Lonely Planet Review

South of KL Sentral, the YMCA is a little out of the way for sightseeing, but it's well connected to public transport and is situated in a pleasant part of KL. There's a good range of facilities, including a gym, shop and language courses. The rooms are comfortable and air-con rooms come with bathroom.

The Y might be 100 years old in 2005, but it is far from looking its age. This is thanks to a recent make over, including a new lift, a wide and bright ground-level reception area and a slight reshuffle of rooms. The dorms are gone, and many of the 58 rooms now have a bathroom as well as air-con, TV and IDD telephone. The atmosphere of the place is akin to a summer camp, but far less rowdy and a damn sight cleaner. Children are very welcome at the Y - there's even a children's activity centre and a child-minding service. Guests are also welcome to use the tennis courts and join in on some of the courses offered.