Sekeping Tenggiri

Great place hidden in a quiet street in Bangsar for a quick staycation. Good for large families or a group of friends as it has many rooms. Combination of industrial and heritage look. The rooms, bed and toilets are very bare bones. Good place for private parties.

Quirky and artistic locality is the name of the game for Sekeping so a guest has to make a tiny bit of allowances to enjoy the full experience. We didn't end up staying in the main Tenggiri but rather the quiet private Sekeping Backlane (literally in the lane behind Tenggiri). Pharam was excellent to help us as we arrived to check in and was easy to reach and accommodate our few requests. Again the whole point of the chain is hometown brutalist-minimalism, but everything is functional and the feel is much like a European minimalist airbnb somewhat. The porch opening was very cool and if the ladder to the roof wasn't that extra bit sketchy we would have spent more time up there. I will note that, while close to Bangsar and even has the local restaurants, it is highly awkward location wise. Getting from the airport involves possibly a train, metro, bus or grab taxi. And to dodge into downtown you may find yourself grabbing about, it doesn't seem KL is uber pedestrian friendly in the first place so we make do.

‼️‼️‼️⛔️ BEWARE OF WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR. The neighbours in this area is hostile and rude. I parked in a ROADSIDE where I did not know does not belong to the hotel, in the morning, the neighbours appeared in front of MY ROOM DOOR IN THE HOTEL PROPERTY and SHOUTED LOUD PROFANITIES at me IN THE HOTEL PROPERTY, which made some guests stared at me and dragged me out to move my car. IT WAS A HUMILIATING EXPERIENCE. Make sure to park at your own risk!!!!!! I have also seen other reviews where the guests had their car scratched by the neighbours!!!

Interesting set-up. A bit rustic but stylish. Our Skyview room had a strange quirk: the glass-louvred windows don't give much privacy to one's roommate using the toilet, and the semi-outdoor shower section is reflected by the bathroom mirror to your roommate sitting on a bed. Frosted glass for the bathroom door and windows could be a solution. Grateful for the coffee and kopi offerings and hot water, thank you. Pharam is a very nice and hardworking caretaker.

First of all, the location is fantastic. Just a 3-minute walk brings you to a row of great restaurants. We had dinner at Beirut Habibi and Last Project on our two-night stay, and both were excellent. It’s conveniently close to KL, making it perfect for city dwellers like us who want a short staycation surrounded by nature. We stayed in the glass room for both nights, and waking up to lush greenery and the sounds of birds and insects was incredibly soothing. The view from the window was breathtaking—words can't do it justice. The staff was friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. The only downside was spotting a rat and some insects, but we understand this is unavoidable given the natural surroundings. It didn’t affect our overall experience, so it was fine. Also, the shower water wasn’t hot enough if used late at night, as it runs on solar power. Still, we had a wonderful stay. 5 stars!

Stayed at this pretty cool homestay in Bangsar, and it definitely had a different vibe from your usual places. Check-in was super easy, I had made the booking through their website, the payment procesa was through email. So, I just told the caretaker my name, and that was it. The caretaker was really nice and helpful, which made things even better. Since the house is on a hillside, parking was a bit of a hassle. You’ll need to park by the roadside, and it’s quite steep, so just be careful. No food or drinks are provided, but there are restaurants just down the road, or you can order GrabFood if you don’t feel like going out. The front door has a passcode, so security is covered. I stayed in the Pool View Room, which was right by the main door. Just open the big window, and you get a nice view of the pool. There’s also a pantry nearby, plus an outdoor toilet you can use after swimming. The shared pool uses salty water, which was kinda nice. Inside the room, they provided mosquito repellent, and the aircond was super cold, even just using the fan was already enough. But just a heads up, there’s no TV. Also, the toilet and shower are in an open space, so if you prefer more privacy, it might not be for you. There are altogether eight rooms, making it a nice spot if you’re coming with a group. Overall, it’s a cozy and chill place, but just keep in mind the parking situation and open-concept bathroom before booking.

The place is as advertised. Nothing short but amazing. Feels as though you are in some other state instead of KL. Convenient location. A nice place for some short escape. Definitely would repeat.

The housekeeper is very friendly and amazing. We only stayed for a night so didn't get to use much of the facilities available. We were really surprised how quiet and calm this place is considering that it's very local to the busy areas in the city. This reminds me a lot of my childhood in a village. There isn't a temperature control with the shower, thankfully it never gets too hot. We loved the bird's singing in the morning. We had a lovely stay and felt recharged before venturing back into the city.