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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur vs BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel

BackHome KL and Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur are both praised by professionals. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur is preferred by most writers compared to BackHome KL. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur ranks #2 in Kuala Lumpur with approval from 10 reviews such as Concierge, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
9 / 10
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
From $68 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel lives up to its reputation for excellent service and world-class facilities." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The premier address for business and leisure travelers in Kuala Lumpur, offering a central location, luxurious accommodations, and flawless service—all in a setting of lush tropical gardens."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Recently renovated high-rise with a marble lobby, 4 restaurants, and 662 red-and-beige rooms. ." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With good services and comfortable bedrooms, Shangri-La is a suitable destination for business and vacation purposes." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Set back from the busy Jalan Sultan Ismail in an oasis of palm trees and fountains, the Shangri-La delivers the tranquility and luxury its name promises." Full review
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BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel
BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel
7 / 10
30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This chic pit stop for flashpackers offers polished-concrete finishes, Zen simple decoration, fab rain showers and a blissful central courtyard sprouting spindly trees." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"BackHome is an above-average hostel in the historic district of Kuala Lumpur, within walking distance of a train station and Chinatown." Full review