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S.E.A.T And Savour: Le Méridien KL's Cultural Staycation With A Stylish Twist

S.E.A.T And Savour: Le Méridien KL's Cultural Staycation With A Stylish Twist

BusinessToday09-05-2025
Sometimes, you don't need to travel far to feel like you've truly escaped. Tucked in the heart of KL Sentral, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur has introduced a new way to slow down and savour city life with its thoughtfully curated S.E.A.T Package – an indulgent mix of Sleep, Eat, Art, and Travel, available until year-end.
Step off the airport express and into a plush haven. The rooms offer mid-century modern charm with Le Méridien's signature bedding, plush pillows, and Malin+Goetz bath amenities that pamper your skin while you pamper your soul.
The Eat experience is equally inviting, with a RM100 dining credit to enjoy at the hotel's impressive line-up of restaurants—from the award-winning PRIME steakhouse to the creative bites at Gastro Sentral, the elegant Latitude 03 for afternoon tea, or even casual bites by the saltwater pool at Pool Bar & Grill@8.
Art lovers are in for a treat too. The hotel offers complimentary access to the Wei-Ling Gallery, just 2.5 km away, where local and international artworks await to stir your senses.
Travellers can easily explore the city thanks to Le Méridien's prime location. Whether it's shopping at The Exchange TRX, discovering sea life at Aquaria KLCC, or getting hands-on at Petrosains, everything is just a train ride away. And when the day ends, there's always that tranquil dip at the hotel's pool, framed by the KL skyline.
With complimentary parking and seamless access to KLIA, Le Méridien's S.E.A.T Package is not just a stay, it's a stylish and cultural city escape for travellers who crave comfort with character. Related
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