Glitzy, fast-paced and a mix of thousands of different cultures, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in Asia. The Malaysian capital is home to gleaming skyscrapers, colonial buildings and 1.6 million inhabitants who refer to it simply as ‘KL’.
From opulent dining, designer shopping and a skyline dominated by the mighy Petronas Towers, a honeymoon in KL is a whirlwind experience like no other. Fly at the end of October and you might be lucky enough to spot Lewis Hamilton or Jensen Button when the Grand Prix rolls into town, or join the festivities in August when the country celebrates its national day, Hari Merdeka.
With so much to see and do, finding the perfect honeymoon HQ is, of course, essential. Set close to the action of downtown, the Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur offers 364 guest rooms with a collection of 30 one-bedroom suites facing the city. Every room and suite comes with full butler service, underlining the superior levels of service that come as standard with a hotel of this calibre.
Prepare for the honeymoon of a lifetime...
Location
Standing tall amongst the sparkly skyscrapers of the Bukit Bintang district, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is superbly positioned for couples who have high end shopping, entertainment and dining on their honeymoon checklist.
Rack up Instagram likes with snaps in front of the Petronas Twin Towers; the world’s tallest twin buildings are a mere ten minute drive from the hotel. There are five restaurants to choose from and a spa full of treatments to help you shake off the jet-lag.
The Suite
The one-bed suites are the ultimate in luxurious comfort, boasting expansive marble baths and a full butler service to attend to your personal needs.
Handsomely dressed in an elegant colour palettes and plush furnishings the suites look towards the city, offering views over the KL skyline.
The Spa
From rejuvenating massage and body treatments to facials and salon services inspired by Malaysia’s natural treasures, the Spa Village offers a wealth of options for indulging your senses and easing both mind and body.
Dining
As you would expect from somewhere like the Ritz-Carlton, the dining options are lavish and made for romantic meals. Try Li Yen for freshly steamed dim sum and grab a table in the evening when a traditional Yangqing harpist is in residence.
The Cobalt Room, awash with natural light, is the perfect setting for a Sunday Brunch with pastries, fresh juice and fruit that will make it impossible to do anything afterwards except lounge lazily by the pool. Or give yourselves the best start to a night out with cocktails and Cognac in the decadent Library.
WHERE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
FLIGHT TIME FROM UK: 12h 50min
CURRENCY: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
HOTEL: www.ritzcarlton.com