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The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur vs BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel

Both BackHome KL and The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is preferred by most reviewers compared to BackHome KL. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur scores 86 with recommendations from 6 publications like Star Service, The Telegraph and Time Out.

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
8 / 10
No.5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur 50000 , Malaysia
From $53 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally opened in 1932 and the pre-WWII KL equivalent of Raffles in Singapore, the impeccably restored Majestic is one of the city's top luxury hotels. Whether you stay in the original..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"One of KL’s greatest landmarks in the 1930s. ... The hotel’s Majestic Wing...houses the Suites, the Colonial Café, The Bar and The Tea Lounge." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Truly majestic is the best way to describe this member of Leading Hotels of the World in downtown Kuala Lumpur. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A colonial-era hotel and new tower that together encompass 300 rooms, a spa, and a variety of conference and meeting spaces." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Opposite the old Moorish style railway station in a historic part of town, the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a five-pearl grande dame near the city's museums and manicured botanical gardens." 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