Escape to KL's Green Oasis: Free WiFi & Parking at GreenView-Landmark2!
Escape to KL's Green Oasis: Free WiFi & Parking at GreenView-Landmark2! - A Truth Bomb with a Sprinkle of Sanity
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea – the slightly lukewarm tea, mind you, because let's be honest, perfect tea is hard to come by – on GreenView-Landmark2. "Escape to KL's Green Oasis," they call it. And, well, it is an escape, mostly from the relentless KL heat and the, let's be honest, sometimes overwhelming chaos of the city. But is it a good escape? That's the real question, and the one I'm wrestling with after my stay. Prepare for a rollercoaster, folks.
First Impressions: Accessibility & the Elevator Saga
Okay, let's start with the good stuff. They do advertise accessibility, and from what I could see – and I'm no expert, but I try – it seemed pretty decent. Wheelchair accessibility is definitely a strong point. I spotted ramps, and the public areas seemed generally navigable. The elevator, though… hoo boy. It worked, thankfully, but it felt like it was designed by someone who'd never actually used an elevator before. Slow. Like, glacial slow. And sometimes it would randomly stop on a floor, even if you hadn't pressed a button. One time, I swear I heard it sigh. Just a heads-up: build in some extra time if you're on a tight schedule, especially if you're on a high floor. (And yes, there are rooms on high floors.) I'm pretty sure I aged a year just waiting for that thing.
Internet, Glorious Internet! (and the LAN Lament)
Thank GOODNESS for the Free WiFi in all rooms! Seriously, in this day and age, it's a basic human right. And the Wi-Fi was… well, it was internet. Not lightning-fast, but definitely good enough for scrolling, emails, and the occasional panicked video call to my mom. Now, they also offer Internet [LAN]… which I'm pretty sure is the modern-day equivalent of carrier pigeons. Seriously, who uses LAN cables anymore? I mean, if you're into it, cool, but the Wi-Fi did the job perfectly fine. And Wi-Fi in public areas? Yep, works like a charm. So, overall: internet situation: AOK.
(Rambling Moment: The Room, The Ritual, and the Blackout Curtains)
My room. Okay, it was clean. Daily housekeeping, bless their hearts, kept things tidy. The air conditioning was a lifesaver. The blackout curtains? A godsend. Seriously, these things are a MUST in KL. You'll thank me later. The mini-bar was… there. Nothing to write home about. The complimentary tea and coffee maker got some serious action. I am a fiend for my morning brew. And the private bathroom was clean. The shower was decent, the bathrobes were comfy… I found myself using the desk as a makeshift workspace. I mean, it's just what you do, right? I was grateful for the laptop workspace, even though I ended up doing most of my work from the bed, because, you know, comfort. Anyway, just when I thought I'd made it through the entire day, I was thankful for the air conditioning in public area that provided me with a moment of solace, if only briefly.
Things to Do: Pool View, Spa… and Me Discovering My Inner Grump
Okay, this is where things got interesting. The swimming pool? Beautiful. Absolutely stunning. And yes, it does have a pool with view. It's the kind of view that makes you want to Instagram your entire existence. I'm not going to lie; I spent a lot of time gazing out at that view. It's genuinely relaxing.
And then there's the spa/sauna, the spa, the steamroom, the fitness center, and the massage. (All that, and they didn't even have a decent karaoke machine?!) They've got the works. I got myself a massage. I asked for a deep tissue, and what I got was… actually, it was a very gentle massage. I may have developed an almost uncontrollable impulse to scream, "More pressure!" quietly to myself… but I didn't. I just… relaxed. Or at least I tried to. I later found myself contemplating the need for a foot bath after a day of wandering on the streets.
Food, Glorious Food… and the Vegetarian Rebellion!
The food! They've got restaurants, a coffee shop, and a snack bar. And let's not forget the poolside bar. (Cue, happy hour!) They've got Asian cuisine in restaurant and International cuisine in restaurant, with a Western Cuisine in restaurant thrown in for good measure. There's even a Vegetarian restaurant! My experience led me to the buffet for Breakfast [buffet]. The A la carte in restaurant menu seemed pricey, and I'd already used up my "daily social credit" in the face of a Breakfast [buffet]. They had the standard stuff: eggs, cereal, fruit. It was… fine. Nothing to write home about. And the coffee/tea in restaurant, as you might expect, was pretty good.
