5-Star Hotels in Selangor, Malaysia

My Malaysian retiree friend recommended this hotel which is connected to 1U mall via linked bridge, and 30% cheaper for us compared to the other hotel in the mall. We arrived after midnight via coach, it helps that it is walking distance from transportation hub. The room is clean, free mini bar and room was made up nicely everyday.

Traveling to Malaysia or having an overnight layover? Ditch those hard airport benches! Let me share my experience at Sama-Sama Hotel, the only 5-star airport hotel at KLIA T1. ✈️ If you're arriving on an international flight (at KLIA Terminal 1), whether you need a good rest after a long journey or have an early flight the next day, this hotel is definitely your top choice. 🚗 How to get from Arrivals to the Hotel? (Includes shuttle service guide) Please do not attempt to walk with heavy luggage; it's quite a distance (approx. 500 meters). 🛬 Arrive at Level 2: After clearing immigration and collecting your baggage, take the elevator to Level 2. 📍 Find the Buggy Station: Look for signs pointing to 'Sama-Sama Hotel.' The shuttle station is directly opposite the Food Garden. 🚗 Call a Shuttle: There's a dedicated 24-hour free buggy service. Just wait a moment (or press the call button), and a uniformed staff member will drive you and your luggage via an indoor skybridge directly to the hotel lobby in just 3 minutes. 🍳 A 'Food City' Level Breakfast that Amazes the Taste Buds The hotel's Continents restaurant offers 24-hour service, and its breakfast is renowned. 🥘 A Fusion of Global Flavors: Malaysian dishes (the Nasi Lemak is a must-try!), Chinese dim sum and hot congee, authentic Indian curry with Roti Canai, Thai Tom Yum, and a full Western breakfast spread. 🍰 Dessert Paradise: A wide variety of Western cakes, freshly baked bread, and colorful Nyonya pastries, all visually stunning. 🏨 Hotel Facilities and History Although the hotel opened in 1998 (formerly Pan Pacific), it underwent extensive renovations when it rebranded as Sama-Sama in 2013. It's incredibly well-maintained and exudes a 5-star quality. ✨ Room Types: Offers 442 rooms, including Deluxe, Premier, and more luxurious Suites. The rooms feature double-glazed windows for excellent soundproofing, and some even offer views of the tarmac. 🏊♀️ Swimming Pool and Gym: The outdoor tropical garden pool on the 1st floor has a fantastic ambiance, and the 24-hour gym is fully equipped. 💆 Sari Kayangan Spa: Provides professional Malay massage services, perfect for relieving flight fatigue. 🍸 Traveller’s Bar & Grill: Features live band performances in the evening, offering steaks and various cocktails in a wonderful atmosphere. ✨ As a national airport hotel, it frequently hosts dignitaries, sports stars (like F1 drivers), and VVIPs attending international conferences. 💡 How to choose a transit hotel❓ ✅ Sama-Sama has two properties at KLIA T1; choose based on your needs: 1️⃣ Sama-Sama Express (airside/near Gate C5): No immigration required, suitable for short transits of up to 6 hours, charged hourly, and more affordable. 2️⃣ Sama-Sama Hotel (landside/this review's focus): Requires immigration clearance into Malaysia. Highly recommended for stays longer than 6 hours! Offers larger spaces, more comfortable bedding, and a full range of facilities.👍

Excellent stay overall. Great location with convenient access to nearby malls and attractions. Room was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Staff were friendly, professional, and provided excellent service throughout the stay. Amenities were good and suitable for a relaxing and productive business trip. Highly recommended.

We arrived a bit late. Check in was smooth, front staff was friendly, addressed everything in details. Room was okay, with carpet. Super comfortable soft beds and pillow. View from room was superb at night. Parking rm5 per 24 hours for hotel guest, can go out and come back many times within the 24 hours for only rm5. Water pressure is just average (we stayed at Level 12). Water heater not woking well but we dont really need that as Malaysia is super hot outside 😅. Got separated pool for female only and for general people(mix all), which is much appreciated. Overall experience is good and will come again definitely.

Booked a one-night stay because we wanted to fully maximise the time of the Ramadhan Buffet. We were surprised of how spacious Cinnamon Coffee House was! The crowd was huge, but everyone seemed comfortable. The food spread was top notch; we were spoilt for choice! It was also to celebrate my husband’s belated birthday, and he truly enjoyed it. As for the room, we loved it - especially my daughter who enjoyed the bathtub (since the pool was closed for renovation works). We requested a late check-out, and was granted. Every staff was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely repeat!

The shower / shampoo / conditioner dispensers were such a failure, room 910, and no shaver kit was in place. toilet door due to water from shower area splashing unto it , had mold forming at the bottom back end, rotting away in near future. Light switches were a little confusing, but the USB plug in sockets were such a joy to use. Breakfast was okay, pool level and gym level not the same, hence not as user-friendly as I tot (coming from experience at Danang Hilton). Lion dance at lobby was a bonus for guest and visitors. Generally a worth while stay, just please check out the dispensers if it is your concern, if deem pathetic then better change room. Chef came over to present a dessert made in-house using tomato and it was sublime indeed, simple yet full of favour.

Stayed at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel recently. Overall environment was decent, but I was disappointed with two issues. Firstly, during breakfast, some of the cups provided were stained and did not appear properly cleaned, which affected the dining experience. Secondly, I booked and paid for a room with a double bed and sofa bed, but the room provided only had a double bed without the sofa bed as stated in the booking. Hope the hotel can improve on quality control and ensure room allocations match confirmed bookings.

1. Check in process is made simple, I like that very much. I was allowed to check in 30 minutes early. 2. The room is clean . Other then bath foam & syampoo was given late ( accidentally missed to be put in the toilet), the rest of amenities were ok. 3. The TV channel are limited and the picture quality of the TV is not good. Please look into this. 4. Many restaurant are walking distance around 200 metres. MyNews shop 24 hours is available at ground floor of the apartment. Overall I had a nice stay.

I came to stay overnight here to attend our alumni event. Room is spacious, with a balcony facing the garden. However the sofa needed some cleaning as there were patches of stain and a few (cookie?) crumbs were seen when I first came inside. Parking is near to the room but a bit inconvenient to drag my luggages on the road. I had to carry my luggages instead. The iron provided in the room was chipped. I didn’t realise it until I added water for the steam to function - it leaked and wet the whole ironing board instead. My clothes ended up getting wet while I tried to iron them. The iron definitely needs replacement. Food from our group dinner event was below average. Coffee and tea served with sugar and super sweet by the way. Breakfast was okay for the price. Chicken rendang, croissant, and sardine curry are among the ones that are delicious in the breakfast spread. I came to stay here about 13-14 years ago. But now I think the rooms need a good revamp.

We got married here last year and we enjoyed the excellent service, food served in Makan Kitxhen, Tosca, and the buffet for the wedding. Special curations for weddings made it all the more special. This trip marks our first anniversary and we’re delighted to have spend the weekend here again reminiscing our wedding last year. Booked through Trip:com and was upgraded to the highest floor compliments of the hotel. Overall we enjoyed the pool, the breakfast and our time in the hotel. Nothing short of amazing!