Staying In the World's SECOND HIGHEST Hotel (Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur)

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Today we’re reviewing the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur inside the Merdeka 118, the world’s second tallest building and home to the world’s second highest hotel. Is it the best luxury hotel in KL? We stayed on the 102nd floor to find out.

In this video we cover the room tour, bathroom, views, pool, spa, gym, breakfast, and full score breakdown — plus how we scored a free upgrade worth $150 and got breakfast, a $100 property credit, early check-in and late checkout for the same price as booking direct.
🏨 Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur | Merdeka 118 | Floor 102
💰 Rate from $340/night | We paid $360
⭐ Final Score: XX/100 (this one’s big guys)

In this review we take you through the Park Hyatt KL 102nd floor corner king room, the bathroom with its Japanese toilet, rainfall shower and bathtub with city views, and the pool, spa, sauna and gym on the 99th floor. We also cover breakfast at Merdeka Grill, the full buffet and à la carte menu, our honest score breakdown, and whether the world’s second highest hotel is actually worth staying in. Plus everything you need to know about booking the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur with Hyatt Privé perks and the best luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur in 2025.

00:00 Intro — World’s Second Highest Hotel
00:35 Room Tour Begins — Closet & Entryway
02:00 Bathroom #1 & Japanese Toilet
02:30 Bedroom Reveal — Views, Layout & Design
05:40 Bathroom #2 — Double Sinks, Bathtub & Shower
09:20 Corner Room Upgrade, Minibar & Amenities
10:50 Save money on travel and lifestyle
12:05 Pricing, Perks & How to Book
13:50 Life on Floor 102
15:40 WiFi Test & Welcome Amenities Unboxing
17:40 On-Request Amenities & Room Service Menu
19:15 Le Labo Soap & Hotel Stats
21:00 Pool Tour
21:45 Spa, Sauna & Hot Tub on the 99th Floor
22:35 Gym Tour
23:30 Dinner from the Park Lounge
26:10 Turndown Service & Sound Bath Night
27:10 Turndown Gift Reveal
28:05 Breakfast — Buffet Walkthrough
30:30 Breakfast — À La Carte
33:25 Final Score

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  1. The tower still not open yet I guess it will fully open end of 2026. Maybe just rumours it's gonna be jammed that area end of this year. New shopping complex etc KL nowadyas massive construct many building.

  2. I totally agree with the part about not needing to be IN the highest building when you can look AT the highest building from another one. Which is why to me it makes sense to get a panoramic view of the city including the petronas towers from say, the KL tower, which is also cheaper, instead of going up the petronas to look at the city and eliminating the petronas from the view. Especially when you can still get to visit inside the petronas by visiting suria klcc mall

  3. Just a little trivia about Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur…

    The hotel’s interior design and overall aesthetic are deeply inspired by the traditional Malay kampung house, known as Rumah Panggung. Throughout your stay, you’ll notice subtle yet thoughtful details that bring this concept to life.

    For instance, the walls in your room are designed to give the illusion of bamboo, complemented by warm timber flooring. In the shower area, the walls evoke the texture of a mengkuang mat. The separation between the bedroom and bathroom is created using wooden shutters — a tactile experience where you manually slide both panels to close the space, much like in a traditional home.

    At the cacao mixology bar, look up and you’ll spot design elements inspired by classic Malay kampung windows, reinforcing the feeling of being within a modern interpretation of a stilt house. Even the minibar cabinet carries cultural significance — it’s modeled after a gerobok, a nostalgic piece often found in traditional Malay homes, especially at our grandparents’ houses.

    Service-wise, it’s quite impressive. Many of the staff are trainees or interns from local universities, yet they deliver a level of hospitality that feels both warm and professional.

    As for the location, the surrounding development is still in progress. The hotel sits within Merdeka 118, which will eventually feature a major mall and residential components expected to be completed around late 2026. The name “Merdeka” itself pays homage to the nearby Stadium Merdeka, aligning with its historical significance.

    For light travellers, connectivity is a big plus — you can access the MRT directly beneath the building, and it’s just two stops (under 10 minutes) to KL Sentral, making airport transfers seamless.

    By the way, they can’t have an outdoor pool because it’s located too high up in the sky.

  4. There's actually a massive luxury mall (seven-storey high, 200+ shops/restaurants) at the base and next to Merdeka 118 (the same building as you stayed in). It's called 118 Mall. Problem is that it's construction is behind schedule. It's due to open Q2 2026 but that may be pushed back. It was expected to be open at the same time as the Park Hyatt's opening but that did not happen. It's a very impressive looking mall (from the concert art I saw). Once open, you'll be able to enter the mall from an entrance within Merdeka 118 – there are also exterior entrances.

  5. A unique pattern in the shower? Up Sure ok it looks like at a quick glance of something also built in that style many years ago…. Just saying…its Tetris obviously.

  6. The service and the warmness is fabulous, comparable to Four Seasons KL and I've met some of the worker from some lux hotel around KL and they are happier here. You should try the chocolate there, its just wonderful cause its local chocolate. Also maybe end of this year or next year the mall beside will open with quite premium offerings and other activities.

  7. someday i will have to book something luxury through you as i love these reviews but oh boy do i try and save on my hotels when i travel and these are not my price range lol

  8. Can you guys review of some of the famous Swiss hotels in places like Gstaad, Zermatt, etc? I feel like you guys would absolutely love the Alpina Gstaad and Gstaad Palace!

  9. Kan ni inte testa hotellets restauranger, visa check in upplevelsen. Erbjuder hotellet transfer osv. Det är lite för mycket fokus på tvål, hur många kaffe poddar som finns, eluttag och vart man kan ställa väskan.
    Room service i all ära men det säger inget om servicen som jag anser vara viktigare en detaljer om rummet. I den här prisklassen vet man att rummen är bra. Renlighet och service är det absolut viktigaste och servicen lägger ni väldigt liten eller ingen alls fokus på.

  10. The hotel looks so divine—I wish I could stay overnight at Park Hyatt. Your rating 90% is truly impressive and well deserved. Making no 1 on top of your list. Incredible! Please do visit and review 5-star hotels in Langkawi as well, such as The St. Regis, The Datai, The Danna, The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and The Westin. Malaysia Truly Asia. Visit Malaysia 2026!

  11. wonderful as usual. I truly hope you two continue to utilize IT Services (remember that comment years ago?) at all these properties that you have reviewed. That would be a 10 out of 10 !!

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