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Kuala Lumpur accommodations

Kuala Lumpur accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “The Garden City of Lights”.

Kuala Lumpur known for: iconic towers, temples, shopping malls, museums, convention centers, street markets, parks, gardens, squares, skyline, observation decks, natural surroundings, hiking trails, waterfalls

The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur is located in central-western Malaysia. Founded at the Gombak and Klang Rivers’ confluence, Kuala Lumpur means “muddy confluence”. 400 million years old and also the site of Hindu temples and shrines, the limestone Batu Caves are located just north of the city.

Kuala Lumpur main attractions: Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC (shopping mall), Pavilion KL (shopping mall), KLCC Park, Central Market (shopping mall), Independence (Merdeka) Square, Mid Valley Megamall (shopping mall), Menara Kuala Lumpur (landmark tower), Aquaria KLCC (aquarium), 1 Utama Shopping Centre (shopping mall), Berjaya Times Square (shopping mall ), Plaza Low Yat (shopping mall), MyTOWN Shopping Centre (shopping mall), SOGO Kuala Lumpur (shopping mall), Perdana Botanical Garden, National Mosque of Malaysia, Sunway Putra Mall (shopping mall), The Gardens Mall (shopping mall), World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. KL Bird Park (wildlife park), Lot 10 (shopping mall), LuLu Hypermarket Kuala Lumpur, Thean Hou Temple (Buddhist temple), Little India Brickfields (tourist attraction), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Jalan Alor Food Street (night market), Petrosains, The Discovery Centre (science museum), Istana Negara (historical landmark), Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, TREC Kuala Lumpur (night club), SuperPark Malaysia (indoor playground), Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club

Bordering / surrounding Kuala Lumpur points of interest: Kemensah Trail, Dam Stop (scenic spot), Bukit Kembara Trailhead (hiking area), KL-View in Ampang (tourist attraction), Bukit Saga via Taman Saga (hiking area), Ketumbar Hill (hiking area), National Stadium Bukit Jalil, Wawasan Hill Trail (hiking area), Sunway Lagoon (theme park), Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi (park), Thai Buddhist Chetawan Pagoda (Buddhist temple), Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong (park), Pisang Waterfall, Lepoh Waterfall

Kuala Lumpur main airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Airport car rental agencies: Suria Car Rental, SN AUTO HUB, Smartrent Car Rental

Rideshare service: Grab

Rapid transit subway / monorail system: Rapid KL

Kuala Lumpur top events: Thaipusam, Wesak Day, Kaamatan and Gawai Harvest Festivals, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Malaysia Water Festival, Control World Expo, ARCHIDEX

More fun things: Food Tour, Top Sites Tour

Kuala Lumpur’s professional football club is Kuala Lumpur City F.C. Keep in mind that the Kuala Lumpur region is mostly Muslim. Women travelers, however, will have no problem wearing dresses in tourist areas or bikinis at the beach. In temples. women will need to dress more conservatively. While in public, couples should refrain from PDA (public displays of affection). Kuala Lumpur’s currency is the Malaysian ringgit, cars travel on the left-hand side and the drinking age is 21 years old. Kuala Lumpur accommodations are some of Southeast Asia’s best. Before we get to Kuala Lumpur accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

