Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBukit Bintang
lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur by The Ascott Limited
Nomad coliving hub
Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2023
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
lyfNomad coliving hub
The property runs as a social coliving house, centering daily life around communal lounges, shared workspaces, and rooftop cookouts.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hand-painted street-art murals mirror the surrounding bustle of Petaling Street market and Chinatown.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Petaling Street's bustling street food and Chinatown's specialty cafes are just a short walk down Jalan Raja Chulan.
The rooms
Studios are compact and functional, brightened by graphic murals while leaving the real socializing for the shared floors.
The gym
The compact BURN gym on Level 12 has cardio gear and weights beneath bright yellow signage.
At the table
Guests cook at BOND's shared island counters, and dining tables sit beside an illustrated tiger mural.
How it began
The name stands for 'live your freedom,' conceived by Ascott as its first coliving property in Malaysia.
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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.