Genting FAQ - Part 3

[Smarty2]

Young and strong? Let's just say that I'm no longer a spring chicken and leave it at that.

I usually catch some shut-eye on the coach on the way up (usually after YP and before reaching KL for pee break). That's usually enough to charge me up till 9am.

Like I said, it's a personal preference. Depends on what you are comfortable with. So it's not really about saving money and what not.

Lol...i believe we are fr same generation - just like bro vaxvms ...no more spring chicken but kampong chicken... strong & healthy..

 

[Cpitalfarmer]

For luggage storage at first world, if im not a guest, is it rm1?

Don’t think they will check. But there’s a tip box there for goodwill.

 

[Rambat]

I would avoid early check-in. The rooms are the leftovers from yesterday and usually the worst in the hotel. IMHO, best time to check in is around 11 am. As people are checking out, you will have access to the best rooms in the hotel by paying the room upgrade fee.

Bro, can check with you how to know if the room is good? and can u explain upgrading fee too?

 

[Rambat]

For luggage storage at first world, if im not a guest, is it rm1?

Don’t think they will check. But there’s a tip box there for goodwill.

I have encounter asking by them if i am the guest of fwh, they told me only guest can store. i think also depend to their storage load and the storage guy.

My opinion, I think try not to let them knowing you are not a guest

 

[Habrosus]

I have encounter asking by them if i am the guest of fwh, they told me only guest can store. i think also depend to their storage load and the storage guy.

My opinion, I think try not to let them knowing you are not a guest

Yes, I've been asked as well, so just got to show them if you're a guest.

Otherwise, what's those few RM forked out to ensure that there're people keeping an eye on your stuff? I'd be more concerned whether they'd allow outsiders.

 

[evolute8]

Anyone went for the durian festival?

 

[aurvandil]

Bro, can check with you how to know if the room is good? and can u explain upgrading fee too?

In general a good room would be the following

1) Mountain view - This ensures that your room is looking out. It is especially important if you are staying at FWH. Rooms without mountain view will have windows that look out to other rooms.

2) High floor - You should get as high a floor as you can. Rooms on low floors often have views which look out to the ceiling of other buildings at Genting with exhaust vents blowing all sort of stuff into your room

3) Near lift - This is useful if you are staying a FWH. Given the size of the hotel, a room that is not near lift could be a considerable walk away. Given the number of times you are likely to go to and from your room, this could be a real hassle. Other than that, the further the room is from the lift, the more likely you are to end up with a room with some funky design flaw. For example, the corner rooms tend to be odd shaped and smaller.

In the past, you could ask for the good rooms without have to pay for it. So many people did so however that it led Genting to monetize it by charging Rm 5 for each request. Even then, demand for good rooms is usually so overwhelming that you often cannot get a good room even if you are willing to pay. My own personal experience that the best time to get a room with Mountain View, High Floor and Near Lift is to check in between 11 am and 12 noon.

If you arrive at some odd time and get stuck with a lousy room, 11 am to 12 noon is also the best time to go to reception the following day to request for a change. Lot's of people do this which is why if you do an early check in at 6 am, you are likely to get some of the worst rooms at Genting.

 

[vsvs24]

I always pay for mountain view, near lift and high floors too.

Y5 deluxe don't seem to have mountain view so I book Y5 triple even though I don't have 3 person.

But I thought with checkout time at 11am, rooms won't be cleaned in time if checkin close to 11am.

Good rooms also subject to room availability. So I was thinking maybe next time stay at FWH deluxe room which seems to have the most room.

 

[aurvandil]

I always pay for mountain view, near lift and high floors too.

Y5 deluxe don't seem to have mountain view so I book Y5 triple even though I don't have 3 person.

But I thought with checkout time at 11am, rooms won't be cleaned in time if checkin close to 11am.

Good rooms also subject to room availability. So I was thinking maybe next time stay at FWH deluxe room which seems to have the most room.

