Hammam Spa @ Bangsar Village
The name Hammam is Turkish for a traditional communal bath house. They are similar to saunas, but rely on water, rather than ambient steam. Apart from the core bathing experience, Hammam also offers a number of other treatments, such as gommage (a rigorous exfoliating body scrub technique), massages, body polishes, and facials. There are a…
Sompoton Spa @ Istana Hotel
Located in some of the KL’s leading hotels, Sompotan Spa aims to offer a “spa escape in the city”, for both locals and visitors. Although the various outlets share the same overall ethos, as well as the same high standards, each has its own character. In terms of treatments, Sompoton is best known for its…
Energy Day Spa @ Great Eastern Mall
Energy Day Spa was founded by Datin Ramona Suleiman, one of the most respected members of Malaysia’s wellness industry. Over the past decade, she has been a prime mover in incorporating holistic healing principles into spa treatments in KL. As well as alternative techniques like reiki and Japanese acupuncture, Energy Day Spa offers a range…
Anggun Spa @ Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
This boutique spa located in Hotel Maya combines pampering, with holistic treatments, in private rooms. The treatments are divided into three categories: complete therapy (combinations of several treatments, with an overall theme, such as detoxing); bath and body treatments (single treatment such as full body wraps); and massage therapy (using various approaches, from healing stones…
Tanamera Wellness Spa @ Sooka Sentral
Part of a small Malaysian chain of spas, Tanamera focuses on traditional Malay holistic treatments, rather than the more commonly seen Thai or Balinese techniques. Its overall aim is to keep alive the age old holistic methods. Tanamera offers an innovative selection of individual treatments, from body massages to facial scrubs, as well as combination…
Angsana Spa @ Crowne Plaza Mutiara
Angsana Spa offers much needed pampering, after a busy day of shopping, sightseeing or business meetings. It has a whole range of massages, including three signature treatments, as well as facials, body polishes and conditioners. Many of these are available as individual treatments, others as part of packages. There are also packages which are tailor…
The Spa @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The Spa @ Mandarin Oriental prides itself on offering a “true sanctuary for the senses”, with its selection of individually tailored wellness treatments. Guests enjoy a highly personalized service, including a therapist consultation, to work out exactly the right treatment, or combination of treatments. Facilities include private therapy rooms for singles and couples and a…
Spa & Massage in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur offers great diversity of wellness treatments, from foot reflexology to head massages, using techniques from a variety of international and local traditions. Some of these techniques, such as Thai, Baliness or Swedish massage, are popular around the world, while others, like traditional Malay urut, are unlikely to be found outside of Malaysia. Although…
Dim Sum Buffet Brunch in Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant KL
Bought a dim sum buffet lunch voucher from Groupon for Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant yesterday and made a reservation for a Saturday brunch. The voucher is valued at RM 636 and we got it for RM 208 (RM52 per person), this is apparently a 68% off deal. Since we have not visited any of the…
What to eat in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the Federal Territory of Malaysia. It is a busy and lively city that offers great shopping, nature wonders and variety of good food. With a mix cultures from different ethnics of Malays, Chinese and Indian, there are many things to explore and food to try on. The highlights of Kuala Lumpur are…
