M World Hotel is the current name of the property that was previously known as Avante Hotel, a rebrand that Traveloka's listing still notes so returning guests can recognise it. According to the hotel's own website, the "M" in the name is a nod to Malaysia, and the brand describes its approach as people oriented and locally inspired. Today it operates as a five-star hotel with 610 rooms and suites spread over 34 floors at No 1, Persiaran Bandar Utama, in the Damansara Utama area of Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
What sets the hotel apart is how well it is plugged into Bandar Utama. The official site states that MRT Bandar Utama station is about 50 metres away via an elevated covered link bridge, and that 1 Utama Shopping Centre is only a short walk from the lobby. That makes M World Hotel a practical base for travellers from Singapore who want a shopping-and-food weekend in the Klang Valley without needing to drive into central Kuala Lumpur each day.
The hotel's leisure deck sits on Level 15, where the official site places a saltwater infinity pool and the Infinity Grill, both looking out over the city. Below that are dining outlets, a Kiddies Club, a beauty and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an events wing with 18 function rooms and a pillarless Grand Ballroom. The combination suits families, couples, business travellers and wedding parties alike, which is reflected in the wide spread of room categories described below.
The official website lists six room categories at M World Hotel, running from city-view Superior Rooms up to a two-bedroom Premium Suite. They are set out below from the entry tier upwards. Room names on Traveloka's booking cards can differ slightly from the hotel's own naming, and availability changes by date, so check the room options shown on the listing when you book. Traveloka's hotel-level facility list includes a desk, hairdryer, in-room safe, TV, shower and bathrobe, but in-room amenities can vary between categories, so confirm details for the room you choose.
The Superior Room is the entry-level category. The official site gives its size as 28 square metres, with a choice of one king bed or twin super single beds, and describes the design as urban minimalist with views of the city skyline. It is designed for up to two adults plus one child aged 12 or below, which suits couples or solo travellers on a short shopping break.
One step up, the Deluxe Room measures between 33 and 35 square metres and is offered in king, twin super single or triple configurations, according to the hotel. It accommodates up to three adults and two children aged 12 or below, so it is the more flexible choice for small groups of friends or a family wanting extra floor space without moving to a suite.
The Executive Deluxe is a corner room of 35 square metres with one king bed. The official site describes it as elevated and spacious, and gives the same occupancy as the Deluxe Room: up to three adults and two children aged 12 or below. Corner positioning means a slightly different outlook from the standard room line, which some guests prefer on longer stays.
At 57 square metres, the Studio Suite adds a kitchenette and a living area to a king-bedded layout. The hotel states that this category includes access to the M Lounge and a daily allowance of laundry items, which makes it worth considering for business trips or stays of a week or more, when being able to prepare simple meals and refresh clothes becomes genuinely useful.
The Executive Suite measures 58 square metres and has a separate bedroom with a king bed, a living area and a kitchenette. The official site highlights its 90-degree city views and, as with the Studio Suite, lists M Lounge access and a daily laundry allowance. It suits travellers who want to host a small meeting or simply keep sleeping and living spaces apart.
The largest category on the official list is the Premium Suite, a two-bedroom unit of 78 square metres with en-suite bathrooms for both bedrooms, a dedicated living space and a kitchenette. One bedroom has a king bed and the other twin super single beds, and the hotel gives a maximum occupancy of five adults and three children aged 12 or below. M Lounge access and a larger daily laundry allowance are included, according to the hotel.
For a city hotel, M World Hotel offers an unusually broad leisure line-up, much of it concentrated on Level 15. Traveloka's facility data and the official website together confirm the following:
Business and events are a major part of the hotel's profile. The official meetings page lists 18 function rooms across four levels with more than 2,000 square metres of event space in total. The centrepiece is the pillarless Grand Ballroom on Level 1, which the hotel says can seat around 500 guests for a banquet or 1,000 in a theatre layout. Smaller venues carry gemstone names such as Sapphire, Diamond, Jade and Pearl. Traveloka's data adds a business centre, conference and meeting rooms, projectors, a reception hall, banquet services and a wedding service.
Day-to-day services listed on Traveloka include a 24-hour receptionist, 24-hour security, a concierge, bellhops and doormen, a money changer, laundry service, luggage storage, multilingual staff and a safety deposit box. Parking is listed as free and secure, with valet parking available at a surcharge, while an area shuttle, a shopping-centre shuttle and a limousine or town car service are also on the facility list.
M World Hotel stands on Persiaran Bandar Utama in the 47800 postcode, within Bandar Utama, a retail and commercial district of Petaling Jaya. Traveloka places it in the Damansara Utama area, in the western part of the Klang Valley between central Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam.
Public transport is the hotel's strongest location card. According to the official site, the key connections and nearby points are:
Being on the MRT line means you can reach central Kuala Lumpur by train rather than sitting in traffic, which is helpful on weekday evenings. Travellers arriving from Singapore usually fly into Kuala Lumpur International Airport; you can compare flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on Traveloka and then continue by road. M World Hotel can arrange an airport transfer at a surcharge, according to its Traveloka listing, so contact the property in advance if you would like this set up for your arrival. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are an alternative for the journey.
Drivers will find on-site parking, which Traveloka lists as free and secure, as well as accessible parking bays and a valet option at a surcharge.
The official dining page lists four options at M World Hotel: Indulge Coffee House, Infinity Grill, the Lobby Lounge and In-Room Dining. Traveloka's data notes vegetarian meals among its food-and-drink facilities.
Step outside and the choice widens considerably. 1 Utama Shopping Centre, a short walk away, has a large range of restaurants, cafés and food courts, and the surrounding Bandar Utama and Damansara Utama neighbourhoods add plenty more places to eat within easy reach. If you want to plan the rest of your trip around food and sightseeing, you can browse things to do and attractions in the Klang Valley on Traveloka.
For a guest from Singapore, the main reason to choose M World Hotel is convenience without compromise. You get a five-star, 610-room hotel that is joined to the MRT by a covered bridge and sits a short walk from 1 Utama Shopping Centre, so rainy afternoons and humid evenings are far less of a hassle.
The Level 15 leisure deck is a real draw. A saltwater infinity pool with city views, a poolside grill and a 24/7 gym give the hotel a resort-like feel while keeping you in the middle of Bandar Utama. Families benefit from the Kiddies Club, children's pool, play area, cribs and connecting rooms, while couples can make the most of the pool and the Infinity Grill at sunset.
The room ladder is another strength. With six categories ranging from a 28-square-metre Superior Room to a two-bedroom Premium Suite with a kitchenette, the hotel can serve a solo traveller on a two-night shopping trip as well as a family settling in for a fortnight. Suites add M Lounge access and a daily laundry allowance, which helps on longer stays.
Finally, the events wing makes M World Hotel a natural choice if you are travelling for a wedding, conference or corporate gathering, since you can sleep, eat and attend the function under one roof. If you would like to weigh up alternatives in the same district, you can compare other hotels on Traveloka side by side.
Booking on Traveloka lets you see the room options available for your dates, review the property's policies in one place and manage your reservation from the app. When you are ready to plan the rest of the trip, start from the Traveloka homepage.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | AC, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at M World Hotel | 610 |
Number of floors in M World Hotel | 34 |
Another facilities in M World Hotel | Kids club, Children pool, Buffet breakfast, Dining area, Vegetarian meal |
