The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a true “Grand Dame” of heritage hospitality. Built in 1932, this neo-classical landmark was the most prestigious hotel in British Malaya, renowned for hosting international luminaries and high-society events. In its early days, it was a pioneer of modern luxury, being the first in the region to offer hot and cold running water and private showers in every room.
After closing its doors in 1984, the building was famously transformed into Malaysia’s National Art Gallery for over a decade. It was eventually saved from potential demolition and meticulously restored to its former glory. Today, the property blends the historic, colonial-era “Majestic Wing” with a modern 15-storey “Tower Wing,” both of which are connected by a glass-enclosed walkway.
One of the hotel’s most unique features is its stunning Orchid Conservatory, a glass atrium filled with thousands of seasonal orchids where guests can enjoy afternoon tea. The hotel also pays homage to its history through the “Smoke House,” a bar and lounge that captures the decadence of the 1930s, and the “Colonial Café,” which serves classic dishes reminiscent of the planters’ era.
The hotel sits on a commanding hilltop directly opposite the iconic Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a masterpiece of Neo-Moorish architecture. Its prime location makes it a perfect starting point for visiting cultural landmarks like the National Museum, the Islamic Arts Museum, and the lush Perdana Botanical Gardens, all of which are just a short distance away.
Expert reviews
“Originally opened in 1932 and the pre-WWII KL equivalent of Raffles in Singapore, the impeccably restored Majestic is one of the city’s top luxury hotels. Whether you stay in the original building or the new attached tower block (where the majority of rooms are) you are guaranteed comfort and style. Other appealing features include an orchid-filled conservatory and two swimming pools.”
“The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of those alluring establishments that captures the evocative spirit of travel. Built during Malaysia’s boom years before World War II, the hotel evokes a luxurious colonial atmosphere. Think high tea in an orchid conservatory and whisky in the Drawing Room.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 June 2026
Exceptional
Exotic rooms Excellent emnities
No sundry shops close by.
12 June 2026
Exceptional
Complimentary parking would be nice
NA
10 June 2026
Excellent stay
Magnificent environment
Would love to be provided more drinking water in the room
10 June 2026
Luxury meets comfort!
Comfy bed and pillow, room is superb clean, the staff were extra attentive with my check-in as I was on wheelchair recovering from knee surgery, very welcoming and the food spread was crazy delicious!
NONE!
10 June 2026
As always, Majestic always leave a smile after every stay.
Its clean. Modern furnishings. Staff is friendly.
Everything is great.
8 June 2026
We loved our stay at this hotel & would recommend it to others unreservedly.
The rooms were very spacious. The housekeeping staff were excellent & cleaned the room beautifully. They would check later in the day to ensure we didn’t need anything. All the staff we encountered were very attentive, friendly & welcoming. Win in particular was a standout in terms of his care & professionalism. He made us feel very special guests which was really nice.
We were very cold the first night whilst having dinner in the restaurant. It spoilt our meal to a degree. The AC was far too low. The water in the bathtub wasn’t hot enough To enjoy a bath & the TV maximum volume was too low.
8 June 2026
Very good
room, bed, facilities
Bathroom
7 June 2026
Enjoyed my stay andthe staff were all friendly and accomodating. Just a little upleasant experience with receptionist wh
The room, the food and the facilities
None
7 June 2026
Exceptional
- Comfy bed. - Aromatherapy’s shower gel. - Varieties of dishes for bfast. - Bath tub and tv inside the bathroom.
6 June 2026
Clean and comfortable
Love the design and the upkeep of the property. Clean comfortable stay. The breakfast was decent.
5 June 2026
Nice staycation. Probably will repeat but not the breakfast buffet
The room, the bathtub.
The breakfast spread just average.
5 June 2026
Good stay at connecting room for Family
Room very big face tallest 118 building, bed very big size and breakfast serve with variety and delicious foods with local, western and others.
hotel just opposite and near the train station but not many people and tourist used the train services interconnection between another town/States to the city center and the hotel
5 June 2026
Majestic Stay with Majestic Hotel
It brings me childhood memories of my 1st hotel visit. Front office team are very warm and professional. Even that time is a heavy check in, rooms are due, they still struggle to please us to max. Polite words and sincerity. Keep it up 👏👏👏 Breakfast buffet was awesome! Taste all good. If the bread selection was Artisan would be perfect !
