Urban Inn Kulim

Fine for a transit hotel, as long as you don't expect much. The air conditioning was cold, and the toilet was surprisingly spacious. Take earplugs, since kids running in the hallway can make it noisy. You'll need to carry your own bag up to the 1st floor, as there's no lift.

Parking was easy on the mostly empty street. The reception looked well designed and spotless. The rooms are on two floors, but there's no lift, so you have to climb a flight of stairs. My room was quite okay, with a firm bed, soft pillows, cold air conditioning and blankets thick enough to keep warm. It was generally clean, and the bathroom was spacious and nice. For the price I paid, it was very good. My personal rating is 7/10.

The hot shower was great, with strong pressure and hot water that lasted through the whole bath. Registration was smooth and systematic, and the receptionist was welcoming. There’s no mineral water in the room, but you can get water from the coway machine outside, where the iron is too. The bathroom is transparent, so be careful sharing with a same gender friend, or you might end up seeing a 'tiger show'. The economy room has no space for solah. You'd have to perform solah on the bed, so it's only suitable for non muslem.

For the price, it's acceptable. The basics were neat, clean and tidy, but the pillow was a bit small and soft. There's no lift, and remember to bring your own water container.