Kuala Lumpur Hotel Tips by MarkE11

Okay, so this place has no windows. Bit of a problem I agree, but that just encourages hungover slackers to get out and explore. In the middle of Chinatown, walking distance from everything the best rooftop bar overlooking KL. Free BBQ satay, tv showing all the best sporting events (I watched the FA Cup & Champions League Finals up there), plus cool clientele. All for 20 Ringgits (about £3) per night. Can't say fairer than that.

Unique Qualities: Rooftop bar - cracking views.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Address: Chinatown - opposite Hippies Bar (just ask a cabbie)

Slightly out the way at KL Sentral, Le Meridien benefits in every way city centre hotels don't. It is easily accessible by taxi, train, skytrain, and even the Air Asia coach departs from KL Sentral daily. Its rooms are modern with floor to ceiling windows offering cracking views over the city, and I can think of few nicer places to chill and enjoy the midday heat away from the city smog than the poolside.
The Hilton is right next door, and having snooped round, it seems just as nice, in a more Radio 1 kinda-style (LM is definitely Radio 3 - and I like that!). But whichever you pick, you can't go wrong with the loction. Don't worry about no being walking distance from Bukit Bintang or KLCC, just hop on the skytrain or into a cab.

Unique Qualities: Poolside bar with view across city. Floor to ceiling windows in every room.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: KL Sentral
Directions: Opposite KL Sentral main entrance, next door to the Hilton
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com