Food and Beverage staff not warm at all. Straight faces. Most are foreigners to be specific Bangladeshi. Management have to train them how important guest relations are. I complained about complimentary juces that tasted very weird near to spoil. The staff noted but never change the drinks. Suspected the juice is balance from breakfast bring foward to evening complimentary drink. Please do something! Kitchen team, please smile and try your best to create or maintain guest relation. Its very important, and it's part of our job. Im working in same industry for 13years so you know what I mean.
4 June 2026
It was an enjoyable place to have a staycation.
I love how spacious the room and the service provided by the staffs. I love that i can order fresh coffee with varieties of syrup during breakfast.
I went to have breakfast at 8.30am but some of the food was already finished and took a bit of time to replenish.
4 June 2026
I love my stay at the majestic. Will totally come back later
I love the ambiance
The breakfast was a bit mid
4 June 2026
Very good
room and bed
the swimming pool
4 June 2026
Very good
The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The facilities provided were complete and everything worked well. The stay was pleasant and the atmosphere was relaxing. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again.
NA
3 June 2026
Fabulous
The rooms services have more choices in their food. Some of us with Children wants more choices.
3 June 2026
Exceptional
Most things are wonderful. Especially dinner buffet is worth it.
2 June 2026
Nice historical hotel centrally located in KL, spacious room with good view over KL
Nice historical hotel centrally located. Friendly staff. Spacious room with good view.
The swimming pool and gym are a bit dated.
2 June 2026
Expectation was higher than expected but overall was good..
Love the bathroom..
Need to upgrade the parking area to sync with the 5 star status..
2 June 2026
Exceptional thats all i can say
The staff were too tier professional and the breakfasg buffet was divine
N/A
2 June 2026
Near KL SENTRAL
Price paid 3 pax in a room is very good thru booking dot com here. Breakfast good but not fantastic variety breakfast compared to some 4stars international hotel.
Far walking to train station LRT station because of bridge crossing not straight direction so walking steps are more than 400m away.
1 June 2026
Exceptional
Excellent facilities, location, and friendly and professional staff. Large, well appointed room with a large bathroom and a lovely view. Good location close to the central station. Although expensive by regional standards, offers fair value for money in my view.
Small gripes - i wish they would do away with the colonial uniforms which are out of place in 2026; when I left there was a very, very long queue of people waiting to check in (this did not affect me), the downstairs restaurant is buffet only and will not allow you to sit and have a coffee, which I found odd.
30 May 2026
Fabulous
The bathtub
The TV, no entertainment channels or internet didnt connected to the Netflix or Youtube.
30 May 2026
Exceptional
The ambiance was amazing
25 May 2026
Fabulous
Shuttle service to and from KL sentral
24 May 2026
It was a wonderful experience
It’s a very luxury old school kind of hotel which I love it very much
Nothing much
24 May 2026
Love staying here, will continue to come back.
Only shortcoming is the hot water was not hot enough.
23 May 2026
Add back the choiced tea picks for hi-tea
I always enjoy my stay here. The ambience, the comfort, the old charm. Had a nice time enjoying the pool in front of the spa centre.
It's not so much about what i dislike but more of a suggestion if they could revive back the choice of tea in the hi-tea set. This is the significant change I've observed whereby they only offer either coffee or black tea. No choice of tea for pick.
22 May 2026
A beautiful hotel to enjoy a mini stay, in a very historical area with fantastic architecture.
The breakfast and dinner package was exceptional value and made for an extremely relaxing week at the hotel. The staff are so welcoming and attentive and the choice of food at both breakfast and dinner was wonderful.
