I have stayed in Kuala Lumpur city itself during the
pandemic (the term staycation is becoming popular these days), I mean… you guys
do agree that staying at home since the start of MCO (I believe somewhere in
April 2020) till now, November 2020 has been a hair-pulling experience. Some
lost their jobs, some got a pay-cut and some business just simply bungkus, and
for those that still have a job and maintaining the same salary, they too try
their very best to support small and medium business the best way they can. I
am sure of it.
I was given a chance for a staycation in Oakwood Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur and experience their SOP implementation of which is being oversaw by KKM/police very tightly. A few things that I noted and particular about was being observe by the management, kudos to them. Health and safety of not only the guests but their customers are their utmost priority. It is a comfort to know this. Alhamdulillah…
So what I am gonna do is to take you thru my journey during my SOP Staycation, having said that, if you wish to know more on my stay in Oakwood, please click HERE.
As usual, you will be greeted by the front desk requesting you to sanitize and scan the My Sejahtera apps. The management has installed a transparent visor/shield at the front desk counter to ensure the boundary between their staff and hotel guests. This is to minimize the transmission of gems/bacteria from one to the other.
Guests’ luggage is being sanitized and managed by hotel staff.
We were briefed that due to the pandemic, coffee house for breakfast is not open as usual hence breakfast order is being taken during registration and is served at own room. Pool is closed during this period with exception for cocktail by the pool that starts at 6pm (no pool usage, cocktail by the pool is open to hotel guests and public.
Breakfast
We were given 4 breakfast choices – Classic American
Breakfast, Nasi Lemak Ayam, Chinese Style Shredded Chicken Soup and Dhall with
Roti Pratha/Capati. The meal of your choice will then be sent to your room in a
take-away pack, minimising human contact.
It is still open but registration is required and guest is to indicate the preferred time. Despite that gym is open, they have limit the pax usage per time. Only 4 pax per time is allowed per time (if I remember the figure correctly). The equipment is being sanitized after every usage.
I also enquired on the room and how it is being handled. I learnt that upon guests check-out, they wil not enter the room immediately. Upon the stipulated time, the room service will clean and sanitize the room.
Things that fascinated me the most when staying in Oakwood were :
1. Starbucks DIY machine (located at the lobby)
- All you need is digital money 😉
- All you need is digital money 😉
- Simple and easy
- Their kitchenette comes with (kid you not) – all the kitchen utensil including dish washing liquid and sponge, rice cooker, microwave, kettle, mini fridge, cups/glasses and plates and toaster. Boleh berkampung here hokkay.
Where to have a quick bite and all this places are across the street.
1. Kenny Hill Bakers
- Need I say more… sedap. Period
- Need I say more… sedap. Period
- Obviously Thai food lah kan.
3. Victoria Station
- Still famos, their steak is not bad.
- Still famos, their steak is not bad.
- The 'atas' grocer with local name.
Oakwood Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur is located approximately 5km from KLCC and the closes embassy is the China/British/France and US embassy if I am not mistaken. Great place to stay if you just wanna lepak at KLCC, attend a wedding near this area, celebrate birthday party or perhaps… apply for visa at one of the embassy (assuming you are not based in KL/Selangor lah). Not only that, they have long term stay concept (for expat) here too. Whatever it is, do come and experience your stay here.
Fact :
Oakwood Worldwide® is the premier provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions through its well-known brands, Oakwood®, ExecuStay® and Insurance Housing Solutions™. With a presence in all 50 United States and more than 85 countries, the award-winning company provides move-in-ready furnished accommodations to meet the needs of global organizations, individual business travellers, insurance clients and leisure travellers alike. Oakwood Worldwide was founded in and continues to base its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and operates regional headquarters in London, Phoenix and Singapore.
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