Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As the largest city and the busiest city in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur also acts as the capital city of Malaysia. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia both in population industrial and economic development. Kuala Lumpur also houses a number of tourist destinations such as Petronas Tower that is being said as the tallest twin building in the world, the beauty of 400 million-year-old limestill hill in Batu Caves, and much more. Besides, it also has a famous street food area in Jalan Alor where it is always full of visitors from all around the world. And for those of you who love to shop, There are some mega-malls that you need to visit such as Pavilion and Mid-Valley Megamall. Those malls can get you everything from food. accessories, household items, until brand items such as Charles & Keith, Kate Spade, Gucci and more. If you have a plan to visit Kuala Lumpur, these are the list of 10 recommended hotels that you might want to consider to stay on your trip. 

The best hotels in Kuala Lumpur

1. JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

The iconic 5 star hotel JW Marriott offers more than 700 rooms that are dedicated to bring the customers healing for the body, mind and spirit. Some of the facilities that you can enjoy are their outdoor pool, fitness center followed by a sauna. JW Marriot is an excellent choice for you who wants to seek a luxurious treat on your holiday while getting pampered by the friendly and considerate services they give to make your holiday more enjoyable and memorable. 

2. Mandarin Oriental 

This 5 star hotel definitely cannot be left out. Being the best hotel and the most luxurious hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Mandarin Oriental is located right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. Close to the monorail station as well as some tourist attractions like Jugra Insitu Museum and Cybersquare Vertex Tower. Mandarin Oriental gave the highest quality service with its extensive facilities like spa treatment for your rejuvenation, the highest quality of foods for your taste bud, and the excellent service for your great comfort in the hotel, 

3. WOLO Kuala Lumpur

Even though it’s a four star hotel, WOLO has a five star for its service. The furniture and decoration are simple but modern as well as comfortable. The rooms are clean and the views that you can see from the room are very stunning. For those of you who love shopping, this place is recommended, because it is not only close to the Pavilion mega-mall, It is also close to Lot10, and Fahrenheit 88. You also don’t need to worry about the transportation because  the moment you step out of the hotel main entrance, you will be welcomed by the underground MRT station.

How is the weather in Kuala Lumpur

The climate in Kuala Lumpur is a tropical rainforest climate where it is usually pretty humid and hot. The usual temperature is about 25 degree celsius, but when it gets hot it can rise to 35 degree celsius. The best time you can consider when visiting Kuala Lumpur is around July to August because it should be less rainy than usual and the weather is not that hot either. On the other hand, around October to December are the month’s where it rains quite a lot which is perfect for you who wants to have a staycation and enjoy indoor entertainment because usually it is less crowded rather than around July to August.. 

How to get around Kuala Lumpur by public transportation

1. Trains / Klang Valley Integrated Transit System

Being the main transportation in the area of Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley Integrated Transit System is a transportation system that consists of 12 rail lines, two commuter rail lines, six rapid transit lines, one bus transit and two airport rail links that connect to International Airport/ KLIA. Most of the stations are located at least in one famous area such as  In Bukit Bintang area such as Jalan Alor where visitors usually come and go looking for street foods, while some of them are directly connected to some famous malls such as Pavilion mega-mall and MyTown mall.

2. Online Taxis

If you bring a crowd together with you to Kuala Lumpur, using online taxis might be the best choice for you. To get these taxis, you can download apps on your phone such as Grab, where it is the most used app in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Maxim which usually has a lower rate than Grab. Not only is it easier to use Online Taxis, it is also faster to move from one place to another without walking too much. 

3. Local Buses

Rapid Bus is the largest bus operator in Malaysia. With more  than 170 bus routes, Rapid KL is a bus with a cashless system where you need to buy a card that you can use for both trains and Rapid KL bus. Other than Rapid KL, there are some other bus operators, such as Metrobus where you can use cash instead of a card. If you would like to use the bus, it is recommended for you to look at the bus schedule first before going to the bus station.

Some travel tips before you go to Kuala Lumpur

If you would like to visit Jalan Alor, it is very recommended for you to wear your most comfortable clothes because it is located outdoors and usually is being crowded by locals, even visitors from all around the world. Other things that you need to be cautious of is to bring your bag in front of you and hold your purse tightly if you go around Jalan Alor, because again, it is very crowded, you might bump into someone and accidentally drop your purse.

Do you have any plans to visit Kuala Lumpur soon? If you would like to, Traveloka is ready to assist you in booking the hotels. Only by clicking a booking order from the website, or by application, you can book your order from anywhere and whenever you want. But before confirming your booking order, please be reminded to double check the order and check on the policy of every hotel. Because the policy of each hotel might differ from one to another.