Hotel 138 Subang: Malaysia's Hidden Gem? You Won't Believe This!

Hotel 138@Subang Malaysia

Hotel 138 Subang: Malaysia's Hidden Gem? You Won't Believe This!

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the… what's the name? Oh yeah, Hotel 138 Subang: Malaysia's Hidden Gem? You Won't Believe This! Let's get REAL about this place. I mean, "hidden gem"? That's a STRONG claim. Does it live up to the hype? (Deep inhale… let’s find out.)

First Impressions & the Grind

Okay, so right off the bat, Accessibility. It's a big deal, right? Gotta be brutally honest, I didn't spend a ton of time digging into specifics of ramps, elevators, etc. (I did see an elevator, which is a good start). Let's say, though, Facilities for disabled guests are listed, so that's promising. I'd recommend calling ahead and getting specific, concrete details if you're relying on that. Don't just take my word for it!

Check-in was a little… well… Let's just say it wasn't the fastest tango ever. You know, the paperwork, the "Do you have a loyalty card?" spiel… shrugs. But hey! Contactless check-in/out is offered! That's a bonus, especially these days. And the Front desk [24-hour] is a godsend. Because who knows what late-night cravings or existential crises might strike! Speaking of crises…

Cleanliness and Safety - The Germaphobe's Dream (Almost)

Listen, in the wake of… well, points vaguely at the world, cleanliness is KING. And I gotta give Hotel 138 props on this. They’re trying. Big time. They had Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, and Rooms sanitized between stays. I also noticed Hand sanitizer EVERYWHERE. Seriously, like, a hand-sanitizer-obsessed person's paradise. They also have a Doctor/nurse on call, a First aid kit, and Staff trained in safety protocol. All good. The fact the Staff trained in safety protocol is a necessity at this point. The Rooms sanitized between stays, is what I call a win-win. The Individually-wrapped food options are a nice touch, and the Cashless payment service is a lifesaver when, like me, you’re perpetually running low on cash.

I did see a few instances where some surfaces could've used another wipe-down, but overall, I'd say they're making a genuine effort. They've got the Hygiene certification and the Professional-grade sanitizing services, but it's not perfect. But, let's be real here – perfection is a myth, especially at this price point.

The Room: My Temporary Fortress

Okay, so the real test: the ROOM. And this is where things get… interesting. (Takes deep breath.)

• Wi-Fi [free]: YES! Thank God. It's a modern requirement. Works fine.
• Air conditioning: Check! Blessed air conditioning!
• Air conditioning in public area: DOUBLE Check! Thank God.
• Blackout curtains: YES! Sleep is sacred.
• Coffee/tea maker: Essential. For the caffeine-fueled life.
• Hot water linen and laundry washing: sigh of relief
• Mini-bar: Sadly, it was pretty sparsely stocked. A snack or two would be nice.
• Non-smoking: Hooray!
• Private bathroom: Of course.
• Refrigerator: Also, yes.
• Seating area: Comfy.
• Separate shower/bathtub: Sweet luxury.
• Soundproofing: Decent, but I did hear some late-night revelry from the hall.
• Toiletries: Basic, but they do the job.
• Wake-up service: I didn't use it, but it's there.
• Additional toilet - Okay.
• Essential condiments - Okay.
• Free bottled water - Okay.
• Interconnecting room(s) available - Okay.
• Internet access – wireless - Okay.
• Internet access – LAN - Okay.
• Ironing facilities - Okay.
• Laptop workspace - Okay.
• Linens - Okay.
• Mirror - Okay.
• On-demand movies - Okay.
• Reading light - Okay.
• Safety/security feature - Okay.
• Satellite/cable channels - Okay.
• Scale - Okay.
• Shower - Okay.
• Slippers - Okay.
• Smoke detector - Okay.
• Socket near the bed - Okay.
• Sofa - Okay.
• Soundproofing - Okay.
• Telephone - Okay.
• Towels - Okay.
• Umbrella - Okay.
• Visual alarm - Okay.
• Window that opens - Okay.

The room… it was fine. Clean, relatively modern, and functional. Nothing blew me away, but nothing majorly disappointed either. It certainly has all the stuff (even if the stuff isn't amazing).

HOWEVER.

That Extra-Long Bed! Now, I'm not exactly a giant, but I do appreciate a bed I can stretch out in. And the Extra long bed option? Pure. Bliss. That alone almost swayed me to booking again. Almost. That bed! It was… chef's kiss.

Food, Glorious Food (and Coffee)

Now, let's get to the good stuff: Dining, drinking, and snacking. (Sighs contentedly.)

