77%Pondok Lodge

First they could not fing our booking through hostelworld. Then we had payed for a double room but received a cheaper room but had to pay for the more pricey room. Thin walls and close to a nightclub.In other words, impossible to sleep before 0500 am.Staff was not very helpfull

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by akim723620 – posted on Dec 12, 2008

1

the staffs are kind and patient. the breakfast is good. it's a good place to stay. there are a lot of bars along the street where it's located, you can find fun especially weekends. but if quiet sleeping condition is requested, it's not the best place to choose. at least, to choose the third floor~

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by Yunhe – posted on Nov 30, 2008

2

fyi - "breakfast" = 2 pieces of toast and small cup of coffee or tea. You get a room and a mattress, everything else is extra charge

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by Uva177 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

4

On weekends, you can't get sleep easy because of heavy sounds from neighboring bars.

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by vixay – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

very nice hostel, on the interior probably the nicest so far staff helpful good location... only prob they do have bugbeds not in all rooms judt need to be careful as we moved room on first nite due to seeind them and had no problem the following two nites so just watch out!

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by EoinLeeanne – posted on Jul 2, 2008

1

A great hostel but its very noisy being just above a busy city bar. The bar's open til 4am on weekends - ask to be on the second level.

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by lucinda6830 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

Terrific lounges and friendly staff. My only complaint was the blasting techno all night from the bar below. A pair of ear plugs saved the night, but others might find it problematic.

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by Njfer – posted on May 19, 2008

5

The only problem we really had with our stay at Pondok Lodge was that there were bed bugs and many of them!!!

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by lauramulhearn8874 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

3

beautiful house, good location, good boss... the bar downstairs makes the walls shake on saturdays nights...

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by ottozzir8946 – posted on Feb 22, 2008

1

The hostel was very drab a real sh*thole . he one thing that annoyed me most was that the boss was so rude. Also we had just traveled on a 14 hour flight.There is a club adjacent to the hostel which plays music so loud the actually shake and it feels like your bed might as well be in the club. It... more The hostel was very drab a real sh*thole . he one thing that annoyed me most was that the boss was so rude. Also we had just traveled on a 14 hour flight.There is a club adjacent to the hostel which plays music so loud the actually shake and it feels like your bed might as well be in the club. It lasted till 4am on thursday, friday and saturdayclose

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by shofiq18835 – posted on Dec 18, 2007

1

dont be on the street side rooms they are incredibly noisy

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by swtaylor9768 – posted on Dec 6, 2007

2

A great stay that attracts all the right people. I would recomened this place to any body who was in town. Ideal location to get the night starteed as well.

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by matthewbradshaw1492 – posted on Apr 23, 2007

1

try to book a room with a window

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by Klaesa – posted on Apr 3, 2007

5

it's a terrible place nobody should live here never.

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by SERJ – posted on Mar 31, 2007

3

While I was staying at Pondok I got sick and had to spend time in hospital. The staff at Pondok were excellent during this time, offering help with looking after my rucksack, not charging me for the accommodation when I was taken ill, and even driving to collect me from the hospital when I had... more While I was staying at Pondok I got sick and had to spend time in hospital. The staff at Pondok were excellent during this time, offering help with looking after my rucksack, not charging me for the accommodation when I was taken ill, and even driving to collect me from the hospital when I had trouble getting a taxi back to the hostel. I really appreciated their kindness and friendliness, and want to say THANK YOU!!close

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by Sjels – posted on Feb 28, 2007

1

We have been travelling for 10 months now and this is one of the best hostels we have stayed at. The location is good, the staff are great and I never had to wait to use the shower in the morning. We had a problem with our booking when we arrived, but it was resolved.

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by kieren5618 – posted on Feb 5, 2007

1

very good hostel but some of the rooms without windows smell of damp. Room with windows much better with fresh air and not damp. Lovley roof terrace & great location!

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by RaRaRa – posted on Feb 3, 2007

3

The owner was great and helped out one of our friends who was completely out of it after 3 days flying. She arrived before us and could barely string a sentence together. He looked after her till we got there, great guy! Clean, cool and has a nice garden up top.

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by redsca5638 – posted on Jan 25, 2007

1

The walls are paper thin so you can hear absolutely every sound on the whole floor. Bathroom's were not cleaned often enough, each time I went in the toilet seats were covered in urine. Staff were pretty helpful and rooms are fine but really dark.

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by christene – posted on Jan 1, 2007

7

I thought the water pressure in bathroom was excellent...overall clean.

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by chiachiang – posted on Dec 22, 2006

1

some roomes without window. This should be mentioned on your web site.

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by samiandoly – posted on Dec 18, 2006

2

Well organised place with helpful staff. Roof top seating area was nice (huge), as was the free breakfast. Place was a little old and the communal areas could do with sprucing up (esp the lighting), but well located for what we wanted and overall good stay.

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by rovingroo – posted on Oct 8, 2006

1

Awesome!!! Nice and Clean, Helpful staff as well,

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by Freddo3777 – posted on Sep 8, 2006

1

Room i booked online was not available when i arrived. Required negociation for another room.

