My Review of Tunes Hotel: Crap & More Crap

For those of us that are not staying in KL (maybe you are coming from penang or singapore or whereva ..), then you will know the monopoly TUNES HOtel has at LCCT. This is some stroke of genius by Tunes people. Just because you are the ONLY hotel (I don't count Plaza Premium - that's a lounge) within earshot of LCCT, the way you take advantage of this situation is beyond crap. MY GAWD. The advertisement 5-star 'feel' for 1-star prices - watever. I paid RM 173 (ONLY ROOM AND FAN) and you'd think it's 5-star bed & ambience. Fyi, I bumped into every corner of the beyond-crazy smaller than small sized rooms (please note, I have stayed in hostels, budget motels, the really seasoned traveller) and I think TUNES is the only hotel that made me feel like a caged animal. You cannot cross over to the toilet when you have the desk panel down at right angle. That's how it is. For maybe RM 60 - RM 100, I can swallow this situation - but I paid close to RM 200 (!!) Why because for every add-on you want, they demand a deposit of RM 10 or RM 15. Why have to deposit ? Just charge for the item and nett okay. Stupid TUNES. So here it is advertising itself high and low on 5 reasons why you should book it (1) 5-star beds - hello? the experience is for nothing if i can't even get to the other side of the room without falling over the stupid bed (2) Power Showers - the only power you get is from knowing you cannot slip during showers coz the shower cube is so small, you just land sideways with your shoulder at the wall (3) Central & Convenient Location - sure thing ... a monopoly of LCCT terminal does NOT equal convenient location, it's a forced decision to stay here (never in any moons will i ever stay in any TUNES hotel if I have another budget choice) (4)Optional Add-ons - I dont mind paying for every add-on but collecting deposit of RM 15 for each add-on is ridiculous. Next day, I have to line-up (fighting the queue) just to get the deposit back. Stupid TUNEs. (5) 24-hour security - this is not the TUNES security, this sense of security comes from the endless stream of people checking in and out of the hotel. the hotel is 24/7 due to crazy flight schedule from airasia. Don't take my word for it ... see here reviews too http://talesofasia.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=214