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9 Cool Places To Stay At In KL For An Awesome Weekend Getaway

Just a stone's throw away from all the amazing spots in downtown Kuala Lumpur!

Cover image via The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

Kuala Lumpur for locals is mostly just a city to shop, eat and enjoy the nightlife, but there's a great deal more to it than meets the eye

The iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Merdeka Square is just one of the many beautiful buildings in central KL that speaks of the country's rich past.

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Instead of travelling back and forth, stay in any one of these amazing places while exploring KL to best enjoy the essence and unique character of the city!

1. Let The CHAOS put your life back into order as you take time off to re-energise;)

Housed in a repurposed 5 storey building in the retail heart of the big city and furnished with natural and primary materials, CHAOS Hotel is an organic concept - blending an industrial feel with a modern contemporary touch. Giving the term "design hotel" a new twist, Chaos Hotel is also the home of the team of designers that built it. The hotel houses the design studio and many of the works of art of CHAOS LAB , one of Malaysia's upstart design practice.

chaos-hotel.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM135.50 per night.

Image via Chaos Hotel
Image via Chaos Hotel
Image via Chaos Hotel

2. Experience the beauty of old-world charm in the midst of KL's funkiest nightlife spot at The Yard Boutique Hotel

The Yard Boutique Hotel, Bukit Bintang is located right at the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Kuala Lumpur, just a 10-minute walking distance to Jalan Alor, Low Yat, Lot 10, Bintang Walk, Starhill shopping centre and the Pavilion shopping mall. The rooms have a colonial feel to it, set along beautiful, long corridors overlooking the street.

theyard.com.my

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM137 per night.

Image via The Yard
Image via The Yard
Image via The Yard

3. Shop and drop at this gorgeous Scandinavian Studio near KLCC!

Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, making it very accessible and near to public transportation. Comes with 1 bedroom with 1 sofa bed.Only about 500m away from Suria KLCC with 10 minutes walking distance.

airbnb.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM153 per night.

4. The Mozy Studio will remind you that KL is not all steel and glass!

The Regalia is a newly built apartment, where you will find the security and coziness of home. Located in Kuala Lumpur city center, it is accessible from every place around town and not to forget the stunning and fabulous view of KL from its rooftop infinity pool!

airbnb.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM182 per night.

5. Ditch the touristy hotels for a cosy stay at the Marc Residence

Marc Residence defines the meaning of luxurious with chic restaurants and banks for convenience at the ground floor. It's located right in front of KLCC and walking there would only take you 1 minute! Marc Residence is surrounded by 5 stars hotels, shopping mall, night club/bars suitable for young people who love the city life. The home comes with tight security with 1 king bed, air-conditioning, living room, kitchen, a private bathroom, all with a stunning view of the KL Tower from the balcony!

airbnb.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM230 per night.

Image via Marc Residence
Image via Marc Residence
Image via Marc Residence

6. The WOLO is every bit luxurious as it is affordable!

Located at the centre of KL's shopping and business district, the new WOLO Bukit Bintang puts you on the pulse of the country’s best shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. This boutique hotel embodies the exuberance and energy of the city, drawing on Kuala Lumpur’s rich heritage of culture, artistry and diversity to bring to life a breathtaking tapestry of contemporary influences seamlessly entwined with the area’s historic charm.

thewolo.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM250 per night.

Image via The WOLO
Image via The WOLO
Image via The WOLO

7. Wake up to an amazing view from the Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

The Kuala Lumpur Journal is a stylish boutique hotel in KL city centre. Designed with an inviting relaxed vibe where nostalgia meets industrial chic, it's centrally located in the city's main shopping and entertainment district of Bukit Bintang. Added perks include its super close distance to the Changkat neighbourhood - the hub of KL nightlife with its thriving bar culture and KL's foodie mecca, Jalan Alor.

kljournalhotel.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM265 per night.

8. The Anggun Boutique Hotel will take you back in time to the glorious days of our English past...

A 4-star deluxe boutique hotel located at the vibrant SOHO, Bukit Bintang, providing peace and harmony to all its guests. Anggun is the culmination of the labour of love driven by the passion to weave history and culture with chic modernistic architectural designs. Exclusive classically designed room that will not only look inviting but releases your day to day tension as the evening drifts you away with the soft lighting in the room.

anggunkl.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM350 per night.

Image via Anggun KL
Image via Anggun KL
Image via Anggun KL

9. Treat yourself to a pampering time at the MiCasa All Suite Hotel after a day of exploring the streets of KL

MiCasa All Suite Hotel Kuala Lumpur is about living in the bustling capital city with tall, looming skyscrapers and at the same time, offers the unique tranquillity and serenity of resort living right in the heart of the city. MiCasa is located within the central business district, opposite Petronas Twin Towers, close to financial districts and mega shopping centers. This all suite-hotel offers pure luxuriously fitted suites ranging from studio, one, two and three bedroom suites catering to the discerning traveller.

micasahotel.com

For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM357 per night.

Don’t wanna drive in KL? Get a Grab and enjoy RM30 off your ride with this Grab discount.

Have a fun stay!:D

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