Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, is set between the KLCC Park and the 88-storey Petronas Towers, in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.

Every room features daily fresh fruit, whirlpool baths in marble bathrooms, rich gold and red-toned decor, goose-down duvets and deep carpets underfoot, as well as spectacular city views. Take a room or suite facing the adjacent Petronas Towers for unmatched views of this distinctive, world-famous piece of architecture. The suites and apartments come with separate living rooms, and for pure indulgence you can’t go past the Presidential Suite, with its personal gym area, fully-equipped kitchenette and baby grand piano.

With a dazzling array of dining options, the Mandarin Oriental offers up a wide variety of culinary delights, from traditional Cantonese to Mediterranean-style dishes. Eat in-house for some of the city's best Asian food across the hotel's several restaurants - try the spicy achari jhinga prawns at trendy Mosaic, which has live cooking stations. But be warned: sweet souvenirs from the Mandarin Cake Shop might not last the journey home!

A rooftop infinity-edged pool, fringed by palm trees and overlooking the park, a state-of-the-art gym, indoor golf and tennis centres, and a spa where you can choose from a range of treatments, means you’ll hardly have to leave the hotel.

However, if you can drag yourself away, with its central location, the hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the city. For a shopping mix of luxury labels and high-street brands head to the Suria KLCC mall, which can be reached directly via a covered walkway. It's also just a short stroll to colourful Little India and the clipped green grass of Merdeka Square.

Keen to explore the nightlife? Try one of the many night-time food markets. Back at the hotel, relax with a cocktail in the elegant MO Bar, accompanied by a pianist.