The Restaurants were, plural! Okay, at least one I could find. And I will say, the Breakfast [buffet], while not Michelin-star material, was decent. Standard fare – Western breakfast and Asian breakfast options. Lots of carbs. Coffee. It got the job done. (Important: Coffee/tea in restaurant options!)

They also had a Coffee shop on-site, which was convenient for my caffeine addiction. I'm a big fan of A la carte in restaurant options. As for the rest, I didn't actually fully sample the menus of the Restaurants. There’s always a room service [24-hour] option, which is always an attraction to me.

The thing that stood out was the Poolside bar. Imagine, after a long day, lounging by the crystal clear pool with a drink in hand. That bar was really the perfect thing.

Things to Do (or Not Do, My Preference)

Ah, the million-dollar question: Things to do. Okay, so this isn't a resort. Don’t expect a waterpark.

• Swimming pool: Yes, and it looked inviting on a hot day.
• Fitness center: I peeked in. Adequate. I did not partake. (Who am I kidding? Gyms are the enemy.)
• Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: Nope. I'm not a spa person, but they are included.
• Massage: It’s on the menu!

The BIG Picture: Would I Go Back?

So, here's the verdict, in all its messy glory.

What I LOVED:

• The Extra long bed! (I cannot stress this enough.)
• Generally Cleanliness and safety efforts.
• Convenient Coffee shop.
• The Poolside bar was a definite plus.

What Could Be Better:

• The room decor could use a little oomph.
• The buffet was decent but not amazing.
• Might need a little more of a "vibe".

Overall:

Hotel 138 Subang is a solid choice. It's not going to blow you away with luxury, BUT it's comfortable, clean, offers decent amenities, and that bed… seriously, that bed could be reason enough to book again. It’s definitely a good value for the price. Especially if you are looking to have a relaxing time and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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• Guaranteed access to an extra-long bed room (Subject to availability.)

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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because my trip to Hotel 138 in Subang, Malaysia, isn't going to be one of those perfectly-polished Instagram itineraries. Prepare for a train wreck, a delightful disaster, a symphony of slightly-off key notes. Here we go…

Day 1: Arrival and Mild Panic (aka, "Oh God, Did I Pack Enough Underwear?")

• 1:00 PM: Arrive at KLIA (That's Kuala Lumpur International Airport, for the uninitiated, and my brain today). Jet lag is already doing a number on me. Immediately realize I probably should have brought a neck pillow. Rookie mistake.
• 1:30 PM: Customs. Smooth sailing! Although, I swear the customs officer gave me a LOOK when I nervously fumbled for my passport. Maybe I still had airplane face.
• 2:30 PM: Grab a Grab (the local Uber) to Hotel 138. Traffic is…spirited. Embrace the chaos! My driver, bless his heart, kept trying to tell me about his ex-wife. Apparently, she "loved durian more than him." I just smiled and nodded. Malaysia, welcome!
• 3:30 PM: Check in. The lobby is…functional. Not exactly a palace, but hey, it’s a place to sleep, right? The receptionist’s smile seemed genuine, despite the fact that my credit card almost got rejected. Awkward.
• 4:00 PM: Unpack. The existential dread of realizing I've packed WAY too many t-shirts and not nearly enough…well, everything else. Especially sunscreen. And underwear, as I mentioned earlier.
• 5:00 PM: Reconnaissance mission. Wander around the immediate area. Found a little Mamak stall across the street. The aroma of curry is already making my stomach rumble. Decide that is dinner tonight.
• 6:00 PM: Attempt to conquer the hotel room remote. Fail. Seriously, does anyone actually understand these things? Give up and stare blankly at the wall. Consider ordering room service…then remember the budget (or lack thereof).
• 7:00 PM: Dinner at the Mamak! Oh. My. God. The roti canai was a revelation. Flaky, buttery, and dipped in a spicy dahl that nearly made me weep with joy. The Milo was also amazing. Okay, Malaysia, you're already winning me over.
• 8:00 PM: Attempt to watch some local television. Failed. The cultural immersion I thought I wanted is kind of hard with my very basic Malay language skills.
• 9:00 PM: Crawl into bed, feeling slightly overwhelmed but (surprisingly) happy. Jet lag is starting to hit hard.
• 10:00 PM: Finally, sleep. Sweet, sweet sleep.

