Petaling Jaya Atria Sofo Suite

The room is spacious and comfortable for sleeping, and it’s easy to check in yourself. The location above Atria Mall is good, and the carpark is big, though not complimentary. The mattress was comfortable, there were four pillows and a blanket, and the two air-cons and ceiling fan all worked well. We only needed one air-con to cool the whole area. The floor was sticky, so slippers are a must if you don’t want dirty feet. The toilet could use clothing hooks, shelves inside the shower, a hand towel, and a shower screen door to stop water spilling across the floor. Only a toothbrush and shampoo were provided, no shower gel, conditioner, or hand wash. There’s a washer but no dryer or place to hang wet clothes, though an iron and board are supplied. The hair dryer is very weak. The facilities weren’t particularly handy to use.

The room was okay for comfort, and it’s convenient with lots of places to eat downstairs. The room service attendants were very nice and helpful. But the amenities are really weak: there’s a hot plate but no pot to cook with, not even a decent tablecloth, and two glasses instead of mugs. How are you meant to hold a hot glass of water? The shower head leaks, and there was only half a roll of toilet paper.

There are lots of places to eat nearby, and the property sits above a shopping mall with a nice supermarket. The rooms are spacious, clean, and neat. The only drawback was the poor TV signal. Still, the location made for a great stay.

I spent three nights here for a silent retreat. The room was large and clean, with basic amenities, though I’d have preferred somewhere warmer like an Airbnb. I didn’t realize the room was between offices, so it got a bit noisy during the day. Being above the mall was handy for picking up things at Village Grocer and the pharmacy. I wish I’d gone to the roof garden in Block A earlier. It faces north and has a better view than Block B, which looks over PJ, especially at night.