Picolo recommends · Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Draw the curtains and the Petronas Towers fill the window, with the green of KLCC Park spread out below.
Early in the morning the park below is full of joggers and the twin towers catch the first sun. Mandarin Oriental stands on the edge of KLCC Park, and a good share of its rooms look across at the Petronas Towers.
The pool looks out over the treetops, and there is a big spa plus a choice of restaurants inside the building. The Suria KLCC shopping centre at the foot of the towers is a few minutes away on foot.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
This is our first choice in the city because the location does so much of the work. You wake up to the skyline everyone comes to see, and the park gives you somewhere green to walk before the heat arrives.
KLCC is polished but can feel like a business district at night. If you want street food and older neighbourhoods on your doorstep, Bukit Bintang or Chinatown will suit you better, and you will be taking taxis to reach them.
What you get
- Many rooms facing the Petronas Towers
- Pool overlooking KLCC Park
- Large spa
- Several restaurants
- KLCC Park outside
A day at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
- Morning
- A walk in KLCC Park while the air is still cool.
- Midday
- Lunch inside the hotel while the heat peaks.
- Afternoon
- Treatments in the spa as the rain rolls in.
- Evening
- The fountain show at the lake in front of Suria KLCC.
Location
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Open in MapsQuestions about Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Does Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur have views of the Petronas Towers?
Many rooms face the towers across KLCC Park. Ask for a tower view when you book, as other rooms look over the city or the park.
Is Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur close to shopping?
Yes. Suria KLCC, the mall under the Petronas Towers, is a short walk away, so you can shop and eat without a taxi.
Does Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur have a spa?
Yes, the hotel has a large spa, which is a good retreat during the afternoon rain that is common in the city.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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