Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.

Perched between the Petronas Twin Towers and the lush canopy of KLCC Park, the Mandarin Oriental remains the city’s definitive power address. The aesthetic is one of grand, classic luxury, where gold-accented marble and traditional Malay songket fabrics meet floor-to-ceiling windows. While the 629 rooms offer sophisticated residential comfort, the hotel’s scale allows for an impressive range of diversions, from an indoor virtual golf center and grass-side tennis courts to a sprawling infinity pool overlooking the skyline. Dining is a major draw here, specifically the high-end Cantonese at Lai Po Heen and the refined Mandarin Grill. For the best experience, the Club Lounge provides 270-degree views and a sense of relative intimacy within what is otherwise one of Kuala Lumpur's most bustling hubs.