Best Luxury Hotels In Malaysia

The iconic soaring twin Petronas Towers stand sentinel over Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, nestled among skyscrapers (which look small by comparison) and fascinating Colonial-era buildings. It’s an alluring and vibrant Southeast Asian city, quite different to the country’s dreamy coastal resorts and places of spiritual contemplation. Colourful with amazing food and warm people, Malaysia makes for a wonderfully cheery hot weather holiday, with lashings of Far Eastern culture – whether you choose to remain in the centre of the city or retreat to the stunning shoreline. Here are our favourite hotels to stay at when visiting the country.



Selangor, Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 662 Rooms & 101 Suites Featuring City Skyline Views & Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Buffet Restaurant, Chinese & Japanese Restaurants, A Grill & Bar, A Lobby Lounge, A Poolside Terrace & A Caf Offering Takeaway Options.
More Located In The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Within Walking Distance To Major Attractions Such As The Petronas Twin Towers & KL Tower.

Set in the very heart of the city, the Shangri La Kuala Lumpur provides guests with a luxurious retreat. The hotel’s décor boasts tones of gold, black and silver and every surface is polished so that it gleams. The main lobby is extremely impressive as it is set with a wide staircase and plenty of nooks where guests can unwind. There are 662 rooms in the hotel that fall into ten different types of rooms and suites for guests to choose from, ranging from the deluxe to the extremely spacious royal suite that offers stunning panoramic city views. The hotel is especially celebrated for its huge outdoor swimming pool, which boasts views of the Menara Tower, while guests are also treated to a modern spa. Lovers of fine dining are sure to be in their element as there are eight different excellent restaurants to choose from on the site including the Lemon Garden, which features a huge buffet including an impressive seafood section.

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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 209 Accommodations Including 177 Guest Rooms & 32 Suites With Additional Serviced Apartments & Private Residences.
Amenities Features Include Multiple Dining Venues Offering Diverse Cuisines A Spa Providing Various Treatments A Fully Equipped Fitness Centre An Outdoor Swimming Pool An Executive Club With Business Services & Available Chauffeur Services.
More Located In The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur Adjacent To The Petronas Twin Towers & KLCC Park.

Comprising 65 storeys and providing guests with views of the Petronas Towers, the Four Seasons perfectly combines style with convenience. The crisp white furnishings of each of the 209 guest rooms are teamed with light blue walls and textured wallpaper to provide a very light and airy look that creates the illusion of extra space. Guests can take in views of the city from the infinity pool that is set on the seventh floor, while this floor also boasts a large and fully loaded gym and spa. Lovers of authentic Cantonese cuisine will want to make sure that they reserve a table at the hotel’s celebrated Yun House restaurant, while a blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes are served in the Curate restaurant.

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Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur

W Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 150 Rooms & Suites including Wonderful, Spectacular, Mega, Cool Corner, Studio, Marvelous, Wow & Extreme Wow Suites
Amenities Flock for Pan-asian Cuisine, Yen for Modern Chinese Dishes, Wet Deck Rooftop Bar & Living Room for High Tea & Cocktails
More Located in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur with easy access to the Business Shopping & Nightlife District

Offering guests easy access to KLCC Park and Suria KLCC shopping mall, W Kuala Lumpur boasts a fun and friendly use of colours and style to make guests from all walks of life feel right at home. From bamboo chandeliers to warm LED lighting, the hotel has plenty of character while also offering pure luxury in terms of spacious guest rooms and sumptuous furnishings. Each room features a well-stocked minibar and a LED lighted cabinet containing tea and coffee-making facilities and wine glasses, while the en suite bathrooms come with large bathtubs and powerful showers. Whether guests are travelling for business or pleasure they are sure to love unwinding in the on-site spa, which comes complete with a sauna, while the swimming pool boasts uninterrupted views of the iconic Petronas Towers and sipping a cocktail beside the pool is the perfect way to get the evening started before indulging in a meal in one of the on-site restaurants.

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 55 Elegant Rooms & Suites Including Options With Private Relaxation Pools & Floor-To-Ceiling Windows Offering Panoramic City Views.
Amenities Features Include A Rooftop Bar With Panoramic Views, A Grill Restaurant, A Bakery, A Peruvian-Japanese Fusion Restaurant, In-Room Dining, A Spa Offering Holistic Treatments, A 24-Hour Fitness Centre With Technogym Equipment & A Covered Open-Air Rooftop Pool.
More Centrally Located In Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle With Direct Access To Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Mall & Proximity To Iconic Landmarks Such As The Petronas Twin Towers.

