The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
8.8 (2359 reviews)
168 Jalan Imbi , Kuala Lumpur , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Excellent service
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Internet speed
Pool closed for maintenance
Room refurbishment needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel was very clean and spotless.
Service
9.1
Exceptional service noted especially by the staff who were friendly and attentive.
Location
9.14
Location praised for being excellent and very convenient.
Room Quality
8.59
Some rooms noted as old and needing refurbishment, impacting the rating.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities were adequate but had some issues like pool maintenance.
Value for Money
8.58
General sentiment for a luxury hotel, perceived as good value.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Breakfast and dining options received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a very positive experience despite minor setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy elegant rooms and residences with panoramic views and marble bathrooms at the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala Lumpur.

Convenient Location: Located in the Golden Triangle District, just a short walk from Pavilion Mall and other popular shopping centers, Aquaria KLCC and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport are also easily accessible.

Exclusive Dining Options: Indulge in fine contemporary international and Asian cuisine at The Library, afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge, artisanal delights at The Patisserie, and a hearty breakfast at The Cobalt Room.

To experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, book your stay at The Ritz-Carlton today.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.

Car parking is MYR15.00 per entry for in-house guests.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KUL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2359 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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sosuke couple jp
10
格安の値段で最高の体験
Pros:

プール、ホスピタリティ、朝食バイキング

Cons:

施設の古さを少し感じられる。

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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MIHO couple jp
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Aki extended_group jp
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Yuha extended_group jp
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Shadaab solo_traveller ae
10
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Everything is exceptional

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Aman couple my
8
Good for a short holiday
Pros:

Clean, classy and very nice room

Cons:

One staff in particular wasn’t very friendly during the afternoon tea, but everyone else was very nice

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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HANNA extended_group pl
10
ZASKAKUJĄCO PIĘKNY POBYT W MALEZJI
Pros:

WYJĄTKOWY HOTEL, ŚNIADANIA, POKÓJ ,LOKALIZACJA SUPER POLECAM

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Miu couple jp
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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KAZUHIRO couple jp
8
良い思い出
Pros:

アニバーサリーのサプライズ演出してとアップグレード

Cons:

特になし

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
family_with_children lk
9
Wonderful stay, brilliant location
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Majed couple sa
10
Pros:

يومين قعدت فيه وقسم بالله ما ودي اطلع من كثر ماهو فندق راقي وهادي وفخم وما يحتاج اني اتكلم هو معروف ومشهور من غير

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Reshma couple fj
10
Love to come back soon❤️
Pros:

Apartment was very big and clean
Was closer to shopping malls and nice restaurants

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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ro1655 Family San Francisco, California
6
Needs Improvement
Pros:

For over two decades, The Ritz in Kuala Lumpur has held a special place in our family's traditions, serving as our cherished home away from home during the annual Christmas holidays. Our loyalty, spanning an impressive twenty-three consecutive years, speaks volumes about the consistently impeccable experiences we've grown accustomed to. It is precisely because of this long-standing history of unwavering satisfaction that our recent visit in December 2025 proved to be so unexpectedly disheartening.

While The Ritz undeniably retains its inherent charm and a foundational level of good service, we observed a noticeable decline from the truly exceptional standards we’ve come to expect. What was once described as flawless service now feels merely satisfactory, a subtle but significant shift that was punctuated by several deeply concerning incidents during our stay.

The most immediate and disturbing issue arose on our very first night. Upon retiring, we discovered that our bedsheets were not merely soiled, but distinctly malodorous, suggesting they had not been changed from a previous guest. The unpleasant reality of lying on uncleaned linen was quite frankly, agonizing. Given the late hour, well past midnight, we reluctantly realized that requesting an immediate change would be an unreasonable imposition. Consequently, we were compelled to endure an incredibly uncomfortable and unhygienic night's sleep. The following morning, I promptly contacted the front desk, and while the sheets were replaced, the experience of having to sleep on used bedding on arrival was a truly unpleasant introduction to our stay.

A subsequent incident further underscored a lapse in your usual meticulous attention to detail. When I requested a teapot for our room, the item delivered was visibly dirty, stained, and sticky to the touch. Similarly, one of the accompanying cups was also unacceptably grimy. While I appreciate having the facility for hot beverages, finding it necessary to meticulously boil water and sterilize all provided utensils ourselves each evening for our peace of mind was an unexpected and considerable inconvenience, detracting significantly from the relaxation we seek during our vacation. Such fundamental oversights concerning cleanliness are particularly jarring for a establishment of The Ritz's esteemed caliber.

Regrettably, these significant "hiccups" have profoundly impacted our perception. As dedicated patrons for so many years, it saddens me to state that, based on this recent experience, I am unable to offer the five-star endorsement we have so readily given in the past. It is my sincere hope that The Ritz will undertake a thorough review of its housekeeping and room service protocols, implementing more stringent quality control checks to ensure all bedding is demonstrably fresh for every new arrival and that all in-room and delivered amenities consistently meet the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.

