Hotel Istana
Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Istana, a 23-storey five-star international hotel located in the heart of the shopping and commercial district of Kuala Lumpur. A stone's throw away from Bintang Walk, Twin Tower and Suria Mall, KL Tower, and KLCC. The airport is only 60km or an hour's drive away.

In Malaysian language, "Istana" means palace and the Hotel Istana is famous for giving business travellers the royal treatment. The Hotel is owned by Pernas-OUE and managed by Meritus Hotel & Resorts commenced operations in August 1992.

Accommodation
All 516 rooms at the Hotel Istana offer simple, uncluttered elegance, magnificent lightings with freedom to unwind and ample space fot the hardpressed businessman to work in comfort.

All guestrooms are furnished in stylish native décor with carpets in warm colour tones and timber furniture. All rooms are equipped with either king-size or twin beds. Each Mutiara Executive Room has its own parlour.

Guest Rooms are located at Deluxe Floors and Club Floors, with 5 different room types, namely Deluxe Room, Mutiara Rooms, Mahkota Club Rooms, Mahkota Club Suites and Mahkota Senior Suite. The concept and design of Mahkota Club Floors are conceived with the business traveller in mind.

StateRooms
Staterooms are located at Club Floor, which are tastefully furnished in contemporary style whilst the Malaysian, Monarch, and Presidential Staterooms reflect Malaysian, oriental and western contemporary styles respectively. The concept and design of Club Floors are conceived with the business travelers in mind.

Check-in time: 2:00 pm
Check-out time: 12:00 noon


Room Features:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Amenities for guests' comfort which include bathrobes, slippers and local newspaper
  • Bath with separate shower
  • Bathroom scales
  • CNN Channel
  • Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Desk clock
  • Direct-dial telephones with bathroom extension
  • Electronic key card
  • Electronic safe
  • Full-length mirror
  • Fully-stocked mini-bar
  • Hairdryer
  • Luxurious toiletries
  • Radio with five channels and piped-in music with bedside controls
  • Remote controlled colour TV with in-house movies
  • Shaving adaptor with 115-230V, AC 50 cycles
  • Shaving mirror
  • Voice mail
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting



Food & Beverage
Ristorante Bologna
The first-ever five star Italian gourmet restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Bold and striking, the black and white carrara marble floor creates an impressive image for the restaurant. Antique vases, rustic heirlooms and Renaissance etchings from Italy add a touch of history to the modern art deco interiors. The 120 seat restaurant also features one semi-private room with rustic sixteenth century Florentine furniture for private functions.

Business Hours:
Lunch - 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Dinner - 7.00pm to 10.30pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holiday

Sitting Capacity: 120

Fu Gui Chinese Restaurant
Located on the Ballroom Floor, "Fu Gui" takes its inspiration from the Cantonese word for Good " Fortune ". At the entrance, an ancient silver coin etched with five bats which signify luck to the Chinese is prominently placed on the glass wall. The contemporary styled Chinese restaurant seats 220 people with seven private dining rooms for functions of ten persons each. The elegant interiors are accentuated with plush carpets, rosewood furniture and cranberry red satin damask upholstery lends the restaurant an almost regal air.

Business Hours:
Lunch - 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Dinner - 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Sitting Capacity: 220

 

Taman Sari
Taman Sari which in Malay means " Garden of Flowers" is a quaint restaurant with a Malaysian flavour. Wicker chairs complemented by peach and gray batik upholstery lend a touch of warmth to the ambience. The 199 - seat restaurant overlooks lush landscaped gardens and the outdoor swimming pool; a casual setting for a relaxing meal.

Taman Sari Brasserie serves a potpourri of local and western dishes to appeal to international palates.

Business Hours:
Lunch - 12.oopm to 2.30pm (Central Buffet)
Dinner - 7.00pm to 1.00am
Weekend/Public Holiday Hightea Buffet - 1.00pm to 5.30pm
Gelateria - 10.00am to 10.00pm

Sitting Capacity: 199

The Songket Lounge
The Songket Lounge, with its rich trimmings and grand architecture reflects the regal splendor of a palace court. The magnificence of the Songket Lounge located at the Lobby Level is a fitting introduction to the peerless beauty of Hotel Istana.

