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If you are looking for the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family – this is the perfect guide for you. In this article we will review and compare the very best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family in 2026
We have traveled Malaysia as a family and we have lived in Malaysia. We are very excited about sharing these wonderful hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
OK Honest moment. It can be VERY hard to find great hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family! There are now so many apartments and homestays – this is flooding the market and making it hard to find hotels. AND then, it is hard to actually find hotels that GENUINELY cater to families (rather than just advertising it). So we have painstakingly searched for the VERY BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for Family. Hotels that can accommodate large numbers. Hotels that offer facilities, amenities and services that actually benefit families. Hotels that provide excellent value for money. And hotels that have policies that HELP families enjoy an amazing stay.
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Map of the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family
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Summary of the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family
| Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for family | Summary | Rough Price for a family | Ratings |
| The Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur 5 star | One of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Can accommodate families of up to 7 people. | £150 – £350 $200 – $450 | 9.0 |
| PARKROYAL suites Kuala Lumpur 5 star | hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Open plan apartments. Can accommodate up to 6 people. Great value for money. | £70 – £150 $100 – $200 | 8.3 |
| The Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur 5 star | Beautiful and impressive hotel. Excellent location near the Petronas towers. Can accommodate up to 4 people. | £100 – £250 $130 – $300 | 8.7 |
| The Ascott Kuala Lumpur 4 star | Spacious and stylish apartment style suites can accommodate families of up to 5 people. | £100 – £250 $130 – $300 | 8.5 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur 5 star | Super stylish and decadent hotel. Have a three bedroom suite can sleep up to 5 people. | £120 – £350 $150 – $450 | 8.5 |
| The Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 5 star | Classy hotel with great facilities & amenities for kids. Can accommodate families of up to 3 people. | £180 – £220 $220 – $280 | 9.0 |
| The Hilton Kuala Lumpur 5 star | Fun and stylish centrally located. Unfortunately they can only accommodate up to 3 people. | £150 – £550 $200 – $700 | 8.8 |
| Pullman Kuala Lumpur city centre Hotel 5 star | Great range of rooms and suites. Can accommodate up to 6 people. | £70 – £300 $100 – $400 | 8.5 |
| The Sunway Pyramid Hotel 4 star | Located next to the Sunway Leisure Park. | £350 – £400 $450 – $500 | 8.4 |
| The Bird’s Nest | Budget hotel, central location. Can sleep up to 4 in a room. Not ideal for families with younger kids. | £15 – £20 $20 – $25 | 8.1 |
Everything you need to know about the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family
If you are looking for the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family, please read carefully…
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur are generally welcoming to families, but may not offer the same level of services, facilities and amenities for families that you can find in other destinations.
Firstly, kids clubs are RARE with Kuala Lumpur hotels. Many of the hotels have not been designed with family in mind – so you will not generally find impressive kids spaces. If you are looking for hotels with more facilities and services for families – we recommend looking in more popular tourist destinations (e.g. Batu Ferringhi in Penang or Langkawi).
Secondly, be aware that the age that a child is counted as an adult varies massively from place to place. We have included this information in our guide to help you plan. Some hotels regard children as young as 6 to be adults. Other hotels don’t charge adult prices until a child is 18 (and actually legally an adult!). The average is around 13 years old.
Finally, with these excellent hotels MANY things come as standard (smart TV, wifi, soundproof secure rooms, daily housekeeping…etc). So you can generally assume these things will be included – but check if it means a lot to you. We have tried to focus on what makes each hotel SPECIAL and a GREAT option for families. All of the hotels that we have included in this guide are welcoming to families and generally have good family-friendly policies.
It is also worth being aware that Kuala Lumpur is a very big city. It can take several hours to travel across Kuala Lumpur, especially during our time. Therefore we recommend finding family hotels in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. All of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family that we recommend in this guide are centrally located (except Sunway Pyramid Hotel which is right next to the sunway lagoon and theme park)
1 The Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
This is one of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. To find out more read on…
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur is genuinely one of the most impressive at hotels in town. This decadent 5-star Hotel have excellent facilities and amenities and beautifully furnished. The Mandarin Oriental is also one of the best located hotels in kuala lumpur for family. It is right by the Petronas Towers and the KLCC park. Perfect for the Suria mall with its shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Don’t miss the Discovery Centre AND also Aquaria nearby.
