Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, has been a beacon of luxury in the heart of the city since it opened in 1998. Ideally situated adjacent to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the hotel acts as a refined urban sanctuary. Its interiors, designed by the late Howard Hirsch, thoughtfully blend contemporary elegance with traditional Malaysian heritage, featuring intricate details like pewter-wrapped pillars and custom-carved door handles that pay homage to local artistry.
The hotel is famous for setting high standards in the region, including the construction of Kuala Lumpur’s first-ever infinity pool, which offers stunning, unobstructed views of the lush KLCC Park. With over 600 rooms, it remains one of the most prominent addresses in the capital, often serving as a cultural showcase through its extensive collection of original pieces from local artists displayed throughout the property.
For those looking to explore, the hotel’s location is hard to beat. Guests are just steps away from Suria KLCC, one of the city’s premier shopping destinations, and the sprawling 50-acre KLCC Park. Its proximity to the underground transit network also makes it a perfect jumping-off point for visiting major landmarks like the historic Merdeka Square, the vibrant markets of Chinatown, or the National Museum.
Whether you are enjoying a traditional *Urut Melayu* massage at the spa or dining at the acclaimed Cantonese restaurant, Lai Po Heen, the hotel offers a seamless experience that balances modern convenience with deep-rooted Malaysian hospitality. It remains a timeless choice for anyone wanting to experience the city’s energetic pulse.
Expert reviews
“The Mandarin Oriental offers skyline views and rooms that feature king-size beds, marble baths and nightstands furnished with fresh orchids.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Kuala Lumpur.
“Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has managed to stand the test of time as one of the capital’s most trusted names, despite the fact that new luxury hotels seem to pop up every year in Kuala Lumpur, each one shinier than the last. This, of course, is largely due to the immaculate upkeep of the gleaming hotel.”
“Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, just across from the Petronas Towers, has stately elegance from the ground right up to the 30th floor. There’s an excellent spa, an open-air pool with views of the skyline, and enough outstanding dining options to last a week, including top notch Cantonese cuisine at Lai Po Heen.”
What guests liked
- Swimming pool
- Excellent service
- Top location
- Helpful staff
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
3 June 2026
Perfect Location and Excellent Hotel
The room was great, we had amazing view to the towers, facilities were great. Breakfast had a lot of good choices. Location was perfect.
We did laundry in the hotel and ended up paying a lot for the small amount of clothes we had, it was a bit unexpected.
2 June 2026
Strategic location near KLCC Twin Tower
Very close to Suria KLCC, Twin Towers. Fast check in & out. Good Service from staff.
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1 June 2026
A place that have everything nearby.
Its calm, near to klcc, verity of food during breakfast, my favourite omelette, good coffee, polite and informative staff during check-in, she is actually from Segamat.
Nothing, everything is brilliant.
29 May 2026
Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff, and good food! Had an exceptional stay, thanks
Great location and design
29 May 2026
Brilliant and enjoyable
Everything , an amazing hotel with such friendly staff
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28 May 2026
Guaranteed outstanding service and comfortable stay!
Comfortable room, beautiful pool area, excellent service throughout the hotel, great breakfast
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27 May 2026
Pleasure to stay here
A wide variety of food
23 May 2026
Thank you Mandarin Oriental TEAM, you are the best
Everything, best of the best!
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19 May 2026
Luxurious hotel in great location
Can’t fault this hotel. Ideal location beside KLCC and the Twin Towers. All staff from doormen to check in, to restaurants/bars and housekeeping have been super friendly and professional. Breakfast options are varied and tasty, and rooms spacious and luxurious. Will return.
19 May 2026
The true happiness to stay in outstanding place that feels better than home
The quality of service, the room, the view, the breakfast was excellent with a variety of food.
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13 May 2026
Beautiful and comfortable
Amazing breakfast, beautiful and clean room, great infinity pool, and super friendly staff. You can book a room with Petronas towers view :)
Information in the room on opening hours of pool, spa etc was missing. Spa was not easy to book, you have to physically go there for the spa menu, rather than have the information accessible in your room.
12 May 2026
Always a good choice in the heart of KL
Fantastic Pool area and outstanding staff
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11 May 2026
Amazing service great stay
The staff were really dupportive and kind, food was excellent
They could renovate a bit the toilets
10 May 2026
Ask for a room with a direct view onto the Petronas Twin Towers. The hotel is perfectly located and offers great value f
Everything, but especially the staff.
6 May 2026
Excellent choice for staying over in KL
Everything was so well organized from facilities to very friendly staff
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5 May 2026
Made for a perfect holiday. Outstanding service, beautiful clean hotel with excellent facilities.
The staff were outstanding. The facilities were amazing.
4 May 2026
Great location, comfortable, welcoming staff at all levels is an added bonus.
The location was particularly selected because of some errands during my stay.
Breakfast was widespread, lots of choices-local and international. Staff at breakfast were friendly, efficient and welcoming.
600 ringgit deposit. Guests should be given one option as deposit and i. e. Credit and not cash.
2 May 2026
Perfect location, perfect food, great staff and service!!
Ideal location, absolutely first class experience. Pool Area was amazing, the staff cannot do enough for you. Restaurant food was extremely good, Cannot recommend this Hotel highly enough!!
Nothing, every thing was superb.
2 May 2026
perfect Hotel with high standard
Everything. Location next to Suria KLCC mail, access to the Pavillon mall through gangway
27 April 2026
Fantastic property in KLCC with Petronas Towers view
Everything was perfect. Location, room, facilities and breakfast.
Nothing to mention
27 April 2026
Review - Mandarin Oriental
What I like about the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is its blend of luxury, comfort, and good, friendly service. The elegant design and peaceful atmosphere create a relaxing stay. Its prime locations, excellent dining, and attentive staff ensure every guest feels welcome, valued, and enjoys a truly memorable experience throughout their visit.
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26 April 2026
Great stay overall! The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the
The location is very close to the Mall KLCC and the staff is very friendly. And the GM was very good special 😃
Nothing all was good 😊
21 April 2026
Very impressive hotel made by location and friendliness of the staff
The service was first class, so friendly and efficient
We had to complain about the noise of drilling from below floor renovations. These continued to our full stay for a few hours each day. I have to say though, the complaint was dealt with very well and they couldn’t do enough to make up for the inconvenience.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Aerobics (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals

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5 June 2026
Best hotel stay in all our years and travels - the staff are perfect that you don’t want to leave.