Suggestions for 5* hotel in Kuala Lumpur ...
Mar 27, 2015, 2:32 am
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Suggestions for 5* hotel in Kuala Lumpur ...
In early July we will stopover in KUL for 4 days-3 nights. I will pay with BA Avios points. Any suggestions for a top-notch hotel? Lots to choose from from the BAEC hotel-booking site.
TIA
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Mar 30, 2015, 4:19 am
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There are loads of 5*. I'm going to go against the grain, and recommend a 4* though!
I think that the Petronas Tower View Rooms at Traders offer the best views in KUL - with great location (upgrade to Club if you want a more 5* experience) - if it's your first stay they are fab.
I prefer them to the RC, Shangers, recently stayed at The Majestic - they are all good 5* KL experiences. What is it you normally look for - service / views / location / chocolate buffets etc i'll try and give you a 5* to suit!
I think that the Petronas Tower View Rooms at Traders offer the best views in KUL - with great location (upgrade to Club if you want a more 5* experience) - if it's your first stay they are fab.
I prefer them to the RC, Shangers, recently stayed at The Majestic - they are all good 5* KL experiences. What is it you normally look for - service / views / location / chocolate buffets etc i'll try and give you a 5* to suit!
Mar 30, 2015, 9:46 am
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^ +1 re: Trader's best view of the twin towers.
We did not stay as I have loyalty elsewhere but was recommended to head there by trusted local for a afternoon drink and an evening drink on two different dates.
We did not stay as I have loyalty elsewhere but was recommended to head there by trusted local for a afternoon drink and an evening drink on two different dates.
Mar 30, 2015, 2:14 pm
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There are loads of 5*. I'm going to go against the grain, and recommend a 4* though!
I think that the Petronas Tower View Rooms at Traders offer the best views in KUL - with great location (upgrade to Club if you want a more 5* experience) - if it's your first stay they are fab.
I prefer them to the RC, Shangers, recently stayed at The Majestic - they are all good 5* KL experiences. What is it you normally look for - service / views / location / chocolate buffets etc i'll try and give you a 5* to suit!
I think that the Petronas Tower View Rooms at Traders offer the best views in KUL - with great location (upgrade to Club if you want a more 5* experience) - if it's your first stay they are fab.
I prefer them to the RC, Shangers, recently stayed at The Majestic - they are all good 5* KL experiences. What is it you normally look for - service / views / location / chocolate buffets etc i'll try and give you a 5* to suit!
Mandarin Oriental has a lovely outdoor pool but the Towers views aren't as good as Traders and MO is considerably more expensive.
I also like the Shang but the location isn't as good (although handy for my KL office which is why I stay there!).
Traders is the way to go!
Mar 30, 2015, 11:34 pm
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I haven't stayed at the Traders though I agree the SkyBar view is fantastic. However, given that the Traders is Shangri-la's midmarket diffusion brand, if you want somewhere that's both 5* and has a view of the Petronas Towers, then the Grand Hyatt fits the bill.
As for a leftfield suggestion, I love the setting of the Carcosa, but it's not the best location unless you like your morning walks/jogs.
As for a leftfield suggestion, I love the setting of the Carcosa, but it's not the best location unless you like your morning walks/jogs.
Mar 31, 2015, 12:19 am
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I REALLY appreciate the advice/opinions given so far.
I was first in KL when hitch-hiking (Penang to Singapore) in 1971. My, my -- KL has certainly changed from the quiet country town it was in those distant times.
Two years ago my travelling companion and I were in KL before going to the Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara and the Perhentians. Now she and I will spend another week+ in the Perhentians just chilling out from "work" before going to Australia for their winter
In the future, I may retire in Malaysia (MM2H program), but in the meantime ... Malaysia seems like such a quiet and gentle place. Time will tell but time is moving along: 65+ now, still healthy (but a Type 1 diabetic) and ....
Those hotels sure are beckoning for a short luxurious stay
I was first in KL when hitch-hiking (Penang to Singapore) in 1971. My, my -- KL has certainly changed from the quiet country town it was in those distant times.
Two years ago my travelling companion and I were in KL before going to the Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara and the Perhentians. Now she and I will spend another week+ in the Perhentians just chilling out from "work" before going to Australia for their winter
In the future, I may retire in Malaysia (MM2H program), but in the meantime ... Malaysia seems like such a quiet and gentle place. Time will tell but time is moving along: 65+ now, still healthy (but a Type 1 diabetic) and ....
Those hotels sure are beckoning for a short luxurious stay
Mar 31, 2015, 7:05 am
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In which case....
