I’m always excited to see Hyatt’s luxury portfolio expand, given the the value of World of Hyatt Globalist status, plus the ability to redeem points. I’ve written in the past about what might be one of the most exciting properties in the Hyatt pipeline, at least for those of us who love hotels that are on very high floors.
Last week, the hotel opened for bookings as of June 2025. Now the hotel opening has been delayed until September 2025, just days later (thanks to Christophe for flagging this). So many hotels really do a disastrous job with managing expectations around opening times.
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Basics of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is currently accepting reservations for stays as of September 3, 2025. The hotel will be located in Kuala Lumpur’s new Merdeka 118 building, which isn’t only the tallest skyscraper in the city, but the tallest building in all of Asia-Pacific.
We’ve seen a trend lately whereby so many hotels are on the lower floors of skyscrapers, though that’s not the case here. Instead, the hotel will take up the top 17 floors of the 118-story building. Suffice it to say that this hotel isn’t for those who are afraid of heights! The Park Hyatt is expected to feature 232 accommodations, including 28 suites and 30 residential apartments.
Some of the exact details about the property remain to be seen, though it’s expected the hotel will have several food and beverage outlets, a spa, and even an indoor pool.
Now, it’s worth noting that this hotel is way behind schedule on opening. It was initially supposed to open in 2021, but was delayed due to the pandemic, and I imagine other factors were at play here. Even with the opening having so quickly been delayed from June until September, I still wouldn’t count on that timeline sticking. So if you do book for some point in 2025, at least be ready for the possibility of your reservation being canceled.
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur rates & points requirements
With the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur now accepting reservations, what are rates like? For those redeeming points, this is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, meaning a free night redemption in a standard room costs 17,000-23,000 points per night. Meanwhile a free night redemption in a standard suite costs 29,000-35,000 points per night.
Cash rates at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur currently start at around 1,400 MYR (around 315 USD) per night, and that’s before taxes and fees.
If you are looking to book a cash stay here, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit.
Kuala Lumpur is one of the best value luxury hotel markets in the world, so I was curious to see what rates would be like at this property. The Park Hyatt is clearly trying to price itself at the very top end of the market, as most luxury hotels are bookable for well under $300 per night.
I’m curious if the hotel can sustain these rates. This isn’t exactly a boutique property, so filling 200+ rooms at record high rates will be no small task.
Is the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur the world’s highest hotel?
The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will no doubt offer some of the world’s hotel rooms that are highest above ground level, though how does it compare to some of the other highest hotels in the world?
Many are probably familiar with the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, which is on floors 102 through 118 of the International Commerce Centre. This hotel will also occupy floors 102 through 118 of a building, which is kind of funny (a coincidence?). So you can expect the vantage to be very similar here (though Hong Kong has an exponentially more interesting skyline).
However, the Park Hyatt will actually be higher up than the Ritz-Carlton, since the International Commerce Centre skips many floors (including floors ending in the number four), as the building is really “only” 108 floors. Specifically, the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is 1,562 feet above the ground, while the top floor of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will be 1,650 feet above the ground.
Either way, neither of those hotels are the highest up in the world. That title instead goes to the Rosewood Guangzhou, which tops out at 1,740 feet above the ground.
Bottom line
The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is expected to open as of September 2025, and is now accepting reservations. The hotel will be located on floors 102 through 118 of the Merdeka 118 building. Between Kuala Lumpur’s very reasonable rates for luxury hotels, plus how high up this hotel is, I can’t wait to visit.
What do you make of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur?
The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened in 2021, may be taller than the Rosewood Guangzhou. It's all the way up to the top flower of Shanghai Tower, which has the second highest occupied floor in the world (just 2m less than the Burj Khalifa). Even less is talked about this.
The guest rooms at the J Hotel are between floors 86-98, far from being at the top.
Re your comment about the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong having "an exponentially more interesting skyline", that's when you can see it, which is rarely. The picture you shared in the article is definitely the exception for seeing the HK skyline, not the norm!
I've been to HK at least 10 times and stayed at the Ritz Carlton 4 times. I've always been able to see the HK skyline, except in March-April, when you get the seasonal fog.
I tried to attach a suite certificate to a stay here but I was told by the rep I can’t use a cert until the hotel opens even though the suites are bookable with points. Is that the policy or should i try again with a different rep?
The renderings use same furniture as PH jakarta. Hmm
The rooms start at 53 sq m/570 sq ft, and that itself is enough to entice me to stay. I enjoy the novelty of sky-high hotels, but the creaking of the building and water moving in toilets during high winds makes it unlikely I'd ever choose to live higher than about level 20.
I plan on staying here near the opening date in July (hopefully it's open by then).
Thank you for mentioning the Rosewood Guangzhou. Most people don't have it on their radar.
+1 I’m going to make it a place to stop by next time I’m in Asia now!
Also try the Four Seasons, located in the second tallest building in the city, directly opposite the Rosewood. The Park Hyatt is also in the immediate neighbourhood. Guangzhou offers excellent hotels, but is always overlooked.
Four seasons is actually 4th tallest building in KL. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Kuala_Lumpur
We talk about Guangzhou and the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur is on the lower levels of the building. On the higher levels are private residences.
Looks like Rosewood Guangzhou is a Cathay partner as well.