Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The RuMa Hotel and Residences

Rates per night from$148.38

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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (MYR621.60), via openexchangerates.org, using today’s exchange rate.

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Style

Intimations of industry

Setting

The Golden Triangle

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The Ruma Hotel & Residences captures the spirit of Kuala Lumpur’s past and present, bringing heritage-inspired design to the heart of the modern city. A stone’s throw from the Petronas Towers, the hotel is at the heart of the bustling commercial district, a lively medley of malls and marketplaces known as the Golden Triangle. Step through the doors of the hotel, however, and you’re transported back to Malaysia’s mining boom, referenced by the gold, copper, blackened steel and lantern-esque lamps on display. In the rooms, rattan furniture and pale-wood panelling deliver a touch of the domestic – the word rumah means house in Malay, after all – but the clean-lined design is every inch fit for the modern age. Downstairs, you’ll find a cantilevered infinity pool jutting from the sixth floor, a cocktail lounge and restaurant Atas, where bold mod-Malay cuisine is served from an open kitchen. A state-of-the-art spa and British-style barber shop are also in the works, slated to open soon...

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One of the hotel's own-brand canvas bags; guests staying in a suite also get a 15-minute neck and shoulder massage for two

Facilities

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Need to know

Rooms

253, including 34 suites.

Check–Out

Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

Rates

Double rooms from $148.38 (MYR622), excluding tax at 6 per cent. Please note the hotel charges an additional local city tax of MYR10.00 per room per night on check-in.

More details

Rates include breakfast, served in Atas, the hotel’s mod-Malaysian eatery.

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, a symbol of rebirth.

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; La Bottega 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

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

Children

All ages are welcome, but you’ll need to book one of the Two-Bedroom Family Studios if you’ve got family in tow.

Food and Drink

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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

Mod-Malaysian restaurant Atas 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 furniture, which nods to traditional Malay craftsmanship. Executive chef Tyson Gee has devised a menu that takes guests on a culinary journey through the peninsula, using choice local produce and classically Malay ingredients. It’s no run-of-the-mill heritage trip, however – his dishes make a few twists and turns along the way, combining diverse flavours in new and unexpected ways. Try the raw beef tartare with smoked oyster aioli, puffed beef tendon and crispy garlic to start; follow with the charred river prawns, served with salted egg, curry spices and laksa mint.

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 their signature cocktail, the jungle bird, a blend of dark rum, Campari and pineapple. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge (and library) from 3pm to 5.30pm daily, and includes Malay-style petit fours (try the single-origin dark chocolate and hibiscus eclair) and tangy salt-beef pretzels.

Last orders

Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10.30am; lunch from noon to 2.30pm; dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

Room service

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

Location

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Address
The RuMa Hotel and Residences
7, Jalan Kia Peng Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur
50450
Malaysia

The Ruma Hotel is in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the bustling heart of the city overlooked by the Petronas Twin Towers.

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 around RM550.

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, valet parking is RM35 a car for the first hour, then RM5 every hour after that.

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. Come afternoon, descend to the library 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.

Local restaurants

If you’re looking for a first-rate coffee shop within walking distance of the hotel, try Feeka Coffee Roasters, which has taken over a string of townhouses in Bukit Bintang. If you’re after more than a caffeine hit, their menu is full of hearty breakfast and brunch options – try the lemon and ricotta pancakes or the beef rye sandwich. On the third floor of the Troika building you’ll find Acme Bar & Coffee, a loft-style eatery that turns out sophisticated comfort food from around the world, including western classics finished with a hint of Malaysian spice. If you’re looking for a casual, authentic dinner, go for a wander through the bustling Jalan Alor Night Market, which is lined with stalls and small restaurants serving some of the best street food in the city. For a more formal affair, book a table at Cilantro, one of the city’s most respected restaurants. Japanese chef Takashi Kimura is at the helm in the kitchen, combining classic French cooking with the sophisticated flavours of his homeland.

Reviews

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By Mr & Mrs Smith

Every hotel featured is visited personally by members of our team, given the Smith seal of approval, and then anonymously reviewed. As soon as our reviewers have returned from this design hotel in Kuala Lumpur and unpacked their purchases from bustling Chinatown, a full account of their city break will be with you. In the meantime, to whet your wanderlust, here's a quick peek inside The Ruma Hotel & Residences in Malaysia…

Going down the heritage route in a distinctly modern place can be a risky business – but not if you do it like the Ruma Hotel & Residences. Overlooking the Petronas Towers and the heart of the Kuala Lumpur’s commercial district, the hotel could never have been anything but modern, but the designers have managed to weave two hundred years of national history into the mix without losing their contemporary edge. Their choice of Malaysia's mining heritage couldn’t be a more fitting muse: the industrial boom in the 19th century paved the way for Malaysian businesses like Petronas, whose iconic twin towers can be appreciated from the bath tub in many of the rooms. Another winning piece of design is the lobby, styled to resemble an ornate canary cage – a distinctly contemporary space with an old-world story to tell. The spa and restaurant are cut from the same cloth, the former combining ancient healing techniques with the latest in skincare science, the latter taking international cuisine and adding a pinch of local flavour – think oysters served with sarawak pepper. Perhaps our favourite aspect, though, is the forward-thinking approach to the all-important little things: your minibar is free and refilled daily, you get free access to an app that guides you around the city, and you only need to check out if you want to, making a smooth getaway to the airport a breeze.

The Guestbook

Whenever you book a stay at a Smith hotel or villa, we’ll invite you to review it when you get back. Read what other Smith members had to say in The RuMa Hotel and Residences’s Guestbook below.

We loved

The hotel is beautifully appointed and offers amazing hospitality. Have an afternoon drink in the library, accompanied by rotating small bites/sliders or spend a morning lounging at the pool. Also, you must treat yourself at the spa, which is decorated with handwoven rattan panels made specially for the hotel by local artisans - it is a gorgeous space and the treatment rooms have small balconies so you can take a moment and enjoy the city view after your massage. I loved every minute I spent here.

Don’t expect

It's still a fairly new hotel, so many of the taxis are not familiar with it yet. Highly recommend using the Grab app if you need a car to get around, as you can pre-select the location.

Rating

Stayed on 11 Aug 2019

We loved

We loved everything about this hotel – from the friendly reception group who met us at the door on our arrival  to the ease of check out and leaving on our last night. The service throughout was impeccable – friendly but never too intrusive. The hotel and rooms are gorgeous and offered a real taste of hidden luxury. The free mini bar and snacks were most welcome after a day of sightseeing in the heat and humidity. The bedrooms and bathroom were beautiful and the view from the deep bath was amazing. A truly lovely place to stay.

Don’t expect

Don't expect a casual anonymous hotel. Everyone is made to feel so special.

Rating

Stayed on 3 Jun 2019

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