Kuala Lumpur

The RuMa Hotel and Residences

Rialto Score 9+

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The RuMa derives its name from the Malay word for “house,” and this serene, urban retreat feels much like the intimate home of an accomplished host. Service is attentive and personalized, while the 253 open-plan rooms and suites exude a contemporary colonial vibe with lots of wood and rattan. Modern science meets ancient healing at the wellness spa: Take a refreshing dip in the infinity-edge pool, cantilevered for dramatic effect over Kuala Lumpur’s buzzy Golden Triangle district. Handpicked local produce and heirloom ingredients are served with artisan flair at ATAS.

7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The RuMa Hotel and Residences

About The RuMa Hotel and Residences

Insider tip

After exploring KL’s nightlife, head up to the SANTAI Bar and Lounge. Located just off the pool, it’s a romantic spot for a nightcap while gazing at the glittering skyline.

In the hotel’s own words

Nestled in the very heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and just steps away from the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC, The RuMa means home in its literal sense. A serene sanctuary amidst the downtown hustle and bustle, it is a hotel that captures all the intimacy of a home run by an accomplished host. A stay will inspire you to uncover the city’s origins and colonial heritage in a contemporary setting that exudes the soothing qualities of a true Urban Resort.

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The RuMa’s luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, many with breathtaking views across the city’s famed skyline, not only pay tribute to its locale, they also embrace a new form of guest experience, unlike any in the region today. Once you arrive at The RuMa you enter a world that revolves around you.

The RuMa Hotel covers all of your dining needs. ATAS, a specialty European bistro where every bite reflects passion, creativity, and skill. At the heart of ATAS lies a commitment to sustainable practices, combined with European cooking techniques to redefine the boundaries of taste and tradition, while SEVEN Lobby Bar offers a selection of expertly curated and crafted classic cocktails and distillates from around the world plus snacks, The LIBRARI is designed as the all-day venue for afternoon tea, snacks, and light meals with international flavours, and SANTAI Pool Bar and Lounge offers cocktails, snacks and refreshments with local flavours throughout the day.

The RuMa’s 6th floor represents an entirely new take on wellness. Immediately connected to the hotel’s gorgeous 25-meter outdoor pool and sundeck, cantilevered from the building and overlooking KL’s landmarks, as well as to SANTAI, a dynamic and versatile pool bar & lounge, UR SPA is about intelligent, genderless and result-driven treatments that work around our guests’ schedule and combine Modern Science with Ancient Healing.

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  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • I Prefer points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Deluxe Room
Indulge in a luxuriously appointed room of contemporary colonial charm that overlooks Kuala Lumpur’s spectacular skyline. · The intelligently laid out open space can be separated from its intricately designed bathroom area by a sliding floor-to-ceiling partition to create a more private setting.
463 ft²
2Grand Room
Spacious and luxuriously appointed, the Grand Room is a reinterpretation of the city’s colonial heritage, most overlooking Kuala Lumpur’s spectacular skyline.
484 ft²
3Corner Studio - City View
Sink into the colonial comforts of this spacious and daylight-filled corner studio concept room, with views that overlook Kuala Lumpur’s spectacular skyline.
Members only
4Grand Studio
This grand studio concept room is designed with productivity and domesticity in mind. · Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, the intelligently laid out space features a versatile lounge, work and dining area complement a room that exudes a distinctly generous and domestic character.
Members only
52-Bedroom Family Studio
Indulge in a little privacy in this 2-bedroom family studio of colonial charm that overlooks Kuala Lumpur’s spectacular skyline. · The versatile and open space can be linked together by a connecting door to create a more expansive space.
Members only
6Corner Studio - Twin Tower View
Sink into the local comforts of this spacious and daylight-filled corner studio concept room, with views that overlook the spectacular Petronas Twin Towers.
Members only
Suites
Size
7Deluxe Suite
Relax and unwind in this sumptuous and spacious suite, furnished with only the most luxurious of materials. · This intelligently laid out suite offers a separate bedroom and living area, as well as a versatile lounge area for dining, working or simply indulging in the views across the city’s famed Petronas Twin Towers.
Members only
8Grand Suite
Unwind in the spacious and sunlit Grand Suite, which is divided into a master bedroom and a lounge area for guests to relax and entertain. · The Grand Suite is luxuriously curated with colonial comforts as well as state-of-the-art technology.
Members only
92-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Ease into the spacious domesticity of the 2-Bedroom Deluxe Suite, which offers a master bedroom and a separate bedroom with connecting door, making it the perfect choice for the most discerning of travellers.
Members only
10RuMa Suite
An exquisite suite with lavish views over Kuala Lumpur, RuMa Suite offers an expansive, sun-framed master bedroom and airy lounge area swathed in colonial charm. · A separate guest washroom, dressing area, kitchenette and the very best in-room technology available allow guests to savour the epitomy of luxury living.
Members only
112-Bedroom RuMa Suite
A truly remarkable space and designed as a domicile more so than a hotel suite, the sprawling and plush 2-Bedroom RuMa Suite comprises of two master bedrooms, a living room, a dining area, a kitchenette, a lounge and guest washroom, all furnished to the highest standards of luxury living.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn I Prefer points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The RuMa Hotel and Residences offer?

The RuMa Hotel and Residences lists Deluxe Room, Grand Room, Corner Studio - City View, Grand Studio, 2-Bedroom Family Studio, Corner Studio - Twin Tower View and 5 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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