Hotels in Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital city. It is positioned in the west-central Peninsular region. Its name means "muddy estuary" in Malay. It is the biggest metropolitan area in the country and its transportation, commercial, and cultural hub. It is located in hilly terrain near the confluence of the Gombak and Kelang rivers. The Golden Triangle is the main hub of the city, which is divided into several districts. This city has friendly locals, colonial architecture, gleaming skyscrapers and a plethora of natural wonders. Plus, you'll find thousands of restaurants, cafes and hawker stalls, expressing the destinations abundance of culinary delights who serve every imaginable delicacy.

Most lodging options are ideally positioned within prominent districts, ensuring that you are near the city's dining establishments, nightlife, shopping and must-see attractions. Hotels in this town cater to a diverse variety of budget, style and preference, from stylish boutique hotels for backpackers to exquisite five-star properties for affluent travellers. Most accommodation types provide high-quality amenities, impeccable service and spacious guestrooms with stunning city views for a truly memorable stay.

Neighbourhoods of Kuala Lumpur

This destination is a bustling metropolis with many residential suburbs comprising of eight divisions that are further subdivided into 42 local areas. Some of the neighbourhoods include:

  • Bukit Bintang: best known as the epicentre for entertainment and shopping. Centrally located, the nightlife is legendary.
  • KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre): A versatile development area that's home to the best shopping mall in the city.
  • Ampang is an eastern suburb of this city and an essential part of its entertainment and commercial section.

What to see and do in Kuala Lumpur

This destination is full of bustling activities with lots to see and do. Some of these include:

  • Sunway Lagoon Theme Park: A thriving town with a range of water rides and lots of dry-land exciting activities, a wave pool, a man-made surf beach (the world's largest), a pirate ship that revolves 360°,among other engaging activities.
  • Scream Park: The largest zombie apocalypse landscape globally with other iconic movie monsters, a vampire-centric scary theatre among other memorable characters.
  • Petronas Twin Towers: Once the tallest buildings worldwide, the 88-storey twin structures display Islamic-inspired architecture. At the base of these outstanding buildings sits a high-class shopping mall, Suria KLCC, popular with tourists. The Towers offers an observation deck, digital displays and exhibitions of the tower's history.

What to eat in Kuala Lumpur

Being a town of gastronomic expertise, the town has several favourites foods. Some of these include:

  • Masak Lemak: a meal made up of whole chicken cooked in a delectable sauce made up of coconut milk and cream, flavoured with turmeric, garlic, shallots, ginger and chilli. It's mostly served with white rice, which soaks up the luscious sauce.
  • Wan tan mee: dumplings liberally proportioned with a mix of salty soy sauce and sweet pork. They're served on egg-fried noodles with a touch of kai lan (Chinese kale) and additional pork slices.
  • Rendang: slowly cooked beef absorbed in creamy coconut milk paste served with either rice cake versions – lontong (sliced) or ketupat (palm leaves wrapped).

Typical events and festivals in Kuala Lumpur

  • Thaipusam in Batu Caves: Thaipusam is a colourful annual celebration that honours Subramanian, the Hindu god. The majority of the festivities are held in the Batu Caves, a limestone hill over four hundred years old and home to a series of temples and caverns. It is a well-known festival due to the practice of devotees impaling their bodies with long metal skewers during the event. It takes place annually around January or February.
  • My Balloon Fiesta: You'll see a whole range of hot-air balloons in exciting shapes, colours and sizes such as a giant peacock, a pink elephant's head, a cat, clown and many more.

How to move around in Kuala Lumpur

The location's transportation system is diversified and reliable, with a vast network of buses, metered taxis and light rail passenger trains that transport visitors within the city centre and beyond. You may also opt for a car rental to enable travelling around the city at your own time.

The climate in Kuala Lumpur

Throughout the year, the climate is equatorial. The city experiences relatively constant humidity with high temperatures. Monsoon seasons are April to May and October to November, with an average of 12 days and 14.5 days of precipitation, respectively. However, rain can fall at any time. During this period, temperatures rise to highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. The driest months are June and July, with the area receiving approximately 2,400 mm (95 inches) of rain per year.

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Kuala Lumpur

The most centrally located hotels in Kuala Lumpur with the best ratings are: Hotel Shangrila Kuala Lumpur, Hotel The Ritzcarlton, Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Jw Marriott Kuala Lumpur.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, the average price per night is 24 , while you will pay an average of 16 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 46 .

You can make reservations at Hotel Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, An Ihg, Hotel Jw Marriott Kuala Lumpur and Hotel The Ritzcarlton, Kuala Lumpur if you"re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Kuala Lumpur.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Kuala Lumpur, we recommend Hotel Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, An Ihg, Hotel Jw Marriott Kuala Lumpur and Hotel The Westin Kuala Lumpur.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur are Hotel Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Traders , Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Kuala Lumpur with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Jw Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Hotel The Ritzcarlton, Kuala Lumpur and Hotel The Westin Kuala Lumpur.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Kuala Lumpur are Micasa All Suite, Hotel Shangrila Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, An Ihg.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Kuala Lumpur, like Micasa All Suite, Hotel Jw Marriott Kuala Lumpur or Hotel The Ritzcarlton, Kuala Lumpur.