Information for: Kuala Lumpar
Kuala Lumpur – the city that never sleeps – represents the heartbeat of Malaysia. With a population of over 1.3 million (and a total of 7.2 million in the Greater KL area), it is by far the largest and most vibrant city in Malaysia (as well as being its capital). Here you’ll find a great range of Western-leaning hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as fascinating local museums, architecture and wildlife.
Hotels located in: Kuala Lumpar
Royal Olympic Hotel
One of the most luxurious hotels in Athens and a truly chic and elegant establishment.The 5-star Royal Olympic is right next to thepicturesque old town. With excellent facilities unique Mediterranean cuisine and some of the country’s best wines.
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou StreetAthens
Tel No: +30 210 928 8400
The Ritz-Carlton
The five-starRitz-Carlton is aluxury boutique hotel in a superb location within the prestigious Golden Triangle district. And all the facilities/amenities are to the extremely high standard you’d epect including fine dining (try"Li Yen" which serves award-winning exquisite Cantonese cuisine) business center and the inevitably-gorgeous spa!
168 Jalan ImbiKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2142 8000
Hotel Imperial
Kuala Lumpur’sfive-star Imperial Hotel is luxury at its very best offering the finest amenities and luxurious comforts for thebusiness traveller especially. Dining options include award-winning world-class international cuisine there’s a terrific outdoor pool and Mandara Spa is 10000 square feet of the ultimate in relaxing treatments and indulgent care. A fantastic hotel – one of [...]
Jalan Sultan IsmailKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2717 9900
Mandarin Oriental
The five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel issituated in a prime location offering some ofthe most impressive views of the city. Award-winning cuisine and world-class service await you here. And you can also enjoy the sheer luxury of their superb spa and leisure facilities. And the best bit about this hotel? Too many to mention!
City CentreKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2179 8818
Crowne Plaza Mutiara
The Crowne Plaza Mutiara is afive-star luxuryhoteland a prominent city landmark.Located within the heart of the city’s banking commercial and shopping district it offersspectacular views of the famous Petronas Towers and city skyline. Here you can relax and unwind in the upmarket Club Bar or relax completely in the hotel’s Angsana Spa (the largest hotel [...]
Jalan Sultan IsmailKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2148 2322
Hotel Istana
The five-star Hotel Istana is classic and unique. Located within Kuala Lumpur’s main Golden Triangle business and commercial centre this luxury hotel also boasts three outstanding restaurants. The leisure and spa facilities are excellent and best of all this hotel simply looks great! A marvellous mix of large-scale luxury and boutique flair.
73 Jalan Raja ChulanKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2141 9988
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Kuala Lumpar
Hard Rock Cafe
For a familiar taste of all thigs Western KL’s Hard Rock Cafe is the right place to come to. Burgers & fries pop culturememorabiliaclassic rockmusic pumping out – it’s all here. And there’s usually a good atmosphere at this HRC too helped by the steady stream of foreign travellers and KL-based expats.
Basement & Ground Floor Wisma Concorde 2Jln Sultan Ismail
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2715 5555
Casa Havana
Located within the city’sMarriott Hotel the Casa Havana is an upmarket and classy pub withplenty of atmosphere. An idealchoice a relaxed evening this place has an excellent selection of high quality drinks. And you’re also in a great location for a good choice of other bars & restaurants nearby (including within the hotel).
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur183 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2715 9000
The Monkey Bar
Located within the upmarket Legend Hotel this is a fun pub that caters for the more sophisticated crowd. Everything in this bar isbasedon monkeys including the great cocktails! And there’s live music here most nights. An upscale yet still very enjoyable place to have some drinks.
Putra Place100 Jalan Putra
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 4042 9888
Passion
Passion is alaid-back barthat’s located on thetop floor of the Poppy Garden (close to the Petronas Towers).A popular placeat weekends it attracts a smart crowd drawn here by the good range of drinks and the attractive outdoor terrace. Passion is open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays so if you like this place you can [...]
