Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKLCC
W Kuala Lumpur
Neon rooftop playground
KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottNeon rooftop playground
Built for nightlife rather than quiet rest, the hotel runs on upbeat music, electric neon hues, and spirited rooftop gatherings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pixelated batik patterns and bamboo chandeliers line spaces linked by a mirrored staircase.
Notable
Twelfth-floor WET Deck gathers evening crowds for DJ sessions facing the Twin Towers.
Listed
AWAY Spa features chromatherapy steam baths, bio-infrared saunas, and illuminated massage beds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Southeast Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*.
W Kuala Lumpur… has taken the modern skyscraper hotel and thrown a few buckets of paint over it, adding pops of color and futuristic touches across its guestrooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Petronas Twin Towers rise directly across Jalan Ampang, and the rest of the Golden Triangle sits right outside.
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The rooms
Pixelated batik motifs and Malaysian kite tassels decorate each room, and broad windows look out toward the city skyline.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The twelfth-floor saltwater infinity pool faces the Petronas Twin Towers, and the gym stays open around the clock.
The spa
Deep soaking tubs sit inside the couples suites, and the beauty bar handles manicures and pedicures.
Restaurant
FLOCK
Open show kitchens prepare Pan-Asian grill dishes on the eighth floor, and tables spill onto a covered terrace.
Bringing its signature brand of bold to Malaysia’s steaming capital, the W Kuala Lumpur takes its cues from the city’s melting pot of cultures, resulting in a dynamic festival of the senses
Bar
WOOBAR
Curtained alcoves sit beneath blue neon, where afternoon tea with local honey transitions to evening craft cocktails.
At the table
Rooftop tables at WET Deck sit beneath magenta lanterns, serving craft cocktails and grilled bites opposite the towers.
How it began
The grounds once held Bok House, an ornate 1929 mansion built by automotive tycoon Chua Cheng Bok.
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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.