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1. PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur
Right in the middle of KL, PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur brings a surprising amount of greenery into the city. The hotel incorporates more than 13,000 sq ft of greenery, including vertical gardens, planters and even an urban farm, creating a resort-like atmosphere without leaving Bukit Bintang.
It is a good reminder that you don't necessarily need to drive out of the city for a greener stay. Here, you can go from busy KL streets to leafy hotel spaces within minutes.
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2. The Datai Langkawi
If your idea of a green escape involves actual rainforest, The Datai Langkawi takes things to another level. The resort sits within an ancient rainforest, with lush vegetation, mangroves and wildlife surrounding the property.
Its Datai Pledge also supports initiatives focused on rainforest and wildlife conservation, marine conservation, waste management and local communities. In other words, the greenery here isn't simply landscaping for the resort, it is part of the environment you're staying in.
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3. Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Want greenery without giving up the city skyline? Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur offers an interesting middle ground. The hotel forms part of Merdeka 118 and incorporates access to a four-acre Linear Park, bringing landscaped outdoor space into one of KL's most recognisable urban developments.
The result is a stay where towering buildings and greenery exist side by side, giving you a very different take on the usual city hotel.
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4. Gaya Island Resort, Sabah
For a proper island escape, Gaya Island Resort puts you right in the middle of Sabah's tropical landscape. Located within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, the resort is surrounded by rainforest, mangroves and marine ecosystems.
Its conservation efforts include wildlife and habitat initiatives, while the surrounding forest gives you plenty of opportunities to swap city views for lush greenery. Basically, this is the option for when you want your "green hotel" to feel more like a full nature getaway.
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5. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh
Set against Ipoh's dramatic limestone landscape, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat combines wellness with plenty of natural scenery. The property incorporates its surrounding vegetation and natural features into the experience, while its gardens also grow herbs and vegetables used by its restaurants.
Between the greenery, hot springs, caves and jungle-like surroundings, it is a far cry from the typical city hotel. Consider this one if your idea of switching off involves swapping traffic noise for the sounds of nature.
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