A relatively young city, Kuala Lumpur is thought to have been founded in 1857 by the Malay Chief of Klang, Raja Abdullah, who sent Chinese tin miners to the area. Just prior to that time, in the 1820s, settlements likely existed at the Gombak-Klang river confluence.  Chinese tin mining actually started in the area circa the 1840s. Originally, Kuala Lumpur was a small hamlet with a few houses and shops. The first relevant tin mine was opened at Ampang in eastern Kuala Lumpur. Despite setbacks from malaria, the Ampang tin mines proved successful. Hiu Siew and Yap Ah Sze, two traders from Luku, set up shops to trade provisions for tin. Thereafter, the city developed around Old Market Square. As competition for productive tin mines grew fierce, tin miners formed gangs, which fought frequently. Important leaders and groups in the 1860s were Yap Ah Loy, third Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur, Haji Mohamed Tahir, the Dato Dagang “chief of traders”, the Minangkabaus of Sumatra, who established tobacco plantations in the area, and Haji Mohamed Taib, who was involved in the early development of the Kampung Baru Malay enclave. Early Kuala Lumpur buildings, like in many other cities, were made of wood and thus were prone to catching fire. Flooding also became a problem. From 1867-1874, the Selangor Civil War, or Klang War, between Raja Abdullah loyalists (aided by the United Kingdom near the war’s end) and Raja Mahdi loyalist Sumatran groups resulted in a Raja Abdulla-faction victory, British residency of Selangor, and Selangor’s becoming part of the Federated Malay States circa 1895. British colonial administrator Frank Swettenham improved the city by cleaning up and widening the streets, and replacing wooden buildings with brick and tile. Shophouse architecture became a distinct characteristic of the area. In 1886, Swettenham initiated and completed a railway line between Kuala Lumpur and Klang. As the population increased, a Sanitary Board was created on May 14, 1890, which helped assuage diseases such as cholera. Between 1895 and 1903, Kuala Lumpur expanded from 0.25 square miles to 7.7 square miles. By 1924, the city spanned 20 square miles. In Selangor, the rubber industry developed in the early 20th century. Demand for car tires led to an economic boom. The Imperial Japanese Army, during World War II, captured the city on January 11, 1942. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, General Seishirō Itagaki surrendered the city to British administration. In 1957, Malaysia gained independence from British rule by way of the Malayan Declaration of Independence. The 1946-1960 Malayan Emergency between British Empire / Commonwealth forces and Communist forces resulted in a Commonwealth forces victory. Communist forces retreated to the Malayan-Thai border. Becoming a Federal Territory in 1974, Kuala Lumpur reached 94 square miles. From 1968 to 1989, the Second Malayan Emergency led to the Peace Agreement of Hat Yai, which marked the end of the Communist insurgency in Malaysia. From the 1990s onward, major developments in the Klang Valley further extended the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. On March 1, 1996, the Petronas Towers were completed, followed by Merdeka 118 in November, 2023.

Commonly called KL and officially known as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur is home to around 2 million “Kuala Lumpurians”. Malaysia’s national capital and largest city, Kuala Lumpur draws in around 9 million tourists annually. At street markets, haggling can result in lower prices. Kuala Lumpur’s most common monkey species is macaques, which will interact with visitors at tourist sites. While generally not harmful, macaques have been known to try and steal peoples’ belongings. The Parliament and Monarch of Malaysia are both based in Kuala Lumpur. Three of the world’s top-ten largest shopping malls can be found in The Garden City of Lights. Located in the Klang Valley, the larger Kuala Lumpur area is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains to the east, smaller mountain ranges to the north and south, and the Strait of Malacca to the west. Sumatra Island is also westward. Kuala Lumpur was once a Selangor State Government territory, but in 1974 split to form Malaysia’s first Federal Territory. Home to a tropical rainforest climate, Kuala Lumpur experiences warm-to-hot temperatures throughout the year. The low temperature has never fallen below 64 °F. Monsoon season occurs between October and March. Additional points of interest include Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), National Museum of Malaysia, St. John’s Cathedral, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Merdeka 118, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Bukit Bintang (shopping, entertainment, red-light district), Petaling Street (Chinatown), Tugu Negara (National Monument), Titiwangsa Lake Gardens and Saloma Link (pedestrian bridge). Local foods are durian, nasi lemak (rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves), Ikan bakar (charcoal-grilled fish), char kway teow (flat noodles stir-fried with shrimp, sausage, oyster sauce, bean sprouts, chives, soy sauce and other ingredients) and roti canai (flatbread). Teh tarik (hot milk tea drink), toddy (palm wine), samsu liquor and tuak (rice wine) are popular drinks.. With some background information on the area,  we’re ready for Kuala Lumpur accommodations that will help make for a memorable trip.