181-183 RamleeKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2141 8888
Qba
This Latin-themed bar is one of Kuala Lumpur&rsquos coolest bars tucked-awaywithin the smart upmarket Westin Hotel. The service is slick and professional and the crowd is young and vibrant. The grill food here is excellent too and there’s an attractive courtyard for taking your drinks outside. A very smart place to have some drinks.
Westin Hotel199 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2145 9599
SkyBar
The Shangri-La Traders Hotel’sSkyBar promises the ultimate in cool drinks and intoxicating views. Overlooking the stunningPetronas Twin Towers there’s a comfortable and very chic cosmopolitan atmosphere here. Located withina luxurious Shangri-La Hotel it should come as no surprise that many see this place as the very best bar in the city.
Traders HotelCity Centre
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2332 9888
Restaurants Located in: Kuala Lumpar
Frangipani Restaurant
Frangipani restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street (although it’s located inthe middle of Kuala Lumpur&rsquos shopping district). Serving contemporary French cuisine Frangipani offers one of the city&rsquos best dining experiences. The layout is grand and serene but the food is the star here. Best to make a booking for this chic sexy spot.
25 Changkat Bukit BintangKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2144 3001
Nero Vivo Italian Restaurant
Offering a wide range of Italian favourites Nero Vivo is one of the best Italian Restaurents in Malaysia. Modern and upmarketbut not too expensive this is how an Italian restaurant overseas should be – gorgeous food an excellent wine selection and first-class service. You certainly won’t have to miss out on your Italian fix when [...]
3A Jalan CeylonKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2070 3120
Moussandra
Moussandra is situated right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and serves authentic Greek Spanish and Italian cuisine. The setting iscosy and rustic setting (a bit of a rarity in this city) and this helps to make Moussandraa proven favourite of both locals and visitors. For over twelve years now they’ve been getting Mediterranean food [...]
Sub Lot B-8 Mezzanine Floor KL Plaza179 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2144 0775
ISHq Restaurant
Located within the five-star Crowne Plaza Hotel ISHq is a stylish contemporary Asian Restaurant. Featuring authentic spices from Asia -Thai Cambodian Vietnamese and Kashmiri dishes – the food is exquistie. And as one of the citiy’s coolest places to dine and drink this place is well worth making time for.
Crowne Plaza HotelJalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2148 2322
Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant
Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant is located within the Hotel Imperial and her you can indulge in some of the most exquisite Chinese cuisine in Malaysia. But don’t let the name fool you this is no outdated ‘palace’. Instead this is a contemporary Chinese restaurant both in layout and menu. A very popular place to dine [...]
Jalan Sultan IsmailKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2717 9900
Menara Tower Restaurant
At almost three-hundred metres high the city’s only revolving restaurant offers diners a different perspective that lasts an hour and a half. These ever-changing panoramic views from Menara Tower Restaurant’s central location accompany a buffet menu of beef rendang (curry) satay and oriental seafood served with a huge spread of salad. Open daily 12pm-2.30pm & [...]
2 Jalan PunchakKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2020 5444
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Kuala Lumpar
The Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or just Twin Towers) were for a few years anyway the world’s tallest buildings (before being surpassed by Taipei 101). However the towers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world and dominate the skyline of a city full of skyscrapers! The Skybridge is [...]
Kuala Lumpur City CentreKuala Lumpur
Tel No: + 603 2051 1320 or +603 2051 1744
Bottega Veneta
Discretion quality and craftsmanship- Bottega Veneta has created a new standard of luxury since its founding in Vicenza in 1966. Steeped in the traditions of Italy&rsquos master leather craftsmen and long celebrated for its extraordinary leather goods Bottega Veneta has recently emerged as one of the world&rsquos premier luxury brands. Indeed there is an unusual [...]
