Shangri-La Kuala LumpurvsHotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur ranks significantly better than Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur scores 90 with recommendations from 10 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
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
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
138 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia
From $36/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"This home-grown boutique hotel has rustic timber flooring and floor-to-ceiling glass panels looking out to either the Twin Towers or kl Tower."
Fodor's
"The combination of boutique-hotel vibe and urban-resort relaxation makes Hotel Maya particularly appealing." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This stunning boutique hotel has two hundred rooms arranged around a vast, futuristic central atrium, and is distinguished by chic designer furnishings throughout."
Time Out
"A boutique hotel in a more European sense of the word, the Hotel Maya is just about the only hotel of its kind in KL." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Still one of KL’s most stylish hotels, even if there’s wear and tear to some of their sleek timber-floored studios and suites." Full review