The RuMa Hotel and Residences

Style

Intimations of industry

Setting

The Golden Triangle

The RuMa Hotel & Residences captures the spirit of Malaysia past and present, bringing a hint of the country's mining heritage to the heart of the modern city. Right at the centre of the Golden Triangle, the hotel is just a stone’s throw from the commercial district and the city’s postmodern icon, the Petronas Towers. Step inside, however, and the design takes you back to the country’s industrious 19th century, nodding to Malaysia’s mining boom with gold, copper, blackened steel and lantern-esque lamps. In the rooms, rattan furniture and pale-wood panelling add a softer domestic touch – the word rumah is Malay for house, after all – but the clean-lined design is very much of the modern age. Downstairs, the diversions include mod-Malay restaurant Atas and a cantilevered infinity pool that juts from the sixth floor. There's a sleek Ur spa on the sixth floor and and an outpost of legendary London barbershop Truefitt & Hill to boot.

Facilities

Rooms

253, including 34 suites.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include breakfast, served in Atas.

Also

All public areas are wheelchair accessible, and there’s one specially adapted room on the seventh floor.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Gym; Truefitt & Hill barber shop; free WiFi throughout; laundry. In rooms: flatscreen TV; free minibar and a free welcome drink; Nespresso coffee machine and traditional tea set; free access to the Luxe Guide Kuala Lumpur app; Balmain bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

From the entry level up, all the rooms nod to traditional Malaysian design with their elegant their rattan furnishings, lantern-like lampshades and screen doors. Even the smallest have decadent bathrooms with an oval soaking tub set by the windows. Speaking of views, we’d recommend going for a Grand Studio or above – that way you can guarantee a view of the Petronas Towers.

Poolside

Clad in shimmering gold and black tiles, the cantilevered infinity pool juts out from the sixth floor, giving swimmers a sweeping view of the Golden Triangle and the Petronas Towers. The pool bar and lounge is just off to the side, ensuring you don’t have to stray far from your daybed for a top up.

Spa

The therapists at the sleek Ur spa will tailor each session to you, offering everything from 30-minute express massages to indulgent full-body rituals that last most of the day. All of the products are organic, too, made bespoke by skin care specialists Comfort Zone. The spa also has an area for beauty treatments, a state-of-the-art gym and an outpost of legendary London barbershop Truefitt & Hill.

Packing Tips

Leave space in your case for a few purchases – the hotel’s surrounded by luxurious malls and bustling markets.

Also

The backlit dress behind the staircase is a kebaya, the traditional Malay costume worn on special occasions. It was designed by Malaysia's prince of couture, Dato Bernard Chandran, who fashioned it from handmade gold and metal butterflies.

Children

All ages are welcome, extra beds can be added to Grand King, Corner Studio City View and Grand Studio Twin Tower View rooms, as well as the Deluxe, Grand, and RuMa suites (for an additional cost).

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

At lunch, go for a table on the veranda; in the evening, aim for one of the half-moon banquettes.

Dress Code

It’s technically smart casual, but don’t be afraid of dressing up a little – atas means ‘upscale’ in Malay.

Hotel Restaurant

Atas Restaurant is on the mezzanine above the lobby, reached by climbing the impressive double spiral staircase. Rich-toned woods dominate the design scheme, appearing on the decorative ceiling, gleaming parquet floor and elegantly curved wicker furniture. The menu takes guests on a culinary journey, using choice local produce. It’s no run-of-the-mill heritage trip, however – dishes make a few twists and turns along the way, combining diverse flavours in new and unexpected ways. The menu is European-inspired menu has plenty to offer. Try the wagyu beef tartare with smoked egg yolk aioli and scallop ceviche to start; follow with the herb-crusted rack of lamb with mushroom arancini, heirloom carrots and black pepper jus.

Hotel Bar

Seven Lobby Bar & Lounge is near the entrance to the hotel, with lounge chairs and sofas spread beneath the light-filled atrium. Try some of the 77 gins or their signature cocktail, the jungle bird, a blend of dark rum, Campari and pineapple.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served daily from 6.30am to 10.30am; lunch from noon to 2.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday; dinner from 6pm to 10pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Room Service

Anything from the restaurant menu can be ordered to your room.

Planes

The best place to touch down is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which can be reached directly from London Heathrow. It takes around an hour to drive from the airport to the hotel; one-way transfers can be arranged for an additional cost.

Automobiles

You won’t need your own car if you’re staying in the city, but it’s worth downloading the Grab app before you arrive – it’s essentially Malaysia’s version of Uber, and one of the best ways to get around (there’s also an extensive public transport network). If you do choose to drive yourself, you'll get one free parking spot per room and extra spaces are available for an additional cost.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Intended as an inner city refuge, the RuMa was designed to make life as leisurely as can be. Start the day by ordering breakfast to the room – you could even sip your coffee in the soaking tub, watching the sun rising in the glassy flanks of the neighboring skyscrapers. The spa opens for business at 10am, but if you’re not yet ready for a detox, perch on one of the day beds or chaise longues on the sun deck, sampling cocktails from Santai pool bar and lounge. Come afternoon, descend to the Librari or lobby lounge for the hotel’s decadent afternoon tea. The hotel is just one street away from the edge of the KLCC Park, which is essentially a back garden for the Petronas Towers. The paths criss-crossing this 50-acre pocket of greenery make for a scenic morning jog, passing by soaring tropical trees and affording some of the best views of the Petronas Towers anywhere in the city. If you’re more interested in the quality of the flora, order a car on Grab and ride to the Perdana Botanical Garden (sometimes called the Lake Gardens), which is peppered with exotic spice trees and fragrant flowers. There’s even a garden dedicated entirely to the Bunga Raya, Malaysia’s national flower. After dark, join the throng on Chinatown’s Petaling Street, which is transformed into a market ever evening – bartering is the norm, so there are bargains to be had. For a more upmarket experience, head to Bukit Bintang, where many of the high-fashion boutiques have their outlets.

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