? Be honest!
Okay, honesty time. Here's the deal: it *is* expensive. That's a given. And even though I'd been saving (okay, scrimping and saving…) for months, I still felt a little pang of guilt every time I ordered a ridiculously-priced cocktail.
The other things. The sheer *level* of perfection can feel a bit… suffocating. They can make you feel a little self-conscious of your imperfections (like the giant mosquito bite I got). And the constant posing can get tiring. Everyone is trying to look effortlessly chic when they are, in fact, slightly terrified they're going to slip and die. Honestly, the fear is very real, but you're there for a reason, so just enjoy those moments!
Plus, and this is a minor gripe, but the music they play is, like, super generic chill-out music. It's not bad, per se, but it’s forgettable. I'd have preferred a bit *more* character. Maybe some funky jazz? Or at least some better elevator music! That's it. Just because you're there, doesn't mean you need to be the perfect picture. I found those people to be the most beautiful people there.
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