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
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11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
From $68 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The hotel lives up to its reputation for excellent service and world-class facilities."
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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
"Recently renovated high-rise with a marble lobby, 4 restaurants, and 662 red-and-beige rooms. ."
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Time Out
"With good services and comfortable bedrooms, Shangri-La is a suitable destination for business and vacation purposes."
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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."
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BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel
30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
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."
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Oyster
Budget
"BackHome is an above-average hostel in the historic district of Kuala Lumpur, within walking distance of a train station and Chinatown."
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