Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Artisanal creative refuge
Open-air corridors wrap around a central pool courtyard, while the ground-floor living room draws local creatives for daytime work and evening gatherings.
“Local firm Domaine Architects has balanced the concrete bones of the new build with soothing duck-egg blue and sage hues, laidback furnishings…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Brutalist concrete architecture wraps around a central courtyard, featuring five bespoke lofts tailored to creative pursuits.
Notable
Lucky Coffee Bar and The Living Room host daytime co-working, evening DJ sets, and neighborhood gatherings.
Notable
Interiors showcase Malaysian creativity through handcrafted LAIN woodwork, curated local reading libraries, and bespoke artwork in every room.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Domaine Architects kept the rest spare: bare concrete and brick meet wood and metal, the building wrapped in a U around a pool courtyard.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked just off Jalan Bukit Bintang in Imbi, the building offers a calm perch minutes on foot from Pavilion and The Exchange TRX.
The rooms
Oak floorboards and sage tones frame courtyard views, while five themed artist lofts feature dedicated vinyl setups, sketchbooks, or studio kitchens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Arched metal cabanas and pink loungers line the central freshwater pool, bordered by gravel paths and lush tropical foliage.
The movement studio
Yoga mats sit across herringbone parquet floors in the studio, where instructors host scheduled sound baths and Pilates classes.
Restaurant
Lucky Coffee Bar
Baristas pull Common Man espresso behind a curved timber counter, serving pastries to guests working along sunlit communal tables.
At the table
Monroe serves handmade pasta along curved orange banquettes and green tile, with extra tables set on the gravel patio.
How it began
The name blends Kuala Lumpur with the Greek word for fresh bloom, conceived by a filmmaker and actress couple as an artisanal city retreat.
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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.