Mandarin Oriental Hotel,Kuala Lumpur

Now before you think I have become a KL obsessive let me give you some background. I used to live In Kuala Lumpur the capital city of Malaysia whilst I went to University there. It is without doubt one of the best experiences of my life and I loved every minute of my studies there. Whilst I was there I got to grips with Asian culture and the Malaysian way of life and their fantastic levels of hospitality. At the same time I got to experience what I can only describe as some of the best hotels in the world. They are all so opulent, luxurious and with service that you just do not find in the ... more

For the discerning and well-heeled visitor looking out for something more than just a place to put up for the night and a cool shower, a profusion of 5 star luxury hotels have been developed in Kuala Lumpur,the commercial capital of Malaysia. Among the most luxurious of them all is the Mandarin Oriental. Marketing people in the hospitality industry usually emphasise the importance of location,location and location. Well the Mandarin Oriental enjoys a superb location by the KLCC - the Kuala Lumpur City Centre-at the Petronas Twin Towers-the tallest building in the world. The place is renowned ... more

Mandarin Oriental is known the world over as an upmarket hotel chain offering high-end accommodation in most major cities. The one in Kuala Lumpur is a grand and imposing building although perhaps feels a little tired and dated once inside. We booked there for a few nights on our honeymoon as we acclimatised to time zone changes arriving from the UK into Kuala Lumpur and the hotel certainly did the required job… so much so that we booked a night again on our return leg. First thing I'll say about Kuala Lumpur’s Mandarin Oriental is that compared to many of it's other hotels in other cities, it ... more