But the real drama? The vegetarian restaurant turned out to be a bit… underwhelming. The menu wasn't the most inspiring, and the food was, well, it just wasn't singing to my soul. I had to settle for the salad in restaurant with a side of discontent. Breakfast takeaway service seemed like a good idea, though.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Pandemic Edition
Alright, let's talk about the elephant (or, rather, the virus) in the room. They make a big deal about Anti-viral cleaning products and Rooms sanitized between stays. They have the Hand sanitizer strategically placed everywhere. They've got the Staff trained in safety protocol. The Daily disinfection in common areas – check. Sanitized kitchen and tableware items - Check. The Safe dining setup? Absolutely. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter? Yep. As far as I could tell, they were taking it seriously. I noticed the Cashless payment service, which was pretty cool and convenient. And hey, you can even opt out of room sanitization…
Services and Conveniences: The Good, The Bad, and the Slightly Over-the-Top
They offer a ton of services. Daily housekeeping - yes, already mentioned, but worth repeating. Laundry service, dry cleaning, and ironing service - all available, and probably necessary after a week in KL. Then there's the concierge, luggage storage, currency exchange, safety deposit boxes, and cash withdrawal. They've got a convenience store on-site which is handy, and a gift/souvenir shop. They also have a Meeting/banquet facilities and even Meeting stationery!.
They also offer a Babysitting service! And guess what? They're Family/child friendly!
Getting Around: The Parking Paradise (and the Taxi Tribulations)
The car park [free of charge] is a HUGE bonus. Free parking in KL? It's practically a miracle. It’s a car park [on-site]. I spent a good amount of my time in the hotel, but when I did venture out, airport transfer was key. They have taxi service.
The Verdict: Is GreenView-Landmark2 Worth the Escape?
Look, GreenView-Landmark2 isn't perfect. The elevator drama alone could turn some folks grey. But the location is decent, the free WiFi is a lifesaver, the views are stunning, and the free parking is a game-changer. Is it a 5-star experience? Nah. But it's a solid, clean, and generally comfortable place to crash in KL. If you need an escape from the city's madness and want a pool with an amazing view. Then it’s worth it. Just be prepared to wait a little longer for the elevator and maybe pack your own killer spa-worthy music. And for goodness' sake, bring your own, good, coffee.
Outback Oasis: Your Mt Isa Motel Escape Awaits!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to embark on a chaotic, slightly-off-kilter adventure in the concrete jungle that is Kuala Lumpur, starting from – checks notes frantically – my temporary home base: GreenView-Landmark2. This ain't your perfectly polished travel brochure; this is the REAL DEAL, the messy, sweaty, "did I just eat something… questionable?" experience.
The GreenView-Landmark2 - Kajang/Cheras/FreeWifi/Parking Kuala Lumpur Debacle (A.K.A. The "Sort Of" Itinerary)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Wifi Hunt (Plus, a Deep Dive into Instant Noodles)
- Morning (or whenever the sun decides to show its face): Land at KLIA, because apparently, I'm a glutton for punishment and chose to arrive at the crack of dawn. Immigration – always a dice roll. Did I forget to print my passport? Nope! Did the customs officer give me the stink eye? Oh, absolutely. "Welcome to Malaysia, sir," he grunted. Well, thanks, I guess. The airport itself felt like a colossal air-conditioned shopping mall, which, let's be honest, isn't a bad thing.
- Mid-Morning: Arrival at GreenView. (And the Parking Hell Experience) Finding GreenView-Landmark2 seemed easy on the map, but getting there navigating Malaysian Traffic took its toll. The parking was a nightmare! Tight spaces, inconsiderate parkers… it was a comedy of car-park errors. Oh, and don't even get me started on the elevators - slow, smelling faintly of curry, and always requiring a dramatic pause as you wait for them to reach the right floor.
- Afternoon: The Wifi Conundrum & Grocery run: Now, the free Wifi promised at GreenView? A lie, a blatant, heartbreaking lie. Spent a good hour searching for a signal, muttering profanities under my breath. Eventually gave up and headed out for a grocery haul. I needed sustenance. Specifically, instant noodles. And maybe some… suspicious-looking durian. (More on that later, I promise.)
- Evening: Noodle consumption. Glorious, cheap, spicy noodle consumption. Ate them in various positions – hunched over the tiny kitchen table, on the questionable balcony… it's all a blur of MSG and satisfaction.
- Night: Attempted, and failed, to watch a movie on… well, whatever streaming service I could find with my dodgy internet tethering. Fell asleep halfway through, drooling.
Day 2: Exploring the City… and Surviving It
- Morning: Finally managed to connect to Wifi (victory!), and plotted my attack on KL. Decided to hit up the Batu Caves – because, you know, majestic golden statues and general touristy goodness. The train ride was a symphony of smells, sounds, and humanity. A little kid kept staring at me, which was equal parts endearing and unnerving.
