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The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

No.5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Originally opened in 1932 and the pre-WWII KL equivalent of Raffles in Singapore, the impeccably restored Majestic is one of the city’s top luxury hotels. Whether you stay in the original building or the new attached tower block (where the majority of rooms are) you are guaranteed comfort and style. Other appealing features include an orchid-filled conservatory and two swimming pools.”

Telegraph review:

“The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of those alluring establishments that captures the evocative spirit of travel. Built during Malaysia’s boom years before World War II, the hotel evokes a luxurious colonial atmosphere. Think high tea in an orchid conservatory and whisky in the Drawing Room.”

Guest rating

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Kuala Lumpur


This an aggregated customer review rating of The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

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All you need to know

The Kuala Lumpur Majestic Hotel, which incorporates the original Hotel Majestic, is recognized as a national heritage site. This 1932-built colonial edifice was among the most prestigious hotels in Kuala Lumpur during its prime.

As a symbol of Malaya’s prosperous years preceding World War II, the hotel served as the venue for high-profile social gatherings, government affairs, and provided accommodation to notable international guests.

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur aims to uphold the elegance, legacy, and triumph of its precursor as a YTL Classic Hotel.

Nowadays, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur has made its mark as part of the Autograph Collection of iconic historic hotels. Here, the charm of a city’s unique history is seamlessly blended with contemporary luxuries and fashionable advancements of today.

All of the guestrooms are large and luxurious, equipped with a flat-screen television, a personal security safe, and an electric teapot. The en-suite bathrooms boast separate bathtubs and showers, and come with a hairdryer. Additionally, slippers, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries are provided for your convenience. Room service is also available for dining in the comfort of your room.

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, part of the Autograph Collection, is conveniently located a mere 5-minute walk from Merdeka Square and a quick 5-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur Central Station. The popular shopping district Bukit Bintang is just a 15-minute drive away.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Yen

18 April 2026

Exceptional

Perfect.

Nothing!

4.5
Mark

15 April 2026

top notch

pretty much everything,

would prefer all prices were inclusive of taxes and surcharges

4.5
Mohammed

15 April 2026

Excellent hotel, very comfortable suite.

Room was large, clean, balcony, modern. Excellent. Staff were all 10/10. The whole service provides. No complaint.

Location.

4.0
Carolyne

13 April 2026

Beautiful facilities

A lovely building with great staff

Quite a walk from other facilities

4.0
Julian

13 April 2026

Very pleasant and what I expected.

Location is superb

Smokers in the external corridor of the hotel entrance.

5.0
Ronald

12 April 2026

Very happy with your plesant stay

We love the hotel, we stay here regularly.

Some renovations but that’s ok

4.5
Afiq

11 April 2026

Overall stay was amazing except for the noisy wedding event next door.

Amazing room and staffs.

Noisy event next to our room, room 502.

5.0
Liisa

9 April 2026

Great place to stay in KL

This is a gem of a hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur close to many things. Our room had a gigantic tub in it which was amazing and the room service food was delicious!

4.5
Pei

8 April 2026

Short staycation

Rooms were spacious and clean.

None

4.5
Hossein

8 April 2026

Fabulous

In booking.com I remebered that I reserved with breakfast, but when we were in hotel there were no breakfast included in the reservation. Although when I checked my confirmed reservation in booking.com it was no breakfast on it, but I think something different happened from what I chosen in booking.com and what approved by hotel.

4.5
Musliadi

6 April 2026

Perfect Gateway for Short Weekend

Its YTL, hence all are top notch!!!! Excellent services and delicious food. We tried their Colonial restaurant and everything was excellent! Loveeeeee.

No

5.0
Michael

6 April 2026

Excellent facilities, staff and food

Excellent colonial art deco building done up to the highest standards, staff fabulous

Smoking in the bar , need an outside or seperate room for smokers Toilets in suite rooms needs frosted glass, no one wants to watch their partner poo 💩 😝

5.0
Azull

1 April 2026

Exceptional

Spacios room and affordable

5.0
Jean

30 March 2026

We had a amazing experience restaurant food was 5star and the staff too

The property was amazing like the old with the new blended together exceptionally

4.0
Worldhiker

29 March 2026

Solid 4 star offering convenient to the Botanic Gardens

I chose this hotel for its proximity to the Perdana Botanic Gardens, and was not disappointed on that score; a quick 10 minute walk and I was able to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Otherwise, I found the tower rooms a solid 4 star offering. Restaurant was ok, with lots of western options.

