Malaysia visit in Jan 09 - some questions

[Greg Wood 3]

Hi,

 

Four Aus spotters coming to KL in Jan 09, need some help with below:

 

1. Looking to find a hotel near KLIA for two nights visiting Jan 09 - Not expensive!

2. Best way to get from KLIA to RMAF Muesum for a visit , presume taxi (cost ???)

and can you get taxi back to KLIA from muesum easily.

3. Which if any airlines that fly KL - HKG ??? apart from MH & CX ?? looking at other carriers!

 

Thanks in advance if can help.

 

Greg

 

[CV Thian 0]

Hey Greg,

 

1. The closest hotel to KLIA would be the Pan Pacific KLIA. However, rooms can go up to about RM 450 per night. Other options include the Concorde Inn KLIA, which is located only three minutes away from the international airport with its complimentary airport transfer. Prices hover around the RM 250 mark per night.

 

2. In my opinion, the best way to get from the airport to the RMAF museum is by rail (KLIA Express) to KL Sentral and a cab onwards as the museum is only located about 3kms from the station. KLIA Express prices are RM70 for a return ticket per person and the cab would probably cost less than RM10.

 

3. Other airlines that ply the KUL-HKG route other than MH and CX include low fare airline Hong Kong Express (UO) and low cost carrier AirAsia (AK).

 

I hope I've managed to answer your questions.

 

Cheers!

 

Useful links:

 

Pan Pacific KLIA

 

Concorde Inn KLIA

 

KLIA Express

 

RMAF Museum

Edited October 25, 2008 by Chow Vi Thian

[Walter Sim 1]

Is Tune Hotel opened in January?

[CV Thian 0]

According to this press release, Tune Hotel LCCT is scheduled to open in early 2009. But the Tune website still does not show bookings or information for the LCCT hotel.

[Azri M. 0]

According to this press release, Tune Hotel LCCT is scheduled to open in early 2009. But the Tune website still does not show bookings or information for the LCCT hotel.

Some additional info about tune hotels LCCT from AirAsia blog:

 

Some additional dining choices LCCT passengers will enjoy when the new Tune Hotels.com - LCCT Transit becomes operational in February 2009 include:

 

- Passage Thru Asia (Asian cuisine)

- 1901 Hot Dog outlet

- Gloria Jeans cafe outlet

 

This will be in addition to other facilities including a 7-Eleven convenience store, magazine store, transporter services, internet room and coin-operated laundry services available to hotel guests.

 

In addition to the extremely affordable overnight rates offered for stays in the 222-room hotel, Tune Hotels.com - LCCT Transit will also be offering 3-hour 'Refresher' package rates for passengers needing a quick nap and shower before continuing their journeys.

 

Bookings for Tune Hotels.com - LCCT Transit are expected to open in December 2008 for stays commencing February 2009. Log onto to www.tunehotels.com and subscribe to the e-newsletter 'Check Out When to Tune In' to be among the first to be alerted on pre-launch promotions.

 

 

[Greg Wood 3]

Chow Vi Than,

 

Thankyou for answering my questions. The Concorde Inn looks like it represents best value

to about AUS$60 p/p per night...Thats ok and includes brekky!

 

The muesum visit by train then cab sounds ok! How long would this take and where would you

get on the train from (airport) ???

 

Cheers Greg

 

 

[Izanee 0]

the train from the airport takes 28 mins (if its the express) and a bit longer if its the Transit train. If you go to the main terminal building it will be clearly signposted from there. Its below the arrivals level.

[Norman 1]

The RMAF Museum is located within the Sg Besi Airbase. You can get there by cab from

KL Sentral (the ERL City Station). However, you might want to get the radio cab number

handy since seldom taxi plying the museum. Either that or a long walk to the main road

to hail a cab.

 

Let us know the dates...

[Greg Wood 3]

Hi Norman,

 

It would be on Sunday 11th January we plan to visit the muesum and would

very much like to meet up with you and other MWingers.

 

We arrive into Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 10th from Perth onboard Airasia X

another new experience for us all, something we're all looking forward to.

 

Be great if you would like to accompany us, your local knowledge would be

grateful and be appreciated!

 

Rgds, Greg