Shangri-La Kuala LumpurvsTraders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur is preferred by most writers compared to Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur comes in at #2 in Kuala Lumpur with recommendations from 10 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Concierge.
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
Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sister hotel to the Shangri-La, this business hotel advertises itself as a "value" choice for accommodations, but room rates can be pricey." Full review
Insight Guides
"Possibly the best value four-star hotel in KL with a great KLCC location and within walking distance of all the Bukit Bintang retail action."
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Choose park view rooms and visit the SkyBar on the 33rd floor for KL’s best evening views of the Twin Towers.
Time Out
"An uber-stylish hotel that is one of KL’s absolute finest. Attractive rooms and great service are only bettered by the superb gymnasium and the iconic Sky Bar on the roof." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 571-room Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is a sleek luxury chain property with an excellent location and a lively rooftop nightclub." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Apart from its nice, modern interiors and lovely little pool on the rooftop, it's located right smack in the middle of KL, with an unbelievable view of the KLCC Park." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With the Petronas Twin Towers facing front and dead-ahead, Traders boasts the best view of any hotel in Kuala Lumpur." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The views are good either way, but it’s probably worth paying the small supplement for a room facing the Petronas Towers at this contemporary design addition to KL’s portfolio of luxe hotels." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A tastefully modern high-rise luxury hotel...the interiors, then, are suitably minimalist, to provide a visual refuge from the view through the window, while the comforts are anything but minimal." Full review