Kuala Lumpur Hotels

Shangri-La Hotel
Following a substantial renovation programme, this award-winning central hotel, located in attractive gardens, is back to its best and is now one of the city's finest hotels. It boasts 681 modern, stylish and spacious air-conditioned guest rooms and 39 suites. In-room facilities include voice-mail, TV, mini-bar, movies and safe. The Horizon Executive Floors are well worth the additional cost with a whole host of extras, including all day nibbles and complimentary drinks, and access to a lounge with sweeping views of the city.

11 Jalan Sultan Ismail
Tel: (03) 2032 2388.
Website: www.shangri-la.com

Sheraton Imperial
A previous winner of Bloomberg's 'Best Business Hotel in Malaysia', the Sheraton Imperial is perfect for business travellers. Guest rooms are large (with fax machines in every room), the service is smooth and business facilities include eight conference rooms, catering for functions from 20 to 1,000 delegates. Worth the extra cost are the Executive Rooms, which offer the use of a dedicated lounge, with free refreshments all day and cocktails in the evening, as well as complimentary clothes pressing. The Imperial also boasts a string of eateries, the excellent Mandara Spa and a modern gym for guests with a bit of downtime.

Jalan Sultan Ismail
Tel: (03) 2717 9900.
Website: www.luxurycollection.com/kualalumpur

Bintang Warisan
This 10-storey, colonial-style hotel is handily located for the shopping and entertainment facilities of Jalan Bukit Bintang. All of the 97 clean and simply furnished rooms are air conditioned with en-suite bathroom, TV and telephone. Additional guest services include safety deposit boxes, postal service, car hire, laundry and an on-call doctor.

68 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Tel: (03) 2148 8111.
Website: www.bintangwarisan.com

Park Inn International
Located within easy walking distance of the city's business and shopping districts, the Park Inn offers accommodation in 431 neutrally decorated and comfortable rooms, including 11 suites. In-room features include TV, in-house films, telephone, mini-bars and en-suite bathrooms. The hotel also offers a travel service, outdoor swimming pool, health club, bureau de change, shopping arcade and a business centre.

51A Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (03) 2715 3888.