Kuala Lumpur: Le Méridien Hotel Review 2/2
Date: 2020-04-03
Continued from: Kuala Lumpur: Le Méridien Hotel Review 1/2
Getting There from the Airport
You can choose from the KLIA Ekspres (connecting the airport to KL Sentral in about 30 minutes), airport buses, or taxis (approximately 1 hour), depending on your budget and group size.
Direct Entrance from KL Sentral Station
Enter through the service entrance inside the station and proceed through this glass automatic door down the corridor. Follow the signs for Hilton and Le Méridien. This is "P1". There is also a car park here.
Take the elevator from "P1" up one level to "L". When you exit the elevator, you will find the entrances for both Hilton and Le Méridien.
Enter through the main entrance next to the lobby and front desk.
Hotel Entrance and Lobby
The main entrance with a covered drop-off area.
The glass panels at the entrance are strikingly vivid in colour.
We were told there are Japanese-speaking staff members at reception.
The panel behind the front desk changes colour with LED lighting.
From the Lobby to the Room
The elevator halls on each floor offer lovely views.
Our room was at the end of the corridor.
The Room
Our room was a Deluxe Room on the 25th floor — the corner king-size room at the far end. We were delighted to receive a complimentary upgrade to the SPG floor (the Starwood Preferred Guest floor).
Just inside the door there is a drink counter.
Alongside the kettle was a French press for making coffee.
The elite welcome gift was a cute box of sweets.
In the drinks drawer we found some delicious-looking ground coffee, which we enjoyed the next morning.
Four bottles of Malaysian mineral water "Spritzer" — said to be good for Alzheimer's prevention and anti-ageing — were provided complimentary.
Across from the drinks counter is the wardrobe, with mirrored doors across the full width. Inside were bathrobes, an iron set, and slippers.
Shower, Bathroom, Amenities, and Cleanliness
The bathroom has a separate shower booth and bathtub.
Next to the bathtub is a large glass window with views of distant parks. As no buildings block the view, there is no risk of being seen, though there is an electric screen for privacy. We could shower or soak in the bath while enjoying the night view. A real hotel luxury!
The amenities were Malin + Goetz, a natural skincare brand from New York known for using natural ingredients and fragrances that are gentle on skin and the environment. The shampoo and conditioner were from a mint-scented range. The conditioner left our hair remarkably shiny and smooth.
View from the Window
Le Méridien offers rooms with city or garden views. Ours was a garden view room, looking out over the vast Lake Gardens park. Despite being a bustling city, Kuala Lumpur is so green, and the buildings outside the city centre are pleasantly spread out — what a wonderful city, we thought.
Bed
A super king-size bed, 200cm wide. Sleeping two people, there was so much space we never came close to touching each other — very comfortable.
The sheets were not the usual stiff, starched type. They had a silky, smooth feel, and as we slipped our legs in, the soft fabric felt wonderfully pleasant. We thought it might be cotton sateen fabric with a slightly brushed surface.
Room Facilities, Air Conditioning Comfort, and Wi-Fi Speed
Facing the bed is a desk and a generously sized TV. The desk is large enough to be useful for working. Below the desk are a safe and a luggage rack.
The power outlets built into the desk include three universal sockets (compatible with any country's plug type) and two USB ports — very handy when travelling with multiple devices.
Free Wi-Fi connected instantly without a password and handled multiple devices without any issues. The air conditioning was quiet and effective — neither too cold nor too warm.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in "LATEST RECIPE" restaurant on the 5th floor.
As befits an Asian hotel, there is a porridge and noodle station. Dishes from Malaysia's three main ethnic cuisines — Malay, Chinese, and Indian — were all well represented.
There was a clever machine that rolled sausages on a hot grill pan. Rather novel. Muslim Malay guests do not eat pork for religious reasons, so the sausages here were chicken sausages.
Malaysia has fantastic fruit too. Please help yourself to plenty of watermelon, melon, pineapple, dragon fruit, mango, and more — packed with vitamins and enzymes.
A refreshing drink made from berry sauce mixed with lemonade.
We had thin wonton noodles with curry-flavoured laksa soup ladled over them. Southeast Asia is truly paradise for noodle lovers.
Everything was delicious. What a wonderful meal.
Staff and Service
The service at both the front desk and the Club Lounge was excellent. As it was only a one-night stay, we only experienced the evening turndown service from housekeeping, but it was clean and thoughtful — very satisfying. We had a thoroughly pleasant stay. KL Sentral is so convenient that we would love to come back.
Our Rating for This Hotel
Our rating for this hotel is 10. (10 = Absolutely loved it, would definitely stay again — 1 = the worst, never coming back)
We would love to stay here again if we get the chance!
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