Must-see hotels in Kuala Lumpur

  • Villa Samadhi

    Kuala Lumpur

    It’s hard to believe you’re in the heart of KL when staying at this gorgeous boutique property that epitomises Southeast Asian chic. The black polished…

  • Majestic Hotel

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Originally opened in 1932 and the pre-WWII KL equivalent of Raffles in Singapore, the impeccably restored Majestic is one of the city's top luxury hotels…

  • Mov Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    A contemporary sculpture of a white tiger prowling the lobby and a slide into its restaurant are just a couple of the fun, creative touches at this…

  • BackHome

    Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas

    This chic pit stop for flashpackers offers a Zen decor featuring polished concrete and has a particularly attractive central courtyard. Mixed and female…

  • Alila Bangsar

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Having established its brand in Bali, Alila (which means 'supreme' in Bahasa Indonesia) has opened one of KL's most appealing new hotels. The pared-back…

  • Hotel Stripes

    Kuala Lumpur

    Blown-up black-and-white photos of what this area looked like 50 years ago feature in the stylish rooms of this new small luxury hotel. Light filters in…

  • Kuala Lumpur Journal

    Kuala Lumpur

    Sporting an urban vibe and appealing retro design, this boutique hotel is located steps away from Bukit Bintang's shopping and nightlife. Rooms feature…

  • Sekeping Tenggiri

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Providing access to architect Ng Seksan’s superlative private collection of contemporary Malaysian art – displayed in the rooms of the adjoining house –…

  • Reggae Mansion

    Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas

    Grooving to a beat that's superior to most backpacker places, Reggae Mansion instantly impresses with its faux-colonial style and contemporary touches,…

  • Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur

    There are only 55 rooms at this luxury hotel occupying the loftiest floors of a 59-storey building – which guarantees sweeping views all around. You'll…

  • Citizen M

    Kuala Lumpur

    Opened in 2019, the KL branch of this hip hotel chain offers 210 capsule-like rooms that are more spacious than the Citizen M standard – request one with…

  • Mingle Hostel

    Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas

    Occupying an atmospheric 1920s building, Mingle offers small but pleasant dorms and doubles. Most dorm beds are curtained and all come with locker (BYO…

  • Tian Jing Hotel

    Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas

    Dark-wood four-poster beds are handsomely offset by crisp white sheets at this boutique hotel that successfully channels Chinatown's atmosphere minus the…

  • The Bed KLCC

    Kuala Lumpur

    On the lower floors of the circular Vortex tower, this innovative hotel offers capsule beds with good levels of privacy – choose between 10-bed dorms…

  • G Tower Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    There’s an exclusive atmosphere at this slickly designed property atop an office complex, where the facilities include a gym, infinity pools and a top…

  • Element Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur

    Book in advance for some very good deals at this stylish hotel that occupies the top floors of the Foster + Partners–designed Ilham Tower. Rooms are…

  • Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Designed for the Google generation of young creatives, Aloft is industrial chic meets plastic fantastic. Staff are super friendly and you have to smile at…

  • Wolo Bukit Bintang

    Kuala Lumpur

    Checking in to this neon-accented hotel feels like sashaying into a nightclub. Mirror-clad elevators whisk you to corridors dimly lit by cloud-shaped…

  • Sarang Vacation Homes

    Kuala Lumpur

    Michael and Christina run this appealing bed-and-breakfast operation. They have houses, apartments and rooms in four nearby locations and can accommodate…

  • Gold 3 Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    The owner of this hotel has indulged his love of cameras in the interior design – and the results in the public areas are impressive. The cheapest rooms…

  • Sekeping Sin Chew Kee

    Kuala Lumpur

    Architect Ng Seksan’s pared-back, quirky style is in full evidence at this rough-luxe accommodation tucked away on Jln Sin Chew Kee, one of the last pre…

  • Classic Inn

    Kuala Lumpur

    Check-in is at the newer, more upmarket branch of Classic Inn at No 36, where there are spotless rooms all with private bathrooms and a pleasant verandah…

  • Mélange Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    This good-value option offers small, well-equipped rooms with some fun design touches. Choose from three themes: tampan (handsome) rooms have a masculine…

  • Container Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    Stacked shipping containers are converted into en-suite rooms at this inventive place. Deviating from the industrial design theme, a number of containers…

  • Dorms KL

    Kuala Lumpur

    This sociable hostel in a renovated shophouse is within stumbling distance of the bars and eateries of Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jln Alor. There is a…

  • Ritz Carlton

    Kuala Lumpur

    Renovated in 2016, the Ritz sports a gleaming lobby with contemporary gold light fixtures and a mirrored reception desk. Dark wood and marble create a…

  • Mesui Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    This low-scale gem occupies an old building that looks like it was made from a giant's set of building blocks. The Luxe rooms (RM150) allow you to peer…

  • Paloma Inn

    Kuala Lumpur

    Set on a backstreet of prewar shophouses, Paloma is well run and quiet, with simple, mostly wooden-floored rooms, featuring occasional flashes of magenta,…

  • Tamu Hotel & Suites

    Kuala Lumpur

    The comfortable, butterscotch and blue decorated hotel rooms occupy the 15th to 26th floors of this new 40-storey tower – a forerunner of how much of…

  • Capsule Town

    Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas

    If you've ever fancied spending a night in a capsule hotel, then this is your chance. The relatively roomy plastic tubes provide a tad more privacy than a…

  • Anggun Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    Two 1920s shophouses have been combined to create this antique-style, boutique property, which oozes tropical charm with four-poster beds, dark-wood…

  • Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur

    One of several new luxury hotels to debut in KL during 2018, the Four Seasons stands out for its prime location and subdued, tasteful approach. Rooms,…

  • Ramada Suites

    Kuala Lumpur

    A lively location and good facilities, including a decent-sized pool, Jacuzzi and gym, mark out this stylish hotel of studios and apartments. Minimal self…

  • W Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur

    Fuchsia pink, acid yellow and green and silvery accents feature in the colour palette of the swanky rooms at the hip W property which opened in 2018,…

  • MiCasa All Suite Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    A choice of one-, two- or three-bedroom suites – all reasonably priced, with wood floors and well-equipped kitchens. Relax beside the large, palm-tree…

  • Bagasta Boutique Guesthouse

    Kuala Lumpur

    Even though it's not in one of the old wooden mansions of Kampung Baru, this small hotel in a modern block is at the heart of the area. Its simple rooms…

  • St Regis Kuala Lumpur

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    In the lobby, a 2.5-ton bronze horse by Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero sets the tone at this luxurious hotel. Rooms are decorated in old Hollywood…

  • Mandarin Oriental

    Kuala Lumpur

    At this hotel for sybarites, silks and batiks lend an Asian feel to the rooms, which have every conceivable amenity. The club rooms are the ones to pick,…

  • Ceria Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    An old shophouse has been converted into this 44-room hotel with exposed brick walls and some cool retro design features. Not all the rooms have windows…

  • Verdant Hill Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    A former office block has been transformed into a functional 20-storey hotel a short walk uphill from the main Changkat Bukit Bintang strip. Otherwise…

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