On average I will get my room by 1 pm if I check in at 11 am. It would be very rare to get one immediately given the number of people requesting for these rooms.

If you arrive after 4 pm, you will most likely not be able to get one of these rooms even if you are willing to pay. Your best bet would be to get the best room you can and then change the next day at 11 am.

 

[datolim]

Bro, can check with you how to know if the room is good? and can u explain upgrading fee too?

For me after the long journey I would rather get into the room right away where available and rest.
Can always request a room change to the specific room you want for the following days.

Rooms left over are not necessary bad. It could be that their system spread out the cleaners work load on the different floors so that one floor is not full and another is near empty.

You can check with reception. But their system assign the rooms not based checkout already but booking date. In fact I think reception can buzz the cleaners and ask the cleaner to clean your room first as customer is waiting. When your room is ready the cleaner will just flip a switch and don't have to clear with reception.
No need to hang around the FWH lobby and wait for your room to be cleaned.

I would only add that you can ask for a mountain view room facing KL and if you are staying in Tower 3 to get a room close to Tower 2 and you can use Tower 2 lifts. Long walk to T3 lifts.

 

[vsvs24]

For me after the long journey I would rather get into the room right away where available and rest.
Can always request a room change to the specific room you want for the following days.

Rooms left over are not necessary bad. It could be that their system spread out the cleaners work load on the different floors so that one floor is not full and another is near empty.

You can check with reception. But their system assign the rooms not based checkout already but booking date. In fact I think reception can buzz the cleaners and ask the cleaner to clean your room first as customer is waiting. When your room is ready the cleaner will just flip a switch and don't have to clear with reception.
No need to hang around the FWH lobby and wait for your room to be cleaned.

I would only add that you can ask for a mountain view room facing KL and if you are staying in Tower 3 to get a room close to Tower 2 and you can use Tower 2 lifts. Long walk to T3 lifts.

Wah. Got such thing as mountain view facing KL. Any reason for that ? Better view or what ?

For tower 3, can use tower 2 lift at every floor or only lvl 8 ?

 

[vaxvms]

i always choose carpark view for maxim or GG
can see KL when sky is cleared

 

[Smarty2]

i always choose carpark view for maxim or GG
can see KL when sky is cleared

Same same - facing helipad.

 

[datolim]

Wah. Got such thing as mountain view facing KL. Any reason for that ? Better view or what ?

For tower 3, can use tower 2 lift at every floor or only lvl 8 ?

Better view of KL lights at night.
Can use every level.

 

[happy_bear]

I have encounter asking by them if i am the guest of fwh, they told me only guest can store. i think also depend to their storage load and the storage guy.

My opinion, I think try not to let them knowing you are not a guest

Ok .taking overnite bus so reaching at 6am .hope storage is still ample then

 

[vsvs24]

Better view of KL lights at night.
Can use every level.

Sorry. 1 more question. KL view means no mountain view ?

 

[Habrosus]

Sorry. 1 more question. KL view means no mountain view ?

Look out the window, down the mountain can see KL. As opposed to having to face a neighboring building.

My last trip window was facing a scary-looking building, I didn't even dare to keep it open.

 

[datolim]

Sorry. 1 more question. KL view means no mountain view ?

In GH you are surrounded by mountains, All you are doing is choosing the side of the hotel where you see not only mountains but the side which includes the KL view.

 

[Angtehkor]

Go genting at night no good. I go before reach actually at 3.00am had to queue at counter cause check in machine is close. There are queue at the counter. I wait from 3.03am to 6.48am waste a lot of time and have to pay rm25(rm15 counter early check in RM10 taxes) instead of rm15(rm5 machine early check in RM10 taxes). Nearly 4 hours wasted just for queuing.

 

[vaxvms]

Same same - facing helipad.

superstar alighting from alphard to GG saw few time already
smoking so 4get go take selfie haha

but not seen any heli shadow even once