Opened 30 October 2026
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opened in October 2026, and Hilton had set 30 October as the opening date. Its June 2024 release listed 279 suites and a 2025 opening. It is the brand's debut in Malaysia, at 73, Jalan Raja Chulan in the Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle, close to the Petronas Twin Towers and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
All 268 rooms are suites, from 80-square-metre one-bedrooms to the 745-square-metre Waldorf Astoria Suite. The design firm Deboss Collective used natural stone, warm timber and woven textiles, with joinery inspired by traditional Malay marquetry. The art collection was put together with the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, and the hotel clock takes its geometry from historic Islamic astrolabes in the museum's collection.
Yaari serves refined Indian cuisine shaped by Garima Arora. Jean-Georges Vongerichten's market-to-table concepts are JG KL, abc kitchens KL and The Bar by JG. Peacock Alley is the signature social space, a daytime lounge that becomes an evening destination, and The Istana serves breakfast. The Waldorf Astoria Spa covers 2,275 square metres across two floors and uses La Prairie treatments. The Grand Ballroom, at 1,545 square metres, accommodates up to 2,500 guests for receptions.
The operator's wording, “will open on 30 October 2026”, was read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.
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- Rooms
- 268 Source
- Operator
- Hilton Source
- Brand
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Source
- Type
- Urban Source
- Dining
- Yaari (Garima Arora); JG KL, abc kitchens KL and The Bar by JG (Jean-Georges Vongerichten) Source
- Spa
- Waldorf Astoria Spa, 2,275 square metres across two floors, with personalised La Prairie treatments Source
- Suites
- From 80-square-metre one-bedroom suites to the 745-square-metre Waldorf Astoria Suite, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline Source
- Designer
- Deboss Collective, using natural stone, warm timber, woven textiles and handcrafted finishes. Bespoke joinery and details are inspired by traditional Malay marquetry Source
- Setting
- In the Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle district, moments away from the Petronas Twin Towers, Bukit Bintang and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Source
- Address
- 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur 50200 Malaysia Source
- Getting there
- Described as well connected to the city's main transportation hubs, including Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The release gives no travel times Source
- Dining
- Peacock Alley: the signature social space, with soaring proportions, stone-clad columns and Songket-inspired textiles, a relaxed daytime lounge that becomes an evening destination. The Istana: an extensive breakfast selection. Yaari: refined Indian cuisine shaped by Garima Arora. JG KL, abc kitchens KL and The Bar by JG: Jean-Georges Vongerichten's market-to-table concepts Source
- Spa
- Waldorf Astoria Spa is guided by The Science of Recovery and The Art of Longevity, with a Masters in Residence programme of experts in osteopathy, fitness, nutrition, yoga, Pilates, Traditional Chinese Medicine and facial reflexology. Each suite has a yoga mat and a Digital Detox Card. The Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Ritual by La Prairie combines guided breathwork, intuitive massage and warmed gemstones Source
- Pool
- An outdoor swimming pool, named in the release's image captions Source
- Website
- hilton.com
- @waldorfastoriakualalumpur
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