The Mandarin Oriental also has a wide range of rooms and Suites available to accommodate families of different sizes. The three bedroom apartment is very impressive. Best large apartment has three separate bedroom with two extra large double bed two single bed and can sleep 7 people. Desk fantastic 3 bedroom apartment is accidentally furnished with a kitchen at, a living room with comfortable sofas and a dining area with a table.
The Mandarin Oriental has 6 restaurants serving a variety of Japanese, French, Cantonese, Western, local and international cuisines. Drinks are available at the Poolside Terrace and Arthur’s Bar and Grill. Afternoon tea is served at Lobby Lounge.
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Kuala Lumpur also has an impressive range of facilities and amenities. They have two impressive outdoor swimming pools, a beautiful outdoor garden area, a spa and wellness centre, a very well equipped fitness suite, a tennis courts and much much more.
- Baby sitting service available for an additional charge
- Excellent facilities and amenities with outdoor spaces for families
- FREE cot available on request (0-2 years old)
- Extra bed on request (RM111 per child per night, which is around £20 or $25)
It is hard to find a disadvantage with an incredible property like this. The only thing we can think of is of the higher price tag. However, many Kuala Lumpur Hotels are quite expensive. So although this is an expensive hotel we actually think it is good value for money.
Overall, with the facilities, amenities and vibe we think this is really one of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Expect to pay around £150 – £350 per night at the Mandarin Oriental (or $200 – $450). Keep your eye out for great deals on Agoda for the Mandarin Oriental.
2 PARKROYAL suites Kuala Lumpur
The PARKROYAL Serviced suites Kuala Lumpur offers all of the comfort and convenience of your home with the luxury and service of a five-star hotel.
The park royal suites Kuala Lumpur also have excellent family-friendly policies, facilities and amenities for kids. We also love the excellent services available at this hotel. In addition to indoor and outdoor play areas, the PARKROYAL can also offer kids games, DVDs, books and puzzles.
The open-plan suites are beautifully designed. We are particularly impressed by the three bedroom suite which can sleep over 6 people. This suite has three separate private bedrooms with 2 large double beds and two single beds. This impressive suite also has a large dining area, a private kitchenette and a large bathroom.
- Large range of apartment style suits available to accommodate different size families
- FREE cot on request 0-2 years old
- Additional bed on request for RM90 per night (around £18 or $24)
- Outdoor and indoor play spaces
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Babysitting services available on request for an additional charge
This is one of THE BEST VALUE hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family OFFERING loads of space and services for your money. Expect to pay around £70 – £150 per night here. This is roughly $100 – $200.
3 The Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a great option for families rooms and suites are very comfortable and well-furnished with a clean minimalist contemporary interior style. We absolutely love the indoor swimming pool area with a view of the famous Petronas Towers.
This makes for a very breathtaking and memorable swim. There are also comfortable seating areas right next to the pool so that you can relax with a view by the pool. THIS is a great location right next to the KLCC Park and near the Suria Mall with shops, restaurants and the Discovery Centre (science and technology museum for kids) AND Aquaria. One of the best located hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family.
The Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur also has a good range of rooms and suites to accommodate families of different sizes. The city view suite can accommodate a family of up to 4 with a large double bed and one cot or extra bed available upon request.
- Children 12 years and above are regarded as adults at the Traders Hotel
- FREE cost for 0-2 year olds available on request
- Additional beds can be included for 3-11 year olds (RM50 per night per child, around £10 or $13)
- Baby sitting service available for an additional fee.
With the amazing swimming pool and city views this is one of the most UNIQUE hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. The Traders is also very reasonably priced for what it offers. Expect to pay around £100 – £250 per night depending which suite you select (roughly $130 – $300). Always keep your eye open for discounts and special offers for the Traders on Agoda.
4 The Ascott Kuala Lumpur
The Ascott Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful 4 star hotel. This hotel has modern and contemporary interior design. The Ascott Kuala Lumpur offers apartment accommodation with all of the perks of a hotel. A massive advantage of the Ascott Kuala Lumpur is the size of some of the apartments.
The Ascott is also very close to the Petronas Towers and KLCC park. A great spot for families.
For example, the premier 3 bedroom apartment can sleep up to 5 people with 2 extra large double beds and two single beds. This apartment is accidentally furnished with a private kitchen at, large bathroom including a bathtub, a dining area with a dining room table and kitchenware, and a room with a flat screen smart TV and sofas.
The Ascott Kuala Lumpur has an outdoor swimming pool with a view and an outdoor kids play area. They also have a fitness suite and social areas.
