Location. Opened in 2004, the Hilton Kuala Lumpur is a 35-story high-rise hotel located near KL Sentral railway station, overlooking the Lake Gardens. Situated at the foot of the Petronas Towers, the hotel is approximately 78 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The hotel's STUDIO complex comprises five restaurants and two bars, ranging from authentic Japanese teppanyaki cooking and traditional Malaysian food to a wine cellar housing more than 8,000 bottles. Guests can cool off with a dip in the 120-meter freeform outdoor pool, the largest of its kind in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel's two-story health club invites guests to work out in the gym and unwind in the spa tub, sauna and steam room. Those seeking nightlife can dance the night away at the Zeta Bar, which hosts live music and DJ's playing R&B, Latin vibes and neo-jazz until late. Art-lovers can spend time wandering among the 2,500 pieces of original artwork in the hotel's collection. Guests visiting on business can stay connected via wireless Internet access, and make use of fax, copying and secretarial services. The hotel houses eight meeting rooms and a grand ballroom that occupies a whole floor and is able to accommodate wedding or corporate functions of up to 1,500 people. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide room service, exchange currency and arrange tickets for sightseeing excursions.
Guestrooms. The 510 zen-influenced open-plan guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and include air conditioning, high-speed Internet access and 42-inch plasma screen cable televisions. Baths come with LCD televisions and rainfall showers.
Expert Tip. The KLCC shopping centre, 15 kilometers away, houses six floors of shops plus live entertainment, restaurants, an art gallery and a science discovery center.