Nothing all fantastic
22 May 2026
The hotel is excellent only one item is missing to make it super 5 star and it is the internet TV which was lacking… oth
Excellent and most comfortable hotel in KL
Room, service and staff
19 May 2026
Very good
Good
15 May 2026
Highly recommended and wonderful food
Lovely hotel the reception was always staffed
15 May 2026
just nice and alright
spacious room, good bathtub just a bit slippery. the water pressure was good.
should have more selection for the snacks inside the minibar.
11 May 2026
Excellent
Excellent
Nothing
10 May 2026
Lovely staff, great buffet, large comfortable room
Buffet
N/A
9 May 2026
The Majestic just keeps getting it right - thanks to all the team
Biased view after visiting here for 10+ years ... I'd not go anywhere else in KL because the team at The Majestic just get it right. Nothing is too much trouble but equally, if I want to carry my own bag, that's fine too! From the first welcome from Kumar in the foyer, it's a bit of a home-from-home when in KL. Rooms are spacious, spotless, and with some great views and lots of light. I know that others might have other location priorities, but for me, it's perfect - I can jog in the Botanical Gardens very close by, and walk to KL Sentral or Chinatown if the mood takes me! I normally try to avoid the big chain hotels (this is Marriott) but continue to make a very happy exception here.
I know that it's called "The Smokehouse", and I respect others' pleasure at enjoying a cigar, but it's 2026 and passive smoking is avoided by most people. Could there be an area where we could enjoy the surroundings, the drinks and the great staff but without the smoke?
8 May 2026
Little gem in KL.
This hotel is very special. Extremely, well trained staff are very accommodating. Location good to get around KL and a yummy breakfast is also on offer.
Very hard to fault this hotel
2 May 2026
Fantastic two day stay
Everything staff amazing
Nothing
1 May 2026
Our ist visit to the city as a gatew as y to Malaysia -we will be back to stay
Overall The style The staff The rooms The dining A pleasure to stay
No complaints
28 April 2026
Beautiful hotel .
Beautiful hotel . Lovely high tea
26 April 2026
Fabulous
Lovely old world hotel with all the modern luxuries. The buffet breakfast is outstanding and one of the biggest selections for all nationalities. The breakfast restaurant is really big, but has been fashioned around two large buffet areas plus a drinks station making it feel cosy. They have also managed the age old problem of open restaurants and that's acoustics. No, loud talking, in your face noise. A pleasant, delightful experience. Our room was a twin, with two oversized 'twins' full free standing bath, two sinks a shower and toilet, two large lounging chairs and coffee table and a view of more stunning heritage buildings. The staff were all so friendly, helpful and caring and it's a no hesitation for a further stay. The museum is a very short walk from the hotel which is a hop on hop off bus stop.
To be extremely picky, the roof top garden needed some TLC
26 April 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful interior design, kind and attentive staff, prime location in KL, extremely good value for money.
Everything was great!
25 April 2026
Really a great stay. Except in room dinning menu need more choices
Breakfast was good, and plenty of choices.
Restaurant staffs can improve their services and more helpful with less calculative attitute.
25 April 2026
Majestic Hotel review
I like the Majestic Hotel KL for its elegant colonial charm, luxurious rooms, and exceptional service. The atmosphere feels refined yet comfortable, with beautiful interiors and a relaxing ambiance. Its central location, delicious dining options, and attention to detail make every stay memorable and enjoyable, whether for leisure or business travel.
Some of the workers were not very friendly or welcoming. It felt like they were not putting in as much effort to assist guests, which slightly affected the overall experience despite the hotel’s otherwise beautiful setting.
24 April 2026
Exceptional
the breakfast is so good and the location is very strategic! near to central market
20 April 2026
Exceptional
Brrakfast meal
Swiming pool to small
19 April 2026
Have been a few times. Always leave rested.
Staff are excellent in the restaurant. Helpful and attentive. Extra mile effort for sure. Rasel noticed kids wanted hot chocolate but they were out of stock so he got some on our last night from the other restaurant. Remembered names. Ika helped make celebration pancakes I requested shape for husbands bday.
Pool is too deep for kids - no shallow end.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers

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13 June 2026
Comfortable