HOTEL & TRAVEL

Hotel Details & Travel Tips


HOTELS NEARBY

TRADER HOTELS KUALA LUMPUR  

Connected to Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur by Shangri-La is perfectly located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) and offers the best panoramic view of the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park and the city’s skyline. It offers direct covered access to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and is within walking distance of Suria KLCC Shopping Mall, the Bukit Bintang shopping district and local tourist attractions, which are all surrounded by restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes.

IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL  

2-minutes walk from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Centrally located amidst the cosmopolitan capital of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Impiana KLCC Hotel is a deluxe business hotel with a total of 519 rooms of which 188 comes with a 5-star club services. The stylish business hotel is conveniently connected via a fully air-conditioned skybridge linking Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre to the hip and happening Bukit Bintang area and surrounded by some of the world’s top business organizations.

GRAND HYATT HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR  

Adjacent to Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Overlooking the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and adjacent to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is strategically located in the heart of city and within walking distance to Golden Triangle shopping, dining scene and entertainment district. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur presents 411 guestrooms and suites, one of the largest in room size amongst five-star luxury Kuala Lumpur hotels in the heart of the city.

ROYALE CHULAN KUALA LUMPUR  

10-minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur brings a fusion of tradition and grandeur right at the heart of the city. Experience the highest grade of service rooted in Malay hospitality. Feel at ease in each lavish accommodation that takes inspiration from traditional design. It features a range of facilities that include fine-dining options and wellness treatments. Royale Chulan also offers easy access to the city’s prime destinations.

IBIS KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE  

10-minutes walk from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Strategically located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre is only a 5-min walk from Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park and major shopping malls including Suria KLCC. It is walking distance to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, National Library and many other top tourist attractions and very accessible by LRT train stations. All contemporary guestrooms feature supremely comfortable beds, complimentary Internet and modern amenities for a good night’s stay.

EQ  

5 min walk from Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Following the demolition and major redevelopment of the original Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur, the new EQ has taken its place as a stylish addition to the city’s skyline. The prime Golden Triangle location is a short walk from the KLCC Convention Centre, Suria and Pavilion shopping malls, as well as major office buildings. The hotel is also home to some of the city’s most highly-regarded restaurants and its signature rooftop Sky51 (opening Q3 2019) promises to be a landmark entertainment destination. The 5-star accredited hotel is also Green Building Index (GBI) Gold-certified and is among the most energy and resource-efficient buildings in the city..

Getting To The Conference Venue

KLIA Ekspres Train

High speed train connecting the airport to KL’s main transportation hub (KL Sentral)

Travel Time :
28 minutes. Direct Non-Stop.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur is located next to KL Sentral).

Cost:

MYR 55 /USD 13.72

KLIA 2 Transit Train

Just like the KLIA Ekspres train service, the KLIA Transit train service shares the same tracks as the KLIA Ekspres, connecting klia2 to the KL Sentral Station to KL’s main transportation hub (KL Sentral)

Travel Time :
39 minutes. 4 short stops along the way.

Cost:

MYR 55 /USD 13.72

Airport Taxi

Travel Time :
50 minutes.

Cost:

MYR 120 /USD 30.14

GRAB
(Car Hailing App)

Travel Time :
50 minutes.

Cost:

MYR 65 /USD 16.33


VISA

Most visitors from ASEAN countries do not need a visa. Nationals from at least 125 countries do not need a visa for short stays.

  • 40 countries (Asia & Oceania)
  • 41 countries (Europe)
  • 21 countries (America)
  • 23 countries (Africa)

To check Visa requirements, please visit IMIGRATION MALAYSIA (Visa requirement by country)

Language

Bahasa Malaysia is the national language and English is widely spoken. The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects


Local Currency

MYR is known as Malaysian Ringgit. Estimated exchange rate at MYR 4.00 = USD 1.00

Food &
Dining

Grilled Fish
Grilled Fish
Roti Canai
Roti Canai
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak
Satay
Satay
Yong Tau Foo
Yong Tau Foo
Tau Fu Fa
Tau Fu Fa
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice

Shopping &
Dining out

Most shopping malls and restaurants are open from 10am – 10pm all week. Pubs are open from 6pm – 2am.


Music &
Night Life

Party at a helipad, Skybar, catch a live gig or hang out at super cool speakeasy bars or street food at Jalan Alor.

  • Catch the PJ skyline at Stratosphere
  • Find the secret entrance to Tate and Omakase + Appreciate
  • Sing-off at KL's best karaoke joints
  • Drink in the view at SkyBar
  • Hang with the musicians at gig central The Bee
  • Escape Changkat's hustle-bustle with some intimate jazz at No Black Tie
  • Jet up and party at Heli Lounge Bar, KL's first club on a helipad
  • Join a symphony with Beethoven, Haydn and even ABBA at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
  • Soak in the atmosphere of a '70s neighbourhood pub at Rennie's House of Oxtail
  • Take it to the dance floor with international DJs at Zouk

Attractions & Activities

Shoot the different faces of the Petronas Twin Towers
Swim, wushu, or stand on the hilltop at Chin Woo stadium for an unusual KL sunset
Hang, literally, with Genting Skyway
Escape into the tropical rainforest for a cooking getaway at Bayan Indah
Take a free walking tour of Brickfields
Dive into a tank full of sharks in Aquaria KLCC