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by Asianmy – posted on Sep 3, 2006

1

Thank you very much for the wonderfull stay at the Pondok Lodge! You helped me a lot with local information, and I will sure come back again!

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by krizzhol – posted on Aug 28, 2006

1

Our "double" room was actually a twin, no doubles in the hostel at all. Aircon unit shared btween two rooms by cutting a hole in the wall!...so not too much privacy. Great location for food though, don't pay more than 4ringitt for the taxi from the bus station.

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by lukecste – posted on May 14, 2006

1

Excellent location, rooms a little small and the air conditioner was deafening at night, clean.

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by dave22175 – posted on May 4, 2006

2

Generally a great place to stay with good free breakfast. Roof garden was lovely. Water supply very sporadic (showers regularly not working). Air con is shared between rooms so cant be switched off so rooms very cold.

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by TeamPa8080 – posted on May 4, 2006

3

This is a lovely hostel, however i think your opinion of the hostel will defiantly depend on what room you get. When i first arrived to my room, or should i say cell, i was abit taken back. Ive never been to prison but im pretty sure their cells would be bigger than my room, plus many prison... more This is a lovely hostel, however i think your opinion of the hostel will defiantly depend on what room you get. When i first arrived to my room, or should i say cell, i was abit taken back. Ive never been to prison but im pretty sure their cells would be bigger than my room, plus many prison cells have a window which this room did not (however i have read that many hostels in KL are like this) Also the air con unit was shared between two rooms/cells, therefore there was a damn great hole in the wall to accomodate this in which i could hear everything the other guests were saying, or should i say "up to". Also the air con wasnt exactly air con, i could fan myself cooler than that thing could. Nonetheless, i asked if they had a room with a window and they did and boy was there a massive difference, all for an extra 10R. The room was 3x as big, alot better air con, massive window looking over the main high street. Only thing that this room didnt have which my cell did, was a better door lock, however thats the only grumbly. Staff were lovely, great roof top viewing area, lovely cool chill out rooms, and walking distance to most sites, however 15min walk to nearest tube station which is abit of a pain considering the extreme humidity, 10mins to the monorail. i would recommend this hostel but DEFINATLY ask for a room with a window!!!!!!!!!close

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by jaysy – posted on Apr 30, 2006

6

Good location. Close to main attraction and 20 minute walk from bus station but rooms are a bit small. Don't eat at the pub downstairs as it's too expensive.There are plenty of restuarants nearby but the pub normally shows live premiership football. A Good hostel to stay at while in KL

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by timlharr – posted on Apr 20, 2006

7

Good economical choice - great location! Bed linen could be a bit better. Other than that, no complaints.

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by aileen4336 – posted on Mar 22, 2006

1

Good clean hostel, good showers and the free breakfast is a bonus.

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by Richandk – posted on Mar 12, 2006

12

The hostel is ideally situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle. You are in walking distance of both towers (about 25-30 min walk) and about 20 mins to Chinatown and Little India. The monorail is a 10 min walk if you prefer that! There are only 2 showers on each floor so you can expect to... more The hostel is ideally situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle. You are in walking distance of both towers (about 25-30 min walk) and about 20 mins to Chinatown and Little India. The monorail is a 10 min walk if you prefer that! There are only 2 showers on each floor so you can expect to queue at busy times in the morning. Ask for a room with a window as it's much better! A nice place in the heart of everything and a place I would stay at again.close

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by pjhew – posted on Mar 6, 2006

9

So far so good.

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by Mimisa – posted on Feb 24, 2006

1

Very good hostel. would recommend this place to anyone. The free breakfast was yummy, good location right in the middle of the tourist/shopping area, v.near the towers.

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by GregSa476 – posted on Feb 22, 2006

6

Stayed here twice now, and liked the atmosphere, price, & location of the hostel. Staff are friendly, knowledgable and the hostel's strongest point is the roof top garden. Pick a room with a window - much better.

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by blisterin – posted on Feb 21, 2006

1

The rooms upstairs are roomy and comfy, with lots of character. The rooms on the lower (2nd) floor are tiny, hot, and noisy windowless boxes. Pray you don't get stuck in one of those!

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by timandmelissaw – posted on Feb 1, 2006

9

We have to say that the staff were very friendly and helpful and really went out of their way to look after us. will come back to stay again!

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by risha4152 – posted on Jan 31, 2006

1

very rooftop terrace! walking distance to everywhere in KL!

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by ckuen – posted on Jan 23, 2006

4

should try to get a room with a window. really nice breakfast, especially how it is served. decent location and everything is within walking distance. didn't like the no shoes indoors policy but guess that will be the case in most places. certain showers and sinks have very little water but you... more should try to get a room with a window. really nice breakfast, especially how it is served. decent location and everything is within walking distance. didn't like the no shoes indoors policy but guess that will be the case in most places. certain showers and sinks have very little water but you can just walk a little farther as they have a couple of showers. TAKE THE CAB IF YOU ARE COMING FROM PUDURAYA BUS STATION.close

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by lucill6234 – posted on Jan 23, 2006

7