The RuMa Hotel and Residences
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Is The RuMa Hotel and Residences good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: homelike unique design; generous free water and snacks; meticulous housekeeping. Main complaint: room-type mix-up once.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Homelike KL hideaway near the towers”
The RuMa Hotel and Residences feels like a stylish home: a unique dark-toned design, spacious clean rooms, free bottled water without asking, welcome snacks, and staff who greet arrivals with iced water, explain the facilities, confirm late checkout and allow early check-in for exhausted flyers. Housekeeping is meticulous enough to tidy a cluttered vanity, and breakfast is rich — even fresh greens guests cut themselves. KLCC Park and the towers sit about fifteen minutes' walk. Minor misses: one booked king arrived as twins, and some fittings feel dated.
- Rooms
- Spacious rooms; a booked king once arrived as twins.
- Service
- Warm, careful staff who ease early arrivals.
- Location
- About fifteen minutes' walk to the twin towers.
- Food
- A rich breakfast including fresh-cut greens.
- Facilities
- A good gym and pool, though fittings feel dated.
- Homelike unique design
- Generous free water and snacks
- Meticulous housekeeping
- Rich breakfast
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Private parking
- Room-type mix-up once
- Slightly dated fittings
Best forCouplesBusiness tripsCity breaks
How it compares
The RuMa Hotel and Residences ranks #3 of 266 hotels Staylist lists in Kuala Lumpur and #1 of 58 5-star hotels there. At about $351 a night it is 68% above the median for 5-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur ($209). The closest listed alternative is Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 100 m away (score 7.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.9 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (29.11 km) · Train Station: Ampang Park (1.22 km) · Metro: Conlay (0.49 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur100 m · 7.9 · $262
- 8 Kia Peng Suites200 m · 6.9 · $228
- Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur300 m · 8.3 · $564
- Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences300 m · 6.9 · $234
- Opus BT300 m · 8.4 · $262
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Bar
- 4 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Children's pool
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Saltwater pool
- Pool bar
- Towels
- Pool lounge
- SEVEN Lobby Bar
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The RuMa Hotel and Residences?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The RuMa Hotel and Residences have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, infinity pool, pool with view, saltwater pool, pool bar, pool lounge.
- Is there parking at The RuMa Hotel and Residences?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does The RuMa Hotel and Residences offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The RuMa Hotel and Residences have?
- Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The RuMa Hotel and Residences from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, about 29.11 km away.
- How far is The RuMa Hotel and Residences from the centre of Kuala Lumpur?
- About 1.9 km.
- Is The RuMa Hotel and Residences suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.