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JW MARRIOTT Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia【4K Hotel Tour & Review】🎄 #FLIPFLOPMAS Ep. 6

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👁️ 77K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:10

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a critical review of the JW Marriott in Kuala Lumpur, describing the property as underwhelming and uninspired. Located in the Bukit Bintang area near the Pavilion shopping mall, the hotel is noted for its central location and proximity to major landmarks. The reviewer observes that while the hotel underwent a renovation in 2017, the design language feels generic, similar to a big box hotel. A significant portion of the critique focuses on the management of onsite venues, noting that Star Hill appears to operate the dining and spa facilities, which contributes to a lack of focus on the guest experience. The creator describes the pool area as sterile and the basement dining cluster as feeling like a windowless cruise ship. While the guest rooms are noted as being well equipped and comfortable, the reviewer recounts a negative service experience involving an overwhelming perfume scent in the first room and a dismissive response from housekeeping. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while the hotel is functional for conventions or weddings, it fails to deliver a true five star JW Marriott experience.

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this JW really is the definition of underwhelming

this hotel stay is 100 self-funded

the buffet was underwhelming it had all the basics but nothing was particularly great or memorable

if you're expecting a full five-star JW experience you're going to be sorely disappointed

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the description for exact rates paid for the hotel stay.
If shopping is your thing, you'll enjoy any hotel on this street.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow is the JW Marriott in Kuala Lumpur?
QWhat is the full JW experience at this hotel?

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