- Large spacious apartment style accommodation
- Good range of suites available
- The facilities and amenities of a good hotel
- Can accommodate large families
- Outdoor swimming pool with a view
- No additional cots or beds available at this property
One of the disadvantages of the Ascott Kuala Lumpur is their extra bed policy. There is no capacity for cots at this hotel and they cannot offer extra beds. Furthermore, children aged 13 years above are considered adults at this hotel.
The large spacious apartment style suites make this a great option if you are looking hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Expect to pay around £100 – £250 per night at the Ascott Kuala Lumpur.
5 The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur offers stylish and decadent 5 star accommodation. Rooms are super comfortable and well furnished. In classic Ritz-Carlton style, high quality fine furniture is elegantly combined with contemporary interior designs. Dark rich woods, impressive artwork and marble are used around the hotel giving the hotel a grand, GLAM and regal ambiance.
The Ritz-Carlton has an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, and inviting social areas.
The Ritz Carlton has a wide range of rooms and Suites available. They are able to accommodate a family of up to 5 people in the three bedroom suite. The three bedroom suite has three separate rooms with 1 extra large double bed and 3 single beds. The classy three bedroom suite is equipped with a private kitchenette, dining area, living room with comfortable seating. They are not able to offer additional beds at this property.
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur also has 6 impressive restaurants onsite offering a range of cuisine including Cantonese, French, Western and Asian food.
- Large, spacious and excellent furnished suites
- FREE Cot available on request (0-2 years old)
- No additional beds available at this hotel
- Baby sitting service available for an additional fee
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most stylish and classy hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Expect to pay around £120 – £350 per night for a room here (that’s roughly $150 – $450). Find out the LATEST prices on Agoda.
6 The Shangri-La hotel Kuala Lumpur
If you are looking for fun AND luxurious hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family – check out the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
The Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is a stunning five-star hotel located right in the centre of Kuala Lumpur near the KL Menara tower. Don’t miss the ECO forest park with it’s canopy walkways, the mini zoo and aquarium located at the Menara Tower. This is a great spot for families.
The Shangri-La hotel in Kuala Lumpur is the epitome of comfort and luxury. Rooms and suites are very spacious, comfortable and beautifully furnished. We love the regal color scheme and luxurious furniture giving this hotel a stately feel. The Shangri-La has all of the facilities and amenities that you would hope for in a 5 star hotel. They have an outdoor swimming pool with a view, a fitness suite, social areas and more.
The Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has a wide range of suites available to accommodate families of different sizes. We are very impressed with the Family Premier Suite. This room comes complete with ensuite bathroom, coffee machine, minibar and many other facilities and amenities that you would hope for in a luxurious hotel.
- FREE cot for 0-2 year old
- Additional beds available for RM116 or £23 or $28 per night per child
- FREE Shuttle Bus Service (arrange in advance)
- Complimentary weekend family activities (Bingo, Art & Crafts,Movie Nights and Maze Garden Treasure Hunts).
- Kids amenities (kids toothbrush, bathrobe, slippers…)
The main downside of the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is that they cannot host larger family groups. They do have a family suite which can sleep up to 3 people but for larger families we recommend finding a different hotel.
Expect to pay around £180 – £220 per night for a family room at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Keep an eye out for AMAZING DEALS at the Shangri-La KL on Agoda.
7 The Hilton Kuala Lumpur
The Hilton Kuala Lumpur really is an impressive Hotel. This large and extremely well-equipped property offers outstanding facilities and amenities. In true Hilton style, this hotel has innovative and creative interior designs with light colours, comfortable contemporary furniture and plenty of natural light.
The Hilton Kuala Lumpur has excellent family-friendly policies. The Hilton Kuala Lumpur has an impressive outdoor swimming pool with a water slide. With an impressive 6 onsite restaurants you really are spoiled for choice. You can find Chinese food, Japanese food, European food and a decadent grillhouse.
We are particularly impressed with the Lifestyle suite at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. This spacious sweet has a large window with an excellent city view. Blackout blinds to protect your well earned sleep. A spacious living room. And a bathroom with a bathtub and city view.
The main disadvantage of the Hilton Kuala Lumpur is that the rooms only have either one double bed or two single beds. This is not the best option for bigger families. However there are loads of GREAT advantages for families:
- They are able to provide a free cot upon request for 0 to 2 year olds.
- They can also provide an extra bed upon request (RM154 per night, per child, around £30 or $40).
- Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
- Outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide
The Hilton is right next to KL Sentral station – a transport hub for buses, trains and the metro system. ALSO don’t miss the beautiful Botanical Gardens nearby – this is a great spot for families to explore and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The fun feel good vibes of the Hilton make this one of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family (as long as your family isn’t too big!). Expect to pay around £150 – £550 per night depending on your suite (roughly $200 – $700)
8 Pullman Kuala Lumpur city centre Hotel
The Pullman Kuala Lumpur city centre Hotel is a luxury 5 star hotel located in Bukit Bintang in the centre of Kuala Lumpur.
This hotel has a range of rooms and apartments to accommodate families of different sizes. The largest apartment available is the three bedroom apartment which can accommodate up to 6 people. The three bedroom apartment has two single beds and two extra large double beds. The Pullman city centre Hotel is not able to add additional cots or extra beds.
The Pullman city centre hotel is a very good option for families. They have an outdoor swimming pool and they also have an indoor kids play space. The Pullman Kuala Lumpur city centre hotel is not to be confused with the Pullman Bangsar.
- The Pullman has large suites and is able to accommodate up to 6 people
- Children 12 years and older are considered adults at this property
- The Pullman are not able to include additional cots or beds
The Pullman starts with some pretty good prices. Family rooms range from around £70 – £300
(roughly $100 – $400). For a 5 star hotel this makes the Pullman one of the BEST VALUE hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. Check the LATEST PRICES for the Pullman on Agoda.
9 The Sunway Pyramid Hotel
The Sunway Pyramid hotel is a large 4 star hotel located right next to the Sunway leisure park (a fantastic family attraction in KL). The Sunway pyramid hotel has vibrant modern designs and comfortable, spacious rooms and suites.
The Sunway Pyramid hotel is located right next to the Sunway leisure park. This is one of the main family attractions in Kuala Lumpur. The Sunway leisure park has a water park, theme park and even an animal park. We wouldn’t normally recommend a hotel like the Sunway Pyramid Hotel for families. But given its location next to such a premium family attraction, this is a good option for families. It is worth being aware that this hotel is not close to the centre of Kuala Lumpur. So if you are planning to spend a lot of time visiting attractions in the centre of Kuala Lumpur you may want to consider a different property.
Unfortunately we do not think the policies at this hotel are particularly family-friendly. For example children as young as 6 are considered adults at the property (and pretty sure I’ve never seen the six year old shaving before!) They also have no capacity for cots or extra beds at this hotel. So overall, this is not an amazing option for families but given the great location next to the Sunway leisure park, we have still included in this guide.
- Located right next to the Sunway Leisure Centre
- Spacious rooms and suites
- No additional cots or beds available at this hotel
Expect to pay £350 – £400 for the large family suite at the Sunway Pyramid Hotel. To be honest this is our least favourite of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family – but we wanted to keep it on the list due to the location.
10 The Bird’s Nest Collective Cafe and Guest House
One of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family on a BUDGET.
If you are looking for budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family check out the Bird’s Nest Collective Cafe and Guest House, located near Jalan Petaling Walking Street (Chinatown) in the centre of Kuala Lumpur.
This small hotel offers affordable and comfortable accommodation to solo travelers, couples and families. The largest family room includes a single bed and large double bed. If you are willing to bed share, this hotel can accommodate up to 4 people in a room. They also have air conditioning and fans available in the rooms.
The Bird’s Nest does not have the facilities, services and amenities that you would normally find in more expensive and fancy hotels. This is a budget hotel in terms of price and facilities. The Bird’s Nest Hotel attracts backpackers and budget travellers (giving it a nice vibe). There is a nice social area upstairs. The Bird’s Nest Hotel is also very close to the nearest metro station and a convenience store. There is also a self service laundrette with washing machines and dryers nearby.
We would not recommend the bird’s nest to families with young children. Unfortunately in many of the rooms the windows are very low and pretty easy to open. This could be a risk with young children. However, if your children are older and more responsible and you are looking for a cheap location to get your head down for the night then this is probably a very good option for you.
Summary – what are THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family?
This depends on your needs and goals as a family. If you are looking for a fantastic holiday experience all round (and you’re not too concerned about the price) The Mandarin Oriental is one of THE BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. If you need to accommodate a large family but can’t afford the more expensive properties – the PARKROYAL suites offers THE BEST value for money out of all of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family. If you are on a small budget and want to be located in the city centre, then the Bird’s Nest is one of the BEST hotels in Kuala Lumpur for family on a budget.
FINALLY if you are planning to visit Kuala Lumpur with your family – don’t miss our guide on the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur with kids.
