Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia,is not only a well known hub for expats but a popular playground for people with tastes for all things nice and fancy. Not only has the city intrigued visitors with it's diversity and culture, but has attracted discerning tourists with an array of luxurious hotels, shopping arcades and high end restaurants.
While there is much to do in this city, you are bound to be impressed by these five top luxurious offerings, where you can easily get lost for days on your upscale holiday.
1) Pamper yourself in the Club Room suite of Sheraton Imperial KL
Guests occupying the exclusive Club Rooms, are treated with the most modern amenities set in an Asian setting, complete with Malay carvings amid Mandarin tones.
Exclusive access to the Club Lounge on the 38th floor is free for all Club Room guests. Afternoon snacks and drinks, apart from a complimentary breakfast are a few of the tempting Sheraton inclusions for the guests. Click to read my full review of Sheraton Imperial.
Grandeur of Sheraton Imperial KL
2) Indulge yourself at 7atenine
Kuala Lumpur springs to life after dark. There are plenty of places for the elite traveler to indulge in, but no place like the 7atenine Bar to while away your evening hours.
This sleek and stylish watering hole in the city center is situated in the Ascott Hotel. The rich polished wooden interiors awash with chrome and glass, are complemented by the impeccable food and drink menu.
3) Visit the Bangsar District
In a city where luxurious hotels and high class boutiques jostle for space lies the elite Bangsar District. Innovative culinary offerings from well known restaurants like Frangipani, trendy boutiques and the enormous Pavilion Mall are all worth a visit.
4) Enjoying Afternoon tea at St.Regis
It is said that a place with amazing ambiance and great company is most important to complete a unique tea experience. The St.Regis is reputed to be the events destination of Kuala Lumpur, where one can savor the finest TWG brands from Singapore, sitting in the two storey high ceiling and glass wall of the Dining Room.
What sets this place apart from the rest is the accompanying finger licking food that include the most delectable sandwiches and crumbly and soft scones.
5) Watch a movie in style
The movie experience, in Malaysia these days, is on an entirely new level, thanks to the additional facilities that enhance the visit. Seeing a luxury movie can be much more expensive than a regular one. Having said that, where else will you get your own adjustable lazy boy, a blanket, table for drinks, food and a butler on call. Moreover, the seats are in pairs to provide more privacy.
Kuala Lumpur remains a city with an old soul but a new face. Soaring skyscrapers and world class shopping centers rub shoulders with generations old thriving night markets. It is only in this place where the cosmopolitan chic and colonial flair go hand in hand.