I'm an Aussie expat working in KLCC from 2015 and stayed in Alila for a good 3 years before my repatriation. One thing I would say about Alila is the convenience, which is the absolute most importance to any tenants, you could take a train ride to KLCC, Midvalley, KL Sentral from the comfort of your unit which is sheltered all the way to all these locations, absolutely massive advantage over any other residential buildings I have seen across the entire LRT network. Saves you time/money on car as well as renting parking lots which is frankly quite expensive to the locals. Facility wise is above average, the gym is great, pool is huge though can be chilly as it is mostly covered but thats a big plus too as you can swim or dip at any weather (though I dont recommend doing this during Malaysia's infamous thunderstorm). Apart from Botanica, theres a pretty good French dining in the hotel as well as convenience to food delivery as its smack in the middle of Bangsar, KL and PJ. I definitely missed my stay there.
@@derrickong9069 nope, but theres plenty around the building. Or u can walk across the bridge to UOA or the shoplots next to UOA. Very convenient I would say.
Hey Simon! If you don't mind, could I ask if you felt safe living here and how's the security? Just a little concerned because of the surrounding, especially as a woman living alone
Sean great detailed review! I’ve rented a place here 3 years ago and would like to share some additional +/- from personal experience (before covid) Cons: 1a. Airbnb friends: occasionally leave their cocktail of dinner+alcohol on the corridor/lift area 1b. usually like to share their music/conversations with u thru the walls or doors (poor sound insulation ) 1c. May remove your belongings if left on foyer but may also return it to you - can “kamcheng” with security guard to get cctv (extremely tough) 2. Designated Parking for visitors - parking rates are really expensive.. and very limited! If you park at the roadside be prepared for the “private operators” and dbkl 3. Pest coming up thru the drainage abit too frequent Pros: 1. security: they have cameras all along the corridor. Some developers only cover up to the lift waiting area. 2. Building architecture is aesthetically pleasing to me 3. Layout and balcony. As you’ve mentioned these are one of the best layouts with balcony developments for compact living spaces - really maximise the space so u don’t feel cramped Thanks for the review - Brought back memories ! Stay safe
I love your videos! I've subscribed to follow more and glad you're still able to give us more content during this lockdown. Also, halo - 3:38 . You oso young right XD
that tall ceiling height is the biggest benefit to this home. in fact, height is more important than width to feel spacious. this is the same trend happening in new condos being built in new york city.
The intermediate unit is a bit mehh, but the corner unit of the residential part is really nice 👍👍 didnt know how much rental per month though, booked it for 1 night only thru airbnb. Overall, nice place for a quick getaway with friends.
Thank you very much for this video. I will come to KL next year for holiday. I'm searching for an apartment within walking distance to LRT / MRT and close to eithet bukit bintang or KL Sentral. I think this place was quite comfortable for short stay in KL. Since i would only go to a place with LRT / MRT most of the time.
@@iherngI just saw you channel and saw this review. I own a unit on 23rd. floor overlooking the LRT station. Looking back I rushed to buy it then. I paid too much. If I sell now I will be lucky to get $800K. I paid $928K cash then after 10% cash discount. I did AB&B managed my an agent for over a year and was getting $3,000 per month until COVID hit. 2020 no rental came in at all for the whole year. I was not totally hurting as I paid no mortgage but still other related service residence costs. Now I got an American renting merely $2300.00 a month for the next two years. Not a good return as the unit has two bed and two bath with 825SF living spaces. I really like to sell it but the price is too low. I like to talk to you when COVID is gone. I live in San Francisco, California and don't want to travel for now.
Hello Sean, Hope you are keeping well ! I would be moving to KL as an expat in the month of October this year & would love to have your suggestion for a nearby studio apartment or 1 BHK near Q Sentral, as my office would be located at Q Sentral only ! Would really appreciate your feedback ☺
This property is quite well known as it can be clearly seen from Jalan Bangsar. Besides KL Sentral..across the road the UOA building, and Dataran Maybank is a big hive of economic activity too.
I am a Singaporean viewer. I remember I stayed here 2 years ago for my vacation. I booked a presidential suite using agoda. I thought this should be a hotel. How come it is a residential apartment? Haha.
@@iherng no leh. My Agoda app shows the booking is EST KL Sentral. I took photos of the room and the interior looks exactly the same as the ones you showed. I never remember staying at Alila.
