DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur {MYS}
Oct 16, 2011, 12:58 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,046
Place to eat
there are some restaurants in the doubletree itself - japanese etc - i haven't tried. makan kitchen and italian by the pool.
you can get a cab to traders hotel and have some tapas/snacks and cocktails with a great view there.
otherwise i'd get a cab over to pavillion - plenty of nice restaurants there.
you can get a cab to traders hotel and have some tapas/snacks and cocktails with a great view there.
otherwise i'd get a cab over to pavillion - plenty of nice restaurants there.
Oct 17, 2011, 8:05 pm
#92
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
Make sure to try the Malaysian cuisine. There is all kinds of food there as there is about 35% +/- chinese, 50+/- Malays, and 20+/- Indian.
So the Malay cuisine is awesome (as is all others, but it is quite different). Make sure to decide whether or not you like spicy food and try the fruit called Durian if you want to try something very different.
It have a very strong taste, so you may or may not like it, but you should try it. Don't be drinking beer when trying this though (the two can cause a very bad reaction---no, not drunkiness, just a very bad reaction).
So the Malay cuisine is awesome (as is all others, but it is quite different). Make sure to decide whether or not you like spicy food and try the fruit called Durian if you want to try something very different.
It have a very strong taste, so you may or may not like it, but you should try it. Don't be drinking beer when trying this though (the two can cause a very bad reaction---no, not drunkiness, just a very bad reaction).
Oct 21, 2011, 7:37 pm
#93
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA LT PLT; HH Diamond; AS 75K
Posts: 2,878
I'm not sure what the Brand difference is suppose to be between Doubletree and Hilton but I'd rank this property at the top of international Hiltons. Beautifully done newer property with well thought out appointments. Executive floor staff very friendly and helpful. Apparently, last night was the roll out of a new evening service and it was just fantastic with the array of foods and varieties to choose from, quality was top notch too.
The downsides have been mentioned but the only thing that really was bothersome is my room on the 33rd floor viewed the construction site and even after the building is complete, there won't be much of a view then. If you want a view, I'd suggest you put it in the requests.
Perhaps Doubletree is meant to be more family friendly than the business Hilton and I noticed more kids on the property/EL. It still was fairly peaceful - actually the kids were better behaved than the adults at the PJ Hilton up the road.
On a price to benefits ratio (~$100/nt), I'd put this property in the top 10% of Hilton properties I've stayed at.
The downsides have been mentioned but the only thing that really was bothersome is my room on the 33rd floor viewed the construction site and even after the building is complete, there won't be much of a view then. If you want a view, I'd suggest you put it in the requests.
Perhaps Doubletree is meant to be more family friendly than the business Hilton and I noticed more kids on the property/EL. It still was fairly peaceful - actually the kids were better behaved than the adults at the PJ Hilton up the road.
On a price to benefits ratio (~$100/nt), I'd put this property in the top 10% of Hilton properties I've stayed at.
Nov 24, 2011, 2:26 am
#94
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
- Email to advise that we've been upgraded as Gold and told to proceed straight to Executive Lounge for check-in.
- Was promptly checked-in on arrival but assigned a room that had "smoke smell".
- Was invited to have some drinks in the lounge while they tried to look for another room.
- Was upgraded to a suite with bags brought straight to the room since the only available standard rooms would only be available after 2-3 hours.
Wonderful service....
May 4, 2012, 5:56 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,046
Stayed about 4 times here, only once did i get upgraded to a suite, and this is only because i got in touch with the GM ahead of time. Grundingly gave me a suite. This was prior to the any room upgrade including suties policy now with hhonors.
May 7, 2012, 4:54 am
#97
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 850
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Received a suite upgrade on a points stay (standard room, discounted points redemption) and staff apologized for not having a higher floor available.
Best doubletree I've ever been to, lounge was nice but staff up there not as attentive as other hotels in Asia.
I would stay there again (Feb 2012 was my last stay) if given the opportunity.
Originally Posted by zqsn5678
any recent (2012) stay update? do Diamonds usually get suite upgrade at this property?
Best doubletree I've ever been to, lounge was nice but staff up there not as attentive as other hotels in Asia.
I would stay there again (Feb 2012 was my last stay) if given the opportunity.
Jul 30, 2012, 12:20 pm
#98
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Astraveln
Programs: AA ex Plat, IC Plat , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 491
Was here in July and upgraded to a suite, very nice upgrade...the 900+ sq foot one. One of the best upgrades I've recieved from Hilton as a Diamond. Wasnt on the cheapest room rate but i dont pay for Executive floor, since we already go there. Great hotel and great service, will be back in September. I like everthing about this hotel, including location, since its so cheap and easy to get around.
Aug 14, 2012, 10:47 pm
#100
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
Oct 27, 2012, 11:10 am
#102
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,514
Stayed at the Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur in July, and could see this hotel across the intersection about a half-block away. Right next to Ampang Park LRT station, as well as a small shopping mall with McDonald's, a small supermarket, etc.
I'm going back to KL in December.
See that Doubletree is only 12,500 points+RM127/night, which seems like a great deal.
I have a stay already booked at the Le Meridien for RM210++, which shares an amazing gym/pool with the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
How is the gym/pool here? If it's nice I might consider changing from LM.
Thanks!
I'm going back to KL in December.
See that Doubletree is only 12,500 points+RM127/night, which seems like a great deal.
I have a stay already booked at the Le Meridien for RM210++, which shares an amazing gym/pool with the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
How is the gym/pool here? If it's nice I might consider changing from LM.
Thanks!
Nov 6, 2012, 9:16 pm
#103
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, UA 1K, AA Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 75
just stayed at the doubletree & also the hilton KL, found the doubletree to be much nicer. a few more stops on the train to get there, but we found it well worth it. as a diamond member i was upgraded to a suite & the concierge purchased some tix for us before our arrival - all in all very convenient, great customer service (at the executive lounge), and nice facilities.
Nov 9, 2012, 5:37 am
#104
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,514
just stayed at the doubletree & also the hilton KL, found the doubletree to be much nicer. a few more stops on the train to get there, but we found it well worth it. as a diamond member i was upgraded to a suite & the concierge purchased some tix for us before our arrival - all in all very convenient, great customer service (at the executive lounge), and nice facilities.
Did you see/use the gym and pool? We'll be on holiday and often spend the last few hours of the day using those.... thanks!
BTW, I spent a week at the IC KUL (just across the street from the DT) last July under the Point Breaks, and I didn't mind the location at all.
Nov 9, 2012, 9:54 am
#105
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, UA 1K, AA Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 75
As a Gold, I think I'd get lounge access, so that's good to know.
Did you see/use the gym and pool? We'll be on holiday and often spend the last few hours of the day using those.... thanks!
BTW, I spent a week at the IC KUL (just across the street from the DT) last July under the Point Breaks, and I didn't mind the location at all.
Did you see/use the gym and pool? We'll be on holiday and often spend the last few hours of the day using those.... thanks!
BTW, I spent a week at the IC KUL (just across the street from the DT) last July under the Point Breaks, and I didn't mind the location at all.
- the pool is situated so it is shaded most of the day. the italian restaurant on-property is alfresco dining by the pool, so maybe a good spot for drinks...we didnt use the pool because it rained most days we were there.
Enjoy!