 

 

 

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

Hotel amenities: outdoor infinity pool, poolside cabanas / daybeds, city / park views, spa, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, marble bathrooms, indoor golf area, tennis courts

Nearby restaurants / bars: M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza (Italian restaurant), Marble 8 (steakhouse), Mandarin Grill (bar and grill), Mosto Wine Bar & Restaurant, WIP On The Park (restaurant), Mosaic (buffet restaurant), Aqua Restaurant & Bar (tapas restaurant), Lai Po Heen (Chinese restaurant), Lai Po Heen Cantonese Restaurant, WET® Deck, W Kuala Lumpur (bar), Lounge on the Park (cocktail bar), MariGin (bar)

Nearby misc.: Haagen Dazs (ice cream shop), KLCC Park, Galeri Petronas (art gallery)

Within feet:

• • • Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
    • Suria KLCC
    • Kuala Lumpur City Centre KLCC
    • Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Petronas Twin Towers
    • Avenue K Shopping Mall

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Merdeka Square

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Park View Connecting Room): $933

Cost per person (six people): $155

 

 

 

citizenM

128 Jalan Pudu, Bukit Bintang

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, buffet breakfast, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPads (control room lights, black-out blinds, curtains, temperature, TV & radio channels), safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, business center, free private parking

Nearby: Blue Boy Vegetarian Food Court – Bukit Bintang (vegetarian restaurant), Daawat Restaurant (Indian restaurant), Dury Dury (fruits wholesaler)

Within feet:

• • • St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
    • Bukit Bintang Walkway
    • Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas
    • Imbi Train Station

Within 1 mile:

• • • Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur

citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang is 24 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $86

 

 

 

The RuMa Hotel and Residences

7 Jalan Kia Peng

Aquaria KLCC

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, city views, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, desks, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, tour arrangements, ticketing / concierge service

Nearby: Little Rara Thai Noodle House, Fuze Club, Paramount Club, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Within feet:

• • • Aquaria KLCC
    • KLCC Park
    • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
    • The Starhill
    • Fahrenheit 88
    • Dinner In The Sky Malaysia

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • National Textiles Museum Kuala Lumpur

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • National Museum of Malaysia

The RuMa Hotel and Residences is 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Grand Suite): $598

 

 

 

 

 

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

11 Jalan Sultan Ismail

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Hotel amenities: multiple dining options, bar, afternoon tea, outdoor swimming pool, city views, sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness center, large windows, stylish décor, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea / coffee making facilities, mini-bars, bathrobes, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, laundry services

Nearby: Nipah (pan-Asian restaurant), Sabayon (restaurant), Busy Bean Coffee (coffee store), The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (coffee shop), Equatorial Plaza, Mirchi Club, Minf Houze Vegan Cafe, MST Golf Super Store

Within feet:

• • • Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Aquaria KLCC
    • Petronas Philharmonic Hall
    • Suria KLCC

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Within 3.1 miles:

• • • Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Premier Selection Suite): $345

Cost per person (three people): $115

 

 

 

 

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

2 Jalan Stesen Sentral

KL Sentral

Hotel amenities: 4 dining options, outdoor swimming pool, panoramic city, lake & garden views, large windows, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, workstations, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, laundry service

Nearby: PRIME (steakhouse), Latest Recipe (restaurant), Skin Master (medical spa), National Mosque of Malaysia

Within feet:

• • • KL Sentral (transit station)
    • National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur
    • Little India of Kuala Lumpur
    • Buddhist Maha Vihara Brickfields

Within 1 mile:

• • • Thean Hou Temple

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Mid Valley Megamall

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur is 24 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Le Meridien Suite): $339

Cost per person (three people): $113

 

