Carcosa Seri Negara

Malaysia's heritage mansion: Colonial elegance and refined service

The Carcosa Seri Negara boutique hotel was originally built in 1904 as the official residence of the highest British representative to the Malay States. Set amid 16 hectares of lush landscapes in the Lake Gardens district of Kuala Lumpur, the mansion features 5 elegant suites with personalised round-the-clock butler service, an atmosphere of nostalgic colonial luxury, and absolute modern comfort.

Decorated with teak, marble, gold, silk furnishings, antique paintings, hand-woven carpets and Malaysian artifacts, the Carcosa Seri Negara boutique hotel is an unavoidable stop if you are looking for an authentic and charming stay in Kuala Lumpur. Manicured lawns, a beautiful park with centenary trees, tea served on the veranda, white-gloved butlers, exquisite dining with silverware and candle-light, four-poster beds in the suites ... This address is suited for the most demanding travellers seeking a genuine experience.

Historical luxury, modern comfort, and 24h butler service

The Carcosa Seri Negara hotel is composed of two Tudor and neo-gothic styled mansions located on two adjacent hills inside the Lake garden district. White colonial houses with immaculate gardens, they have become part of Malaysia's history due to their historical status as official residence of the British High Commissioner to Malaysia and place where numerous international treaties were signed. Queen Elisabeth II stayed at the Carcosa Seri Negara on occasions so do not be surprised to see, in the majestic stairway, a predominant painting of the Queen walking down these exact same stairs! The Carcosa Seri Nagara is now a hallmark of Malaysia's national heritage.

The 5 elegant suites are all unique and, by virtue of their individual design, size and decoration, derive their names from selected Malaysian States. All are very spacious with high ceilings and living rooms that overlook the beautiful gardens. Some have four-poster beds and private terraces or verandas in order to enjoy tea in full intimacy.

The Tempting Experience: Afternoon Tea at the Carcosa

Ultra sophisticated service, finest bone china and silverware, enchanting setting of the Drawing Room or the wrap-around veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens, the afternoon tea at the Carcosa Seri Negara reflects the true atmosphere of the colonial era when the founder, Sir Frank Swettenham, resided on the property.

This is a true Tempting Experience ... make sure you have had a light lunch and remember to cancel your evening dinner!

The afternoon Tea is served in the strictest of British traditions with a succession of sweet and sour delights such as scones, homemade strawberry jam, freshly clotted cream and smoked salmon ... all served with a choice of 40 of the most refined British teas...

Services and activities

The Carcosa Seri Negara boutique hotel distinguishes itself with its round-the-clock personalised butler service. Guests are assigned their private butler who sees after their needs 24 hours a day.

Your butler is obviously available for room service, to reserve your dinners, and to take care of your laundry and pressing. But he also organises your trips, visits, or golf sessions at the Kuala Lumpur Golf Club or at the Saujana Golf & Country Club. Should you wish so, he will even escort you to city shopping trips and show you the best bargains!

Whilst staying at the Carcosa Seri Negara you will also benefit from a number of services such as complimentary aperitif and canapés in the evening, complimentary laundry and pressing, international press and magazines, and private transport to and from the city. All suites rates include breakfast served in the room or in the veranda, complimentary mini-bar with home-made canapés, and WIFI access throughout the hotel.

The sporty ones will also enjoy the swimming pool, a 7km running track taking joggers through the beautiful 4 hectare park of lush gardens and manicured lawns, as well as the nearby golf.

Kuala Lumpur's must do's

Discover a city of contrasts! Kuala Lumpur combines modern cosmopolitan lifestyle with sophistication and charms of the colonial past and persistent traditions.

Start your visit with the bustling Merkeda Square where you can see the British-styled Royal Selangor Club located opposite the Moorish-styled Sultan Abdul Samad building (1897).

The ancient Kuala Lumpur train-station, with its arches, its minarets and its dome, is a very nice illustration of Moorish architecture.

Also take a stroll in the Lake Gardens located in the centre of KL. They are really beautiful and worthwhile your time.

The Central Market, hosted in an Art-Deco building, has become a touristic market nowadays bur retains all its charm. Do walk around the surrounding streets to experience the shophouses' atmosphere.

Malaysia's rich culture and history unfolds in the National Museum (typical Malay architecture), one of the most beautiful museums of South-East Asia.

And, last but not least, don't leave Kuala Lumpur without visiting the famous Petronas Twin Towers and the Batu Caves - a wonderful Hindu temple!