Restaurant was - as expected - overpriced. Pool area was not particularly inviting.

4.5
Peak

29 March 2026

Fabulous

The atmosphere and the rooms are wonderfully comfy.

N/a

4.5
Madeleine

27 March 2026

Good heritage style hotel

This hotel has a great location near the train station and the Islamic museum. It's an easy Grab ride to other places of interest in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel tower block is built in Art Deco style and attached to it is the original old Majestic hotel building containing the wonderful atmospheric Colonial Bar and Smokehouse bar. The room was very spacious and comfortable and had everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable too. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast buffet was good but was exactly the same thing day after day. Despite a few issues I would definitely stay here again.

The room didn't seem to have double glazing so you can hear noisy motorbikes and the MRT line which runs nearby. The Air conditioning in the room wasn't very efficient or effective maybe due to the lack of double glazing. The bathroom is poorly lit making it quite dark especially with black tiling. It also has an odd layout.

4.5
Mark

25 March 2026

As we got upgraded which was a lovely surprise

Very friendly staff

Nil

4.5
Chee

25 March 2026

Refreshing. Satisfying

Classy building

The carpark is old. Some parts is smelly and oily floor.

4.0
Emiko

25 March 2026

Very good

Lobby environment

Bathtub was not working. And room aircon and temperature was super cold.

5.0
Shafina

24 March 2026

Superb Eid staycation in the city

Everything’s perfect

Nothing

4.5
Isaac

20 March 2026

Excellent authentic and historical luxury hotel.

Authentic in colonial style. Differs from most of the modern glass and steel hotels around Kuala Lumpur. Authentic style with excellence service.

At some locations that air condition is too strong, specially on the floors.

4.0
Richard

17 March 2026

Very good

Ambiance

4.5
Nur

17 March 2026

Fabulous

perfect staycation

4.5
Sapnah

15 March 2026

Fabulous

Great room and amazing hospitality by the staffs. Breakfast and dinner buffets are amazing. Would recommend this place for sure!

4.5
Holc

11 March 2026

Excellent. will go back again.

i was there for a conference so i stayed for several days. food was good. service was good. staff was polite. bed was good. room was clean. pool was clean. gym was good. cannot think of anything bad. ah. except sometimes the card key does not work well at the elevator only after several times. meanwhile i must say they maintained it well, reminds me of the Singapore Raffles Hotel. Beautiful property.

i do not think this is a bad review but i think the aircon outside *meaning corridors and meeting rooms - is quite cold, so i think maybe they can sustain the aircon to be like 24 or 25 degrees and maybe can save electricity. also the fans and aircon was full blast early in the morning where traffic is light, so that also waste electricity...dunno- maybe is just me, being energy saving conscious.

5.0
Grant

11 March 2026

Truly wonderful 5 days. Afternoon Tea nearly as good as Raffles in Singapore

Ambiance, Decor, Food and Staff. Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room

No seating at roof top garden

4.0
Kirsten

11 March 2026

Old

Always love the mixture of old warm charm and modern facilities. We had the high tea in the orchid conservatory which was beautiful.

Warmer temperature on the hot water plus the air conditioning in the corridors is extremely cold.

4.5
Eddee

10 March 2026

Excellent weekend stay

Stayed at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur over the weekend and had a really pleasant experience. The service stood out from the start – the staff were consistently polite and attentive, and I really appreciated being given a room on the highest floor with a beautiful night view of KLCC. The hotel has a charming colonial vibe, from the architecture to the interior design, which gives it a very distinctive character compared to more modern properties. Breakfast was another highlight, with an extensive spread ranging from classic Western options to a good variety of local cuisines, so there was always something interesting to try.

