KL can be a pain in the ... they have a bad reputation on being difficult, better make it an original. Why not go to Penang? KL only issues 3 month i believe as well.
Hotels are a personal thing there are many around and less than an hour in an Uber away is the beach with many resorts/hotels up to 6 stars,.... try Booking.com for reviews and prices.
Yes sure and be a cheap Charlie to save 700THB so you can go queue yourself 2 times and when problems arise fix them yourself too of course.... UP TO YOU. Nah,... I'll arrive, drop my paperwork at Jim's. Have a nice chat with the fella and disappear in the stressless sunset for the next 2 days,.... come back, pick up the worryless visa and fly back home :-p