Hopefully developers can maintain the landscape rather than city hall. Most of the time city hall tried their best to maintain the landscape at the main roads, but behind those fancy landscapes in Little India, I have no idea what to say.
I really love your reviews! This is very in-depth house tour, very attractive project indeed. Is the soundproofing in the unit good? For my point of view it is important that even if outside of the residences is very happening, as long as the unit has good soundproofing I don't mind staying inside. Maybe only the units facing nearer to the train tracks can tell hahaha.
Alamak. Cant even stand near your bed. If you have a partner with you then a bit susah leh. Or imagine if you need to go pee at midnight and forgotten about the ceiling...ouch!!!!
I can definitely appreciate the attention to detail and colour palette at the lobby area but it’s no where near the design of Alila Uluwatu by WOHA 🤣 I was working at UOA for many years and saw this building and Etiqa building came up and completed. Definitely very convenient location.
Thanks for sharing Justin as always. I could only imagine if it's similar to the Uluwatu version.... Anyway, I really appreciate your wisdom. Share more yea hehehehe=)
Don't worry. This was shot was earlier before lockdown was announced. Impossible I can product the video out instantly=) But anyway, thanks for watching!!
I hated living here. Not only was the rent high, the electric bill was terrible too. Over RM300 per month even though I would be at work during the weekday. Ridiculous. There were also no grocery shops within walking distance so I would usually get my food opposite Menara UOA where they sell on the roadside. Just buy a few containers of pumpkin, eggplant, ikan bilis, etc and then come home and cook rice. The only good thing about this location is that I was working at KL Sentral so travel would be quick & easy. The pool area was really nice too. Now I am living in Wangsa Maju and much MUCH happier 🥰
@@miltonmiles6324 Totally! This place is better than all the neighborhoods that I lived in Australia. Outside my apartment there is 99 Speedmart, 7/11, Giant & Econsave. Lifesaver during MCO. Next to the mall is a park with a lake and next to that is Colombia Hospital. Roadside stalls, mamak, doctor offices, and bus stop takes me direct to work for RM1. Plus two petrol stations. Everything is walking disrance.
@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 Wangsa Maju receiving more praise than Australia is very nice to hear😁 Which place are you staying at? My place is in Seksyen 1, Residensi Rampai. Very convenient as I can take a 10 minute walk to the LRT. Food stalls, mosque, clinics, a pharmacy, convenience stalls and Mr D.I.Y. I wouldn't need to venture out of the neighborhood.
@@miltonmiles6324 I'm living at PV20, just across the road from Setapak Central Mall. Very reasonable rates. For RM1500 p/m you can get a full apartment unit with 4 bedrooms. I will probably buy in this area only and rent out the rooms in the future post-COVID once tenants are economically stable again. Yes, you never have to leave the neighborhood. Got pasar malam, Cash Converters, mall is not too expensive, everything you need is each direction around you.
RM 463k for a monthly rental of RM 2300 leh... very high ROI. Only lately due to pandemic the rates are slightly affected. But generally that's how investors think=) Thanks for watching VL.
Been following your youtube videos for awhile now. Loved your property reviews and thoughts. However, it cringe me every time you leave your mask under your chin. Please stop doing that.
Noted on the concern Ivan. However, as I need to move as quickly as I can, that seems to be the easier resort. That's why I'll always try my best to look for a spot without anyone before taking down my mask. Anyway, let me look for an alternative then. I really appreciate it=)
I'm an Aussie expat working in KLCC from 2015 and stayed in Alila for a good 3 years before my repatriation. One thing I would say about Alila is the convenience, which is the absolute most importance to any tenants, you could take a train ride to KLCC, Midvalley, KL Sentral from the comfort of your unit which is sheltered all the way to all these locations, absolutely massive advantage over any other residential buildings I have seen across the entire LRT network. Saves you time/money on car as well as renting parking lots which is frankly quite expensive to the locals. Facility wise is above average, the gym is great, pool is huge though can be chilly as it is mostly covered but thats a big plus too as you can swim or dip at any weather (though I dont recommend doing this during Malaysia's infamous thunderstorm). Apart from Botanica, theres a pretty good French dining in the hotel as well as convenience to food delivery as its smack in the middle of Bangsar, KL and PJ. I definitely missed my stay there.
Hi, is there any convenience store below the establishment or alila?
Thanks
@@derrickong9069 nope, but theres plenty around the building. Or u can walk across the bridge to UOA or the shoplots next to UOA. Very convenient I would say.
