Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (6 July, 2016)


Shangri-la Hotel (GPS: 3.15427, 101.70623) is a 5-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail near the junction of Jalan P. Ramlee. Open in April 1985, this luxurious 28-storey hotel now has 662 rooms within downtown Kuala Lumpur. The room types available are Deluxe King, Executive King, Horizon Club Executive Twin, and Horizon Club Executive King, among others.

What are the features at Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur?

Among the facilities at Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur include a business centre, a clinic, conference facilities, disabled-friendly features, beauty salon, non-smoking rooms, car park, safe deposit box, babysitting services, laundry and valet.

What's in the vicinity of Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur?

In the vicinity of Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur is Wisma Hap Seng, Wisma Tong Ah, Menara Prudential and Concorde Hotel.

Rapid transit in the vicinity of Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The nearest rapid transit is monorail, with the nearest station being the Bukit Nanas Monorail Station.

Address

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur.

Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (16 June, 2017)


Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (16 June, 2017)


Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (6 July, 2016)

Experiencing Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

My wife and I had the pleasure of experiencing the hospitality of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 11-13 August, 2019. It was the 7th and final hotel we stayed at on a two-week journey through Peninsular Malaysia.

Upon arriving at the hotel, we proceeded to park our car at Basement 1, and took the lift to the ground floor. To enter the hotel, we have to exit the lobby and go through security clearance. As with Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang, all guests have to pass through security clearance to enter the lobby. This provides guest a sense of security within the grounds.

Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur has a huge lobby area. At the centre is circular water cascade with a curling column at the heart of it. Wrapped around one side of the cascade is a grand staircase. To one side is the high-ceiling lobby lounge, and next to that, the main dining outlet of the hotel, Lemon Garden. There are many cosy corners, with sofas and couches.

Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


The huge lobby lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


Another view of the lobby lounge. (11 August, 2019)


Ceiling decoration at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


Standing on the grand staircase of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


My wife and I seated at the lobby of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


Among the decorations at the lobby is this huge bouquet of Red Ruby Mokara Orchid. It comprises 700 stalks, with 3 bundles of Bird Nest leaves, 10 bundles of Ruscu leaves, and 10 stalks of Monstera leaves, all set in an elegant black glass vase.

The Red Ruby Mokara Orchid. (11 August, 2019)


Elsewhere, and all over the hotel, are these pots of live purple phalaenopsis orchids.

Purple phalaenopsis orchids. (11 August, 2019)


From the lobby, we could see various gardens within the hotel's compound. There is a vast green labyrinth hedge right outside. It is meticulously well kept.

Labyrinth hedge. (11 August, 2019)


We proceeded to the front desk to check in. When the receptionist saw our booking, she immediately ushered us upstairs to the Horizon Club, on the first floor, which is where Golden Circle club members check in. Apparently, privileged guests check in there. This reminded me of the time I checked in to Golden Sands Resort, another Shangri-La property.

Front desk at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (11 August, 2019)


This is the lift lobby on the first floor. At the end is the entrance to Horizon Club. (11 August, 2019)


The Horizon Club lounge, specially for Golden Circle club members. (11 August, 2019)


Seated at the lounge in Horizon Club, we can enjoy the view of Jalan Sultan Ismail outside. (11 August, 2019)


During our stay, we were provided the Executive Room, which offers a splendid view of the intersection between Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee.

Our room at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. (11 August, 2019)


Our room at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. (11 August, 2019)


At every hotel that we've stayed in, it is customary for us to take a bed shoot, and here's the one for Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. (11 August, 2019)


After checking in, we went to survey the hotel. Back to the lobby, we went through a door that leads to the garden with a koi pond in the centre. From there, we could see KL Tower looming over us.

At the koi pond on the grounds of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. (11 August, 2019)


The koi often swim to the very steps going down the pond. (11 August, 2019)


The hotel block towers over the garden. (11 August, 2019)


My wife and I seated in the garden. (11 August, 2019)


After a short rest, it was time to enjoy some pampering at the spa. The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel is located on Level 4, the same floor as the gym and the swimming pool. We were given one hour of couple's massage.

Entrance to The Spa. (11 August, 2019)


Waiting area at The Spa. (11 August, 2019)


Couple's Massage Room. (11 August, 2019)


Here we are before we began the massage. (11 August, 2019)


Couple's Massage Room. (11 August, 2019)


After the massage, my wife retired to the room to relax, while I went for a walk, so that I can update the photos for my website. Upon coming back to the hotel, it was time to get ready for dinner.

