Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
OrmondMoody noir bolthole
Deep banquettes, timber finishes, and curated Malaysian art create an intimate, film noir-inspired retreat off busy Jalan Sultan Ismail.
“the Brooklyn-based Studio Tack has created an appropriately moody noir-ish vibe which it layers with thick fabrics, tufted banquettes, and rugs.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Post Company crafted moody, noir-inspired interiors with tufted banquettes, tasselled curtain fringes, and custom Malaysian art.
Notable
Guided wet market walking tours, Bendang Artisan ceramics, and kopitiam-inspired dining deeply immerse guests in the historic neighborhood.
Listed
An open-plan lobby restaurant and bar serving craft cocktails and Malaysian sharing plates from morning to midnight.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The rooms are inspired by the neighborhood’s old gambling dens, with furniture and décor that recall the city’s colonial-era opulence…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Jalan Sultan Ismail, the hotel sits steps from Malaysia's largest wet market, vibrant street food stalls, and the monorail.
The rooms
Timber floors and floor-to-ceiling windows meet nostalgic details like fringed curtains, bespoke beds, and handmade local ceramics.
Restaurant
The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar
Round marble tables rest on herringbone terracotta, where chefs serve regional Malay home cooking and craft cocktails.
Restaurant
The Library
Hand-painted botanical wallpaper and cane-backed chairs surround a long marble table designed for intimate private dining.
How it began
Converted from a former budget property, the hotel takes its name and moody character from nineteenth-century tin tycoon Loke Chow Kit.
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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.