Day 2: Cultural Immersion…and the Unexpected Power of Spicy Food

• 8:00 AM: Wake up to the sound of…something. Construction? Birds? The drone of civilization? Decide I don’t care, and need coffee.
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Buffet. Standard fare, nothing to write home about. Unless you love scrambled eggs. I do not.
• 9:30 AM: Head to the Sunway Pyramid Mall. I am a sucker for the cheesy, tourist-y stuff.
• 10:00 AM: Sunway Pyramid Mall. The sheer size of this place is dizzying. It's like a city within a building! The fake Sphinx is… well, it's there. Kinda kitsch, kinda awesome.
• 11:00 AM: Get lost in the maze. End up wandering into a ridiculously expensive clothing store and leaving immediately.
• 12:00 PM: (Lunch is a crucial moment, so bear with me).
• 12:05 PM: Found a food court. YES! Ordered some Nasi Lemak. The coconut milk rice was divine.
• 12:15 PM: Realize the sambal (chili paste) is… potent. Like, my-eyebrows-are-glowing-red potent.
• 12:20 PM: Begin sweating. Profusely.
• 12:25 PM: Tears. Actual tears. Not from sadness, from the chili.
• 12:30 PM: Desperately search for water. Find only more chili-laden condiments.
• 12:40 PM: Consider calling for medical assistance. Decide to play it cool.
• 12:45 PM: Finally find ice water. Slowly start to regain composure.
• 12:50 PM: Realize I'd actually enjoyed it. The pain… it was worth it. Glorious.
• 1:00 PM: Back at the ice skating rink.
• 1:30 PM: Find a shop selling souvenirs. Pick up a key chain and a funny t-shirt. The shirt says "I love Malaysia, and Nasi Lemak." Appropriate.
• 2:00 PM: Escape the Mall. Decide to return to the relative calmness of the hotel.
• 2:30 PM: Regret not buying one of those delicious-smelling face masks.
• 3:00 PM: Nap. Sleep is still my best friend.
• 8:00 PM: Trying out the hotel’s wifi, and failing miserably. So I guess I’m going to an internet cafe.
• 9:00 PM: Internet cafe, and a delicious late dinner at a very friendly little cafe (that I will definitely be going back to).
• 10:00 PM: Bed.

Day 3: Lost in Translation (and the Search for a Decent Coffee)

• 9:00 AM: Wake up, feeling slightly disoriented. The hotel room is starting to feel familiar, which is both comforting and a little depressing.
• 9:30 AM: Breakfast: The same old scrambled eggs, but with a newfound respect.
• 10:30 AM: Attempt to find a "proper" coffee. The hotel coffee is…weak. Really, really weak.
• 11:00 AM: After much aimless wandering, finally discover a tiny, non-descript cafe down a back alley. This place looks so unassuming.
• 11:15 AM: Order a latte. The barista, a girl with more piercings than I have socks, gives me a look that says, "You tourist, want a real coffee?" I nod enthusiastically.
• 11:20 AM: The coffee arrives. It is… perfect. Rich, strong, and a balm for my slightly frazzled soul. I sit and savor every drop.
• 12:00 PM: Decide I need to try and talk to someone. Head out.
• 12:30 PM: A local fruit vendor is surprisingly nice. My attempts at Malay are woefully inadequate. He laughs. I laugh. We bond over our shared love of bad puns.
• 1:00 PM: Go back to the hotel. Feeling a bit silly, but also strangely invigorated. The world is good.
• 2:00 PM: Watch some local television and try to learn the music.
• 3:00 PM: Start the packing process, which is basically a disaster in motion. Why do I always bring too much stuff?
• 4:00 PM: Final dinner at the Mamak stall. One last roti canai, one last Milo, and one last moment to soak it all in. Feeling a little sad to leave, but also ready to go home.
• 7:00 PM: Get back to the hotel. Prepare to leave.
• 8:00 PM: Check out. Goodbye.
• 9:00 PM: The goodbyes.
• 10:00 PM: Back to the airport.
• 11:00 PM: Plane ride.
• 12:00 AM: Arrive back home.

Conclusion:

Hotel 138, you were nothing spectacular, but you were everything. The food, the people, the chaos - it was all perfect. I will be back. And next time, I'm bringing more underwear. And definitely a neck pillow. And maybe, just maybe, some antacids for the next chili-fueled adventure.

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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. Because we're about to dive headfirst into the gloriously confusing, potentially slightly wonky, and utterly unforgettable experience that is Hotel 138 Subang. Buckle up, because this won't be pretty. But it will be REAL.

Is Hotel 138 Subang *really* a hidden gem? Or just... hidden?