Business Hours:
10.00am to 1.00am

Sitting Capacity: 125
Kyoka Japanese Restaurant
Hotel Istana's Japanese Restaurant Kyoka - The Japanese characters "kyo" and "ka" simply means " The Capital with Flowers". Located on the second level, Kyoka's stylish contemporary interior is set in hues of brown. The restaurant is divided into three main sections:
  • a sushi counter cum a la carte dining area
  • 5 private Tatami rooms
  • 2 Teppanyaki counters that overlooks a quaint Japanese garden

Business Hours:
Lunch - 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Dinner - 7.00pm to 10.30pm
Closed on Fridays

Sitting Capacity: 76





The Grand Mahkota Ballroom
Meeting & Banquet
Grand Mahkota Ballroom
One of the largest pillarless ballroom in KL, occupies 1657.5 square meters of the Ballroom Floor and has a maximum capacity of up to 1,560 people for sit down affairs and 2,300 for cocktails. Idea for exhibition, conventions, dinners, and wedding. Magnificent chandeliers recreate the songket motif in crystal, reflecting the theme right through to the extensive foyer area.






The Grand Mahkota Ballroom

The Grand Mahkota Ballroom
Executive Meeting Room

Hotel Istana's extensive banquet and function rooms are conveniently on the Ballroom floor. The crowning glory is the grand Mahkota Ballroom, which is appropriately named after the royal headgear of the Malaysian monarch. 5 function rooms and 8 meeting rooms support this. The 8 executive meeting rooms are located on the 23rd floor for the convenience of in-house guests.

Court Room
It is a medium size meeting place suitable for pre-functions, VIP holding room, meeting, and seminar. It is adjacent to the ballroom and convertable into a bigger size room.

 









KampungKu Kareoke

The Theatre
Entertainment
The Karaoke Kingdom
At our Kareoke Kingdom, there are 13 private rooms set up in various themes creating a totally new kareoke experience. There is no place like home. Let's "Balik Kampung" and experience a Malay village setting in KampungKu (which means 'my village' in Malay). It is complete with mengkuang walls and wooden decors.
Other themed Kareoke Rooms:
- Rialto, Murano (Italian)
- Red Cockerel (English)
- Marakesh, Harem Tents (Arabian)
- Log Cabin (Alpine)

Taipan's Club
And for a reality check, take a dose of live entertainment…from rock & roll, reggae, sentimental, rhythm & blues or even ballads at the Taipan's Club.

1927 Discotheque
The 1927 Discotheque can easily accommodate 200 people at a time. So, let go to the discerning 'swing' of our resident Deejay Jack spin the latest hits, rock, pop, soul, reggae, jazz and more throughout the night.

Cafe Riviera
It is meant for you, to have a break and enjoy the seasoning cocktails and your favourite drinks here.

The Theatre
The Theatre - our multi-purpose hall is an ideal venue for private events. It has been a popular spot for gathering, parties, launching of albums by popular artistes, live bands and karaoke party.

Services and Facilities
Clark Hatch Fitness Center
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday; 6:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday & Sunday : 8:00am - 7:00pm
Public Holidays : 8:00am - 7:00pm

Chantique Salon
The salon boasts a classics "nusantara" interior, and also presents an atmosphere where each guest are given a "homely" personalised attention. An enclosed section was designed with the Muslim women in mind, and is ideal for those who requires privacy. Customers are most welcome to experience and enjoy the comfortable chicness of Chantique, which promotes to its very best, total Malaysian hospitality.

Location
- Centrally located in the business and shopping district of Kuala Lumpur
- 65 km or 1 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- 6 km or 20 minutes' drive from Railway Station
- 10 km or 15 minutes' drive from the Putra World Trade Centre
- 5 minutes' walk to shopping centres like Starhill, Lot 10 and Sungei Wang Plaza



Hotel Istana
73, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia