Shangri-La Kuala LumpurvsGrand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur ranks significantly better than Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur comes in at 90 with recommendations from 10 publications including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Show All Reviews
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The hotel lives up to its reputation for excellent service and world-class facilities." Full review
Concierge
"The premier address for business and leisure travelers in Kuala Lumpur, offering a central location, luxurious accommodations, and flawless service—all in a setting of lush tropical gardens."
Travel + Leisure
"Recently renovated high-rise with a marble lobby, 4 restaurants, and 662 red-and-beige rooms. ." Full review
Time Out
"With good services and comfortable bedrooms, Shangri-La is a suitable destination for business and vacation purposes." Full review
Star Service
"Set back from the busy Jalan Sultan Ismail in an oasis of palm trees and fountains, the Shangri-La delivers the tranquility and luxury its name promises." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"As a true city-center property in a booming metropolis, the hotel is close to "anything that matters"." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Shangri-La Hotel - Kuala Lumpur places you in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, minutes from Kuala Lumpur Tower and close to Petronas Twin Towers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A jaw-droppingly opulent hotel with an impressive range of facilities and several top-class restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Grand and gracious, this is the kind of hotel that guests — whether they be high-flying execs or cheerful holidaymakers — return to time after time." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur impresses with its grandeur and array of features, which include an outdoor pool and kids' pool, extensive spa and fitness facilities, and five restaurants and bars." Full review
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"Synonymous with elegance and comfort, the Grand Hyatt offers guests unparalleled views of the Petronas Twin Towers and beyond." Full review
Star Service
"In a city with plenty of luxury hotels, the Grand Hyatt stands out for its attention to detail and proximity to the convention center and KLCC shopping mall." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Few other five-pearl hotels in the area can compete with the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur's newish sheen and excellent location." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The food was great, the location excellent. But, even among all this, the place I loved the most was the pool." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Elevators whisk you up to a panoramic entrance lobby that pits you eye to eye with the upper levels of the Petronas Towers." Full review