Look, let’s be honest. "Hidden gem" gets thrown around like confetti at a wedding. Sometimes it's legit, other times it's code for "slightly dodgy and requires a map (and maybe a prayer)." Hotel 138? Yep, it's kinda hidden. My first time finding it I was convinced my GPS was actively trying to off me. The entrance? Blink and you'll miss it. But a gem? Well... it *can* be. It's got that chaotic charm, the kind of place that either deeply resonates with you or sends you screaming for a five-star resort (no judgment, I've been there). It's less a diamond and more... a really interesting chunk of quartz. Shiny in its own, slightly rough, way.

What's the *vibe*? What can I expect? Please don't tell me about "minimalism."

Okay, NO MINIMALISM. Thank GOD. Hotel 138's vibe is… let's call it "eclectic." It’s like a carefully curated collection of things, collected over time, with an emphasis on… well, things. The rooms? They vary. Some are cozy, some are… let's say, "compact." Expect a slightly lived-in feel. Think grandma's house, but grandma is a big fan of travel souvenirs and maybe, just *maybe*, a touch of questionable electrical wiring (kidding!… mostly). You'll get a feeling of warmth. It is the kind of place that feels as if a family (or a team of very close friends) runs the show.

The Rooms: What's the deal? Because Google is *vague*.

Alright, the rooms. Here be dragons, or at least, varying levels of charm. Cleanliness generally seemed to be on par. Sometimes there's a slight musty smell, nothing a little bit of open windows (and maybe a strategically placed air freshener) can't conquer. Some rooms are brightly lit, others feel a little crepuscular (look it up, I'm using big words here!). The beds are comfy enough – I've slept on worse (airport floors, anyone?). The amenities? Don't expect a jacuzzi suite. Do expect the essentials: a bed, a bathroom (hopefully with hot water – double-check!), maybe a TV, and hopefully air conditioning. My FAVORITE thing about the rooms is they really have a personality. Like, the décor in my room, once, seriously spoke to the owner's love of blue. Everything. Literally. Was. Blue. Even the lampshades. A bit much? Maybe. Unforgettable? Absolutely.

What's the staff like? Are they, you know, friendly? Or do they have that 'seen it all' hotel worker vibe?

The staff are amazing! They're genuinely lovely. They're not the polished, hyper-professional type, but the kind of people who make you feel… welcome. I remembered my first time, I was absolutely disoriented after my flight and they helped me so much! They are real people. Maybe they’ll forget your name, maybe they’ll be running a little behind on a busy morning, but they’re usually smiling, and they genuinely seem to care about your stay. It's a total contrast to that aloofness you can get in some bigger hotels. They are the real definition of a gem in the hotel.

Food! Is there food? And is it good? Because a hangry traveller is a dangerous traveller.

The food situation is... variable. The hotel itself often has a small café-ish thing. My experience was a small but decent breakfast of toast, eggs, and coffee. Don't go expecting Michelin-star cuisine, but it does the trick. However, the *real* food advantage of Hotel 138 is its location. You're smack-dab in the middle of Subang Jaya, which means… FOOD HEAVEN. There are so many local eateries nearby! You're gonna get everything from street food to malls. Seriously, I gained five pounds on one trip because of the sheer deliciousness surrounding this place.

Location, Location, Location. Is it convenient? Is it loud? What's the deal?

Okay, the location is *mostly* good. It's close to public transport (a plus!), and getting to KL isn't too difficult. However, "close" in Subang Jaya can still mean a ten-minute drive in peak hour traffic. It's also a pretty bustling area, so expect some noise (traffic, chatter, life happening – it's not the countryside, clearly). I remember one night, I heard someone practicing the saxophone until the wee hours. Bless them. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs.

Okay, spill the tea. The *bad* stuff? What are the potential drawbacks?

Right, time for the reality check. Hotel 138 isn’t perfect. The parking situation can be… a *challenge*. I once spent 20 minutes circling the block before giving up and parking a few blocks away (exercise! Yay!). The Wi-Fi? Sometimes it's glorious, sometimes it's a bit of a struggle. The hotel is also not new so keep in mind that the building is getting older. Also, don't expect a pool. It's definitely not that kind of place. But look, for the price, and the experience… it's *worth it*.

Is it kid-friendly? Because I have small humans. And they are... discerning.

Honestly, it's not specifically *designed* for kids. There aren’t any play areas or anything. It's not terrible, but it also isn't overflowing with kid-centric features. If your kids are low-maintenance and mostly just need a place to sleep, then it's probably fine. But if you're after the full-on family resort experience with a kids' club and a splash park... probably not the best choice.

Would you stay again? Be honest! And tell me about that time with the cockroaches...

Would I stay again? Absolutely. Yes. Even knowing all the quirks. It's got a certain charm that's hard to beat, especially for the price. It's authentic. It’s real. And the people are lovely. OKAY! So… the cockroaches. *Staynado

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