Hey Simon! If you don't mind, could I ask if you felt safe living here and how's the security? Just a little concerned because of the surrounding, especially as a woman living alone
Ah i like the part about the tunnel effect at the corridor. Learnt something new today. Thanks Sean!
Glad you liked it bro!!
Keep it up! So much more property to review !
Yupe. After 140 episodes, we are barely scratching the surface haha=)
Always enjoy your videos...the way you explain is not trying to sell.
Sean great detailed review! I’ve rented a place here 3 years ago and would like to share some additional +/- from personal experience (before covid)
Cons:
1a. Airbnb friends: occasionally leave their cocktail of dinner+alcohol on the corridor/lift area
1b. usually like to share their music/conversations with u thru the walls or doors (poor sound insulation )
1c. May remove your belongings if left on foyer but may also return it to you - can “kamcheng” with security guard to get cctv (extremely tough)
2. Designated Parking for visitors - parking rates are really expensive.. and very limited! If you park at the roadside be prepared for the “private operators” and dbkl
3. Pest coming up thru the drainage abit too frequent
Pros:
1. security: they have cameras all along the corridor. Some developers only cover up to the lift waiting area.
2. Building architecture is aesthetically pleasing to me
3. Layout and balcony. As you’ve mentioned these are one of the best layouts with balcony developments for compact living spaces - really maximise the space so u don’t feel cramped
Thanks for the review - Brought back memories ! Stay safe
I love your videos! I've subscribed to follow more and glad you're still able to give us more content during this lockdown.
Also, halo - 3:38 . You oso young right XD
Hahahaha. I think so=)
Thanks for watching Augustgirl. These were shot earlier!!
Glad to hear you enjoy the video.
so familiar with that place, walking on that bridge every day, when I was still with alila a year ago, so happy to see you documenting this place.
I'm glad it resonates with you Ash. Thanks for watching and sharing your story:)
@@iherng wishing you all the best and happy for you to be a dad. stay safe with your family.
How safe is the bridge? Is it accessible by everyone or only residents?
@@ryo5210 just normal pedestrians bridge, yes everyone can access
Nice video. Yeah definitely a ‘tale of two cities’ - gorgeous until and facility (except the low ceiling), but the dodgy neighborhood is unfortunate.
You sum it up perfectly Mark!!! Thanks for watching=)
that tall ceiling height is the biggest benefit to this home. in fact, height is more important than width to feel spacious. this is the same trend happening in new condos being built in new york city.
The intermediate unit is a bit mehh, but the corner unit of the residential part is really nice 👍👍 didnt know how much rental per month though, booked it for 1 night only thru airbnb. Overall, nice place for a quick getaway with friends.
Thanks for the review !!
No problem HW. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for this very comprehensive review. The bedroom is a little low.
Yea. If they could extend it slightly the unit would be nice=)
Thanks for watching Vinesh!!
Hi Sean, im wondering what the device u use at minute 2:29 ? U use it for measuring the length/distance?
Thank you very much for this video. I will come to KL next year for holiday. I'm searching for an apartment within walking distance to LRT / MRT and close to eithet bukit bintang or KL Sentral. I think this place was quite comfortable for short stay in KL. Since i would only go to a place with LRT / MRT most of the time.
been waiting for this one!
Hahaha. Thanks for watching Dhanvi=)
@@iherngI just saw you channel and saw this review. I own a unit on 23rd. floor overlooking the LRT station. Looking back I rushed to buy it then. I paid too much. If I sell now I will be lucky to get $800K. I paid $928K cash then after 10% cash discount. I did AB&B managed my an agent for over a year and was getting $3,000 per month until COVID hit. 2020 no rental came in at all for the whole year. I was not totally hurting as I paid no mortgage but still other related service residence costs. Now I got an American renting merely $2300.00 a month for the next two years. Not a good return as the unit has two bed and two bath with 825SF living spaces. I really like to sell it but the price is too low. I like to talk to you when COVID is gone. I live in San Francisco, California and don't want to travel for now.
Love ur review!
Thanks for watching Adib!!
@@iherng appreciate if u can review any house located in alam impian. Thanks!
I did checked out this development, and as you rightly pointed out, investment yes, own stay no way!!
Good channel! thank you for being transparent, and put effort into the subtitle
Great video as always Sean. Wanna ask if you have any plans to review Invito Hotel & Residence located at Bangsar South?