- Mid-Morning: Batu Caves. Okay, the climb was brutal. I'm not sure what's worse, the heat or the monkeys trying to steal my water bottle. The views from the top were fantastic, though. Totally worth the sweat.
- Afternoon: Street Food Adventure!!: Food! My favourite. Wandered around Brickfields, a little India. (It started raining at precisely the moment I took my first bite of a samosa. Delicious!) Discovered a little roti canai joint that was pure, unadulterated bliss. Crispy roti, doused in fragrant curry… I think I actually shed a tear. (Okay, maybe it was just the onions.) The smells, the chaos, the flavor… it was an out-of-body experience.
- Evening: Petronas Towers & Dinner with Disappointment: Went the the iconic Petronas Towers. Crowds, crowds, crowds! The view was incredible, but the whole experience felt rushed. After all that, I wanted a nice dinner…and the restaurant I chose? Utterly disappointing. Overpriced, bland, and the service was glacial. A real downer after the fantastic food experience of the afternoon. Walked back to GreenView with a heavy heart, and a rumbling stomach.
Day 3: A Change of Pace (and a Terrible Mistake that I'll Regret)
- Morning: Decided to try something different – a local market! Armed with a terrible grasp of Malay and a whole lot of optimism, I ventured into a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells. I attempted to buy some fruit. Failed miserably. The vendors just laughed. Fair.
- Mid-Morning: (The Durian Debacle)
- Enter Durian, stage left. I saw it. That spiky, pungent monstrosity. They say you either love it or hate it. I, in my infinite wisdom, decided to try the durian. BIG MISTAKE. The smell hit me first, a wave of… something indescribable. Then the taste. It was like eating custard flavored socks. The texture was… well, it was there. And the aftertaste? Lingering. Haunting. I think I actually threw up a little in my mouth.
- I spent the rest of the afternoon with a bad taste, a bad smell, and a severe case of regret. I'd heard about the durian experience before, and really should have listened to the warnings.
- Afternoon: Needed to cleanse my palate. Wandered aimlessly through parks, sniffing at flowers, trying to scrub the durian stench from my nostrils.
- Evening: Back to basics. Instant noodles. Comfort food. Can't go wrong, right?
Day 4: Serendipitous Discoveries and the Art of Doing Nothing
- Morning: Slept late. Needed it. Decided to ditch the "must-see" list and just be. Walked, wandered, and people-watched. Stumbled upon a tiny, hidden cafe that made the most incredible coffee. Found a little park with a pond, and just sat there, listening to the birds and the distant hum of the city.
- Mid-Morning: More meandering. Discovered a street full of art galleries, and spent ages just soaking up the colours and creativity. Found a bookshop and lost track of time browsing, and picking up random books. Decided to enjoy the present for a second.
- Afternoon: Went back to the cafe. Ordered another coffee. Decided to have a go at writing, and just jotted down some ideas. The world seemed much less insane when you just, just write.
- Evening: Last night in GreenView. Ordered some takeaway. Enjoyed the view from the balcony, listening to the sounds of the street, and feeling surprisingly content. It wasn't perfect, but it was mine.
Day 5: Farewell, Kuala Lumpur (and the Eternal Search for Decent Wifi)
- Morning: Check out. Said goodbye to GreenView (good riddance to the elevator) and headed back to the airport. Faced traffic (of course). Customs officer asked if I enjoyed the place, I said, "it was a trip." Said my goodbyes.
- End (or is it?) So, there you have it. My slightly-less-than-glamorous KL adventure. It wasn't all perfect, and trust me, there were moments I wanted to scream. But it was real. And that, my friends, is what makes it worth it. Maybe next time, I'll skip the durian. Probably not.
Escape to KL's Green Oasis: Free WiFi & Parking at GreenView-Landmark2! - FAQ (Straight from the Chaos)
Okay, so... what *is* GreenView-Landmark2 exactly? Is it just a fancy name for a park?
Alright, buckle up. "GreenView-Landmark2" sounds kinda like a corporate, sterilized title, right? Like a place designed by accountants. But, and this is a big BUT, it’s more than just a park. It’s… well, okay, yeah. It *is* a park. A park with some serious potential. Think of it as a green lung, desperately trying to breathe in the KL smog. It's got some seriously impressive views of the city, hence the "GreenView" part. And the "Landmark2"... I have NO idea. Maybe because there's a… building? Or a REALLY big tree? Honestly, I zone out on the landmarks, I'm too busy trying not to get eaten by mosquitoes.
