Mandarin Oriental, Kuala LumpurvsVilla Samadhi
Both Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur and Villa Samadhi are praised by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the choice of most writers compared to Villa Samadhi. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur comes in at #1 in Kuala Lumpur with recommendations from 12 sources like Forbes Travel 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
Villa Samadhi
8 Jalan Madge, Kuala Lumpur 65000, Malaysia
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Luxury
"The 21-room Villa Samadhi - A Samadhi Retreats Property is an upscale, romantic retreat within a short drive of the bustling city." Full review
Afar Magazine
"To escape the crowds and the busy streets during your stay in the fast-paced Malaysian capital, check in at Secret Retreat’s Villa Samadhi." Full review
Jetsetter
"This 21-room villa hideaway, surrounded by high-rises, is a compelling contrast to the rest of the fast-paced Malaysian capital that is Kuala Lumpur." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Villa Samadhi is for those who prefer their hotels to be tranquil and tailored rather than large and luxurious." Full review
Time Out
"For a resort experience in the heart of KL, head over to Villa Samadhi, which operates on the ‘villa-in-a-room’ concept with contemporary, Asian-inspired accommodation." Full review
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Depending on the villas you choose, this urban retreat offers an outdoor Jacuzzi, showers and private gardens, all essential to an upscale way of life.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It’s hard to believe you’re in the heart of KL while staying at this gorgeous 21-room boutique villa." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Most of the accommodations ring a lovely lagoon. Some have kitchens, some have gardens, some have balconies that extend over the courtyard and Jacuzzis similarly open to the elements" Full review
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Please note: Due to the property's structural concept and architectural design, Villa Samadhi is not suitable for infants and children below 12 years of age.