Following the financial crisis of 1997, occupancy levels in KL's hotels took a nosedive, driving prices of even the most deluxe accommodations to rock-bottom. Well, they're back to pre-crisis levels, which is bad news for you, the traveler. International business-class properties like the Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton, and Mandarin Oriental fill their rooms every night with corporate travelers who are charged corporate rates to their corporate expense accounts. The hotels I've selected here represent only those properties I think are best for leisure travelers. Even the very expensive hotels I've chosen have qualities that extend beyond the business center.
If you plan to travel to KL in July and August and want to stay in an upmarket hotel, you'll need to book your room well in advance. KL's super-peak season falls during these months, when travelers from the Middle East take a break from scorching temperatures back home. Malaysia is the perfect tropical holiday spot for Muslim travelers from around the world, and the Malaysia Tourism Board has done an excellent job of attracting the Middle Eastern market in particular, extending restaurant and cafe hours, and even shopping mall hours into the wee hours of the morning.
