Cover Photo: lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
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From Tian Jing Hotel to The Chow Kit, here are five stylish boutique hotels to hit up in the Malaysian capital city this festive season
Are you planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur this February? Make the most of the capital city's relatively clear roads and laid-back atmosphere (fireworks aside) during the week of Chinese New Year, and plan ahead for a memorable staycation with loved ones.
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Closer to the city centre, areas like Chinatown, Jalan Sultan and others are home to various quaint boutique hotels that are charming, elegant and perfect for short and sweet stays when you're in the mood to play tourist in KL or need a place to hunker down after a heady night of reunion feasts and drinking. From Tian Jing Hotel to Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On the Park, here are five boutique hotel stays you'll want to check in to this Lunar New Year.
Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On The Park
Opened in December 2023, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park is the first Hotel Indigo in Malaysia. It is a trendy, 180-room urban oasis overlooking the picturesque Bukit Nanas area and flanked by KL Forest Eco Park. The boutique hotel is lovingly adorned with subtle design cues that pay homage to Malaysian culture and nostalgia, from tiffin carriers and Hap Seng cracker tins to hand-painted Peranakan tiles, rattan furniture motifs, and pages from the nostalgic Chinese calendar lining the interior of guest room wardrobes.
Guests can dine on delicious local cuisine at the hotel’s Wok Star restaurant or savour a good steak at the newly opened Silver Monkey. To celebrate the new year, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park's Neighbourhood Special promotion knocks 20 per cent off your bill for two stays (breakfast included) from now until March 31, 2024.
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lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is a traveller’s treasure trove, from tourist attractions and culinary delights to Pinterest-worthy boutique hotels that suit different guests. Designed for creatives and next-generation travellers, lyf Chinatown’s guestrooms burst with colour and character, the perfect place for small groups or solo stays.
Formerly known as lyf Raja Chulan Kuala Lumpur, the hotel’s newest guest room, dubbed One of a Kind (pictured above), is a Batik-themed abode designed in collaboration with local arts-led grassroots group Locco, a relaxing and stylish room to unwind in after a long day of exploring the city. Book a stay at lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur from now to February 25 for a 33 per cent discount on stays between now and April 7, 2024.
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Tian Jing Hotel
Another boutique hotel in KL’s Chinatown that proudly draws inspiration from its surroundings, Tian Jing Hotel, is inspired by traditional Chinese architecture beautifully merged with contemporary touches. A popular location for wedding photography, the boutique hotel also lends its nostalgic charm to two eateries, from the cosy Nanyang Lounge to the laid-back Lim Kee Cafe, beloved for its kopitiam-style kaya toast and polo buns.
AMI Suites
Remember the Wes Anderson trend on social media? Chances are, plenty of guests rocked this viral trend during a stay at Mont Kiara’s AMI Suites, a concept boutique hotel set in a French-retro building with an art deco-inspired interior design.
Every nook and corner of the hotel boasts Pinterest-worthy appeal, from the pastel-hued ALLO by The Owls Café all-day dining space to a quirky Sky Pool area and an alfresco setting featuring immersive mesh architecture that creates the illusion of golden butterflies floating around in the thousands.
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The Chow Kit
The highly popular Chow Kit hotel in Jalan Sultan Ismail never fails to thrill guests with its luxe and decadent decor, dreamy colour palette and exquisite culinary offerings. From the famous, beautifully appointed Tow Kay Suite to The Den, the rooms at The Chow Kit bear the stories of the neighbourhood’s past. This year, The Chow Kit’s Lunar New Year special includes flexible check-in and check-out times, a complimentary room upgrade on The Den, and 10 per cent off on food and beverages at the award-winning Chow Kit Kitchen and Bar.
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