Why stay?

Kuala Lumpur’s Four Seasons outpost offers a serene ultra-luxe respite amid the effervescent buzz of the Malaysian capital. Its stylish and digitally forward accommodations are matched by first-rate restaurants and an innovative cocktail bar. While the hotel is favored among business travelers, holidaymakers will also benefit from its central location, which puts them a quick walk or short drive from the city’s shopping districts and various attractions.

The neighborhood

Sitting squarely in the heart of the Golden Triangle—the commercial and entertainment hub of Kuala Lumpur—the hotel occupies the first 20-odd floors of the 65-story Four Seasons Place, one of Malaysia’s tallest buildings. (Though its total height is more than 100 meters shy of the Petronas Twin Towers next door.) A retail podium downstairs contains Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, while family-friendly attractions such as Aquaria KLCC, Petrosains, and KL Tower are also close by. Hop on a train from KLCC LRT station for sightseeing and street food beyond the immediate surroundings.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur takes up part of a 65-story building adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers.

The feel

Local studio NRY Architects was responsible for the sleek look of Four Seasons Place, while Wilson Associates’ clean-lined hotel interiors are a vision of sophistication and understated luxury. Each room has been decorated with local touches, from the Malay patterned air-conditioning frills to paintings by homegrown artists. Hong Kong–based interior design firm AB Concept also lent a hand in creating Bar Trigona, where the decor features wood textures and traditional weaving; The Lounge that draws inspiration from a Malaysian courtyard; and Yun House, whose Insta-ready dining room dazzles with floral wallpaper and geometric patterned mirrors on the high ceiling.

Guest quarters

Striking a balance between contemporary glamour and digital savviness, accommodations come decked out with plush sofas, soft teal carpets, and marble bathrooms, not to mention high-end comforts like Nespresso coffee machines and Diptyque toiletries. There’s also a bedside iPad where you can request almost anything from a wake-up call to a spa reservation. Most rooms are distributed between the 8th and 18th floors; some face KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers. Whichever one you book, views of the bustling metropolis will beckon through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Food and drink

Dining-wise, there’s far more to the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur than the delicious buffet breakfast at Curate (an impressive spread that spans not just Western favorites but also Malay and Chinese fare alongside Indian and Lebanese staples). Hip urbanites flock to Cantonese restaurant Yun House to take pictures and bites of the wok-fried radish cake, steamed foie gras–and-scallop dumplings, and xiao long bao. Afternoon tea at The Lounge is also a must-try: the two-tiered tray includes smoked beef-brisket sandwiches, frangipani tarts, macarons, and more. Looking for late-night libations? Bar Trigona, named after a bee native to Malaysia, crafts local cocktails such as the Bunga Raya sweetened with strawberry tanghulu, and the spiced Laksa Licious inspired by Penang’s asam laksa.

A couples’ spa suite at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Wellness factor

A visit to The Spa will instantly take your mind off any worries. The signature Rotan Manau Herbal Tungku massage combines a rattan-made pole, a blended oil once made exclusively for a Malay royal family, and a compress of dried herbs and spices for deep-tissue relaxation. For something a little less sedate, swim in the saltwater pool soundtracked by music piped in from underwater speakers, or hit your daily step counts at the 24-hour gym.

Family matters

Upon check-in, little ones can look forward to their own welcome amenities and treats like cookies with icing and chocolate-coated strawberries and marshmallows. After they spend hours cozying in kid-size bathrobes and slippers, bring them to the outdoor jacuzzi that doubles as a children’s play area. Sunday brunches at Curate are another delight for all the family: clowns, balloons, and hand painting workshops will keep younger kids entertained.

Sustainability cred

Beyond the energy-saving room controls and electric vehicle charging stations, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur incorporates eco-friendly design features like a rainwater harvesting system. To save the rare Trigona bees and support the local beekeeping industry, visitors to Bar Trigona can adopt a hive at Dino’s Kelulut Organic Farm in the nearby state of Negeri Sembilan. In return, they’ll be gifted with jars of Trigona honey harvested from the same beehive.

What else?

Four Seasons guests who would rather dine in the complete privacy of their rooms can order Japanese-Peruvian bento boxes straight from Nobu Kuala Lumpur at Shoppes at Four Seasons Place with their bedside iPad.

Reviewed by Tan Cheng Sim

fourseasons.com/kualalumpur/
+60 3 2382 8888
145, Jln. Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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