The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
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
All you need to know
The Kuala Lumpur Majestic Hotel, which incorporates the original Hotel Majestic, is recognized as a national heritage site. This 1932-built colonial edifice was among the most prestigious hotels in Kuala Lumpur during its prime.
As a symbol of Malaya’s prosperous years preceding World War II, the hotel served as the venue for high-profile social gatherings, government affairs, and provided accommodation to notable international guests.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur aims to uphold the elegance, legacy, and triumph of its precursor as a YTL Classic Hotel.
Nowadays, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur has made its mark as part of the Autograph Collection of iconic historic hotels. Here, the charm of a city’s unique history is seamlessly blended with contemporary luxuries and fashionable advancements of today.
All of the guestrooms are large and luxurious, equipped with a flat-screen television, a personal security safe, and an electric teapot. The en-suite bathrooms boast separate bathtubs and showers, and come with a hairdryer. Additionally, slippers, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries are provided for your convenience. Room service is also available for dining in the comfort of your room.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, part of the Autograph Collection, is conveniently located a mere 5-minute walk from Merdeka Square and a quick 5-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur Central Station. The popular shopping district Bukit Bintang is just a 15-minute drive away.
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Recent guest reviews
6 April 2026
Perfect Gateway for Short Weekend
Its YTL, hence all are top notch!!!! Excellent services and delicious food. We tried their Colonial restaurant and everything was excellent! Loveeeeee.
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6 April 2026
Excellent facilities, staff and food
Excellent colonial art deco building done up to the highest standards, staff fabulous
Smoking in the bar , need an outside or seperate room for smokers Toilets in suite rooms needs frosted glass, no one wants to watch their partner poo 💩 😝
1 April 2026
Exceptional
Spacios room and affordable
30 March 2026
We had a amazing experience restaurant food was 5star and the staff too
The property was amazing like the old with the new blended together exceptionally
29 March 2026
Solid 4 star offering convenient to the Botanic Gardens
I chose this hotel for its proximity to the Perdana Botanic Gardens, and was not disappointed on that score; a quick 10 minute walk and I was able to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Otherwise, I found the tower rooms a solid 4 star offering. Restaurant was ok, with lots of western options.
Restaurant was - as expected - overpriced. Pool area was not particularly inviting.
29 March 2026
Fabulous
The atmosphere and the rooms are wonderfully comfy.
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27 March 2026
Good heritage style hotel
This hotel has a great location near the train station and the Islamic museum. It's an easy Grab ride to other places of interest in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel tower block is built in Art Deco style and attached to it is the original old Majestic hotel building containing the wonderful atmospheric Colonial Bar and Smokehouse bar. The room was very spacious and comfortable and had everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable too. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast buffet was good but was exactly the same thing day after day. Despite a few issues I would definitely stay here again.
The room didn't seem to have double glazing so you can hear noisy motorbikes and the MRT line which runs nearby. The Air conditioning in the room wasn't very efficient or effective maybe due to the lack of double glazing. The bathroom is poorly lit making it quite dark especially with black tiling. It also has an odd layout.
25 March 2026
As we got upgraded which was a lovely surprise
Very friendly staff
Nil
25 March 2026
Refreshing. Satisfying
Classy building
The carpark is old. Some parts is smelly and oily floor.
25 March 2026
Very good
Lobby environment
Bathtub was not working. And room aircon and temperature was super cold.
24 March 2026
Superb Eid staycation in the city
Everything’s perfect
Nothing
20 March 2026
Excellent authentic and historical luxury hotel.
Authentic in colonial style. Differs from most of the modern glass and steel hotels around Kuala Lumpur. Authentic style with excellence service.
At some locations that air condition is too strong, specially on the floors.
17 March 2026
Very good
Ambiance
17 March 2026
Fabulous
perfect staycation
15 March 2026
Fabulous
Great room and amazing hospitality by the staffs. Breakfast and dinner buffets are amazing. Would recommend this place for sure!
11 March 2026
Excellent. will go back again.
i was there for a conference so i stayed for several days. food was good. service was good. staff was polite. bed was good. room was clean. pool was clean. gym was good. cannot think of anything bad. ah. except sometimes the card key does not work well at the elevator only after several times. meanwhile i must say they maintained it well, reminds me of the Singapore Raffles Hotel. Beautiful property.
i do not think this is a bad review but i think the aircon outside *meaning corridors and meeting rooms - is quite cold, so i think maybe they can sustain the aircon to be like 24 or 25 degrees and maybe can save electricity. also the fans and aircon was full blast early in the morning where traffic is light, so that also waste electricity...dunno- maybe is just me, being energy saving conscious.
11 March 2026
Truly wonderful 5 days. Afternoon Tea nearly as good as Raffles in Singapore
Ambiance, Decor, Food and Staff. Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room
No seating at roof top garden
11 March 2026
Old
Always love the mixture of old warm charm and modern facilities. We had the high tea in the orchid conservatory which was beautiful.
Warmer temperature on the hot water plus the air conditioning in the corridors is extremely cold.
10 March 2026
Excellent weekend stay
Stayed at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur over the weekend and had a really pleasant experience. The service stood out from the start – the staff were consistently polite and attentive, and I really appreciated being given a room on the highest floor with a beautiful night view of KLCC. The hotel has a charming colonial vibe, from the architecture to the interior design, which gives it a very distinctive character compared to more modern properties. Breakfast was another highlight, with an extensive spread ranging from classic Western options to a good variety of local cuisines, so there was always something interesting to try.
The only downside is that the hotel does feel a bit old in parts, but in a way that also adds to its unique charm and character rather than being a major drawback. Overall, it was a memorable stay and I’d happily come back.
9 March 2026
Overall very good.
Super satisfied with this hotel. Definitely will come back again
I went I twice to the spa center but too bad, is not open or what. My gf willing to try for spa. Hope that next time visit can try again.
7 March 2026
Exceptional
Great restaurant
Pool closed at 7
6 March 2026
Very enjoyable and comfortable, well located.
We upgraded to a grand suite, and it was certainly grand! Staff were helpful, professional and friendly. Good location for access to local museums, Chinatown and the city centre, with a train station nearby. The 4th floor pool is a great asset.
26 February 2026
Very good
Good location, nice heritage wing, pool ok, breakfast ok
V busy with events A bit impersonal Noisy at times
25 February 2026
Best hotel in KL!
Everything! The staff, our spacious room, the amazing breakfast!
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24 February 2026
A great option in Kuala Lumpur if you want to spoil yourself for a day or so.
Lovely old hotel with comfortable rooms and a big tub. Breakfast buffet had a variety of food options as well as good coffee . Menu in the cafe was interesting again with lots of veggie dishes.
Nothing
23 February 2026
Beautiful hotel and great staff
Very friendly and smiled alot.
22 February 2026
Great staff-great value
Friendly staff, good old fashioned service. Facilities all good.
Internet was patchy.
18 February 2026
Breakfast was OK. But dinner buffet was not interesting😫
Nice hotel lobby and good smell!!
Some restaurant tables are not stable.
17 February 2026
Exceptional
excellent service, authenthic hotell.
16 February 2026
Very good
Breakfast was super
Pool was only okay, very hot area because no shade
15 February 2026
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
It is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were amazing. The food was great.
The style of the property and the size of the room.
14 February 2026
Classic , luxury , excellent view of KL skyline
Exceptional luxury , excellent services , rooms beyond expectation . Food selection in buffet spread varies and adequate . Chinese food and western food spread has authentic taste . The rest was just beyond average . Classic luxury ambience in the restaurant is outstanding . Location near old KL railway station , National Museum , Masjid Negara , Botany Garden
No complementary coffee and tea during check in . It was supplied immediately after complain was made . Parking lot payment and redemption quite complicated compared to other hotels
14 February 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful place, delicious dinner buffet. Room very big and comfortable.
Nothing
14 February 2026
a blend of the contemporary and colonial setup (pick the hotel for the very purpose)
nice gesture for an upgrade to the suite and a hearted welcome with a piece of cake for my birthday.
The noise from the traffics and the early praying close-by were something you need to consider if you preferred the heritage part of the hotel (not the tower).
3 February 2026
Great location for our purposes.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room beautiful.
Nothing
3 February 2026
Exceptional hotel.
Our family stay at the Majestic hotel was all-round great. From the staff to the foods and amenities. Everything was exceptional. Noting to complain about.
The only thing that I feel would have been done to improve our stay was availability of connectivity on TV so that there's access to things like netflix and youtube.
1 February 2026
we enjoyed authentic malaysian style so much
rooms, staffs are very kind and clean. the breakfast are really nice.
depends on hours, hot water was not available at bathtubs.
1 February 2026
Will definitely come back
The food and the hospitality
None
31 January 2026
Would come again 9 out of 10
Breakfast and staff are great
Wish i could get the complimentary mini bar
31 January 2026
Very good
Location . Design of the hotel, staff
Wifi was bad. Breakfast could be better
30 January 2026
Great hospitality
Dinner nad breakfast and the room
30 January 2026
A classy colonial style hotel with great staff and suites.
The staff were all amazing and nothing was too much trouble for them. They should be recognised for what they bring to this hotel. The hotel has two different wings with the original having very classic designed colonial style suites, the newer wing has very modern suites with amazing facilities. Breakfast was amazing with a good wide-ranging selection of options. The pool on the 04th floor was very good and never too busy. It could benefit from a bar service.
It was not a dislike but the property is located slightly further out from KLCC and not easy to walk from. With Grab available and very cheap this was not an issue. The second pool area, outside the spa area, was “closed for maintenance” as was the beauty spa itself. There was no evident maintenance being undertaken.
27 January 2026
Very good
I love Everything ❤️
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25 January 2026
Fabulous
Amazing breakfast
Heritage Pool closed for renovation.
24 January 2026
Lovely historic hotel wiyh gteat service
The bar area and music on the evening was excelent
Could have done with another and al la cart in the main building
24 January 2026
Wonderful
The matress was comfy and i prefer the scenery at night, beautiful and peaceful
24 January 2026
We will be back
Everything
Shuttle bus stops at 5.30 on which is inconvenient
24 January 2026
Fabulous
We enjoyed a complimentary upgrade to a suite. The restaurant was wonderful. Breakfast had a great variety of local and other cuisines.
22 January 2026
It was great.
The location and the room.
The gym
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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8 April 2026
Fabulous