Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur opened earlier this year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia making it the first Oasia brand property by Far East Hospitality to open outside of Singapore. Coincidentally, Oasia Downtown Hotel Singapore opened on the same day. Far East Hospitality has a portfolio of nine brands of hotels, serviced residences and apartment hotels including Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments, The Marque Hotels, The Quincy Hotels, Oasia Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Vibe Hotels and Village Hotels & Residences.
Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur has given two old office towers a new lease of life. With a full interior refurbishment, the two towers have be converted into 247 spacious rooms with six different room categories. The hotel also features Kafe Oasia, an all day dining restaurant in the lobby on ground level, a swimming pool and fitness centre on level 24, a resident’s lounge and two small meeting rooms.
Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur is located amidst lush greenery next to another nearby office and hotel tower as well as a small coffee shop just across from its entrance. Views of the area from some of the rooms include the Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Nanas. A five to 10 minute drive from the hotel gets you to KLCC, Pavilion and Bukit Bintang. Bukit Nanas Monorail Station is just 15 minutes walk away.
Getting here from the airport is quite simple. Take the KL Ekspress train from KLIA to KL Sentral. A cab ride from KL Sentral to Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur takes around 20 minutes depending on traffic.
What I liked most about staying at the Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur is that it is away from the crowd but not too far away to get around as well. It’s close proximity to KL Forest Eco Park, the only downtown forest that provides you with fresh air in the morning and an opportunity to go for a healthy tree top walk. For someone who doesn’t like running, I enjoyed the walk up hill and through nature. Not something I do very often.
The DNA of Oasia properties all around has been based on three wellness pillars of Refresh, Refuel and Recharge. Likewise, at Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur, guests are empowered to Journey Well.
The Rooms at Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur
Because the two towers used to house offices, the rooms here come in different configurations. All rooms and suites here are equipped with a kitchenette, washing machine and dryer, living area and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity. The rooms here are spacious with minimalist interiors, giving long stay guests flexibility to decorate. The rooms here are for both long and short stay guests.
Guests have a choice of staying in the Deluxe Room which measures 28 to 39 sqm which is great for solo travellers or couples who do not need a bigger room. The one-bedroom premier room and one-bedroom premier suites measure 42 to 52 sqm and 54 to 62 sqm respectively. You also have the option of the 78 to 82 sqm Two-bedroom Junior Suite or the 78sqm Two-Bedroom Premier Suite. So all in all, there are 25 superior rooms, 59 deluxe rooms, 79 premier rooms, and 39 one-bedroom and 45 two-bedroom apartments.
The separate bedroom and wardrobe in the One Bedroom Premier Room also came with a television within. With two television sets in the room, guests can have the option of watching television in the living room or the bedroom. The wardrobe area in the bedroom helps to keep the space in the other parts of the apartment neat. In this room, your luggage can placed on an area out of sight from others. There is ample space in the wardrobe with hanging space and drawers.
And oooh that bed and pillow. I had two great night’s rest.
The Bathroom and Amenities
The bathrooms here are well designed into a single area but with separate areas for basin, toilet and shower. The rain shower, hot water and strong water pressure makes it a delight whenever I take a shower. The toilet and shower share the same sliding door which makes so much sense. Wonder why I have not seen this before in the many hotels I have to stay in during my course of work and travels.
You don’t have to bring your own body wash, or conditioning shampoo if you are not picky. Fresh Artistry branded toiletries, used by some of Far East Hospitality’s hotels, are supplied. I remember seeing this brand at Village Hotel Katong.
If you forget your basic necessities such as tooth brush, cotton buds or face swaps, don’t fret. These are supplied free-of-charge to guests. I would usually bring my own tooth brush and tooth paste just because it is a personal preference reason.
The Kitchenette & Laundry
You know you can travel light whenever there is a self service washing and drying machine within your room. And that was what the folks at Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur have thought about when designing the rooms for its guests. You can request for complimentary washing powder if you forgot to bring your own. Packed in individual ziplock bags, the washing powder is sufficient for two loads.
So you can throw your clothes to wash during the day and come back to switch it to dryer mode. The Electrolux washing machine and dryer comes in very handy but may be a bit noisy to wash or dry over night.
If you cook, then the kitchenette will be great. Otherwise the occasional cup noodles or soups would can be easily prepared. An induction stove equipped with pots and pans, utensils as well as a full sized fridge are all available in every room. You just need to buy your own ingredients, cooking oil and seasoning.
Tea and Coffee is also available in your room.
Health and Fitness Facilities
Located on the roof top at level 24 is where majority of the facilities are. There is a basic 24 hour fitness centre where you can run on the treadmill or cycle with scenic views. You can also indulge in some stretching, pilates or yoga.
There are some deck chairs along the swimming pool where you can relax or read a book while basking under the sun. The swimming pool amidst some greenery makes it a perfect getaway on a hot sunny day in tropical Kuala Lumpur. Also located on this level is a cosy Resident’s Lounge where guests can enjoy coffee and tea while relaxing, reading or mingling with other guests in an air conditioned room. Two small meeting rooms for discussions or conference calls are also available for rental.
All Day Dining at Kafe Oasia
If you are not much of a home-chef, then you can head down to Kafe Oasia on the ground level. The all-day dining outlet offers healthy and sumptuous international ala carte menuand daily buffet breakfast.
This stay was hosted by Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur.