Starhill Gallery181 Bukit Bintang
Golden TriangleTel No: +603 2143 7880
Jim Thompson
After perusing the wonderful House of Suzie Wong move on to Jim Thompson and enter a different world. Fashion ornaments accessories ties toys scarves shoes bags and silk fabrics from Thailand&rsquos Jim Thompson Silk Company. This store is a treasure trove of shimmering silk dyed and woven into striking designs that will stand out a [...]
Starhill Gallery181 Bukit Bintang
Golden Triangle Kuala LumpurTel No: +603 2141 8689
House of Suzie Wong
Shopping for Antiques at the House of Suzie Wong is like visiting Aladin&rsquos Cave and being invited to tea with the owner. Staff are on hand to explain the history of every item in the shop and the furniture ornaments and object d&rsquoart are displayed in room settings to help the customers visualize how it [...]
Starhill Gallery181 Bukit Bintang
Golden TriangleTel No: +603 2143 3229
Central Market
Saved from demolition the original art-deco style market was converted into a fine festive hall and in 1986 reopened as Malaysia&rsquos foremost cultural shopping centre showcasing the best local crafts and arts in the country everything from batik textiles and baskets to jewellery and wooden Oran Asli sculptures. On the ground floor you will find [...]
Jalan Hang Kasturi and Jalan Heng LockKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2031 0339
Pamper Zone
After enjoying the ultimate shopping experience in Starhill Gallery there is only one place to go to complete it. Pamper Zone is the ultimate urban oasis dedicated entirely to beauty health and relaxation. Housed on its own floor at Starhill Gallery covering 50000 square feet it has 93 treatment rooms. Pamper Zone offers head to [...]
Starhill Gallery181 Buket Bintang
Golden TriangleTel No: +603 2782 3855 (Starhill Concierge)
Entertainment located in: Kuala Lumpar
The National Museum
The museum&rsquos origins date back to 1888 although the present day building – inspired by traditional Malay architecture- was built in 1993. Informative exhibits relate to Malaysia&rsquos rich cultural and historical heritage with collections devoted to ethnography archaeology and natural history.Guided tours are available by appointment. Opening hours: 9am to 6pm. Admission: MYR2.
Jalam DamansaraKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2282 6255
Batu Caves
A visit to the spectacular Batu Caves is a must. In 1891 these limestone caves became a place of worship for the native Indians. Home to a temple cave and a Hindu shrine the caves are already visited by 1000s of tourists yearly. The Batu Cave Temple a massive limestone outcrop and its cavernous interior [...]
Jalan Sultan HishamuddinKuala Lumpur
Tel No: n/a
National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery building&rsquos unique structure combining a blend of slate tinted glass and a striking metallic roof houses five galleries including a creative gallery and workshop a resource centre an auditorium and the administration centre. The National Art Gallery has a permanent collection of work by contemporary Malaysian artists and rotating exhibitions of [...]
2 Salan TemerlohKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 4025 4990
Menara Kuala Lumpur
The Menara Kuala Lumpur with its spiral top measures in as one of the world&rsquos tallest towers. Adorned with Islamic motifs and nearly 421 metres tall this structure is one of Kuala Lumpur&rsquos most striking landmarks – the distinctive spire is said to be inspired by a traditional Malay spinning top. The upper ground level [...]
Jalan PuncatKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 2020 5448
Rimba Lluma Botanic Garden
If you enjoy immersing yourself in the wonderful world of plants this Botanic Garden boasts almost 100 acres of thousands of different varieties of plant life. The gardens were established by the University&rsquos Botany Department for ecological and educational purposes and have proven to be most rewarding experience for nature lovers. Rimba Lluma is a [...]
University of MalaysiaKuala Lumpur
Tel No: +603 7967 4686
Teatro de Municipal de Faro
Located on the EN125 in Faro this magnificent centre of culture is the ideal place to experience Portuguese theatre at its very best. A huge variety of entertainment can be viewed at this modern complex ranging from jazz opera comedy music drama film dance and even circus performances. Check website for full programming details prices [...]
Horta das FigurasEstrada Nacional 125
FaroTel No: +351 289 888 100