Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Alila Bangsar: Neri&Hu designed urban treehouse sanctuary in Bangsar with Entier French dining and 3-story atrium swimming pool
Commanding the top floors of a sleek mixed-use tower in the cosmopolitan, creative enclave of Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Alila Bangsar opened in 2018 as an urban treehouse oasis. Designed by world-renowned Shanghai architecture firm Neri&Hu and operating as a proud member of Design Hotels, the 143-room hotel is an architectural tour de force. Featuring an astonishing three-story open-air central atrium housing a lush swimming pool and tiered timber sun decks on level 40, the critically acclaimed nose-to-tail French restaurant Entier by Chef Masashi Horiuchi (Michelin Selected), the California-inspired cocktail lounge Pacific Standard, and sweeping skyline views of the Petronas Towers, Alila Bangsar is Kuala Lumpur’s premier design hotel.
Arrival introduces travelers to tranquil Neri&Hu Zen architectural serenity: guests take express elevators to the level 41 sky lobby, welcomed beneath dark metal latticework and raw concrete with chilled calamansi spritzes. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Kuala Lumpur cultural, architectural, and shopping pursuits: exploring the trendy cafes, boutiques, and street food of Bangsar and Little India Brickfields (steps away), taking the connected LRT train directly to KL Sentral and the Petronas Twin Towers (10 minutes away), swimming in the dramatic three-story sky pool framing Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, relaxing on the tiered pool sun decks, enjoying craft cocktails at Pacific Standard, and reserving dinner at Entier.
Urban living balances city exploration with calm architectural wellness: the hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, open-air sun terraces, and in-room spa massage therapies. Dining is extraordinary: nose-to-tail French gastronomy at Entier (curated by Chef Masashi Horiuchi celebrating local Malaysian produce with French technique), American craft cocktails and vintage vinyl at Pacific Standard, and all-day dining at Botanica + Co.
Accommodations comprise 143 rooms and luxury suites designed by Neri&Hu ranging from 38 to 90 square metres. Each residence features minimalist dark wood screens, floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city views, plush king beds, and custom concrete-and-tile bathrooms with walk-in rain showers.
Design purists, food lovers, and luxury travelers seeking Neri&Hu architecture, Entier French dining, and a dramatic 3-story atrium pool in Kuala Lumpur should book Alila Bangsar without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic traditional airport hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 980 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 1,350 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Jalan Riong, take the express elevator to the level 41 sky lobby, and sip chilled calamansi tea.
- Check into your suite, admire the Neri&Hu woodwork, and head down to the level 40 sky pool.
- Dine on modern French cuisine at Entier.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 2.3k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Neri&Hu Design & Level 40 Sky Pool Atrium
Guests revere the architectural brilliance, three-story atrium pool, Entier French dining, and Bangsar views.
Entier Dining & Pacific Standard Cocktails
Reviewers consistently praise Masashi Horiuchi’s French food, vinyl tunes at the bar, comfortable beds, and LRT bridge.
Guests Warn
Vibrant Bangsar Creative District
Visitors love being steps from cafes and Little India while enjoying quiet sky-high comfort.
Minimalist Urban Sanctuary
Travelers celebrate the raw concrete, dark wood, and serene atmosphere.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Neri&Hu Urban Treehouse Architectural Landmark
Alila
MICHELIN Selected (Entier French Dining)
MICHELIN Guide
Design Hotels Member
Design Hotels
In the stay
- Full access to 3-story level 40 sky pool, sun decks, and 24-hour fitness gym
- Direct covered bridge access to Bangsar LRT train station
- Full cooked-to-order breakfast daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Usually extra
- –Entier French Dining multi-course tasting menus and sommelier wine pairings
- –In-room customized botanical massage therapies and private city car transfers
Good to Know
- The 143-room urban treehouse hotel occupies the top floors of a tower in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Hyatt/Alila.
- Includes Neri&Hu design, 3-story sky pool atrium, Entier French dining (Michelin Selected), and LRT bridge.
- Located on Jalan Riong, a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or 5 mins to KL Sentral.
Editor's Note
Book a Bangsar View Suite on the highest floors with panoramic floor-to-ceiling views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, and reserve the multi-course tasting menu at Entier French Dining.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026