Hello Sean, Hope you are keeping well ! I would be moving to KL as an expat in the month of October this year & would love to have your suggestion for a nearby studio apartment or 1 BHK near Q Sentral, as my office would be located at Q Sentral only ! Would really appreciate your feedback ☺
This property is quite well known as it can be clearly seen from Jalan Bangsar. Besides KL Sentral..across the road the UOA building, and Dataran Maybank is a big hive of economic activity too.
You're absolutely right!! Thanks for sharing=)
I didn't even know it was a hotel/serviced residence. Thought it was just some office building each time I passed Bangsar station...
I always tot it's called A"lee"la 😂
haha, same
I'm not too sure myself. But this sounds more 'atas' hahaha:)
@@obel90 same with you, i always call "a li la"
Bro, I think this is establishment not alilia 🤣🤣🤣😷
You know a place is atas when no one knows how to pronounce it correctly
I think if the living room changes into like a combos with tv and bed would be better. U got the space u got the view
Well that's up to individual preference but at least the canvas is there hahaha.
Thanks for watching WH.
The house in Up!
Hahaha. Malaysia version lol=)
How about Nexus at Taman Pertama? It is also a TOD project 150m to MRT. Will it be a good investment? There is also a cemetery right beside it.
That is a Christian cemetary i think.
Do make a video on Azures Residence or Sapphire, kelana jaya. thanks!
I will try yea Brandon. Thanks for watching=)
Would love to hear your opinion on Cubic Botanical located at Pantai Dalam
The second floor/bedroom , is concrete or Wood?
Hey bro, I have been watching your video and wonder have you ever done Secoya Residence?
Hi David, unfortunately I've only reviewed the project next door.
Let me see what I can do yea=) Thanks for watching.
@@iherng looking forward....
I am a Singaporean viewer. I remember I stayed here 2 years ago for my vacation. I booked a presidential suite using agoda. I thought this should be a hotel. How come it is a residential apartment? Haha.
There's two.. Alila is the hotel, but establishment is the residence:)
Thanks for watching!!
@@iherng no leh. My Agoda app shows the booking is EST KL Sentral. I took photos of the room and the interior looks exactly the same as the ones you showed. I never remember staying at Alila.
Then it's an Airbnb unit I guess...
It's both. The right side is a hotel, the left side is a residential apartment.
Sean, is there space for Washer Dryer?
I can only think of the bathroom or the entrance area unfortunately.
@@iherng If you go to balcony, there is a black door in the corner. That's a small room for a washing machine and aircond exhaust :)
Hi, can you do a review for Lakeville residence at jalan sibu Taman wahyu? I have a unit there for reference
most of the land lots around alila have been purchased by reputable developers, it may take some time for changes to take place around alila.
Yupe. I think easily another 10-15 years before we can see drastic change.
Thanks for sharing Raffles=)
Hopefully developers can maintain the landscape rather than city hall. Most of the time city hall tried their best to maintain the landscape at the main roads, but behind those fancy landscapes in Little India, I have no idea what to say.
the house sandwiched between development just like the movie "Up!" hahahaha
try to reduce face touching when you're outside tho
great video btw :D
Thanks for watching man!!
Noted on the reminder. Just that there were lots of sweat flowing through my face hahahah:)
Very cold design to the apartment
May I know what prima house project next Alila?
I think it's something Brickfields. You can check it out!!
Bro do a review on One Residence sg besi or skyluxe bukit jalil...
Please done review on Arte MK 🙏🏻
I really love your reviews! This is very in-depth house tour, very attractive project indeed.
Is the soundproofing in the unit good? For my point of view it is important that even if outside of the residences is very happening, as long as the unit has good soundproofing I don't mind staying inside.
Maybe only the units facing nearer to the train tracks can tell hahaha.
i have 2 studio units in bukit bintang. now the rental rate is horrible.
But wasn't it excellent back then before covid?
@@iherng from 2500 drop to now 1500. pray this pandemic can over ASAP.
What studio is’t?
@@derrickong9069 Bintang fairlane and Swiss garden residence.
@@chestertiong you have the link both of it?
where is the closet to put the cloths? except the cabinet next to the bathroom😂
There's another small cupboard next to the bed. But the main closet would be the one you mentioned haha.
Thanks for watching David!!
What's the ceiling height of the unit?
Yoooo broooo is it just me or isn't that the little house from the movie UP? 😂😂😂🏡🏡
Hahahahahahahahaahahaha!!
Cerrado southville pls!
I will try yea. Thanks for watching Cheng!!