Set on the top seven floors of a towering skyscraper, the Banyan Tree is a sleek and modern space that can be found in the very centre of the Malaysian capital. Clean lines and bright surfaces are enlivened with plenty of splashes of colour to appeal to those who are young at heart. There are just 55 rooms for guests to choose from, which helps to add to the feeling of opulence, and being attached to Pavilion Mall you are two minutes from shopping heaven!

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Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 629 Rooms, Suites & Serviced Apartments with Elegant interiors & Modern Amenities
Amenities Mandarin Grill for Italian Cuisine, Lai Po Heen for Cantonese Dishes, Mosaic for International Fare, Aqua Restaurant & Grill Bar for Poolside Dining & Mo Bar for Beverages
More Located Adjacent to Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur's Business & Entertainment Districts

Fully embracing the luxury and style of the Colonial era, the Mandarin Oriental is set in the shadow of the Petronas Towers and is sure to dazzle with its stunning marble-floored lobby. Guests should make sure they secure one of the spacious rooms that overlook the Petronas Towers so that they can recline in their goose-down bed and gaze out at the city. The rooftop swimming pool is lined with palm trees to create a real city oasis, while those who want to get back into the swing of things will love the indoor golf centre.

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Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Brickfields

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 208 Elegantly Furnished Accommodations including Guest Rooms & Specialty Suites with Large Seating Areas & Walk-in Wardrobes
Amenities the Brasserie Michelin-selected Restaurant the Drawing Room for Afternoon Tea Astor Bar & Decanter Crystal Rooftop Oasis Taka by Sushi Saito & Ginza Tenkuni
More Located in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur Sentral offering Convenient Access to Iconic Landmarks & the City's Transportation Hub

Conveniently located right next to KL Central train station, St Regis KL reflects the luxury and style of the 20th-century New York Art Deco theme. This includes wide spaces set with gleaming marble, lavish chandeliers and subtle yet evocative murals. Guests are treated to a personal 24-hour butler service and impressive picture windows that provide plenty of light as well as unblocked views of the city centre’s iconic attractions. Guests who book one of the couple’s suites will also be treated to their very own hot tub and sauna for optimum luxury.

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The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

Penang, George Town

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 232 Suites Are Offered Across Two Distinct Wings Blending Colonial-Era Elegance With Modern Comfort.
Amenities Facilities Include Multiple Dining Venues Serving European & Asian-Inspired Cuisine A Spa A Fitness Centre & An Outdoor Pool.
More Located In The Heart Of George Town Penang Providing Easy Access To Cultural & Historical Attractions.

The E&O as it’s fondly known was first established in 1885 and remains the only hotel in the city to occupy prime sea frontage. A new wing, the Victory Annexe was opened in 2013, adding a sixth-floor infinity pool, an art gallery and a Thai spa. While the Heritage Wing is an ode to a bygone era, with antique furnishings. The decor at the Eastern & Oriental is, in the main, classic and polished, with muted earthy tones, marble and dark wood. Planters Lounge serves drinks and snacks with a view, while the 1885 restaurant offers European style fine menus and a buffet or a la carte can be enjoyed at Sarkies.

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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Penang, George Town

Macalister Mansion

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Rooms & Suites
More Located within George Town's Unesco World Heritage Site

This century-old mansion was the first member of Design Hotels in Malaysia. Each of its eight unique suites has specially commissioned artwork, different architectural features and mod cons like minibars and Nespresso machines. Blanc, serving French – Asian fusion cuisine is considered to be one of the finest contemporary dining establishments in the city, while The Cellar, is a sophisticated haunt, specialising in whisky and cheese. Guests can stay active in the small gym, or with laps in the shimmering green pool.

Penang, George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 162 Rooms & Suites Including Deluxe & Loft Options With Mezzanine Levels & Separate Living Areas.
Amenities Rooftop Infinity Pool & Wellness Centre With Fitness Facility & Exclusive Lounge Access For Select Guests.
More Located In The Heart Of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site Offering Proximity To Cultural Landmarks & Gourmet Destinations.

