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KUALA LUMPUR is a commercial and business paradise, a city that buzzes at all hours of the day. The city is home to some of the tallest buildings in all of Southeast Asia, the malls match some of the best and biggest in the world, and the food is as colorful and vibrant as its people.

The Boulevard – A St Giles Hotel

Rooms at The Boulevard offer great value

The Boulevard is one of the best hotels outside Kuala Lumpur city center catering to the modern business traveler. This four-star establishment is designed for a seamless experience for the traveling delegate, ensuring that the guest is at ease from start to end.

The Superior and Deluxe rooms are a great value-for-money option with a choice of a king or twin single beds. Meanwhile, the Studio Suite is perfect for groups and families with the added advantage of his and her bathroom sinks, a bathtub and a walk-in shower.

For a more lavish experience, opt for the Premier Suite, a sprawling suite featuring a separate kitchenette with tea- and coffee-making facilities, a living room with a sofa set and HD television, and the option of both a bathtub and rain showerhead.

Both Studio Suite and Premier Suite guests have access to the Executive Lounge, a premium lounge that serves complimentary snacks, finger food and cocktails in the afternoons and evenings, and makes for a great space to catch up on work or host informal business meetings. Read our full review…

Dorsett Kuala Lumpur

The Dorsett Suite is great for both business and leisure travelers

The Dorsett Suite is great for both business and leisure travelers

Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, centrally located in the Malaysian capital’s business and shopping hub, is perfect for both corporate and leisure travelers. Whether it’s an important business meeting you need to schedule, or a relaxing bask by the pool on a warm afternoon, this four-star hotel ticks all the boxes.

Dorsett is the first hotel in Malaysia to offer smartphones in each room, which you can use outside of the hotel as well. The “Trendi” phones are pre-loaded with data and are free to use, a great way to avoid exuberant roaming charges.

The technology-led hotel also sports individual WiFi signals in each room, so there’s little risk of your connection slowing down – a real advantage when traveling on business. Corporate guests can also book one of the many conference rooms for meetings.

A stone’s throw away from the hotel is one of KL’s best shopping malls – Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Whether it’s a high-end label or a high-street brand you’re after, it’s easy to make a day out of scouring the stores here. Across the road is Starhill Gallery, perhaps the most luxurious shopping mall in all of KL. Read our full review…

Berjaya Times Square Hotel

The opulent Empress Penthouse at Berjaya Times Square Hotel

The opulent Empress Penthouse at Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Towering above KL’s shopping capital of Bukit Bintang, is Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, a centrally located hotel offering a panoramic view of the city and its famous landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers. A big draw for guests is Berjaya Times Square, a sprawling shopping mall within the building comprising of 13 floors of stores, a 10-hall cinemplex, and an indoor theme park.

Showcasing Malaysia’s first “check-in and check-out anytime”, business travellers enjoy a seamless stay in the hotel’s newly rejuvenated Club Premier rooms and suites, from 57 square meters. Guests enjoy one of Kuala Lumpur’s longest cocktail hour, and a myriad of convenient amenities.

Families will find comfort in the spacious 99 square meter two-bedroom deluxe, featuring a living area and two separate ensuite bedrooms with king beds and twin beds respectively.

The Classic penthouse suite provides an extremely luxurious experience. Set out in Victorian-inspired charm, it is fitted with three separate bedrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, a balcony, and a large mahogany work table with full stationery set-up and a fax machine.

For an exquisite fine dining experience, Samplings on the Fourteenth serves up modern European food paired with well-curated vintage wines, all of which can be enjoyed while taking in views of the metropolis down below.

Ramada Plaza

The One-Bedroom Club Suite has a separate living area

The One-Bedroom Club Suite has a separate living area

Kuala Lumpur Sentral is Malaysia’s largest transit hub, connecting passengers to the city’s train and bus lines, as well as the KLIA Ekspres train to the airport. If connectivity is important to you, Ramada Plaza is strategically located within walking distance from Kuala Lumpur Sentral.

Guests can opt for the deluxe room, the one-bedroom suite or the two-bedroom family suite. All rooms have basic features including a 32-inch HD television, a writing desk, individual climate control and a safe. A housekeeping service is available twice daily, as is the hotel’s shoe-shining service.

Business travelers can book one of the 10 meeting venues at the hotel, including the pre-function area for welcoming delegates. Whether it’s a group for 15 or 300, the meeting rooms are equipped with ample space, audio-visual gear and high-speed internet.

For a fresh start to the day, head to La Brasserie for a buffet breakfast of local and continental favorites to pair with your morning coffee. At night, unwind at Punch Bar & Lounge with a glass of bubbly or an aperitif before dinner.

Four Points by Sheraton Puchong

Rooms at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong are fuss-free and functional

Rooms at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong are fuss-free and functional

Puchong may not be in KL’s Golden Triangle, but the township is a well-connected, lively business hub that’s particularly convenient for business travelers. Plus, it’s only a 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Rooms at the hotel are clean and basic, ideal for a fuss-free stay. Guests can make use of the writing desk, the 40-inch HD television, high-speed internet and coffee- and tea-making facilities. The Executive Suite has the added advantage of a separate living area, great for private meetings or intimate gatherings.

Besides the multiple conference rooms available for meetings, Starwood Preferred Guests (SPG) can also enjoy added benefits including meeting planners, customized websites for their event, reservations crosschecks, and a rewards collection system to reach elite status.

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