Please help me decide hotel in Kuala Lumpur

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Jul 11, 2012, 11:49 pm

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How does the westin compare to say ritz and JW Marriott?

Jul 12, 2012, 1:16 am

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How does the westin compare to say ritz and JW Marriott?

if your going outside spg why not just ask whats the best hotel ?!
im staying for 2 days in January . Altho i usually stay SPG/IHG none of those hotels appeal. Not many places you can get a Ritz or MO for $150 USD a night so I may go for something like this - probably MO.

Jul 12, 2012, 3:37 am

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haha sorry to sidetrack...I ask because they are just next door to each other..
But I will probably go for the westin. Hopefully they recognise SPG Gold.

Jul 12, 2012, 10:43 am

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cool im spg gold / ihg ambassador but i think ill stay in the MO through DavidO
as we are travelling with friends and just have one night / two days in KUL

Jul 13, 2012, 7:16 am

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Originally Posted by metoo

Treating my mom to a nice hotel in a good location.

Choices are Le Meriden, Sheraton Imperial or Westin...which is the best?

Going off what you state above I would go for the Westin, then Sheraton then Le Meridien last. I say this as someone who has stayed at the LM the most, including half a dozen times in the last six months.

Jul 13, 2012, 7:27 am

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Is the Westin KUL classified as a 5 star hotel?

Jul 13, 2012, 8:58 am

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Is the Westin KUL classified as a 5 star hotel?

It depends on who is certifying

The former Sheraton Penang had a 5 star plaque displayed in it's lobby, the award was given by the Malaysian Tourism Ministry. I wouldn't rate it more than 3 star though.

Irrespective of whether the Westin is 4 or 5 star, it is still one of the best hotel in the city if you consider the location, comfort etc etc

Jul 13, 2012, 9:25 am

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definitely westin b/c walking distance from bukit bintang. rooms are very nice too!

Jul 13, 2012, 2:07 pm

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I would suggest Westin in Kuala Lumpur

I would definitely say Westin hotell, centraly and within walking distance to most things.

Verry good service.

Jul 14, 2012, 6:18 pm

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Thanks everyone for your input. I forgot I even asked for advice from this SPG Forum. I am leaning towards the Westin but as a Gold Member, it doesn't seem like breakfast will be complimentary. Any breakfast food close by?

Does the Sheraton include complimentary breakfast for Gold Members?

Jul 14, 2012, 10:17 pm

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I stayed on both Sheraton and Westin early Jan. Location wise Westin is better as it is in the heart of Bukit Bintang also it is newer property. Not saying Sheraton is bad/

If money is not an issue, go for Westin

Jul 14, 2012, 10:31 pm

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If staying weekend, then 3000 a night for the Sheraton IMHO is exceptional value. If not C and P at Westin,

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Jul 14, 2012, 10:40 pm

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Westin is 2800 pts plus $45 plus 16% total tax for 5 nights.

Sheraton Imperial is 3000 pts per night. Not cash and points. $88 per night if I don't use points.

This will be for February 2013

Which is the best value?

I have Gold so I guess no free breakfast in any of the hotels.

Jul 14, 2012, 10:53 pm

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In all my 12 years as SPG Gold & Platinum member, I have never stayed in a SPG hotel which provides free breakfast for Golds. And until recently, many hotels do not even provide free breakfast for Platinums.

There are various places you can have breakfast nearby to both hotels; the Sheraton Imperial is close to some local eateries, while the area around the Westin has a wider selection of restaurants, cafes and food courts.