Luxury travel in Malaysia

Malaysia over the years has come to be known as a premier luxury travel destination.  Most of the top notch hospitality companies like the Four Seasons, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Shangri-La have a presence in Malaysia along with homegrown luxe chains like the hotels and resorts belonging to the YTL hotel and resorts group. No matter where you choose to vacation in Malaysia, you are bound to find luxe accommodation if you so desire. Some popular luxury hotel properties in Malaysia include:-

The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

 iPod docking stations and CD players, LCD TVs with satellite and cable channels, DVD players, coffee and tea makers, in-room safes and more. The rooms also feature well-stocked minibars and spacious ensuite bathrooms. Guests are offered complimentary bottled water, newspapers and can be supplied with in-room massages as well. Additional facilities at the hotel include an outdoor infinity pool, a fitness center, a business center, meeting rooms, an onsite spa and as many as eleven food and beverage outlets, which offer a range of local and international eats along with a variety of libations. The hotel is equipped to cater for large events like weddings and conventions as well.
The Mandarin Oriental is located near the heart of Kuala Lumpur, close to the city’s landmark attractions the Petronas Twin Towers, the Suria KLCC Shopping Center and the KLCC Park. This luxury hotel hosts 643, well-appointed, air-conditioned guest rooms and suites are outfitted with amenities like
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/kualalumpur/

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu

The Shangri-La group’s award winning Rasa Ria resort occupies a 400 acre site on Pantai Dalit Beach in Kota Kinabalu. The luxe air-conditioned 420 rooms and suites at the hotel are outfitted with lanais/balconies and feature amenities like LCD TVs with cable and satellite channels, coffee/tea makers, in-room safes, minibars and more. The bathrooms attached to each room are well-stocked with sumptuous Shangri La branded toiletries and feature both shower and bath areas. Complimentary wireless internet is offered in guest rooms and throughout the large hotel..

The hotel is further equipped with an 18-hole golf course, a full service spa, a 64-acre nature reserve and three swimming pools. It also offers much water sporting action on its pristine beach front along with slow moving, restful catamaran cruises. Eight food and beverage outlets cater to the dining needs of guests by offering a wide range of local and international eats.
http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/

The Datai , Langkawi

Consistently ranked amongst the top hotel properties in the world, the stunning Datai hotel property is situated on a white sand beachfront on the northernmost tip of Langkawi. The hotel is encircled by miles of pristine rainforests and offers a variety of accommodation choices in the form of private villas, beach villas, rooms and suites. The guest accommodations at the Datai are adorned Malay-style and feature locally sourced furnishings and trimmings. Recreation facilities at the Datai include an exclusive 18-hole championship golf course, an onsite spa offering a range of rejuvenating treatments, two outdoor swimming pools, a well-equipped fitness center and a private, pristine beach front. Four food and beverage outlets at the Datai offer Asian and international cuisines.
http://www.dataihotels.com/

The Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang

Penang’s historic Eastern and Oriental hotel dates back to the 19^th century, and is often described as the last word in luxury. Popularly referred to as ‘E&O’, this all-suite hotel is made up of two main sections, a historic heritage wing and the contemporary Victory Annex wing.

This exception hotel is adorned with luxe old-world furnishings and antiques and offers a range of top-notch facilities like round the clock butler service, an expansive outdoor swimming pool, an onsite full-service spa, a well-equipped fitness center and free Wi-Fi, a much appreciated amenity in an age where smartphones and tablets are omnipresent.

The hotel’s suites are spacious and feature well-defined work and sleep areas. Although outfitted in a rather classical style, the suites all offer modern-day conveniences like LCD TVs with cable channels, in-room safes and more. The hotel hosts six dining outlets offering a range of local and international eats including the much favored English afternoon tea sets, a throwback to the colonial era.
http://www.eohotels.com

Pangkor Laut , Perak

The Pangkor Laut resort belongs to the YTL stable of hotels and resorts and is a favorite with honeymooners and guests who crave privacy. The hotel which is situated on a private island off the west coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca, can be accessed by sea via a thirty –minute ferry ride or then via a helicopter ride from the town of Lamut

The resort is a villa-only hotel and the guest accommodations at the hotel, offer either sea or garden views. Further all villas feature balconies and are outfitted conveniences like in-room safes, flat screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and so forth.  The rooms also feature attached bathrooms provided with signature toiletries. Recreational facilities at the resort include a well-equipped gym, two outdoor swimming pools, tennis and squash courts. The resort also features a full-service spa and hosts eight food and beverage outlets offering a wide range of cuisines. http://www.pangkorlautresort.com/