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A somewhat plain façade masks what lies behind the glass doors of Aloft
Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Floor-to-ceiling glass window and doors, showcasing bright and bold re:mix lounge, makes entering the hotel exciting
and inviting. Colourful robot-themed wallpaper adorns the walls and a
circular-shaped Aloha desk designed like a DJ console bar serves like the
heartbeat of the hotel. An overall young and trendy vibe exudes from the
hotel from its design and energy, one that will attract the younger crowd
like metal clips to a magnet.
Considered Kuala Lumpur’s new Central Business District, an easy breezy
adventure awaits you at the heart of Sentral district, with the hotel’s lively
loft-inspired style. Once you stroll out the door, you will be among major
corporations and the city’s transport hub so you can zip around to all the
buzzing city attractions. Nearby attractions include Little India, National
Museum, Bird Park and Lake Gardens. The airtrain link to Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA) is part of the Sentral complex where the hotel
is located, and a brand new adjoining retail mall which provides lots of
shopping choices.
Appealing to on-the-go and in-the-know travellers seeking a unique experience, the Loft Rooms at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral are equally carefree and bold. Soaring eleven-foot ceilings and ample colossal windows
create a bright, airy environment full of natural light. In the king rooms
you’ll face the windows—not the walls—as you drift to sleep in the ultracomfortable platform bed topped with plush bedding. The bathroom features oversized showerheads and Bliss® Spa products, which leaves you
emerging from the shower smelling fruity fresh.
Designed with the digital generation in mind, there is free wireless internet access throughout the whole hotel, including all guest rooms. Each
room is also equipped with a unique plug-and-play connectivity solution
which connects most electronic devices to the 42’’ flat-screen TV, turning
the room into a high-tech office as well as an entertainment centre.
Incorporating industrial design elements throughout the hotel, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral offers vibrant public spaces where guests can mix and
mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool, or grab a
drink with friends. The hotel is a casual one where all barriers and inhibitions can be let done so that guests can thoroughly let loose and enjoy
themselves.
High up on the 30th floor, is splash – the rooftop infinity pool and a children’s wading pool where I had great fun with my baby daughter sloshing
around. In the day when the heat is searing, a dip or lounge in the pool
will keep you cool while you enjoy the panoramic views of the city skyline.
Right by the poolside is the tiki-themed rooftop MAI Bar that is set to reinvent the Kuala Lumpur party scene. At night, talented DJ’s spin the latest
tunes that pulsate through the floor, making it a great place to either sit
back with cocktails or move and groove to the beat. There is also a cigar
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lounge on the same level, comfortably furnished with leather armchairs
and industrial design. The men would surely enjoy lounging there just as
much as my husband did.
Putting a sassy twist on Malaysian heritage dishes and Western classics is
Nook, a bold and bright modern all-day dining venue. This is where guests
head to for the breakfast buffet spread to kickstart the morning. Western
breakfast delights, local delicacies, puffs and pastries, an egg station, a
noodle stall, and fruits are just some items of the extensive range available
for breakfast. Whilst there, don’t leave without feasting on the signatures:
Sarawak Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Chicken Rice and Aloft Burger.
Throughout the stay, the “cool concierge” as they call it, is readily at hand to
serve and assist you with anything under the sun. Need a taxi to go somewhere? They will not