@@iherng thanks! keep up the good work
At the 13:50 mark, the rider on the left could have snatched your cam lol
No lah. My camera doesn't worth the effort hahahaha since it's just some entry level gadget=)
Appreciate the concern.
review chambers residence please
why review the buruk’s area why not go to Putra Jaya area there’s a lot of modern living design there
you brought a rangefinder with you to a duplex yet you didn't do a proper ceiling height measurement
Got too excited hahahahaha!
Security is the main concern in brickfields area.
rose among thorns
Exactly!! Thanks for watching 😁
Can I know how much for rent per month
You can check on property portals for the latest rent figures yea. Just look for the project name will do:)
Alamak. Cant even stand near your bed. If you have a partner with you then a bit susah leh. Or imagine if you need to go pee at midnight and forgotten about the ceiling...ouch!!!!
Exactly. 1000 psf and cant even stand in bedroom.
You'll need travel down the stairs to the main door only can go toilet. Haha=)
Yeah, totally can't accept with that height
Nice videos and enjoy it very much. Just one comment, irregardless is nonsensical and a double negative.
Hahahaa. Pardon my poor command of language. Thanks for correcting. I will work on my next one:)
not The first
Hahahaha=)
Hahah that foyer barely fit a slipper 😂
I can definitely appreciate the attention to detail and colour palette at the lobby area but it’s no where near the design of Alila Uluwatu by WOHA 🤣
I was working at UOA for many years and saw this building and Etiqa building came up and completed. Definitely very convenient location.
Thanks for sharing Justin as always.
I could only imagine if it's similar to the Uluwatu version....
Anyway, I really appreciate your wisdom. Share more yea hehehehe=)
@@iherng aiya I didn’t really share anything meaningful. All you alredi covered in your review.
Seriously? At this MCO time everyone should stay home for unnecessary go out !!!.
Don't worry. This was shot was earlier before lockdown was announced. Impossible I can product the video out instantly=)
But anyway, thanks for watching!!
@@iherng Good, give you a thumb up 👍
I hated living here. Not only was the rent high, the electric bill was terrible too. Over RM300 per month even though I would be at work during the weekday. Ridiculous. There were also no grocery shops within walking distance so I would usually get my food opposite Menara UOA where they sell on the roadside. Just buy a few containers of pumpkin, eggplant, ikan bilis, etc and then come home and cook rice. The only good thing about this location is that I was working at KL Sentral so travel would be quick & easy. The pool area was really nice too.
Now I am living in Wangsa Maju and much MUCH happier 🥰
Wangsa Maju is a perfect place. Dare I say the best district in KL.
@@miltonmiles6324 Totally! This place is better than all the neighborhoods that I lived in Australia. Outside my apartment there is 99 Speedmart, 7/11, Giant & Econsave. Lifesaver during MCO. Next to the mall is a park with a lake and next to that is Colombia Hospital. Roadside stalls, mamak, doctor offices, and bus stop takes me direct to work for RM1. Plus two petrol stations. Everything is walking disrance.
@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 Wangsa Maju receiving more praise than Australia is very nice to hear😁 Which place are you staying at? My place is in Seksyen 1, Residensi Rampai. Very convenient as I can take a 10 minute walk to the LRT. Food stalls, mosque, clinics, a pharmacy, convenience stalls and Mr D.I.Y. I wouldn't need to venture out of the neighborhood.
@@miltonmiles6324 I'm living at PV20, just across the road from Setapak Central Mall. Very reasonable rates. For RM1500 p/m you can get a full apartment unit with 4 bedrooms. I will probably buy in this area only and rent out the rooms in the future post-COVID once tenants are economically stable again. Yes, you never have to leave the neighborhood. Got pasar malam, Cash Converters, mall is not too expensive, everything you need is each direction around you.
this one is just so sad
This project is not really impressive :(
RM 1k psf :((
RM 463k for a monthly rental of RM 2300 leh... very high ROI. Only lately due to pandemic the rates are slightly affected. But generally that's how investors think=)
Thanks for watching VL.
Been following your youtube videos for awhile now. Loved your property reviews and thoughts. However, it cringe me every time you leave your mask under your chin. Please stop doing that.
Noted on the concern Ivan. However, as I need to move as quickly as I can, that seems to be the easier resort. That's why I'll always try my best to look for a spot without anyone before taking down my mask.
Anyway, let me look for an alternative then.
I really appreciate it=)
Ownstay ... no 🤣