The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is a five star hotel set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Sentral, the city's main transport hub, with Perdana Botanical Gardens, the National Museum and the House of Parliament close at hand. Old world elegance meets modern glamour throughout, and a curated art collection runs through the building, from Fernando Botero's monumental horse sculpture to Mark Evans' leather murals. Butler service comes as standard, so you are looked after from arrival onwards, which suits couples, families and anyone who wants the city within easy reach.

There are 208 rooms and suites here, among the largest in the city. Each carries a generous seating area, a walk-in wardrobe and floor to ceiling windows, and looks out over either Perdana Botanical Garden or the city skyline. Guest rooms run to 63 square metres, the Executive Suite to 71, and the St. Regis and Caroline Astor Suites to 138. Specialty suites stretch from 139 to 353 square metres and add massage rooms, his and hers bathrooms and security rooms, and most suites can be joined to an adjoining room.

The St. Regis Kids Club fills the afternoon for younger visitors, opening three until five Monday to Thursday and ten until six from Friday to Sunday, with an indoor play area. Butler led experiences include a bespoke art walk through the collection and a picnic laid out for you in Perdana Botanical Garden. Evenings belong to the St. Regis rituals, chiefly the Violet Hour, when the sky turns violet and a bottle of champagne is sabered.

The rooftop pool is outdoors and open daily from seven in the morning until seven in the evening, with towels provided. Iridium Spa sits in a lush oasis looking out over Perdana Botanical Garden and runs from ten until ten, offering massages, facials, body scrubs, body wraps, eye treatments, foot baths and in-suite massages, alongside pioneering skincare and non-invasive LPG Endermologie body contouring. The Athletic Club opens around the clock at no charge, with cardiovascular equipment, free weights, strength machines and treadmills, and city views to keep you company.

Seven distinctive dining venues fill the day. The Brasserie is Michelin selected and folds Malaysian flavours into modern European cooking, The Drawing Room pours afternoon tea beneath a five tier crystal chandelier, and Crystal is the rooftop choice for alfresco lunch, dinner and happy hour cocktails. Japanese cooking arrives three ways, at Taka's 300 year old Hinoki counter, over Ozaki beef at USHI and as Edomae tempura omakase at Tenshin. Astor Bar holds 650 wine labels, and room service runs around the clock.

KL Sentral station sits on the doorstep, putting the Petronas Twin Towers, Pavilion shopping centre, Merdeka Square, Chinatown and Little India Brickfields within easy reach. Perdana Botanical Garden, one of the city's largest parks, is close by, and the National Museum of Malaysia, the Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Central Market, KL Tower and Batu Caves all sit nearby. Kuala Lumpur International Airport lies about 58 kilometres away.