Feb 9, 2018, 8:26 pm
Last edit by: lcpteck
This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
There's a 6% Government Tax and MYR10 Tourism Tax not shown in the rate.
Hotel email addresses:
The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
There's a 6% Government Tax and MYR10 Tourism Tax not shown in the rate.
Hotel email addresses:
The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nov 7, 2017, 7:25 am
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I am more then familiar with the various Marriott props in KL having been to most of them more then once (each) however each of us finds various props the best and even at the best all one needs is one idiot noisy neighbor or a 2AM fire alarm to ruin the entire stay since the stay is basically being used to qual for P challenge frankly your way over thinking this but in my opinion:
Best views - Renaissance (but ongoing construction)
Best restaurants in the area - JW (but I hate the traffic here)
Historical digs - Majestic ( if you can get old wing)
Best views - Renaissance (but ongoing construction)
Best restaurants in the area - JW (but I hate the traffic here)
Historical digs - Majestic ( if you can get old wing)
Hmm, why not? I rather switch hotels than be stuck in the same one, even a nice one. I would stay in KL four nights in Jan, different hotels, two of which of Marriott.
KL centre is rather small (actually walkable, if you forget the heat), Grab/Uber are cheap, I see no problem moving between few properties and I have done it before.
P. S. I actually could easily get 2–3 nights at JW or Majestic for free (cat 1–5 cert + SPG points transfer), but I verily do not want that.
KL centre is rather small (actually walkable, if you forget the heat), Grab/Uber are cheap, I see no problem moving between few properties and I have done it before.
P. S. I actually could easily get 2–3 nights at JW or Majestic for free (cat 1–5 cert + SPG points transfer), but I verily do not want that.
Nov 7, 2017, 7:33 am
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Thanks for advise! What would you say about club lounges in these three (and maybe in RC too)?
Nov 7, 2017, 7:46 am
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I would choose the JW, but for breakfast although you can eat in either the lounge or restaurant I find the chairs in the restaurant very uncomfortable, but then again I normally only have 3 mugs of java in the morning and opt for the dim sum place across the street, but looks like you’re from Taiwan so you already know and have the soup dim sum (I stay at the Hyatt next to 101 for dim sum)
Nov 7, 2017, 9:11 am
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3. The newly-renovated executive lounge just opened. Staff is exceptional. They knew my name by the end of the first day. I think they took a picture of me. Newspapers and magazines available. The food, hot and cold, is enough for a meal but like many renovated hotels the tables and chairs aren't terribly comfortable for eating a meal. Plus, they only provide cocktail napkins. At least the plates are full-size. The complimentary cocktail service runs 4 hours from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and includes two red wines, a white wine, and Italian sparkling wine (La Contessa). The wine ranges from about $10-$20 a bottle, according to a quick search on Google.
Nov 7, 2017, 11:35 am
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From memory, the selection of spirits was equivelent to a good airline lounge. They were also self-serve.
Nov 7, 2017, 10:03 pm
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There are already threads on the RC in KL that discusses the new West Wing rooms. The new West Wing lounge is quite good as well but the happy hour finishes earlier than the JW.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...ighlight=kuala
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...ighlight=kuala
Nov 7, 2017, 10:09 pm
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There are already threads on the RC in KL that discusses the new West Wing rooms. The new West Wing lounge is quite good as well but the happy hour finishes earlier than the JW.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...ighlight=kuala
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...ighlight=kuala
Nov 8, 2017, 1:44 am
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Nov 8, 2017, 6:36 am
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I really liked the Stripes hotel from their Autograph collection. Not far from Ren and walkable to Bukit Bintang or a few stops on Monorail. Close to a mall (I guess all KL hotels would be). For me best thing was right behind hotel was a mamak stall.
Hotel is situated in what looks like a recently gentrified area. Clean and polished up and yet still with the old charm.
On reviews some complain about not having the full variety of breakfast items. I found it more than enough. There's only so much a person can have for breakfast.
I've stayed at JW and Ren in KL many times but now I'd rather go back to Stripes.
Hotel is situated in what looks like a recently gentrified area. Clean and polished up and yet still with the old charm.
On reviews some complain about not having the full variety of breakfast items. I found it more than enough. There's only so much a person can have for breakfast.
I've stayed at JW and Ren in KL many times but now I'd rather go back to Stripes.
Nov 8, 2017, 8:21 am
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I have stayed at Stripes once (good rate with LNF) and I have an upcoming night there again (one of four in KL, again on LNF). Got a solid upgrade and had been really happy with Red Bull in complimentary minibar.
I am still surprised to hear that high praise of it. Not that hotel isn't great – it is – but I do find its location and lounge somewhat disappointing.
Nov 20, 2017, 3:18 pm
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Wow 5 hours for cocktail service... that's just about the longest cocktail service I've come across. In some hotels, the lounge serves hot food for first two hours, then the hot food is cleared and only desserts and snacks like nuts and crisps are served only during the last two hours. How is it here? I'm arriving quite late... circa 9 pm... hence wondering if I can go grab some hot food from the lounge quickly then call it a night as I have an early start the following day, or would I have to call room service or venture out for dinner and waste at least an hour?
Nov 20, 2017, 7:31 pm
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Nov 20, 2017, 8:53 pm
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Haha. Well, I have had a decent choice of sprits at JW Shanghai, as I recall, and definitely had Hennesy at Hongta there (well, that's SPG, but comparable level).
Nov 21, 2017, 6:15 am
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Wow 5 hours for cocktail service... that's just about the longest cocktail service I've come across. In some hotels, the lounge serves hot food for first two hours, then the hot food is cleared and only desserts and snacks like nuts and crisps are served only during the last two hours. How is it here? I'm arriving quite late... circa 9 pm... hence wondering if I can go grab some hot food from the lounge quickly then call it a night as I have an early start the following day, or would I have to call room service or venture out for dinner and waste at least an hour?