Top 10 hotels to book in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As a fast-growing tourist city, Kuala Lumpur has plenty of hotels in every price category. Here are some of the very best and most highly recommended places to stay, across a range of budgets.

Five-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur

• Sunway Lagoon — The only hotel here with a water theme park and themed rooms and suites, making it especially popular with honeymooners.
• Shangri-La Hotel — A luxury hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Recently renovated, it remains one of the most visited upscale hotels in the city.
• Mandarin Oriental — Set beside the Petronas Towers, this is a gloriously luxurious hotel for anyone who wants the very best service in a special downtown setting. It's among the most expensive in the city, but staying here at least once is an unforgettable experience.
• Carcosa Seri Negara — A grand colonial-style hotel, famous for a visit by Queen Elizabeth some years ago. It keeps its Victorian-colonial character and the tradition of English afternoon tea, served with all kinds of cookies, sandwiches and homemade jams.

Best holiday resorts in Kuala Lumpur

• Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur — A modern hotel from the Le Meridien group, with a beautiful swimming pool and garden area that make it feel like a retreat, yet it sits close to KL Sentral railway station. With first-class rooms and good deals at times, it offers excellent quality for the price.
• Piccolo Hotel — Especially loved for its location right in the heart of downtown, so everything is within walking distance. The rooms are good quality and the prices are among the fairest in the area.

Best hostels in Kuala Lumpur

• Reggae Mansion — Perfect for a great-value stay, this colonial-style hostel sits in the city centre. You can choose anything from a 24-bed dorm to a private room, and it's close to Masjid Jamek and the KLIA transit train station. It mainly attracts younger travellers, and breakfast, Wi-Fi, a safe and towels are all included.
• Serai Inn and Hostel — Also great for families or visiting couples, with a pleasant terrace and kitchen area, and rooms ranging from 6-bed dorms to singles at good prices. It's close to Puduraya bus terminal, which also has an LRT station. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and towels are included.

Kuala Lumpur's hotels are excellent — just try to steer clear of the very cheapest hostels in Chinatown, which are not always hygienic, even though that part of the city has the lowest prices. Almost all hotels and hostels here can be booked easily online. Visit Kuala Lumpur and choose your accommodation carefully to make your stay a perfect experience.