Best of the Best 2018 - 141
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR KU A LA LU MPU R , MA LA YSIA N E I G H B O R H O O D Next to Petronas Twin Towers Whether you're in town for business or leisure, consider staying at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, which boasts the city's largest club lounge and offers discerning travelers unparalleled hospitality. Try the award-winning spa's signature treatments and infinity-edge pool or enjoy a workout at The Fitness & Wellness Centre. Play a round at the Indoor Golf Centre or take tennis lessons from the Peter Burwash International coach. Select from the hotel's ten restaurants and lounges, including Lai Po Heen for classic Cantonese, Mosaic for local and international fare and Mandarin Grill for the finest cuts of meat. VIRTUOSO AMENITY A DV I S O R T I P Welcome gift upon arrival; and high tea for two, once per stay. The Mandarin Oriental Club is the city's largest hotel lounge. It offers beautiful views, Malaysian specialties and cocktails. -Rob Clabbers Chicago, Illinois Distance from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL): 45 minutes CITY LIFE LANDMARKS WELLNESS THE DATAI LANGKAWI 141 LA N GKA WI, MA LA YSIA N E I G H B O R H O O D Teluk Datai With its tropical rainforest setting and secluded, white sands beach on the Andaman Sea, The Datai Langkawi provides the ultimate escape. Choose from several room styles, including the luxurious Beach Villas, which feature separate living areas that flow effortlessly into a lush, enclosed outdoor garden, complete with a rain shower and 32-foot private swimming pool. Make time for treatments at The Datai Spa. Later, savor Thai specialties along with rainforest and ocean views at The Pavilion, local curry and Indian specialties in a superb setting at The Gulai House or a mix of Malaysian and Western cuisines at The Dining Room. VIRTUOSO AMENITY HOTEL TIP 90-minute massage for two, once per stay. Consider a Spa Ritual Package, in which you're pampered with a different holistic spa treatment each day of your stay. Distance from Langkawi Airport (LGK): 40 minutes Size: 122 rooms Room Style: Indigenous Vibe: Zen BEACH ECOTOURISM GOLF THE ST. REGIS LANGKAWI LA N GKA WI, MA LA YSIA N E I G H B O R H O O D Faces Turquoise Andaman Sea Lavish is the word at The St. Regis Langkawi. How else to describe the exquisite overwater restaurant, Kayu Puti, or the colossal Sunset Royal Villa with tempered-glass floor panels in the living room? Of course, the other 88 accommodations are equally elegant, with mahogany flooring, rainfall showers and balconies that open to the jungle or Andaman Sea (and several include private plunge pools). The resort sits close within Malaysia's first UNESCO Global Geopark, offering ample opportunities for nature walks and watersports. Reflect upon a Bespoke Ritual before a traditional massage at Iridium Spa. VIRTUOSO AMENITY HOTEL TIP $100 value food and beverage credit per stay. Family amenities are outstanding and include a variety of thoughtfully designed experiences, such as a safari through the mangrove forest or a hands-on lesson in making coconut oil. Distance from Langkawi Airport (LGK): 9 miles/14 km Size: 89 rooms Room Style: Contemporary Vibe: Sophisticated SECLUSION BEACH ADVENTURE ASIA & PAC IFIC Size: 632 rooms Room Style: Contemporary Vibe: Sophisticated