Thoroughly modern glitz and quirky features await at the light, bright,162 bedroom Prestige. Look out for showers encased in golden cages, floating beds and tropical accents in among the almost exclusively ivory colour scheme. Ministry of Design – also responsible for Macalister Mansion’s decor – have created the interiors here. A sleek, glass-walled saltwater infinity pool looks out onto the harbourfront from its elevated fourth-floor position – a great spot to recline on a lounger, drink in hand and watch the port comings and goings. A pastel-hued Glasshouse restaurant is a place to eat and drink at The Prestige, or you can order food to your room.

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The Prestige Hotel Penang

Kedah, Kuah

The St. Regis Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 89 Guest Rooms Suites & Villas With Some Featuring Private Pools & Sunset Views.
Amenities Infinity Pool Spa Sauna Steam Room Hammam Fitness Centre Tennis Courts Butler Service Kids Club Complimentary Airport Transfers & Multiple Dining Venues.
More Located On A Private Beach Overlooking The Andaman Sea In Langkawi Malaysia.

This 5-star luxury hotel is found on the southern tip of the Jewel of Kedah and is the true picture of seaside paradise. With the gorgeous flora and fauna of the rainforest on one side and the sparkling blue of the Andaman Sea on the other side, this resort is one of a kind. Your sophisticated beachfront holiday is complete in any of the hotel’s 85 suites, but you can experience the island in a unique way by booking one of the four over-water villas. Premier butler service, six restaurants, an oasis like spa, and chauffeured limousine service make this opulent hotel a great choice in Langkawi.

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The St. Regis Langkawi

Kedah, Pantai Cenang

Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 355 Rooms & Suites Including Garden Terrace Lakefront Pool Terrace Island View & A Signature Suite With Separate Lounge & Dining Areas.
Amenities Three Outdoor Pools With Swim-Up Bar Children's Water Play Area Full-Service Spa Gym Tennis Courts Kids Club & Multiple Dining Options.
More Located On The White Sands Of Pantai Cenang Within Walking Distance To Local Shops & Attractions Offering A Blend Of Traditional Malay Architecture & Modern Comforts.

For a tropical stay that combines the luxury you crave with the ethnicity of the area, the Meritus Pelangi resort certainly delivers. Nestled along the shores of Cenang Beach, the resort boasts a full kilometre of white sandy beach. A variety of suites and rooms each offer plush bedding, opulent amenities, and views of the lush scenery out every window. Premier dining abounds throughout the resort and you can also take advantage of an exclusive spa menu, two beautiful pools, and plenty of recreational opportunities, including biking and squash.

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Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Kedah, Tanjung Rhu

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 92 Pavilions & Villas With Moorish & Indian Design Elements.
Amenities Dining Includes Mediterranean Beachfront Restaurant & Traditional Malaysian Cuisine & Indian Fire-Cooked Dishes & Tropical Cocktail Bar.
More Located In A Serene Oceanfront Setting Within Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark.

Nestled between the rainforest and the tranquillity of Datai Bay, the Andaman has 178 luxurious rooms and suites, each outfitted in a contemporary Malaysian style. That means plush bedding, top-of-the-line amenities, and lush views of both the rainforest and the water. The resort offers premier diving opportunities in the 8,000-year-old coral reef that fringes the shores. The spa offers a one-of-a-kind menu and the nature walks organised by the resort enable you to take in everything the area has to offer. Premier dining and a lovely bar round out all the perks you can take advantage of at The Andaman.

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Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

Kedah, Pantai Kok

Berjaya Langkawi Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 412 Rooms & Suites Featuring Traditional Malay-Style Chalets With Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Beachfront Venue Serving Western Dishes & An Overwater Restaurant Specializing In Thai Cuisine Alongside A Spa Offering Various Treatments & A Free-Form Outdoor Pool.
More Situated Between A Lush Tropical Rainforest & A Pristine Beachfront Offering A Serene Natural Setting.

The unique Berjaya Langkawi Resort features individual chalets that float above the clear waters of the Andaman Sea in addition to those which are nestled in the verdant rainforest. The dining experience in this hotel invites guests to indulge in the sumptuous flavours of Malaysia and the rest of the world with a wide range of restaurants and cuisines available. Getting to and from the airport and around the resort is made easy with the transfer and shuttle services on offer. Guests can explore the natural beauty of the archipelago thanks to a range of activities available on land and at sea – including island hopping by jet ski, a round island tour by boat and jungle trekking. Berjaya Langkawi Resort is also home to 9 event spaces to suit any occasion, including the largest ballroom in the island, which can host up to 900 persons. The hotel is home to a delightful spa, swimming pool and fitness centre.

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Berjaya Langkawi Resort

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