The 5 Elements Hotel

Overalls are good, my only wish is that breakfast is optional, for as a chinese, staying near China Town has got plenty of good foods, I would like to eat some local breakfasts. That’s my only dislike.

Excellent

Third time staying at this gem in Chinatown. The hotel is ideal if you wish to be outside the busy Bukit Bintang or KLCC areas. Plus, with the new MRT stop at Pasar Seni (5-10mins away) the area is a lot more connected than before. There are a bunch of new hipster cafes in the area and plenty of old school restaurants too. The area itself seems like it is on its way to gentrification. The hotel has some splendid views from the upper floors of the KL skyline too. I've come back for the location and the rooms - the latter are really spacious, comfortable, clean, and functional. Breakfast is still the usual spread - nothing too fancy but the good basics. The breakfast area itself might need to an update ;) but that's hardly a complaint. The staff at brekkie, at the front desk and the cleaning staff are all friendly and easy to speak with.

The room is clean and spacious. Beautifully designed as well. However, the room air conditioning can be improved.

Since my last stay in 2017, there are wear & tear signs that the management must pay attention, no amount of housekeeping can make the hotel afresh and look new. To start with, the management must periodically replace towels and bed sheets that have shown signs of being soiled - or maybe some rooms were not occupied for a fairly long period and gave to me?