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Hotels Sales tax of 5% and service charge at 10% are added to the bill in most hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Additional tips are not necessary, although it is perfectly acceptable to tip the porter at more expensive hotels. The prices quoted below are the starting price for a standard double room and include sales tax but not service charge. Breakfast is not included, unless otherwise specified. Business JW Mariott Hotel Kuala Lumpur This luxury five-star hotel is located in the heart of the commercial and entertainment area of the city. All of the hotel’s 546 spacious rooms and suites are classically luxurious and comfortable. Rooms are equipped with two-line telephones, modem points, cable TV and mini-bar. Residents on the Executive Level benefit from a private lounge with butler service, pre-dinner drinks and a complimentary continental breakfast. Other features of the hotel include a business centre with full secretarial services, shopping arcade, function rooms, banqueting facilities for up to 1000 people, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, health spa and reservation service for the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang Tel. (03) 2715 9000. Fax: (03) 2715 7000. Website: www.marriott.com Price: From RM300. Pan Pacific Airport Hotel Winner of ‘Best Business Airport Hotel in Asia’ in both 2000 and 2002, the Pan Pacific is perfect for visitors short on time or with early morning flights. The hotel is only a five-minute walk from the airport, across a covered walkway, although there is a free shuttle bus for those with a lot of luggage. The 403 rooms and 38 suites are more than comfortable, with all mod cons for business travellers, as well as an outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna for those looking to relax. Conference facilities are impressive for an airport hotel, able to accommodate 1800 delegates for a reception or 1000 for dinner. Jalan CTA 4B Tel: (03) 8787 3333. Fax: (03) 8787 5555. E-mail: klairport@panpacific.com Website: www.panpacific.com Price: From RM270. Shangri-La Hotel This award-winning hotel, located in attractive gardens, is just a five-minutes drive from both the shopping and business districts. It boasts 681 modern, stylish and spacious air-conditioned guest rooms and 39 suites. In-room facilities include voice-mail, TV, mini-bar, movies and safe. The hotel also boasts a modern business centre, commercial library, high-tech audiovisual equipment and extensive conference and banqueting facilities. Other features include a florist, beauty salon, bureau de change, shopping arcade, fitness centre, spa treatments, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. 11 Jalan Sultan Ismail Tel: (03) 232 2388. Fax: (03) 230 1514. E-mail: slkl@shangri-la.com Website: www.shangri-la.com Price: From RM350 (including breakfast). Sheraton Imperial Winner of Bloomberg’s ‘Best Business Hotel in Malaysia’ in 2001 and 2002, the Sheraton Imperial is perfect for business travellers. The hotel is well located in central Kuala Lumpur, close to the main roads, the new monorail and STAR transport. Guest rooms are large –with fax machines in every room – the service is smooth and business facilities include eight conference rooms, catering for functions from 20 to 1000 delegates. Worth the extra cost are the Executive Rooms, which offer the use of a dedicated lounge, with free refreshments all day and cocktails in the evening, as well as complimentary clothes pressing. The Imperial also boasts a string of eateries, the excellent Mandara Spa and a modern gym for guests with a bit of downtime. There are even rubber ducks in the bathrooms – no doubt to soothe stressed-out executives. Jalan Sultan Ismail Tel: (03) 2717 9900. Fax: (03) 2717 9999. E-mail: reservations.imperial@luxurycollection.com Website: www.luxurycollection.com/kualalumpur Price: From RM735 Luxury Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur’s only ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ hotel is a modern glass and steel construction, handily located in the heart of the city’s business district, the Golden Triangle. The hotel has lost some of its shine in recent years and service standards are sometimes patchy, although it still remains one of the most glamorous addresses in the city. All of the hotel’s 439 rooms and 77 suites are elegant and comfortable, offering