Mandarin Oriental, Kuala LumpurvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur comes in at #1 in Kuala Lumpur with approval from 12 publications such as Rough Guide, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Show All Reviews
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Setting the benchmark for hospitality standards in the city, the hotel is the address for corporate travelers who seek the finest treatment on club floors and arguably the best club lounge in KL." Full review
Concierge
"It is an impressively efficient city hotel in the grand tradition, with perhaps the most attractive recreational options of any of the city's central business hotels."
Fodor's
"Conveniently located between the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, Mandarin Oriental is smack-dab in the center of town." Full review
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Request a Petronas facing room in order to gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the high-standing towers.
Travel + Leisure
"Club Premium Cities have bird's-eye views of the Petronas Towers and include complimentary access to the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge." Full review
Rough Guide
"Enormous hotel – it only looks small by virtue of being conveniently next to the Twin Towers – that’s as sumptuous as they come."
Star Service
"Located within Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), this hotel is adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers near the city's main business and shopping district." Full review
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The rooms to ask for here are Deluxe City Views, often overlooking the parklands or the twin towers.
Oyster
Luxury
"With its prime location on KL City Park, next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the Mandarin Oriental is right in the heart of this sprawling city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Undergoing extensive renovations, but still open." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The glamorous Mandarin Oriental is a luxury hotel that stands right beside the Petronas Twin Towers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Rich carpeting, glitzy chandeliers, jade and black marble, and a smiling staff greet you the moment you walk inside. The amenities are equally impressive, including an outdoor pool with skyline views." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The most formal of the downtown high-rise hotels is also the most hospitable."
Travel + Leisure
"Located at the convergence of the Gombak and Klang rivers, this 365-room property is nestled in KL's financial hub." Full review
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For extra space, skyline views of Kuala Lumpur, and a five-person dining table, opt for a Premier suite.
Star Service
"Situated on the edge of the busy retail, entertainment and commercial district of Bukit Bintang, this property sets high standards for hotels in KL." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 365-room Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is a luxurious tower with a style that exudes the Asian city's British Colonial history." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sumptuous sleep in the heart of the Golden Triangle with butler service and intuitive amenities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Its 364 spacious guest rooms and suites come with state-of-the-art amenities, 24-hour butler services and luxurious marble bathrooms. " Full review
Time Out
"Right in the heart of the bustling city, the Ritz-Carlton is the final word in pure luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dark wood and marble create a nostalgic old-world atmosphere, and rooms are extravagantly appointed, if conservative in taste." Full review