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Yet another good hotel along the Bukit Bintang shopping stretch in Kuala Lumpur is the Hotel CaPITOL, which is located next to the BB Shopping Plaza. This award winning hotel under the Federal Hotels International group evokes a smart and contemporary feel and is suitable for both holiday makers and the savvy businessman.

Hotel CaPITOL provides 225 modern and comfortable rooms including the spacious corner rooms and loft suites which gives guests some spectacular views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

"All rooms are fully air conditioned with individual temperature control, complete with colour TV and in-house movies, satellite TV, IDD telephones with bathroom extension, high speed internet access progressively being installed, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, hair dryer, wake-up call service, electronic keycard lock, 24-hour room service, ironing facilities, laundry and valet services and ONESTOP - all you can need at the touch of a button - Capitol convenience."

Amenities are aplenty around Hotel CaPITOL as there are no less than 7 shopping centres all within walking distance, good food ranging from side walk hawker stalls to posh fine dining restaurants and good connection to the other parts of the city through the monorail system in which the Bukit Bintang station is just less than 5 minutes walk away.

Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur must be one of the oldest hotels in Kuala Lumpur which is still in operation today. It was built in time for the Independance Day in August 1957 and is located along the famed Jalan Bukit Bintang where great shopping deals take place.



This charming hotel which has been refurbished not too long ago is located next to bbpark, an outdoor entertainment and alfresco dining experience with amongst others, Bangkok Jam Thai Restaurant & Bar, Outback Steakhouse, Tea Houses, Open-air Bars and Wine Bars, souvenirs, art and handcrafts, with outdoor performances amidst palm trees and gardens.

bbpark leads you to the doorstep of Plaza Low Yat Shopping Centre comprising an extensive computer, electronics & telecommunications retail and wholesale hub, 3 floors of fashion, beauty and jewellery, with a wide range of restaurants and cafes serving sushi, health food and home made specialties. Plaza Low Yat Shopping Centre is also known locally as THE I.T. shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur and many locals as well as tourists get the latest gadgets and gizmos here.

Just a short walk is Sungei Wang Plaza Shopping Centre and BB Plaza Shopping Mall and the nearby Batik Malaysia Berhad Retail outlet, where you can get fine Malaysian Batik. Further along is Bintang Walk, Lot 10, KL Plaza with Planet Hollywood and Starhill, with the Louis Vuitton mega store.

Across from the Hotel is the busy and bustling 24-hour Jalan Alor, Hawker & Street food paradise. Lots of food to choose from over here especially if you wish to sample great Malaysian hawker fare in one street.

Imbi Road is famous for a host of speciality restaurants and quaint eateries and Times Square Shopping Centre. Changkat Bukit Bintang is home to brasseries, trattorias, bars, taverns, wine shops and the unpredictable NO BLACK TIE for live music from jazz to classical.

Nearby Banks include RHB Bank, Utama Bank, Maybank Headquarters, Hong Kong Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank Bumiputera Commerce, EON Bank. AMODA Office Tower with Bankers' Club and Airlines Offices. The Petronas Twin Tower at KLCC, Menara Kuala Lumpur or KL Tower, Central Market and Chinatown are within easy reach.

All in all, Federal Hotel is an ideal hotel for those wishing to explore the Kuala Lumpur city centre on foot. There are even foot massage parlours along the same street as the hotel to give the weary shoppers are well-needed time of relaxation after the shopping frenzy.

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year in February, Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur is offering rooms from RM198++ per night inclusive of a fruit basket and breakfast.


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