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Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Banyan Tree · High Luxury
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened in 2018 on Jalan Conlay in the Golden Triangle, 55 rooms and suites in a tower, and on the 59th floor its open-air bar Vertigo was the highest rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur when it opened. One floor below, Horizon Grill looks straight across the skyline at the Petronas Twin Towers, an intimate hotel in the middle of the city's busiest shopping strip.
- 55 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Golden Triangle
- Rooms from 549 sq ft (51 m²)
About Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
- Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened in 2018 with 55 rooms and suites on Jalan Conlay in the Golden Triangle.
- Vertigo, an open-air rooftop bar on the 59th floor, was Kuala Lumpur's highest rooftop bar when it opened.
- Horizon Grill, one floor below, looks across the skyline at the Petronas Twin Towers.
- Entry-level rooms start at 549 sq ft (51 m²).
History
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is the brand’s 5-star urban hotel in the city’s Golden Triangle, presented by Banyan Tree as an intimate 55-room-and-suite property with modern design and Malaysian hospitality. The official brand page emphasizes views of KLCC, the Petronas Twin Towers, and KL Tower, plus rooftop dining and the Banyan Tree Spa. The property is currently marketed as an urban oasis above Kuala Lumpur rather than a historic conversion.
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened in 2018 on Jalan Conlay in the Golden Triangle, placing its 55 rooms inside a tower whose 59th-floor Vertigo bar held the title of Kuala Lumpur's highest rooftop bar at opening.
The setting
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur rises at 170 Jalan Bukit Bintang, at the pulse of the Golden Triangle where Bukit Bintang — Malay for ‘Star Hill’ — has long been the city’s defining luxury retail and entertainment corridor. Pavilion KL, anchored by Hermès, Prada, and Gucci, is a seven-minute walk, and the adjacent Starhill Gallery links to the hotel with boutiques spanning Dior, Valentino, and premier watchmakers. KLCC Park is 14 minutes on foot and a cluster of landmark luxury hotels lines this same block, underscoring the area’s prestige. The Bukit Bintang MRT station provides rapid city-wide access, placing this urban sanctuary at the convergence of retail, culture, and skyline spectacle that defines Kuala Lumpur’s most coveted address. 3 km from landmark Merdeka Square.
Restaurants and bars
- Vertigo @ Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur — Bar · Bar
- Bake by Banyan Tree — Café · Bakery
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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