| More often than not travellers and locals alike claim | | | | Asian restaurant that features the best of Asian |
| that Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is not | | | | cooking, such as Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and |
| as 'happening' as other major metropolitan cities | | | | Kashmir. |
| compared to its neighbouring South-east Asian | | | | Nikko Hotel |
| countries - namely, Jakarta, Manila, and Bangkok. That | | | | Rooms and suites of Hotel Nikko - a total of 473 - |
| fact, however, should not sway you to the point of | | | | are built with more space than other luxury hotels in |
| underestimating its vibrancy and not listing it as one | | | | the town center, so that ensures sufficient comfort |
| of the cities you wish to go. Kuala Lumpur as a city | | | | to the guests. This is another hotel accommodation |
| has so much to offer, and the town center has even | | | | that has business people in mind with state-of-the-art |
| more! | | | | meeting and convention facilities for their use; the |
| At the pulsating heart of Kuala Lumpur, you have the | | | | Executive Nikko Club Floor is dedicated to |
| once-tallest buildings (before it was outmatched by | | | | accommodate a higher level of luxurious needs by |
| Taipei 101 in 2004) Petronas Twin Towers, branded | | | | offering extra benefits. Restaurants prepare |
| designer goods at affordable prices at shopping malls | | | | Japanese and Chinese cuisines, and there is also an |
| Suria KLCC and Pavilion, and the nation's biggest | | | | English-styled pub available. |
| aquarium Aquaria KLCC. Thanks to the currency | | | | Royale Chulan |
| exchange, should you need a place to stay within | | | | Guests usually prefer Royale Chulan because of two |
| your financial means without compromising first-class | | | | major reasons: firstly, its ambiance that is brought |
| amenities, here are five luxury five-star hotels in the | | | | alive by the early Malay heritage architecture visible in |
| town center of Kuala Lumpur: | | | | interior and exterior aspects; and secondly, its |
| Mandarin Oriental | | | | convenience when it comes to shopping - Pavilion |
| This majestic hotel is rather known for its spa | | | | shopping centre is just adjacent. The staff, clad in |
| treatment menu. With 10 rooms, spa treatments are | | | | traditional Malay costumes, are trained to give the |
| executed by professional staff who are experienced | | | | best of Malaysian hospitality. Malay fine dining is at its |
| and knowledgeable in the industry. Among the 643 | | | | best at this hotel, although another option is authentic |
| rooms, guests are presented with a choice of | | | | Chinese food. |
| appointed rooms with either City view or Park view. | | | | Prince Hotel |
| Mandarin Oriental prides itself as having combined the | | | | Prince Hotel is an extravagant accommodation that |
| elements of the East and the West in a manner of | | | | caters to all kinds of guests - singles, couples, families |
| perfect harmony. Guests are given an option of a | | | | - as well as travellers who come to stay for the |
| contemporary modern grill, a seafood restaurant, a | | | | sake of pleasure or business. It may be one luxurious |
| gourmet bar, among others to choose from to dine. | | | | hotel, but the ballrooms are often the preferred |
| Crowne Plaza Mutiara | | | | venue not only for posh weddings, but also cozy |
| It's not hard to see why this hotel is becoming a | | | | celebrations like birthdays. Dining here can be an |
| popular choice of both leisure and business guests, | | | | experience of Chinese and Japanese cuisines, also the |
| especially in the recent years. Crowne Plaza Mutiara | | | | poolside bar serves snacks and light meals. Cigar |
| included broadband internet access, window seats, | | | | aficionados will rejoice to find out about the |
| ergonomic work areas and open plan bathrooms with | | | | existence of the cigar room. |
| separate shower areas with rain showers and | | | | These are only five affordable 5-star hotels in the |
| oversized bathtubs in its renovation works in 2003. | | | | town center of Kuala Lumpur. As a matter of fact, |
| To cater for business travellers, the hotel allocates | | | | there are many others surrounding the area that can |
| 28 rooms for meetings and functions, gaining it a | | | | give you the finest lodging experience complete with |
| respectful recognition as MICE (Meetings & | | | | exceptional services and facilities, together with a |
| Incentives Travel) Hotel of the Year 2007-2008 - the | | | | value of your money. When you save on your hotel, |
| Award of Excellence by Hospitality Asia Platinum | | | | you can channel your budget to other expenses in |
| Awards (HAPA). There are other outlets for dining, | | | | order for you to gain more out of your travel in |
| but the one that stands out is most probably the | | | | Kuala Lumpur. |