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Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (show on map)

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

New York Times review:

“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.

Forbes review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Kuala Lumpur


This an aggregated guest review rating of Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

91.71 %

Ranked 3rd in Kuala Lumpur


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Brian

5 June 2026

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

This property is perfect!! The hotel is spotlessly clean, the facilities are first class, and the staff are the best we have ever witnessed - so caring and helpful. The staff are always so polite, welcoming, and always willing to assist in any way. We had a three night stay at the hotel on our way back home to Australia after being in Europe for a month and it was a perfect way to reset our body clocks and just relax. We arranged an airport transfer through the hotel, and on arriving at the portico of the hotel Sarah from the Mandarin Oriental lounge was waiting there to welcome us to the hotel. Sarah gave us a detailed and very helpful introduction to the hotel and our suite, and during our stay she seemed always available to help us with any questions we had. We also were made feel so welcome at the hotel by Mohana, and she made us feel like true guests of the hotel, not just paying visitors. Having stayed at a LOT of hotels from big chains previously, we are convinced that the Mandarin is the best we have experienced and a lot of those other famous chains should learn from the excellence of the Mandarin KL.

Nothing. It was so good we hardly bothered leaving the property.

5.0
Migle

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.

4.5
Noor

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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4.5
Noor

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.

5.0
Mary

29 May 2026

Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff, and good food! Had an exceptional stay, thanks

Great location and design

5.0
Ian

29 May 2026

Brilliant and enjoyable

Everything , an amazing hotel with such friendly staff

Nothing

5.0
Mr

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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5.0
Paresh

27 May 2026

Pleasure to stay here

A wide variety of food

5.0
Mohammed

23 May 2026

Thank you Mandarin Oriental TEAM, you are the best

Everything, best of the best!

Nothing

5.0
Anthony

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.

5.0
Kahina

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.

Nothing !

5.0
Fem7

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.

4.5
Christian

12 May 2026

Always a good choice in the heart of KL

Fantastic Pool area and outstanding staff

Nothing

4.5
Diego

11 May 2026

Amazing service great stay

The staff were really dupportive and kind, food was excellent

They could renovate a bit the toilets

5.0
Richard

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.

5.0
Egbert

6 May 2026

Excellent choice for staying over in KL

Everything was so well organized from facilities to very friendly staff

Nothing

5.0
Claire

5 May 2026

Made for a perfect holiday. Outstanding service, beautiful clean hotel with excellent facilities.

The staff were outstanding. The facilities were amazing.

5.0
K

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.

5.0
Mark

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.

5.0
Cyril

2 May 2026

perfect Hotel with high standard

Everything. Location next to Suria KLCC mail, access to the Pavillon mall through gangway

5.0
Dhritiman

27 April 2026

Fantastic property in KLCC with Petronas Towers view

Everything was perfect. Location, room, facilities and breakfast.

Nothing to mention

4.5
Shao

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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4.5
Hamdan

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 😊

4.5
Mandy

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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