Hotel Maison Boutique

The Hotel Maison's bold red exterior has a cool, contemporary look, that seems more nightclub than hotel. Located on a rundown backstreet, the property looks slightly out of place among its surroundings. Inside, though, the small lobby has been decorated with Parisian-inspired furniture, contemporary art pieces, and color-changing neon ceiling lights. The hotel has no real social areas, making it quiet throughout the day, aside from a few business travelers passing using the meeting rooms. There is a spacious on-site restaurant that has a modern feel, with music-themed paintings on the wall and blue lights brightening up the walls, though this space also feels quiet dark, being on the basement level. Most guests are Chinese or European, and the hotel is very popular with couples. 

This property is a 10-minute walk from Kuala Lumpur's Golden Shopping Triangle, where Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang Plaza, and the Pavillon shopping mall are in close proximity. As such, it's an ideal location for shopping and entertainment. Located a little away from the main action, the hotel's immediate area is somewhat rundown, which may be off-putting for some. It's within a 10-minute walk of Imbi Monorail station, providing links to numerous attraction's like KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers, and Little India at Brickfields. The Batu Caves can be reached by rail in 28-minutes, and Petaling Street in Chinatown is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel also runs a daily shuttle bus to many attractions, making it easy for short-stay visitors to take in the sights. KL Sentral Station is a 25-minute drive, and the airport is a 45-minute drive from the hotel. 

This hotel offers a variety of room types to suit a range of different budgets. The themed rooms are a key feature of the property, making it stand out from other hotel's in the area, though some may seem a bit over the top. Themes include James Bond, Marilyn Monroe, Fairy Tale, and Space Odyssey. Regular rooms are available too, which are simply decorated with white walls and bedding, dark tiled floors, modern perspex hanging lights, and minimal furniture. All 42 rooms are clean, featuring modern amenities such as 32-inch LCD flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, safes, phones, mini-fridges, hairdryers, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Free daily newspapers, bottled water, and slippers are a nice touch. Bathrooms are small and modern, with colorful tiled walls, glass-enclosed rainfall showers, white sinks, toilets, and free toiletries. They have an open design, meaning there is no door separating the bathroom from the main room. It's also worth noting that the shower and toilet share one door, so they can't be used at the same time, which may be an issue for some.

Despite its quirky decor and convenient location, this hotel falls short in terms of on-site facilities, which may disappoint some travelers. Though this property has a fitness center, it's tiny and has minimal equipment, with only three cardio machines. The hotel also lacks a pool and decent communal areas, though there is a small reading lounge with cozy couches, which is a nice place to take a break. The on-site restaurant, Bistro 36, earns good reviews, serving a variety of Malaysian, Japanese, and European dishes. The restaurant also serves free buffet breakfasts daily, offering hot and cold options that score solid marks from previous guests. There are several meeting rooms in the hotel, attracting a large number of business travelers. Other features include a 24-hour front desk, room service, laundry, dry cleaning, and a free daily shuttle bus to the city's main attractions.