I had been intrigued by the exterior design, as well as reviews of the hotel across hotels.com as well on google. Hence I took a free friday evening to stay here.
My first impression a hotel that had a lot to offer in terms of value. Having stayed at the spectacular D'majestic nearby, I found Pudu Bintang to be comparatively less posh (it is in a different price range after all), yet it was well maintained. Rooms were clean albeit a little small, but definitely a very comfortable place to stay and relax.
Compliments on location & security. Pudu Bintang was in a great location where you walk just next door to find charcoal roast duck, or great dimsum and claypot rice just across the road. Yet the hotel was situated just far enough to be a quiet haven, especially if you get a window facing the main Pudu area.
The bed was a bit hard for my liking, and i would have preferred two pillows instead of one, as the pillow was a little thin - but thats just personal preferences. However, the lack of toiletries was disappointing - i was lucky to have brought my own.
My biggest grouse was when i requested for a late checkout at 1pm. While I appreciated that the receptionist was readily agreeable to my late checkout during my check in, the receptionist the next morning continued to call me at 11am and 1230pm asking me if i intend to checkout, despite me going down at 9am, and told her over the phone twice of my 1pm checkout.
It had potential, and i hope it does when i stay here again.