“A beautiful sanctuary in the heart of KL's Golden Triangle. RuMa offers sophisticated rooms & suites with cream colour palettes, natural wood, rattan & brass accents. Unwind at the spa or infinity pool, feast on mod-Malaysian fare at ATAS, or sip cocktails with a view. A super-chic city stay.”

Hotel review

In the Malay language, ruma means home, and this hotel in Kuala Lumpur’s city centre has the dark and golden tones that impart a pleasant lived-in mood; an attempt through design to reinterpret Malaysia’s colonial past. To do so, they lean heavily into local, handmade crafts: the furniture in the rooms is handmade, as are the handwoven checkered patterns, called kelarai, that cover the walls.

What the rooms lack in space is made up for on the 6th floor, where the pool and pool bar are found. RuMa can look somewhat quaint amidst all the towering glass of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, but what it lacks in unobstructed views (a sliver of the Petronas Towers can still be viewed from most north-facing rooms), it makes up for with a cloistered warmth; the water juts out into a slice of all-day sun, and wicker pods provide a nice element of privacy.

The ATAS, a smart-casual restaurant where breakfast is also served, has an open kitchen, and encourages guests to watch their Malaysian food being made; on Sundays, they do an incredible seafood buffet. In the lobby bar, seven is the number: seventy-seven types of gin from around the world, seven varieties of tonic, and the signature cocktail garnished with seven spices, fruits, and herbs.

Other amenities of note include a library and, just off the spa, a barber, an outpost of London barber Truefitt & Hill, that bills itself rather cheekily as “The Oldest Barber in the World in Malaysia.”

Recommended for

  • Cooking classes

    • Regular masterclasses, food and drink events — such as the Kita Food Festival — celebrate gourmet Malaysian cuisine at the hotel
  • City Style

    • A hip city pad for well-heeled urbanites with sophisticated interiors, two bars and a superb mod-Malaysian restaurant
  • Families

    • Two-Bedroom Family Studios are great for trips with little ones, who will also love the kids' pool and special meals
  • Local markets

    • Jalan Alor Night Market is filled with fabulous streetside stalls serving Malaysian specialities
  • Great walks

    • Take a stroll through the Perdana Botanical Garden, or a morning jog in the 50-acre KLCC Park, just one street from the hotel
  • Sights nearby

    • Admire the glittering Petronas Twin Towers from your room, or from the Santai pool bar in the evening
  • Designer Shopping

    • Shop at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur or TREC KL, both of which showcase an array of international brands
  • Restaurant

    • Savour Malaysian dishes and international cuisine at ATAS
  • Gym

    • 24-hour gym with fitness classes & personal trainers
  • Disabled access

    • There are specially adapted rooms on the 7th floor
  • Spa

    • Unwind with rejuvenating treatments at UR SPA
  • Gourmet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Designer

  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Opulent

  • Museums

  • Wellbeing

  • Grand Hotel

  • Artworks

  • Cycling

  • Landmark

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Business Hotel

  • 5* Luxury

  • Conference facilities

  • Wildlife Area

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Downtown

Facilities

  • Rooms

    253 rooms in this hotel
  • Bar

    Hand crafted cocktails can be enjoyed at Seven, the lobby bar, or Santai, the lively pool bar
  • Swimming Pool

    Two pools, including an infinity pool and a shallow kids' pool
  • Restaurant

    Savour Malaysian dishes and international cuisine at ATAS
  • Gym

    24-hour gym with fitness classes & personal trainers
  • Disabled access

    There are specially adapted rooms on the 7th floor
  • Spa

    Unwind with rejuvenating treatments at UR SPA
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

    Part of London barbershop Truefitt & Hill
  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Family Suites

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Billiard/pool table

  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Conference facilities

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Regular masterclasses, food and drink events — such as the Kita Food Festival — celebrate gourmet Malaysian cuisine at the hotel
  • Local markets

    • Jalan Alor Night Market is filled with fabulous streetside stalls serving Malaysian specialities
  • Great walks

    • Take a stroll through the Perdana Botanical Garden, or a morning jog in the 50-acre KLCC Park, just one street from the hotel
  • Sights nearby

    • Admire the glittering Petronas Twin Towers from your room, or from the Santai pool bar in the evening
  • Designer Shopping

    • Shop at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur or TREC KL, both of which showcase an array of international brands
  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Museums

  • Wildlife Area

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

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