Hotel 2 Bintang di Kuala Pilah

This was a surprisingly nice hotel kind of in the middle of nowhere. Kuala Pilah doesn't have many hotel options, which is a shame since the nearby Seri Menanti palace is a worthy stop on a road trip (there is a hotel in Seri Menanti itself but apparently you have to book it old school, i.e. actually call them on the telephone). Anyway, Melang is reasonably priced given you get a spacious room, which comes across as being furnished only with the essentials but for those essentials, they're done well. There's definitely room to increase the star rating with additions in future, without being held back by the architecture. The rooms wrap around a centre atrium at the bottom of which is a leafy water feature, which was quite pleasant. The staff are generally relaxed and friendly too. The hotel is located within a small commercial area, and it seems sometimes there's a decent night market on your doorstep, but it doesn't bother you when you're in the room (e.g. noise-wise).

Location was central in a small town, with several restaurants within walking distance, though not much to do at night. Room was sufficient, though hotel is in dire need of upgrading. Old facilities and furniture, looks very run down. Staff were generally OK and responded to the WhatsApp requests, although the night shift man was very unprofessional and unhelpful - slept on the sofa in front of the check in counter, had to be waken up just to ask him for some directions. Generally OK for a 1 or 2 night stay when in the area, just for sleeping.

I arrived at 10 pm on 23/7/22, my confirmed booking was not on their system and the hotel was full. When I was navigating google map at 6 pm, they were still selling rooms at about 3 times my booking rate. Check in as early as possibe if you want to stay here, if not your confirmed room will be sold.