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Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental

DESTINATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

HOTEL TYPE

Classic

LOCATION TYPE

City

WHY WE LOVE THIS HOTEL

Location: This five-star property is located in the city center, adjacent to luxury shopping and the Petronas Towers, with direct access to airport transport.

History: The Mandarin Oriental is one of the city’s most prestigious luxury hotels, with a long history of hosting international and regional VIPs.

Service: This property has been the recipient of countless awards for hospitality and outstanding guest service. Expect to be greeted by name.

DETAILED DECRIPTION

The Mandarin Oriental is ideally situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur between the Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur City Center Park. The hotel has 643 rooms, including 41 suites, Mandarin Oriental Club floors, and 51 fully serviced apartments. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars, including Casbah, an Arabesque-style lounge, Lai Po Heen, a Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine, and Wasabi Bistro, a contemporary Californian-Japanese inspired restaurant. Amenities include two ballrooms and 16 function rooms, a business center, high-speed or wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, a spa with nine treatment rooms, a fitness center, an outdoor infinity pool, tennis courts and squash courts. The hotel is only approximately a 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur international airport (KUL).

Why We Love This Hotel

Location: This five-star property is located in the city center, adjacent to luxury shopping and the Petronas Towers, with direct access to airport transport.

History: The Mandarin Oriental is one of the city’s most prestigious luxury hotels, with a long history of hosting international and regional VIPs.

Service: This property has been the recipient of countless awards for hospitality and outstanding guest service. Expect to be greeted by name.

Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental

DESTINATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hotel Type

Classic

Location Type

City

Amenities

24hr room service

banquet facilities

boutiques

business center

disabled facilities

fitness center

meeting/conference facilities

outdoor pool

racquetball/squash on site

restaurant

salon

sauna

spa

wi-fi in public areas

Catering for an international clientele, the Mandarin Oriental offers a vast array of different cuisines from its multiple outlets. From fine dining to casual poolside meals, there’s ample choice for guests both indoors and outdoors. Room service is available 24/7.

Casbah

Good for a nightcap or evening socializing, Casbah is an intimate drinking venue with a decadent contemporary Arabian aesthetic. Guests can select from an extensive menu of cocktails complemented by international bar snacks.

Cascade Restaurant and Bar

Al fresco Mediterranean meals are offered on the outdoor terrace at Cascade. Guests can refuel after a swim or just enjoy sunset drinks. Meals are light and healthy and juices and teas are also offered.

Lai Po Heen

This Chinese restaurant offers traditional Cantonese fare in an elegant setting, inspired by 19th century ancestral homes. An open kitchen invites guests to watch a showcase of culinary skills, while the menu delights with classics such as handmade dim sum, egg noodles and Peking Duck.

Lounge on the Park

This all-day venue offers coffee, tea and Western a la carte dishes with wide views of KLCC park through floor-to-ceiling windows. Traditional Afternoon Tea is served, with a choice of more than 60 teas, or there’s a Royal English Afternoon Tea and a Chocolate Afternoon Tea. Cocktails are also served in the Lounge.

Mandarin Grill

Open for lunch and dinner, the Mandarin Grill is where to go for top quality steak, with specialties of Black Angus beef and lamb. The international cuisine here is served with a contemporary twist, complemented by a long wine list and park views through elegant floor-to-ceiling windows.

Mosaic

For all-day dining, guests can head to Mosaic, located on the ground floor. This is the most popular breakfast venue, offering a vast buffet of Eastern and Western dishes, with made-to-order stations preparing eggs, pasta and stir fries. Sushi, Tandoori, dim sum, noodles and pizza are all available here.

Sultan Lounge

This sophisticated bar and lounge features modern Arabian decor and dance music - perfect for guests seeking a little nightlife. Open until 3am, the Sultan Lounge offers a vast array of drinks including champagne - perfectly complemented by freshly-shucked oysters.

The Mandarin Cake Shop

For those who would like to take a delicious memento home, the Mandarin Cake shop sells a wide selection of sweet treats, including macaroons, chocolates, truffles and mousse.

Wasabi Bistro

Japanese cuisine gets the Californian treatment at Wasabi, open for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a private booth or a seat at the sushi bar in this informal venue, with a mix of salads, sushi, sashimi, seafood and Kobe beef on offer. Sake is also available.

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