guests private safes and spacious bathrooms with deep bathtubs. The hotel’s extensive facilities include conference and banqueting facilities for up to 2000 people, a fully equipped business centre, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, squash courts and a health spa. 73 Jalan Raja Chulan Tel: (03) 2141 9988. Fax: (03) 2144 0111 or 2149 5500 (reservations). E-mail: histana.hik@meritus-hotels.com Website: www.hotelistana.com.my Price: From RM342. Mandarin Oriental This modern, luxury hotel, situated next to the Petronas Twin Towers in the heart of the business district, was the winner of Business Traveller ‘Best Business Hotel in Asia Pacific’ in both 2000 and 2001. It offers accommodation in 643 deluxe rooms, including 41 suites and 51 exclusive apartments. Many of the rooms have views over the expanse of Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park. In-room features include modem points, two-line telephones and deluxe bathrooms. Guests staying on the Club Floor benefit from complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails, private meeting rooms and a concierge service. All residents have access to the gym, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, tennis courts and squash courts. Extensive business facilities include banqueting for up to 2400 people, a business centre, two conference rooms and a courier and translation service. The spa facilities are excellent. Kuala Lumpur City Centre, PO Box 10905 Tel: (03) 380 8888. Fax: (03) 380 8833 or (03) 380 6228. E-mail: reserve-mokul@mohg.com Website: www.mandarin-oriental.com/kualalumpur Price: From RM420. Moderate Bintang Warisan This ten-storey, colonial-style hotel is handily located for the shopping and entertainment facilities of Jalan Bukit Bintang. All of the 97 clean and simply furnished rooms are air conditioned with en-suite bathroom, TV and telephone. Additional guest services include safety deposit boxes, postal service, car hire, laundry and an on-call doctor. 68 Jalan Bukit Bintang Tel: (03) 2148 8111. Fax: (03) 2148 2333. E-mail: maxcarry@tm.net.my Website: www.bintangwarisan.com Price: From RM110. Park Inn International Located within easy walking distance of the city’s business and shopping districts, the Park Inn offers accommodation in 431 neutrally decorated and comfortable rooms, including 11 suites. In-room features include TV, in-house films, telephone, mini-bars and en-suite bathrooms. The hotel also offers a travel service, outdoor swimming pool, health club, bureau de change, shopping arcade and a business centre, where guest services include typing, fax, photocopying and Internet access. 51A Changkat Bukit Bintang Tel: (03) 2715 3888. Fax: (03) 2715 1888. E-mail: piikl@pd.jaring.my Website: www.parkinn.com.my Price: From RM158. Other Recommendations Allson Genesis Hotel This boutique hotel has 133 rooms, including business suites with their own kitchenettes, and a penthouse suite. Each of the contemporary rooms has been individually designed and many feature original European artwork. In-room facilities include air conditioning, modem points, TV, mini-bar and safe. Ironing boards, hair dryers and fax machines are also available on request. The hotel’s business centre offers guests full secretarial services and Internet access, and the conference and banqueting facilities can cater for up to 100 people. 45 Tengkat Tong Shin Tel: (03) 2141 2000. Fax: (03) 2141 1000. E-mail: allson-genesis@po.jaring.my Website: www.hotelskualalumpur.net Price: From RM145 (including breakfast). Caracosa Seri Negara Hotel This historic, colonial hotel is a ‘Small Luxury Hotel of the World’ and provides accommodation in 13 exclusive suites. It nestles in attractive landscaped gardens, just a ten-minute drive from the city centre. Famous former guests include the Queen and Prince Philip, who stayed here in 1989 and again in 1998. All the spacious, air-conditioned suites have a private mini-bar, video and CD players, satellite TV, fax machines and modem points. Guest services include a butler, chauffeur, florist and 24-hour room service. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts and five conference rooms complete with high-tech audiovisual equipment. Taman Tasik Perdana, Persiaran Mahameru Tel: (03) 2282 1888. Fax: (03) 2282 7888 or 2282 6868. E-mail: carcosa@mol.net.my Website: www.carcosa.com.my Price: From RM1100. |
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