Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur sits in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre district, beside Suria KLCC shopping mall and a short walk from the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park and Aquaria. It belongs to the same group as the Shangri-La brand but is aimed at business and leisure travellers who want a good location, reliable service and comfortable rooms without paying for the top luxury tier. Rooms are modern and tidy, with a range of categories from standard rooms to club rooms with extra privileges, and many of the higher floors look out over the park and the towers. The hotel is best known for its rooftop, where a pool and a bar look directly at the Petronas Towers, which makes it one of the most popular places in the city for a sundowner. A fitness area, several restaurants and a lobby bar cover day-to-day needs, and the hotel has a long record of hosting visitors who come for business and stay on for the sights.
Living in it
The location is the main attraction. You walk out of the hotel and into the mall, which has a large selection of shops, a food court and a supermarket, and the KLCC LRT station and the covered walkways make the district easy to navigate even in the rain. The Petronas Towers visitor entrance, KLCC Park with its jogging track and children’s play area and Aquaria KLCC are all within walking distance, so the hotel works well for a first stay when you want to see the main sights without long transfers.
In the evenings, the park’s fountain show and the lit towers are a short stroll away.
Rooms and facilities
Standard rooms are comfortable with workspaces and good air conditioning, while higher categories add lounge access and better views. Breakfast is generally generous, with local and international choices. The rooftop pool is the social centre for many guests, and it is worth asking for a room with a tower view when you book, because the difference is large. Check the current facilities, opening hours of the rooftop and dining options when you book, since these can change.
Trade-offs
The KLCC district is polished but rather corporate, with fewer street-food stalls than Bukit Bintang or Chinatown, so you may travel for dinner. Weekend crowds in the mall can be heavy, and rooms facing the road have some noise. Rates tend to be above those of generic business hotels but below the grand luxury options nearby, which many guests consider good value for the setting.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, business travellers, couples who want a sunset drink with a view and families who need the convenience of the mall. If you are planning a Skybridge visit, an aquarium trip and park walks, you will make good use of the walkable location. Travellers who prefer a quirky neighbourhood or a boutique feel may find Bukit Bintang or Chinatown more appealing.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool with tower views
- ✓Rooftop bar
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Club rooms with lounge access
- ✓Restaurants and lobby bar
- ✓Direct access to Suria KLCC
- ✓Walk to Petronas Towers
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms with workspace
Good questions
Can I see the Petronas Towers from the hotel?+
Yes. The rooftop has a direct view, and many higher-floor rooms face the towers and park. Note your preference when you book.
Is it close to shops and food?+
Yes. It is next to Suria KLCC mall, which has shops, a food court and a supermarket.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes. KLCC Park, Aquaria and the mall are all within walking distance.
