Gnarfgnarf hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Downtown KL offers plenty of luxury hotels and cheap dives

HOTELS IN KUALA LUMPUR

Accommodation in KL is not hard to find and the good news is that it has one the lowest hotel rates in South-East Asia. This means that you can treat yourself to 5-star hotels for an average expenditure of about US $70. There are many 5-star establishments in KL that cater to both the business and leisure-seeking traveler. If great location is your priority, try The Marriott, The Regent, Mandarin Oriental and Park Royal. All these are located in the heart of the shopping district. The Shangri-la, The Equatorial, The Istana, The Sheraton Imperial and The Renaissance are great as well but you need to walk a little bit. For those with a shoe string budget, you can try cheaper outfits like The Federal Hotel.

You can get really really cheap accommodation in KL (ie under US $20) if you're not fussy. There are plenty of old shop lots that have been converted into guesthouses throughout KL. It is impossible to name them and all you need to do is to be on the lookout for signboards. Being a native of KL, I obviously have not tried living in these places before. I know friends who have endured many nights in them. My view is that it's best to choose a guest house that is in a busy area.

Equatorial Hotel

Jalan Sultan Ismail

(603) 2161-7777

Price: $90 to $120

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Federal Hotel

35 Jalan Bukit Bintang

(603) 2148-9166

Price: $90 to $120

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Mandarin Oriental

Kuala Lumpur City Centre