 

 

 

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

12, Jalan Pinang

Petronas Twin Towers | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Hotel amenities: 3 restaurants, bar with Petronas Twin Towers views, outdoor swimming pool, city / park views, terrace, spa, 24-hour fitness center, floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, business center, meeting rooms, airport transfers for an extra charge

Nearby: Le Petit Chef (restaurant), THIRTY8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Plenary Hall, KLCC (concert hall), Bentley Kuala Lumpur (Bentley dealer)

Within feet:

• • • Petronas Twin Towers
    • Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
    • Kuala Lumpur City Centre
    • Bukit Bintang Walkway
    • Menara KL Tower
    • Raja Chulan Train Station

Within 1 mile:

• • • Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Merdeka Square

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Perdana Botanical Gardens

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Grand Suite with Tower View): $876

Cost per person (three people): $292

 

 

 

 

EQ Kuala Lumpur

Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail

Suria KLCC

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, buffet / American breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, city views, garden, spa, sauna, hot tub, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kettles, desks, hairdryers, 24-hour front desk, free private parking, airport transfers

Also in the area: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Within feet:

• • • Suria KLCC
    • Aquaria KLCC
    • Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
    • Petronas Twin Towers
    • The Starhill
    • Berjaya Times Square

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • National Museum of Malaysia

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Thean Hou Temple

EQ Kuala Lumpur is 25 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Studio Suite): $546

 

 

 

 

 

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

No 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2

National Museum of Malaysia | Orang Asli Craft Museum Kuala Lumpur | National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage space, meeting room facilities, private parking, shuttle service

Nearby: Iketeru (Japanese restaurant), USHI (fine dining restaurant), Astor Bar, EST BREW (coffee shop)

Within feet:

• • • National Museum of Malaysia (history museum)
    • Orang Asli Craft Museum Kuala Lumpur
    • National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Within 6 miles:

• • • Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is 32 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (John Jacob Astor Suite): $2,744

 

 

 

 

 

Else Kuala Lumpur

145, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre

National Textiles Museum | Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, à la carte breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric tea pots, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, ironing service, business center

Nearby restaurants / bars: Raw (restaurant), Coupe De Vin (wine bar)

Nearby misc.: AOOO Melbourne Cafe, Pucks Coffee (coffee shop), Wong Mee Coffee Stall (coffee shop), NEW FLOWER MARKET, Guan Di Temple Chinatown (Taoist temple)

Within feet:

• • • National Textiles Museum Kuala Lumpur
    • Sultan Abdul Samad Building (19th century building / gov. offices)
    • Taman Megalith PETRONAS
    • Merdeka Square
    • Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
    • Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
    • Pasar Seni Train Station

Within 1 mile:

• • • Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Petronas Twin Towers

Else Kuala Lumpur is 24 miles from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Sanctuary Room): $307

 

 

 

 

Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur

17 Jalan Kia Peng

KLCC Park | Pavilion Kuala Lumpur | Suria KLCC Shopping Centre

Hotel amenities: restaurant, buffet breakfast (surcharge), rooftop terrace, 2 indoor pools, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, electric vehicle charging point, free parking

Nearby restaurants: Bistro Kia Peng, Pokok KLCC Lot 91 (Asian fusion restaurant), Tenmasa Tempura Bar, Sushi Ryu, Hannari Sushi Kappou Fine Dining (authentic Japanese restaurant), 6 Degrees (Mediterranean restaurant), Grand Hisar Turkish Restaurant, Anjum KLCC (Middle Eastern restaurant)

Nearby misc.: TRIAD (gym)

Within feet:

• • • KLCC Park (urban park)
    • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (shopping center)
    • Suria KLCC Shopping Centre (shopping mall)

Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur is 56 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Park View): $472

Cost per person (seven people): $67

 

 

 

 

So there they are, Kuala Lumpur accommodations that will help make for a memorable trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Malaysia!