Amidst these disappointments, I must take this opportunity to commend the outstanding performance of three particular employees at your breakfast restaurant. Tarikul, Joyce T and another gentleman whose name I did not catch, but I was able to take their individual photos. While I regret not noting one of names, their exceptional professionalism, warmth, and proactive assistance significantly enhanced our dining experiences each morning. They truly embody the spirit of excellent hospitality that The Ritz is renowned for, and their efforts were a highlight during an otherwise challenging stay.

We truly hope that our next visit will reflect the return to the exemplary standards we have cherished for over two decades, allowing us to once again wholeheartedly recommend The Ritz without reservation.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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KennethSeet1975 Family Singapore
10
Great hotel with warm hearted staff
Pros:

Stayed here over the Chinese New Year period. The hotel was very busy with a full house. Despite that, the staff always had a ready smile and was very patient and polite. The service shone through and I would like to commend the staff for their service and hospitality despite running a very full hotel!

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
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Chienchien couple jp
9
Cozy hotel centrally located
Pros:

Room is spacious. Good location.

Cons:

Pillow is not that good.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Travel729139 Couples Newport, South Wales, Wales
8
Overall nice stay but the pool area is not great
Pros:

It’s a beautiful hotel lovely executive lounge only down side was the pool - both were freezing - I was hoping to spend time relaxing by the pool but no joy - also the upper pool was always full so could not sit out

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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carolynkK6074GT Couples
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lovely! They upgraded us to a suite with 4 bathrooms, special welcome sweets. The Asian restaurant in the hotel is great. Can’t go wrong with this hotel. Concierge was extremely helpful in addressing questions.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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kenichi couple jp
7
少し、がっかりでした。
Pros:

スタッフの対応は抜群。

Cons:

クラブラウンジ利用プランでしたが、料理内容が災厄でした。 少し、見直してほしいです。

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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332cyruss Solo travel
10
I had an outstanding experience as a whole both as far as room types and food and beverage operations.
Pros:

My recent stay there was outstanding. The entire leadership are very professional and welcoming and treat returning guests like family. They definitely know how to take care of their Platinum guests. The rooms are wonderful and clean. Turndown service per management is upon request for all room types. Definitely a great value at the property and the location is very conveniently located right up the street with a lot of fine dining and boutique shops. The demographic especially in their club lounge is a very mature professional demographic including on weekends. They are under the same ownership as the JW Marriott next door and upon request, guests can access the swimming pool of the JW Marriott. As far as noise levels, on the lower floors there at times can tend to have a lot of homeless people walking down street shouting as early as 4am. This is definitely a property I would return to.

2026-02-07 via Tripadvisor
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Batya99 Family Surrey, British Columbia
10
Wonderful short stay at Ritz Carleton KL
Pros:

Sorry late submission but I had lost my notes and here we go.
This was perhaps the best visit of a hotel we ever had, says my wife and I agree.
As titanium we were admitted at a different part of the hotel which was kind of nice. Ok I'm gonna list a few employees that made our stay wonderful.
At check in this is where we met Mr Musaddiq Bin Mazafar- this is perhaps one of best employees I have met at Marriott and I over 600 nites. This gentleman was kind, funny, generous and truly cared about all aspects of our stay! My goodness he was good!!! Always smiling and always greeting us every day, amazing. Also Mr Nay Tun another great employee always trying to feed us as we walked by, we chatted and again always smiling and caring. Mr Bahar Uddin also chatted and again smiling and wonderful.
At breakfast Mr Thibanraj was helping us and he was great. And finally Mr Anvar, this guy made the best omelette I have ever tasted!!! Well done sir!
Like I have written this was an awesome stay. The hotel is a little outdated- carpets worn but the service made up for that. We liked that it was a little out of the way but it is connected to the JW by a hallway so you can get to the mall and escape some of the humidity. We did get a nice upgrade and to a higher floor so we had a partial city view- it was nice, thanks Mr Muzafar. My kids loved the place. Of course we had lounge access. My suggestion to anybody going here get the lounge access and the 1/2 board or evening meal service. It's amazing. Also they had the daily afternoon tea and although I'm not big on that my wife thought it was the best thing ever and it was actually really good I must admit. The food at breakfast and the lounge was amazing. We found the selection, choice, preparation, presentation and flavour all wonderful. There are a couple of pools outside. They were small but nobody was there so it was just nice. Also we used the sauna and steam room. I would say this is a must try, it was nice as well. I actually really enjoyed the colonial type feel of the hotel, the ambiance the feeling of grand. Also above the lounge was a cigar room and a library which you don't see often and just added a nice touch to the place! Again super friendly staff. We will definitely return to visit again soon.
Thanks Ritz for some great family memories!!!

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor