Hotels in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it’s known to residents and visitors alike, is Southeast Asia’s youngest capital. The Malaysian metropolis was founded in the 19th century and boasts a thoroughly eclectic mixture of colonial, Moorish, Moghul, Malay and Victorian architecture. In the olden days the city thrived due to the discovery of tin, a valuable commodity then; these days the city’s just as popular as ever.

Boasting a startlingly unique mélange of traditions, customs and cultures KL is slowly but surely embracing the 21st century. There are glittering high tech skyscrapers but the city still retains its heritage and atmospheric colonial architecture. KL’s got a vast variety of lodging options – regions such as Bukit Bintang, KLCC, KL Sentral, Chinatown and Chow Kit are especially popular with tourists looking to see its main sightseeing spots. Travelling southwest you’ll come to the Klang Valley – here the Mid Valley and Petaling Jaya quadrants are your best bet for retail therapy at major shopping centres such as Mid Valley Megamall and 1 Utama.