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Set along Leboh Ampang, our third floor room looked out over the street and during the day we’d turn the air-con off and open the two glass windows to let the sounds of the South Asian district flood in—as would the ringing bells of St John’s just to the northeast (which we could clearly see) and the call to prayer from Jamek Mosque from the southwest—thankfully not all at the same time though.

Unfortunately we couldn’t include sound with this photo. Photo: Stuart McDonald

For the money, our rooms was well sized and spotless. The already mentioned fair-sized glass windows let the light flood in while heavy curtains kept the evening noise and lights at bay. The bed was good and firm, with comfortable bedding, pillows and bedside tables. There is also a desk and stool for those who need to check email (free WiFi is available throughout the property) and a large TV along with a kettle, complimentary coffee and tea and a small safe.

The compact bathroom, as with the rest of the room was in a very good state of cleanliness. It has an odd mist-spray style shower we’d never seen before, where the water came out at such high pressure it seemed to create wind around it—was certainly very effective at removing KL’s grime!

Rooms are simple, but have enough space and, yes, handy for football! Photo: Stuart McDonald

Downstairs there is some seating by the lobby, but we wouldn’t describe it as a common room, and we found the staff to be very helpful and knowledgable in giving us advice and answering our questions.

The location, especially for those who like South Asian food, is excellent. The hotel is pretty much directly opposite Betel Leaf (one of our favourite Indian restaurants), while Bakti Woodlands and Sangeetha, two excellent vegetarian Indian restaurants are on the same street. One block south, on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee you have Lokl Cafe, for your fancy pants cafe set and Restoran Santa which does some of the best chapatti in all of Kuala Lumpur.

The art budget was not high, but we slept well. Photo: Stuart McDonald

If you’re after comfortable and unassuming digs and want to stay in this part of Kuala Lumpur, Ahyu is a solid bet. If you’d prefer a hostel scene, you’ll find the ever popular BackHome over on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee beside Lokl cafe, and opposite both, the excellent 1,000 Miles Hotel.

The location puts you a five minute walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station and Jamek Mosque and a fifteen minute walk to both Chinatown and the historic Merdeka Square area of Kuala Lumpur.