Dinner on our first evening was at Shang Palace, the Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel. Asked what we would like to order, I told the Head Waiter to bring to us anything that is representative of the restaurant, so that we can showcase it to our readers.

What was chosen for us was a 6-course dinner. It began with Double-boiled Chrysanthemum Tofu Soup with Dried Scallop and Morel Mushroom. Next was Deep-fried Prawns with Nutmeg Mayonnaise and Crispy Potato. Then, we had Sautéed Beef Tenderloin with Shimeji Mushroom and Shallot in the Chef's Signature Sauce. The 4th course was Stir-fried Lotus Root and Assorted Vegetables with Macadamia Nuts. Then came Wok-fried Red and White Rice with Seafood and Sakura Prawns. And for dessert, we had Chilled Lemon Grass Jelly with Lime Sorbet. I have to say that this has got to be the best Chinese cuisine meal I have had for this year!

My wife and I at Shang Palace. (11 August, 2019)


I am blown away by the creativity of the chefs at Shang Palace. Just take a look at this. It is really tofu, so soft it would break apart in a touch. And yet the chefs at Shang Palace have managed to slice it until it opens up in the soup to form a Chrysanthemum flower.

Double-boiled Chrysanthemum Tofu Soup with Dried Scallop and Morel Mushroom. (11 August, 2019)


Deep-fried Prawns with Nutmeg Mayonnaise and Crispy Potato. (11 August, 2019)


Sautéed Beef Tenderloin with Shimeji Mushroom and Shallot in the Chef's Signature Sauce. (11 August, 2019)


Stir-fried Lotus Root and Assorted Vegetables with Macadamia Nuts. (11 August, 2019)


Wok-fried Red and White Rice with Seafood and Sakura Prawns. (11 August, 2019)


Chilled Lemon Grass Jelly with Lime Sorbet. (11 August, 2019)


On breakfast on the next morning is at Lemon Garden, the main dining outlet at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This huge restaurant offers a wide variety of food for breakfast.

Buffet breakfast at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (12 August, 2019)


Breakfast at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (12 August, 2019)


Condiments and accompaniments for porridge (12 August, 2019)


Roti Canai, Samosa, Uttapam and other Indian breads. (12 August, 2019)


Nasi Lemak is available in loose form as well as packet form. (12 August, 2019)


Brisket, hash browns and eggs. (12 August, 2019)


Danish and other pastries (12 August, 2019)


Cereals. (12 August, 2019)


Donuts. (12 August, 2019)


Indian curries such as sambhar, masala, dhal and so on. (12 August, 2019)


Breakfast at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (12 August, 2019)


Our lunch on our second day at Shangri-La Hotel was at Zipangu, perhaps one of the finest Japanese restaurants in downtown Kuala Lumpur. We were seated in a private dining area, away from the rest of the guests, so that we can have more privacy to photograph the food.

Zipangu is possibly one of the most "Japanese" Japanese restaurant that I have ever dined in. It has various features that makes it so distinctly elegant. In the private dining area is a water feature, where the water emerges from a granite slab and flows over the top, and to the side. On the exterior of the restaurant, there is a water cascade over a granite wall, with another block of granite on the ground. It was abstract art in a most Zen sense.

Dining hall of Zipangu (12 August, 2019)


Interior Deco, Zipangu (12 August, 2019)


Cascading water feature, Zipangu (12 August, 2019)


Water flowing out from a granite slab. (12 August, 2019)


Thousands of bottles of wine and sake at Zipangu. (12 August, 2019)


Zipangu's wine collection (12 August, 2019)


Private lounge area at Zipangu. (12 August, 2019)


Private dining area, Zipangu. (12 August, 2019)


Seared Bonito Fish Salad with Garlic Chip (12 August, 2019)


Another view of the seared Bonito Fish salad. (12 August, 2019)


Wagyu Steak with Vegetables, garlic sauce, wasabi and grated radish vinegar sauce on the side. (12 August, 2019)


Another view of the Wagyu Steak. (12 August, 2019)


Assorted Tempura. (12 August, 2019)


Dragon Roll, comprising a rolled maki with the meat from a lobster. (12 August, 2019)


Close up of the Dragon Roll. (12 August, 2019)


Another view of the Dragon Roll with the other dishes. (12 August, 2019)


Grilled Cod Fish with Teriyaki Sauce. (12 August, 2019)


My wife and I with our sumptuous meal at Zipangu. (12 August, 2019)


(12 August, 2019)

Shangri-La Hotel on Google Street View

View of Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur from Jalan Sultan Ismail.

Shangri-La Hotel is on the map of Jalan Sultan Ismail

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