Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2019
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
citizenMModular pod hotel
Self-check-in kiosks and compact pod rooms keep things simple. Downstairs, the open communal lounge runs around the clock.
What it’s good at
Listed
Compact modular guestrooms with tablet controls open into a Vitra-furnished communal lounge.
Listed
Street-level facade panels display portraits of fifteen Kuala Lumpur residents beside Jalan Pudu.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The street food stalls of Jalan Alor are 100 metres away, and Bukit Bintang's shopping malls sit just beyond.
The rooms
Every room is an identical pod, fitted with an extra-large king bed against wall-to-wall windows and tablet-controlled lighting.
canteenM & Bar
The central island counter pours barista coffee and evening cocktails, with a breakfast buffet set out each morning.
How it began
Builders stripped an older commercial building to its concrete skeleton, removing an entire floor to create the double-height ground-floor lounge.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.