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 design, integrating concrete, wood and plenty of plants, suits the tropics and there are great views from the spacious rooms, which run between the 35th and 40th floors.

Also here is a chic cocktail bar and good French restaurant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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1. SMK La Salle Brickfields Murals

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Decorating panels of this school's exterior wall are colourful murals covering the history of Brickfields and including details on the now demolished 100…

2. Jalan Tun Sambanthan Garland Sellers

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Follow the scent of jasmine to find this alley of garland stalls, where stall holders skilfully weave brightly coloured flowers into garlands used in…

3. Little India Fountain

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This eye-catching fountain is the focal point of KL's official 'Little India'. Symbolic elements in the fountain's design include elephants, swans,…

4. Vivekananda Ashram

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This historic and pleasingly designed ashram, built in 1904 and part of the global Ramakrishna movement, is a well-loved subject for photographers. It…

5. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church

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Lutherans from Tamil Nadu first held a service in this area in 1907. Seventeen years later the congregation helped build this modest, attractive church.

6. Galeri Prima

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In an expansive double-storey building, this hidden gem promotes local art heavyweights and emerging names like Zarina Abdullah and Anassuwandi Ahmad. The…

7. Buddhist Maha Vihara

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Founded in 1894 by Sinhalese settlers, this is one of KL's major Theravada Buddhist temples. It's a particular hive of activity around Wesak Day, the…

8. APW

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As the printing business evolved in the early 21st century, the owners of Art Printing Works have creatively converted defunct parts of their plant into…