T+L’s Hotel Review of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a metropolis brimming with life and dominated by skyscrapers. To really expertise the hustle and bustle of this metropolis, take a stroll via the neighborhood of Butik Bintang at evening. The sidewalks are dotted with buskers, and the crowds spill into the streets. Meals stands intermingle with high-end procuring boutiques, whereas the buildings tower over the individuals under.

Nevertheless, nestled on the sting of this cauldron of exercise is Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur—a bastion of peace and serenity. The noise melted away as quickly as I walked in and was whisked as much as the 53rd ground to examine in. Probably the most interesting options of the resort is its elevation, because it sits above the 52nd ground of the Conlay Tower. The resort is positioned completely for having fun with the sights of a few of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic buildings. I may gaze on the Petronas Twin Towers whereas taking a swim within the rooftop pool, and had a transparent view of the Kuala Lumpur Tower from my room. Higher but, your complete metropolis stretched earlier than my eyes from Vertigo TOO, the resort’s rooftop bar and the best in Kuala Lumpur.

Together with the top-notch vistas, the resort can be targeted on leisure. There’s a nightly aromatherapy turn-down service, full with in-room bathtub menus and deep soaking tubs. A full-service spa providing a complete checklist of holistic remedies and therapies completes the image.

Here is my full evaluation of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur.

The Rooms

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur has 55 visitor rooms and suites, situated on flooring 54 via 56. Sure rooms supply views of the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, and different metropolis landmarks. The spacious lodging vary from 550 to 720 sq. ft for rooms and 1,000 to three,369 sq. ft for suites.

Leisure and luxury are key components of the design—suppose plush beds with an in depth pillow menu, glossy bogs with rainfall showers, giant soaking tubs (or plunge swimming pools in choose rooms), and comfy sofas. Suites have particular extras like saunas, residence theaters, private butlers, and steam rooms. 

There may be additionally a nightly aromatherapy turn-down service with a rotating schedule of scent pairings. (Visitors are additionally choose their very own incense and candles to create a personalised expertise.) 

Meals and Drink

The views don’t cease with the rooms. The eating choices at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur pair scrumptious dishes with unbelievable surroundings. Horizon Grill, situated on the 58th ground with a patio overlooking the Petronas Twin Towers, is led by chef Francesco Fedrighi and serves quite a lot of steak and seafood choices. Begin with the bone marrow appetizer, after which select from a listing of entrees that gives every thing from wagyu beef to lobster.

Situated on the 53rd ground close to the foyer is the resort’s latest restaurant, Torrito, bringing Peruvian-Japanese fusion to Kuala Lumpur. I used to be actually impressed with your complete menu, from the ceviche and sushi to the duck confit and steak. The cocktails checklist additionally contains quite a lot of flavored pisco sours. Do not miss Bake by Banyan Tree on the bottom ground, which serves artisan goodies and pastries, together with heat breakfast and lunch objects.

Nevertheless, the resort’s hottest choices are its rooftop bars, Vertigo and Vertigo TOO, with sweeping views of town. As the best rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur, the higher stage, Vertigo TOO, has a 360-degree panorama of town’s skyline, which friends can take pleasure in with traditional cocktails and savory snacks.

Actions and Experiences

There’s no higher strategy to battle the humidity in Kuala Lumpur than to take a dip in its pool, sitting on the 53rd ground with a direct view of the Petronas Twin Towers. The lounge space across the pool provides ample seating in addition to shade. Subsequent door is the resort’s health club, and simply throughout the foyer, friends will discover the spa. 

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur additionally gives quite a lot of choices to boost in-room leisure. Within the bogs, friends will discover a bathtub menu with candles, aromatherapy, and bathtub bombs to make bathtub time extra fulfilling. There may be additionally a broader {Couples} Menu providing rose petals and Champagne to stage up your romantic keep.

The resort’s workforce can even assist plan metropolis actions like strolling excursions and cover walks within the KL Forest Eco Park.

The Spa

The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Kuala Lumpur is a vacation spot in its personal proper. The spa makes use of conventional therapeutic practices and a holistic method to leisure and well-being. The choices embrace signature Banyan Tree therapies like a 180-minute Royal Banyan expertise, traditional Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai massages, in addition to physique scrubs (a spotlight is the Turmeric Honey Cleanser), facials, and calming baths. 

Accessibility and Sustainability 

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur has one ADA-compliant room.

Banyan Tree is a part of The Inexperienced Crucial Fund, which helps and funds environmental and community-driven initiatives within the locations the place Banyan Tree motels are situated.

Location

The resort is situated within the bustling Bukit Bintang space of Kuala Lumpur. The district buzzes with outlets (the resort is linked to The Pavilion Mall), eating places, and nightlife venues, simply accessible on foot from the resort. Getting round the remainder of Kuala L is straightforward as a result of big selection of public transport and experience share obtainable.

E-book Now

Banyan Group’s withBanyan loyalty program rewards members with particular resort charges and perks like a complimentary drink, a complimentary 15-minute therapeutic massage, early check-in or late check-out (primarily based on availability), and room upgrades. For probably the most present provides, try Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur’s website. 

Nightly charges at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur begin from $263.

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