What's good in Kuala Lumpur these days?
Aug 29, 16, 6:45 pm
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What's good in Kuala Lumpur these days?
The search gave a 18 month old thread as the most recent so here goes.
Returning to KL for the first time in 4 years I am shocked to learn that Carcosa Seri Negara has closed its doors. I'm happy to have stayed there the last time around but now I must look for other options. Are there any charming local gems beside the standard MO/RC/SL that are carrying the torch these days?
Returning to KL for the first time in 4 years I am shocked to learn that Carcosa Seri Negara has closed its doors. I'm happy to have stayed there the last time around but now I must look for other options. Are there any charming local gems beside the standard MO/RC/SL that are carrying the torch these days?
Aug 29, 16, 7:56 pm
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The last posts/reviews in this thread are from Dec 2015:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-lumpur-6.html
That said the SL and MO seem to continue to be the choices.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-lumpur-6.html
That said the SL and MO seem to continue to be the choices.
Aug 30, 16, 2:15 am
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FS is building a huge project right now with residences and shops, etc., but it could be a while before it opens. It is next to the St. Regis and the Intercontinental which is also very nice.
As for the MO, make sure you book a club suite for the best experience. A low level room might not be that special. The MO is at KLCC if that location matters to you.
Aug 30, 16, 3:11 am
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Definitely. I went to the sister property in Langkawi and it was excellent. Same owner and I can say it should be far better than the StR Singapore. Chemical-free spa if that matters to you.
FS is building a huge project right now with residences and shops, etc., but it could be a while before it opens. It is next to the St. Regis and the Intercontinental which is also very nice.
As for the MO, make sure you book a club suite for the best experience. A low level room might not be that special. The MO is at KLCC if that location matters to you.
FS is building a huge project right now with residences and shops, etc., but it could be a while before it opens. It is next to the St. Regis and the Intercontinental which is also very nice.
As for the MO, make sure you book a club suite for the best experience. A low level room might not be that special. The MO is at KLCC if that location matters to you.
Aug 30, 16, 3:50 am
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Sorry but this was my first visit to Langkawi so I don't know about the FS there. But I can say that having a private pool suite is a really nice thing in such a tropical setting.
Aug 30, 16, 6:40 am
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Regarding MO, room renovations should now be in full swing. Club Rooms and Suites to be completed end of December. I really hope they're making significant (i.e. not just cosmetic) changes to the rooms to bring them up to a 21st century standard...
Aug 30, 16, 12:46 pm
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Most recently we enjoyed our stays incl. at the Grand Hyatt, the Mandarin Oriental and the Villa Samadhi in Kuala Lumpur. It's a beautiful city to visit and new hotels have opened incl. St. Regis with more new openings ahead incl. Four Seasons in Kuala Lumpur.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Aug 30, 16, 1:39 pm
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Mandarin Oriental for KL right now, esp. club rooms, with Shangri-La as a close second.
St. Regis may end up being the best but it's not running at 100%, in my opinion. Will give it another month or two. Hard product is amazing and soft product is catching up
As for Langkawi, sending quite a few clients and the feedback is surprisingly amazing (surprising only in that it's so new). Great opening promos too, with some AI deals to boot.
St. Regis may end up being the best but it's not running at 100%, in my opinion. Will give it another month or two. Hard product is amazing and soft product is catching up
As for Langkawi, sending quite a few clients and the feedback is surprisingly amazing (surprising only in that it's so new). Great opening promos too, with some AI deals to boot.
Aug 30, 16, 6:37 pm
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Thanks for all the replies.
I've heard some interesting tales about Villa Samadhi. The hard product is supposedly a tad rustic but the crew very genuine. Anything you can echo?
I've heard some interesting tales about Villa Samadhi. The hard product is supposedly a tad rustic but the crew very genuine. Anything you can echo?
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Aug 30, 16, 7:07 pm
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You might read our review on FT incl. images from our Nov. 2013 stay which we still fondly remember today. It's different and you might give it a try:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-malaysia.html
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Aug 31, 16, 11:14 am
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Aug 31, 16, 11:45 am
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We'd afternoon tea at the Carcosa Seri Negara in Nov. 2013 and enjoyed the food/atmosphere/setting and piano music.
I hope that they might open again in the future, it's a gem IMHO.
I believe that all these hotels are owned by the Malaysian Government.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
