I have stayed over 60 hotels in Kuala Lumpur over the last 15 years and in this article, I will highlight some of the best neighbourhoods to stay and best hotels to pick in various price ranges.
When booking a hotel for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur, keep the following priorities in mind:
- Prices $$
- Distance from major attractions
- Rating of the hotel ( 4 Star, 3 Star)
- Size of the room
- Facilities offered by the hotel
- Breakfast included in the price
- Hotel Reviews
- Age of the hotel - (When was the hotel built)
- Access to public transport
- Swimming Pool
- Kids entertainment Room
- Restaurants
Here are some of the nice options in most touristy areas:
KLCC | Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur | Most Searched Hotels in Kuala Lumpur | Luxury Hotels in Kuala Lumpur | Serviced Apartments in Kuala Lumpur | Hotels in Petaling Street | Bangsar
Booking a Hotel in KLCC
Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) is home to Petronas Towers and a large number of high-end hotel chains. This area is very popular with executives and business travellers for its easy access to offices, CBD area of KL and other top-end bars, restaurants and nightlife.
Some of the highly recommended hotels where I have stayed in KLCC are :
- Traders Hotel by Shangrila is adjacent to KLCC Suria and KLCC Park
- Mandarin Oriental ideally located right next to KLCC Suria and Petronas Twin Towers
- Fraser Residence located at walking distance from Petronas Twin Towers and popular spots like Beach Club
- Concorde Hotel ideally located right next to Light Rail train station and two stops from Bukit Bintang
- Hotel Maya - Located close Jalan Ampang area
Major attractions in KLCC include Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Suria Shopping Mall, KLCC Aquarium, Menara KL with KL Mini Zoo, Hard Rock Cafe (right next to Concorde Hotel) and KL Eco-Forest.
My favourite hotel in KLCC
I personally like the Concorde hotel because of its reasonable prices and top-quality service. Concorde offers one of the best breakfast in Kuala Lumpur 4-star hotels. With advance booking rates under US$ 60 a night, Concorde is an ideal choice. There are two restaurant on-premises, a massive swimming pool on the second floor, massage place and a bar with live music over the weekend nights. I highly recommend this hotel for single and family stay.
Hotels in Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Bintang is the heart of nightlife, shopping and eating out in Kuala Lumpur. This area is very popular with middle-eastern tourist in particular as some of the best shopping centres and restaurants are located in Bukit Bintang. Popular food street Jalan Alor and Jalan Ramlee are located in Bukit Bintang. Changkat Bukit Bintang has a large number of bars and clubs.
A steady flow of tourist all through the night to the massage parlours around Changkat Bukit Bintang makes it a popular hangout till late hours of the day. Some of the best continental food restaurants and middle-eastern restaurants in KL are located in Bukit Bintang
- Furama Bukit Bintang: 4 Star hotel with a great location near Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall
- My Hotel @ Bukit Bintang: 2.5 Star
- Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur: 5 Star
- The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur: 4 Star
- Hotel Capitol : 3 Star
- Hotel Park Royal: 5 Star
- Metro Hotel Bukit Bintang : 3 Star, 2015 Agoda Traveller's Award
- Swiss-Garden Residences: 5 Star - Located at Walking distance from Changkat Bukit Bintang
- Hotel Beltif : 3 Star
Shopping Malls located in Bukit Bintang includes
- Sungei Wang - Located next to Bukit Bintang Station
- Lot 10 - Located next to Bukit Bintang Station
- Fahrenheit - Located next to Bukit Bintang Station
- Starhill Gallery - Located next to Bukit Bintang Station
- Berjaya Times Square - located next to Jalan Imbi Station
- Low Yat Plaza - Located next to Bukit Bintang Station
Luxury Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
Most luxury hotels are located in KLCC and wider Golden Triangle Area. These hotels cater to most business travellers and people who prefer to stay close to KLCC area. The hotels provide easy access to Petronas Towers, KLCC Park and top-end shopping malls, cafes, bars and restaurants. Here are some of the most popular high-end hotels:
- Traders Hotels: famous for SkyBar and located walking distance from KLCC
- Grand Hyatt: Great location right next to KLCC and great dining options
- Sheraton Imperial KL
- Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Most searched Kuala Lumpur Hotels on the Internet
These hotels are popular on Google Searches and popular booking platforms like HotelsCombined Networ[icon]{my_cool_icon}[icon]. Most popular hotels attract families, loyal customers and people who are searching for hotels based on services, ratings and various other features that make them unique. Here is a list of most searched hotels on Google Searches
Best Serviced Apartments In Kuala Lumpur
- Fraser Suites: Read More on the website
- Ambassador Row Services Apartments
- Somerset Ampang
- 5 Best Serviced Apartments in Kuala Lumpur
Petaling Street and Chinatown
Chinatown is popular with budget travellers and this area offers a large number of budget and cheap hotels very close to some of the busiest areas in the city.
Petaling Street is located in front of Kasturi Walk and Central Market which attracts a large number of crowds throughout the year. Merdeka Square and Abus Samad Masjid are located at a walking distance from this interesting location.
When travelling by myself I have stayed on Petaling street. The hotels are cheap but furnished with all basic amenities. You can get a good quality room under RM 60 per night.
Walking around this neighbourhood and exploring the city on foot is a great way to learn more about the rich culinary and cultural history of Kuala Lumpur.
Bangsar is one of my favourite neighbourhoods because it is uptown and modern lifestyle and a number of quality eateries and shopping malls. Bangsar is at a distance of 15 minutes cab ride from Bukit Bintang.
Catering to an affluent segment of KL population, Bansgar is popular with ex-pats and people preferring more westernized lifestyle. The shopping malls and the choice of food in the shopping areas reflect that choice. Bangsar is predominantly a residential neighbourhood, unlike Bukit Bintang and KLCC.
Here are some of the interesting places to visit in Bangsar:
- Bangsar Mall
- Bangsar Village
- Mid-City Mall
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