Free WiFi? Really? Is it actually usable, or is it the slow, sputtering kind that makes you want to throw your phone into a fountain?
Okay, so the WiFi. Ah, the sweet, sweet promise of FREE WiFi. Look, let's be honest. It's FREE. Manage your expectations. I've gotten it to work…eventually. I tried to upload a video of a particularly majestic pigeon I saw (don't judge, it was a *majestic* pigeon) and it took, like, an hour. An HOUR! I almost lost my mind. So, I wouldn't rely on it for, say, live streaming the Olympics. But for checking emails, browsing Facebook (mostly photos of other people's amazing lives, ugh), or quickly Googling "what to do with a persistent pigeon," it's… tolerable. Bring a good dose of patience, and maybe a backup mobile hotspot. Trust me.
And parking? Free parking? In KL? Is this some kind of urban legend?
FREE PARKING in KL. You heard that right. *Free*. It’s like finding a unicorn riding a Segway. Seriously. This is a HUGE selling point. Finding parking, *anywhere* in KL, is a blood sport. It’s a test of your patience, your driving skills, and your ability to ignore the judgmental glares of other drivers. So, yeah, free parking at GreenView-Landmark2? Worth its weight in gold. However, I'd HIGHLY recommend arriving early, especially on weekends. Because, everyone else is thinking the same thing. I went there on a Saturday once, and it was a parking free-for-all. I ended up circling the area for 45 minutes before giving up and going elsewhere. Lesson learned: If you want to park for free, you have to be there before the dawn of time.
Is it family-friendly? I have a small army (kids, not actual soldiers).
Family-friendly? Absolutely. Well, mostly. I mean, I assume. There's green space, which kids love to run around in. There are swings, which are a must. And the potential for picnics is enormous. However (and there's always a "however"), keep an eye on your little rugrats. It's a park, things happen in parks. Watch out for rogue soccer balls, stray dogs (I saw one once!), and, of course, the aforementioned mosquitoes. Bring bug spray. Lots of it. Also, the restrooms... well, let's just say, bring your own hand sanitizer. And maybe a hazmat suit. Okay, I'm exaggerating. A little. But, yes, generally, kids LOVE it. My niece ran around screaming with joy the last time we went. It was adorable... and exhausting.
What's the best time to visit? I hate crowds.
Ah, the holy grail of park-going – avoiding the masses. Your best bet? Weekdays. Seriously. Go on a weekday. Mornings are usually pretty chill. I went there once on a Tuesday morning, and it was so peaceful I almost fell asleep on a bench. (I didn't. Mosquitoes.) Weekends are… well, they're an experience. Prepare for a symphony of screaming children, the scent of barbecued meats, and a general air of happy chaos. If you *must* go on a weekend, aim for early morning. Or late afternoon, when people start packing up their lives (and their picnic baskets). Honestly, I'd just stick to weekdays. Unless you're a masochist, then, by all means, go wild on a Saturday afternoon.
Are there any food vendors? Because I get hangry. Very, very hangry.
Food vendors? Hmm... Okay, let's be brutally honest. The last time I was there, the food options were... limited. It wasn't like a full-blown hawker center, you know? More like, "a guy selling ice cream from a cart." Which, hey, ice cream is good. But, I wouldn't bank on a gourmet meal. Pack your own snacks. Pack a whole picnic. Pack enough food to feed a small army. Because you *will* get hungry. And being hangry in a park full of happy people… well, it's just not a good look. I once witnessed a full-blown meltdown over a misplaced sandwich. Don't be that person. Bring food. Lots of food. Or, you know, eat before you go. However, I do remember once seeing a truck selling some delicious looking nasi lemak. But it was gone on my next visit. The struggle is real.
What kind of activities can I do there?
Activities? Okay, let's break it down. You can, and this is a big one, *relax*. Find a bench, stare at the sky, and do absolutely nothing. That's a good start. You can, obviously, walk. Jog, if you're feeling energetic (and haven't already eaten all your snacks.) There's a playground for kids, which means you can, potentially, chase your kids around. You can have a picnic (see: the food section). You can read a book. You can people-watch (always entertaining). I once saw two elderly gentlemen playing chess under a HUGE tree. It was beautiful. There are also some areas where you can exercise, like some pull-up bars or something. It's not the most sophisticated gym, but hey, it's free. Oh! And you can take photos of the city views. Bring your camera and capture the beauty, or, you know, just take a selfie with a pigeon. It's all good. Just don't fall in the pond.
