Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaChow Kit
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Red-brick shophouse tower
Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Local Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRed-brick shophouse tower
The brick tower slots directly into historic shophouse facades, anchoring a modern city stay in Jalan Kamunting's colonial trading past.
What it’s good at
Notable
Archival 1940s photography grounds guestrooms in Jalan Kamunting's tin-mining heritage.
Listed
A modern red-brick facade integrates contemporary guestrooms with mid-century Jalan Kamunting shophouses.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel reflects this layered history without overplaying it: its 184 rooms feature minimalist design, warm tones, and archival photos that nod to the street’s past.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Next door, The Row gathers twenty-two restored 1940s shophouses filled with independent cafes, art galleries, and small bars.
The rooms
Headboards display black-and-white photographs of 1940s street scenes, set against warm tones and minimalist furniture.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The 21st-floor infinity pool looks across the city skyline, and the adjacent gym faces the same tower views.
Restaurant
Brasserie 25
The dining room sits beneath red-brick barrel vaults and Sputnik chandeliers, serving French classics like baked Camembert and entrecôte.
Man Tao Bar
The 21st-floor bar looks directly out at the KL Tower, serving Tsingtao-infused cocktails across a marble-topped counter.
At the table
The Snug serves daily breakfast on the second floor, arranged around a marble communal table and exposed brick walls.
How it began
The tower occupies the exact plot where owner YTL Corporation opened its very first corporate office.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.