TBS Rest & Go Transit Motel
This property is a functional choice for short transit stays at TBS, offering basic rest facilities directly within the bus terminal, but be prepared for noise and shared public toilets.
Located directly within Kuala Lumpur's TBS bus station, TBS Rest & Go Transit Motel offers a practical solution for travelers needing a brief rest between journeys. The accommodation provides both private rooms and enclosed capsules, with guests often finding the lower-deck units more accessible. While the capsules are generally considered comfortable enough for a short stay, guests should manage expectations regarding overall comfort and space. A significant drawback is the lack of in-room toilets, requiring guests to use public facilities within the bus station. Noise isolation is a consistent issue, with many reporting poor soundproofing. The property is best suited for those prioritising convenience and a quick stopover rather than a full hotel experience.
♀ Reviews mention separate male and female shower sections, though one guest noted a male using the female area.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station136 m2 min walk
- A234 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 152 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Multiple guests report poor soundproofing in the capsules, leading to noise issues that disrupt sleep.
“Loud voice due to the space”
“Poor sound proof of the capsule makes me can’t sleeep well at night.”
“Noisy”
Pod comfort
Guests find the capsules and rooms comfortable enough for a short rest, with some preferring lower-deck units. However, some find the space constricted and note that expectations for comfort should not be too high.
“I have stayed in both the private room and the capsule, and both are convenient options for getting some rest after a long bus journey or before heading to your next destination. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a TV in the private room. Personally, I prefer the lower-deck units as they are easier to access. Both the room and capsule come with a mirror, which is a nice touch.”
“Affordable for short stay. Do not give high expectation for comfortable stay.”
“Very small room felt a bit constricted with the space, bed was a good size but no room really to put bags on the floor.”
Privacy
One review mentions a gap in the capsule door compromising privacy, but overall signal is low.
“door have a gap and the outside can see the inside”
Cleanliness
Most guests found the property neat and clean, though one reported seeing a cockroach.
“Neat”
“Clean but air conditioning cold”
“I saw a cockroach, no WiFi”
Shared bathrooms
The property has shower facilities, with separate male and female sections, but guests frequently complain about the lack of toilets within the accommodation, requiring use of public restrooms. Issues like strange smells, lack of hot water, and inadequate lighting/shelving in bathrooms are also noted.
“There is a shower facility available, with separate sections for male and female guests. However, during my stay, I noticed that a male appeared to be using the female shower area, so guests may wish to exercise some caution.”
“Strange smell from the shower room, steps climbing the to bed if booked a double bed room, thin wall.”
“No toilets, only bathroom”
Luggage storage
One guest noted that there was no room to put bags on the floor within the small capsule space.
“Very small room felt a bit constricted with the space, bed was a good size but no room really to put bags on the floor.”
Staff & check-in
Several guests reported issues with staff service, including slow check-in, rudeness, unfriendliness, and difficulty contacting the property owner.
“We arrived at 11pm and tired after a full day travel, staff were quite slow and the check in process took about 10 mins, didn’t seem to be focused on checking us in.”
“When I arrived staff was rude other two staff were good though”
“hard to contact the property owner and the front desk staffs are not friendly”
Location & access
The property's location within the TBS bus station is consistently praised as highly convenient for travelers arriving late, departing early, or needing a short rest between bus journeys.
“I have stayed in both the private room and the capsule, and both are convenient options for getting some rest after a long bus journey or before heading to your next destination.”
“convenient if arrived late to the bus station.”
“Convenient to who will take the bus trip for next day”
Wifi & working
Guests frequently report a lack of complimentary Wi-Fi. There are also complaints about non-functional TVs, low-ampere USB ports, and loose power sockets, making it difficult for work or entertainment.
“One downside is that there is no complimentary Wi-Fi provided.”
“The tv doesn't work in my capsule. The power socket not functional for me to use my laptop but probably because of the power interruption at the tbs at the time of my staying.”
“I have never been given access to wifi or used the television so cannot comment on those.”
Atmosphere
There is very little information about the atmosphere, with only one comment suggesting it might be suitable for 'insta photos'.
“You can make insta photos”
Value for money
While some guests find it affordable for short stays, others feel it is expensive, especially when booking for partial days or short layovers due to booking limitations.
“Affordable for short stay. Do not give high expectation for comfortable stay.”
“Very expensive price even I booked for half day”
“I couldn't book on an hourly basis here on Booking.com, so I booked two nights and paid way to much for the six hours I stayed (I arrived at 5am, so I thought I had to book the night I arrived plus the extra night as I thought I'd stay until the afternoon and didn't want to be forced to check out at 10 or 11am)”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- no in-room toilets
- unfriendly staff
- no complimentary Wi-Fi
- limited luggage space
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