The only downside is that the hotel does feel a bit old in parts, but in a way that also adds to its unique charm and character rather than being a major drawback. Overall, it was a memorable stay and I’d happily come back.

5.0
Seow

9 March 2026

Overall very good.

Super satisfied with this hotel. Definitely will come back again

I went I twice to the spa center but too bad, is not open or what. My gf willing to try for spa. Hope that next time visit can try again.

5.0
Timothy

7 March 2026

Exceptional

Great restaurant

Pool closed at 7

5.0
Jonathan

6 March 2026

Very enjoyable and comfortable, well located.

We upgraded to a grand suite, and it was certainly grand! Staff were helpful, professional and friendly. Good location for access to local museums, Chinatown and the city centre, with a train station nearby. The 4th floor pool is a great asset.

4.0
Deborah

26 February 2026

Very good

Good location, nice heritage wing, pool ok, breakfast ok

V busy with events A bit impersonal Noisy at times

5.0
Philippa

25 February 2026

Best hotel in KL!

Everything! The staff, our spacious room, the amazing breakfast!

Not applicable

4.5
Derek

24 February 2026

A great option in Kuala Lumpur if you want to spoil yourself for a day or so.

Lovely old hotel with comfortable rooms and a big tub. Breakfast buffet had a variety of food options as well as good coffee . Menu in the cafe was interesting again with lots of veggie dishes.

Nothing

4.5
Laurie

23 February 2026

Beautiful hotel and great staff

Very friendly and smiled alot.

4.5
Michael

22 February 2026

Great staff-great value

Friendly staff, good old fashioned service. Facilities all good.

Internet was patchy.

5.0
Emiko

18 February 2026

Breakfast was OK. But dinner buffet was not interesting😫

Nice hotel lobby and good smell!!

Some restaurant tables are not stable.

5.0
Vi

17 February 2026

Exceptional

excellent service, authenthic hotell.

4.0
Alexander

16 February 2026

Very good

Breakfast was super

Pool was only okay, very hot area because no shade

5.0
Gary

15 February 2026

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.

It is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were amazing. The food was great.

The style of the property and the size of the room.

4.5
Azlee

14 February 2026

Classic , luxury , excellent view of KL skyline

Exceptional luxury , excellent services , rooms beyond expectation . Food selection in buffet spread varies and adequate . Chinese food and western food spread has authentic taste . The rest was just beyond average . Classic luxury ambience in the restaurant is outstanding . Location near old KL railway station , National Museum , Masjid Negara , Botany Garden

No complementary coffee and tea during check in . It was supplied immediately after complain was made . Parking lot payment and redemption quite complicated compared to other hotels

5.0
Nurul

14 February 2026

Exceptional

Beautiful place, delicious dinner buffet. Room very big and comfortable.

Nothing

4.0
Juyuan

14 February 2026

a blend of the contemporary and colonial setup (pick the hotel for the very purpose)

nice gesture for an upgrade to the suite and a hearted welcome with a piece of cake for my birthday.

The noise from the traffics and the early praying close-by were something you need to consider if you preferred the heritage part of the hotel (not the tower).

5.0
Roger

3 February 2026

Great location for our purposes.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Room beautiful.

Nothing

5.0
Hafis

3 February 2026

Exceptional hotel.

Our family stay at the Majestic hotel was all-round great. From the staff to the foods and amenities. Everything was exceptional. Noting to complain about.

The only thing that I feel would have been done to improve our stay was availability of connectivity on TV so that there's access to things like netflix and youtube.

4.5
Koji

1 February 2026

we enjoyed authentic malaysian style so much

rooms, staffs are very kind and clean. the breakfast are really nice.

depends on hours, hot water was not available at bathtubs.

5.0
Faradilla

1 February 2026

Will definitely come back

The food and the hospitality

None

4.0
Bin

31 January 2026

Would come again 9 out of 10

Breakfast and staff are great

Wish i could get the complimentary mini bar

4.0
Ajmal

31 January 2026

Very good

Location . Design of the hotel, staff

Wifi was bad. Breakfast could be better

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Pool and wellness

  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
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