JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
I was doing a run through Asia to get to JW Marriotts I had not visited before and even to blog ones I had been at before that I never thought to do that at the time. The JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur was one I have stayed at 12 or more times, and only had around 9 pictures for, mostly of rooms.Arrival
I took the train to KL Sentral (the Kuala Lumpur airport is really far away) then the subway to about 2 blocks from the hotel. It's a journey for sure, but I was not going pay a ridiculous cab fare and fight traffic when this way ends up being around 40 minutes usually.The Room
Well, it was the first time since 2016 I wasn't upgraded to even a Jr. Suite here, when I finally am ready to take pictures of everything. Guess that's a loss for them then and will be how people see the hotel through this post.I did get an "upgrade". Same base room, just top floor. I'm not really calling that an upgrade though, it's really the same room class in my books. 3D interactive room tour, use your mouse or fingers to move around and see other rooms.
Executive Lounge
On the 2nd floor (there are many 1/2 floors and mezzanines) is the huge hotel executive lounge that takes up the entire front of the property. This is a big improvement over what it was when I first stayed here, doubling in size.Dining
The hotel owns the connected mall also, so they have the entire bottom floor of it for dining plus the Michelin Starred Chinese restaurant, Shanghai on the first floor (I highly recommend). The dining court has Shook, a buffet style with what seems like endless options (and included for breakfast if you have executive lounge), the Luk Yu tea house, more Chinese style food. There's also Alchemy, a restaurant but mainly a really nice looking bar, and the Pool Bar (which will be in the pool section).Amenities
A gym, a spa (this didn't seem open or advertised? I'm not sure!!! CHECK!) The pool, which is just amazing. Tons of wedding spaces that as I discussed previously I'm not really photographing anymore because nobody seems to care.
Depressing, usually I get the ones by the curved section, which are quite nice suites
Well, at least I was welcomed here
Not a bad welcome gift over and above what is required. These paid off at midnight
Lunch at 1am! I took a chance on something new and it was really good
Bland appearing doors with keycard locked access with delights hidden behind
So much seating, which believe it or not, gets taken up during dinner time
Main dining area for the dining, nice mix between a restaurant and living room
More of the dining area
Surprisingly usually the most taken spot, I had to come really late to get it empty
A full amazing breakfast
All your standards you come to expect
Options available that make a buffet jealous
And on the other side a much longer light service of breakfast/lunchy
Then also quite a dinner service, which is beyond 'canapes' that are advertised
So much sushi, and cute orange bears up top
Premade Malaysian sandwiches, called Roti John
Plus some beef redang to the side which is amazing
Roti John being prepared
Well covered for complementary drinks
Omlette and potatoes, I was not super hungry working opposite hours (this was equal to dinner) but this was good and filling
A smattering of things for my dinner which was actually my breakfast (yes, I am insane digital nomading). The wine did make it difficult to remain awake but was worth it!
Shanghai. Elegant, upscale Chinese food
Great for a date, they will be impressed
This was so good, and I am crazy picky
The passage between the lower level of the hotel and the food level in the mall
Snook, the breakfast crazy buffet
More Malaysian specialities
20+ food stations, your only problem will be deciding
Spicey Asian soups that are more like curries
Salad for breakfast? What would behoove someone to do that?
Lots of hot options
Tastries (tasty pastries)
It was the weekend, I was hungrier and ready for the day
Such a pretty bar, sadly I was working every night I was here so I couldn't enjoy
Another Chinese venue, and yes, 13 year old me giggled at the name
Not all cardio!
A full featured gym, I didn't have to compromise
Large pool, very well used
Drinks and swimming? I know a lot of horror movies start that way, but I'm game
So a long running joke with my friends since I started coming here
And it continued for years, but now... they moved and I can't laugh at the sign!
Where your limo drops you off
27 floors of hotel
Summary
An amazing hotel I have been staying at for 7 years. It's a great situation for my flying pattern in and out of Kuala Lumpur, with an outstanding executive lounge that keeps me well taken care of. Quiet elegant hotel that has really reasonable rates for Westerners.As I have said a few times before, get a room with Executive Lounge access; this lounge is world class top notch. The added bennies (including free drink) are well worth it in my opinion, and at this point, I think I would know.