Malaysia Hotel Tips by traveldave

The Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Centre

While in Kuala Lumpur, I stayed at the Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Centre in the city's Golden Triangle. This is right in the downtown area, and is within walking distance of many good restaurants, the Petronas Twin Towers, and the Menara Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the better hotels in the capital, and has a beautiful lobby with large windows overlooking the pool area. The rooms have excellent views of the new skyscrapers in the area.

Unique Qualities: The Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Centre has 505 rooms and suites. Each room features air conditioning, international direct-dial telephone service, an internet connection, television with movie channels, a safe box, minibar, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board.

Guests have a choice of dining options, including Urban, a restaurant featuring Asian and international cuisine; the Taman Sari Brasserie offers a Malaysian buffet; and the Songket Lounge has an assortment of teas, coffees, cocktails, and snacks.

Other amenities include the Oscar Club, a dance club and lounge which attracts affluent locals as well as guests; fitness facilities which include a fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, and jacuzzi; and facilities for the business traveler such as the business center which offers internet connections and secretarial services. The hotel's 14 meeting rooms of varying sizes and grand ballroom are convenient for business meetings and other events.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: The Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Centre is located at 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

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