I’ve arrived my hotel, the Mandarin Oriental KL. Immediately upon arriving one bellman opened the door to my Grab and welcomed me, while a 2nd bellman grabbed my bags from the trunk. I was escorted to the front desk where check-in was smooth and quick.
I had joined the MO frequent traveler club for this trip. Even for someone with no status, it got me a room upgrade (high floor, view of KLCC Park), free WiFi, and free breakfast.
Next stop was the concierge, to book tickets for the KL Tower for the next day. I couldn’t get the official website to accept my American credit card…but in less than 5 minutes I was booked and good to go. And off to the room.
The room is spectacular. Huge with a sofa, desk with two chairs, king size bed, bath and separate shower. And, best of all, floor to ceiling windows with a view of the pool area and KLCC park. Bags had already been delivered to my room by the time I go there. Best part, I am only paying 855 Ringit per night – or $171US. Really. Insanely cheap compared to what a hotel of this stature would cost in a major US city.
I could just collapse, or I could take a quick shower and….
The Kahn Man 