You have anywhere in Perhentian's you'd care to recommend? I visited a long time ago - was there for New Year and the boat journey was horrific. Nice beach huts, beautiful beaches and restaurants that serve turtle egg omlettes
But I may be able to head back (in dry season!) and would like to revisit? I did a brief search, saw one horrendous new build (carpets?!) and a lot of places with dodgy service. Any small special places on either Kecil Or Besar?
You have anywhere in Perhentian's you'd care to recommend? I visited a long time ago - was there for New Year and the boat journey was horrific. Nice beach huts, beautiful beaches and restaurants that serve turtle egg omlettes
But I may be able to head back (in dry season!) and would like to revisit? I did a brief search, saw one horrendous new build (carpets?!) and a lot of places with dodgy service. Any small special places on either Kecil Or Besar?
Apr 1, 2015, 7:02 am
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In which case....
You have anywhere in Perhentian's you'd care to recommend? I visited a long time ago - was there for New Year and the boat journey was horrific. Nice beach huts, beautiful beaches and restaurants that serve turtle egg omlettes
But I may be able to head back (in dry season!) and would like to revisit? I did a brief search, saw one horrendous new build (carpets?!) and a lot of places with dodgy service. Any small special places on either Kecil Or Besar?
You have anywhere in Perhentian's you'd care to recommend? I visited a long time ago - was there for New Year and the boat journey was horrific. Nice beach huts, beautiful beaches and restaurants that serve turtle egg omlettes
But I may be able to head back (in dry season!) and would like to revisit? I did a brief search, saw one horrendous new build (carpets?!) and a lot of places with dodgy service. Any small special places on either Kecil Or Besar?
Apr 2, 2015, 3:32 am
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Apr 2, 2015, 9:09 am
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I would recommend the Grand Hyatt. Only opened 2 years ago and right next to the PETRONAS Towers.
You should look at the YouTube user MrKesavaraj for some detailed guided tours of KL hotels:
Mandarin Oriental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWjR4cEc5So
Shangri-La: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zotv90a2Ac8
Hilton, KL Sentral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qVQJKSV5c
You should look at the YouTube user MrKesavaraj for some detailed guided tours of KL hotels:
Mandarin Oriental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWjR4cEc5So
Shangri-La: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zotv90a2Ac8
Hilton, KL Sentral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qVQJKSV5c
Apr 6, 2015, 8:04 am
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We always stay at the Traders!
But we did make the unfortunate mistake once of accepting the MH free stopover where we got put up in the Berjaya Times Square Hotel. which is apparently 5* but is truly awful. It was like stepping back into the 70's!
But we did make the unfortunate mistake once of accepting the MH free stopover where we got put up in the Berjaya Times Square Hotel. which is apparently 5* but is truly awful. It was like stepping back into the 70's!
Apr 8, 2015, 12:13 am
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Even though I generally am not a huge fan of Hiltons, I really like the one in KL and highly recommend it. Awesome location with almost direct access to Sentral train station, exceptional lounge (actually comparable to or better than most of the Conrads in Asia) and nice rooms. Pool area is particularly good, especially for a city hotel.
That said, if you're looking for a true five-star property, I personally think they're hard if not impossible to come by in KL. However, you might find some useful info in the dedicated Luxury Hotels forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxury-hotels-220/
That said, if you're looking for a true five-star property, I personally think they're hard if not impossible to come by in KL. However, you might find some useful info in the dedicated Luxury Hotels forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxury-hotels-220/
May 26, 2015, 3:58 am
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I just booked the Shangra-la Trader's suite with a view of the Towers. Just over 84000 Avios for July 1 - 4. Breakfast included.
We shall see how it goes, but looking forward to it after spending over a week in the Perhentians. It will be the last taste of glory before my 6-week bicycle camping trip in Australia in Jul-Aug. Got a warm sleeping bag for southern OZ
We shall see how it goes, but looking forward to it after spending over a week in the Perhentians. It will be the last taste of glory before my 6-week bicycle camping trip in Australia in Jul-Aug. Got a warm sleeping bag for southern OZ
May 26, 2015, 8:25 am
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I am treated so well by there Intercontinental, I stay there. But unless you are into the quaint Japanese approach to lively lavatory seats, I wouldn't recommend it (ex-Nikko). Though it is handy for metro.
The Hilton is where I would otherwise be. Never thought I'd say that, but the Sentral incarnation of this Hilton is very nice indeed. So unless you are tied into hotel programmes, I'd recommend the place for consideration.
I don't really get the Petronas view thing: you see the blasted towers from all over the city.
The Hilton is where I would otherwise be. Never thought I'd say that, but the Sentral incarnation of this Hilton is very nice indeed. So unless you are tied into hotel programmes, I'd recommend the place for consideration.
I don't really get the Petronas view thing: you see the blasted towers from all over the city.