Luxury Hotels Atlas / Places / Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur / Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Jurubena Bertiga and Kanko Kikaku Sekkeisha opened Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur on 20 April 1985 as the first piece of the UBN Complex on Jalan Sultan Ismail, ahead of the neighboring office tower. Graham Solano interiors and Belt Collins gardens set the Golden Triangle tone. The hotel's Gift of Life charity, begun the opening year, later adopted Nor Fatihah Sewah and funded her prosthetic limbs every five years.
- 662 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: Golden Triangle
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
- Architect: Jurubena Bertiga International and Kanko Kikaku Sekkeisha
About Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
- Construction finished 19 September 1984; the hotel opened 20 April 1985 as the first building in the UBN Complex.
- Graham Solano did the original interiors; Belt Collins laid out the gardens on Jalan Sultan Ismail.
- Voted best hotel in Kuala Lumpur by public vote at the Kuala Lumpur Mayor's Tourism Awards 2014.
- Entry-level rooms start at 398 sq ft (37 m²).
History
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur opened on April 20, 1985, after construction completed in 1984, managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. It was renovated in 2010 and holds cultural significance as a landmark of Asian hospitality in Malaysia's capital, recognized as the first 5-star Malaysian Heritage Cuisine hotel. The property stands as an enduring symbol of luxury in the Golden Triangle district.
The setting
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has anchored 11 Jalan Sultan Ismail since April 1985, establishing itself as one of the Golden Triangle’s founding luxury landmarks on the inner ring road named for Malaysia’s fourth Yang Di-Pertuan Agong. Jalan Sultan Ismail intersects the Bukit Bintang retail axis and connects to the KLCC corridor, positioning the hotel between two of the city’s most desirable precincts. The Petronas Twin Towers and Aquaria KLCC are each a 15-minute walk, Pavilion KL 19 minutes, and Menara Kuala Lumpur’s observation deck is 19 minutes on foot. A cluster of landmark luxury hotels lies within one kilometre, confirming this as Kuala Lumpur’s most established address for international hospitality. 26 km from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Lemon Garden — Restaurant
- Zipangu — Restaurant · Japanese
- Arthur's Bar & Grill — Bar
- Lobby Lounge — Café
- Poolside Terrace — Poolside
Experiences
- Stay, Savour and Shine sustainability philosophy — Eco-conscious stays, authentic cuisine and community initiatives under the hotel's Stay, Savour and Shine philosophy.
- Fully equipped health club — Fully equipped health club at the hotel.
- Hot whirlpool baths, sauna and steam room — Hot whirlpool baths, sauna and steam room.
- Massage, reflexology and aromatherapy — Massage, reflexology and aromatherapy treatments.
- Yoga and stretching — Yoga and stretching sessions.
- Outdoor swimming pool and children's pool — Outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- spa
- health club
- sauna
- steam room
- fitness centre
- 24-hour room service
- kids activities
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- ASEAN Green Hotel Standard
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Top Southeast Asia
- Destinasian Readers’ Choice Top Malaysia City Hotel
- Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star (multiple years)
- Travel + Leisure Best City Hotel Malaysia
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice
Open Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.
More Shangri-La hotels
- Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu — Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia · High Luxury
- Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang — Penang, Malaysia · High Luxury
- Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu — Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia · High Luxury
- Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang — Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia · Core Luxury
- Shangri-La Paris — Paris, France · Apex Luxury
- China World Summit Wing, Beijing — Beijing, China · Grand Luxury
More hotels in Kuala Lumpur
- Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur — Banyan Tree · High Luxury
- Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur — Park Hyatt · High Luxury
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur — Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
- W Kuala Lumpur — W Hotels · High Luxury
- Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur — Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
- Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur — Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
Shangri-La in The Maison: the brand's idea, history and every house on the atlas.