Malaysia Hotels & Hostels (361)

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A modern and well-located high-rise hotel, the Oriental offers fairly good value for money. Rooms are pretty nondescript, but they're perfectly comfortable and come with TV and fridge.

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Housed in the magnificent neo-Moorish KL Train Station is this grand, cavernous colonial-era hotel. Despite the heavy historical patina most rooms have modern decor, but there are grander colonia…

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This well managed and good-value hotel really makes an effort to bring some serenity to Chinatown's manic epicentre. Its decent-sized rooms, are all clean and attractive, with air-con, attached b…

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Very much at the low-end of the mid-range category, this reasonably pleasant hotel, with fake greenery cascading off its windows, has been making some efforts to renovate after a decade of servic…

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A smartly designed mix of the old and new, Number Eight is ideal for independent backpackers who care about the style of their lodgings more than the price. This boutique guesthouse is all about …

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Sparkling, spotless and clean as a clinic, the Fenix is a comfortable, if slightly soulless, business style hotel well located between Melaka's old quarters and its bustling new town.

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Set in a row of Peranakan shophouses, this elegant Baba building is beautifully decorated with tilework, carved panels and a cool, interior courtyard. The mostly windowless rooms don't quite fulf…

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Right in the heart of Chinatown is the comfortable Swiss Inn, one of the area's more sophisticated looking mid-range hotels. The staff here are very welcoming, and will cater to your needs with S…

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Ideally located for the bars and restaurants of Changkat Bukit Bintang, this pleasant hotel offers some great promotions and high standards. Complimentary breakfast and a pool are just a couple o…

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The Renaissance hotel has more than one extravagant entrance - it has two of them! This split-personality establishment has all the trimmings: views, facilities galore and rooms that provide both…

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Towering over the historic district of Melaka, the Equatorial is one of the top two luxury hotels in the city alongside the Renaissance. Restrained and quietly stylish, you'll be wrapped in a war…

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Bright décor and tasteful details score points for this towering hotel on the Bukit Bintang strip. There's a lovely palm-shaded pool area, and rooms have all the expected mod cons, including mini…

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Batu Ferringhi's original hotel, established in 1948 still feels like a 1950s holiday camp (remember Dirty Dancing?). In contrast to the nearby megaresorts, it's a relatively small, low-rise hote…

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Hilton Kuala Lumpur's focus on artistry is evident wherever you look, from the creatively quilted rugs in the rooms to the striking statues in the lobby. It offers the high standards expected of …

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Only a handful of hotels in Asia offer this degree of sophistication. Dark wood and marble create an nostalgic old-world atmosphere, and rooms are extravagantly appointed. Ceramic tiffin pots and…

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The sumptuous JW Marriott prides itself on being a first-class hotel for business folk. The additional lavishness of the attached Starhill Gallery shopping mall - packed with delicious restaurant…

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This temple of affluence in the shadow of the KL tower is corralled by blue Mercedes. With its overblown gold-pillared lobby, numerous restaurants and cafes, and amenity-rich rooms, the Shangri-L…

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The historic E&O is Penang's grandest and most famous hotel, founded in 1884 by the Sarkies brothers. The all-suite hotel has a variety of spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and it's worth the …

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The Mandarin Oriental is one of KL's finest hotels, with a great location bang next to the Petronas Towers and the fancy Suria KLCC mall. Inside you'll find some excellent bars and restaurants, n…

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This gracious colonial charmer comprises two white-washed mansions in a tranquil setting overlooking the Lake Gardens. Carcosa was the residence of British government representative, Sir Frank Sw…

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Right downtown, the Cabin offers large, light-filled rooms, clean showers and toilets and a spacious common area. It also offers free internet and luggage storage for while you're away in the jun…

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Despite the name, this older establishment has no sea views, but it does overlook the Istana Maziah, right across the road. It's a basic, family-run establishment with clean, simple rooms, which …

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Behind a 1960s kitschy concrete facade, a 2007 renovation has made this downtown stalwart far less nak-ered. Cheapest rooms run small but the upper ranges include sea view, refrigerator and lots …

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The Holiday is a very friendly spot right downtown in the Segama Complex. It's showing its age, and hot water here is an on-again-off-again affair, but the folks at the front desk will make you f…

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Near Komtar, which could be convenient for those visiting Penang on business, this efficient hotel has clean, modern rooms which more or less resemble a Western Holiday Inn. The surrounding area …

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A three-star establishment offering comfortable but characterless Western-style rooms. There's a refreshing lack of attitude among staff and you can expect frequent discounts.

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Travellers looking for a deluxe option should consider this hotel, located 2km north of the city centre. Rooms are comfortable and all come with satellite TV, minibar and hairdryer. The hotel's C…

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Kuching's sprawling Holiday Inn occupies a fine piece of real estate right on the river smack dab in the middle of town. While the service is a little uneven, the rooms are of good quality and we…

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Set in quiet gardens and brimming with facilities, including a playground for kids and a cruisey pub for grownups, Sabah's a favourite with Sepilok tour groups and Malaysia Airlines crew. Rooms m…

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Big, family-friendly resort with accommodation blocks on either side of the main road; rooms in the sea-facing Beach Wing are more expensive. There's a wide range of rooms to choose from, includi…

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Dominating the waterfront even from across the street, the Hilton offers spacious, clean rooms, some of which have ripping views over the river (and desks to sit at while you enjoy the view). The…

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Part of the international Marriott chain, this gigantic hotel on the southern fringe of town offers all the business-class comforts and facilities you would expect. It's in the same block as the …

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The Marriott is the nicest place to stay in Miri. It's a large resort with a spa, swimming pool, several restaurants and nice common areas. Rooms are spacious with large bathrooms and balconies. …

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Just south of the modern Persada Johor International Convention Center (under construction at the time of writing), this centrally located hotel benefits from attentive, polite staff, a range of …

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Perfectly located on the foreshore, the Hyatt Regency is a big international-class hotel with an outdoor swimming pool, several on-site restaurants and comfortable rooms (some with ocean views). …

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The excellent Hyatt is west of the city centre, overlooking the Strait of Johor. Rooms are fully equipped, there's a fitness centre, tennis courts and several restaurants (including the Piccolo),…

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The Meridien has some of the nicest and best-appointed rooms in KK. There are two restaurants on site, and KK's brilliant Night Market is right out the front door. The deluxe rooms offer ocean vi…

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In the same Shangri-La family as the high-class Rasa Sayang this hotel is more like the group's big-haired, cheesy-grinned little sister. If you could just imagine Julie the Loveboat cruise direc…

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On a point about 1km south of the city centre, this complex with a vast reception hall has well-appointed deluxe rooms with private balconies and sea views (the upper floors have particularly nic…

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Welcome to Shanghai Hotel! We are an old style family run budget hotel in a little town where food is heaven! You can experience old town living here!

All rooms come with an attached bat…

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