I will be driving from Penang to Kl during the coming school holidays.
I intend to take the Simpang Pulai route on the way up and the Tapah route down.
Only problem is I cannot confirm whether it will be Wednesday 18th or Thurs 19th until the last minute so it will be difficult to book a room ahead.
I have two questions never having been there before.

1. What is the possibility of landslides along the route now that it is raining almost every day?
2. Can I look for a room only after reaching there? (2 adults). (max is below RM300 per night)

Thanks Stimix
I am more worried about a major landslide as I am driving by!

I read through all 41 pages and there were some unfavorable comments about Equatorial Hotel.
May try Strawberry Park or Century Pine