Worth It Verified

Merdeka 118

4.6

Google rating

Based on ~2,417 reviews

“The View at 118” observation deck is scheduled to open Aug 2026 — exterior viewing & Park Hyatt access only for now.

THE VERDICT

“The world’s second-tallest building. Best shot from Stadium Merdeka or Chinatown; the spire lights up after dark.”

At 678.9 m, second only to the Burj Khalifa. The Park Hyatt on level 75 has operated since Aug 2025.

WHAT TO SEE & DO

What to see & do

World’s 2nd-tallest building (678.9 m)

Park Hyatt sky lobby

8.4 km of spire LEDs at night

LOCATION

NEXT DOOR

ATTRACTION · CULTURAL

A burned-down cinema reborn as a soaring creative hub — a vast bookstore, food stalls and exhibitions under one roof.

4.5Google (4,782+)

SPA · DAY SPA

A 5★ day spa spot in Chinatown, with 789+ Google reviews.

5.0Google (789+)

Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Mid-range (RM) · 2.4 km from KLCC
Book: Signature body massage · Facial treatment · Body scrub & wrap

FOOD · BRUNCH

A hidden upstairs café in a restored Chinatown shophouse — fusion brunch in a plant-filled, old-KL-romance setting.

4.2Google (3,397+)

150 Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tue)
RM20–40 · 2.3 km from KLCC · LRT Pasar Seni
Order: East-meets-West brunch · Restored shophouse setting · Photogenic interiors

SPA · DAY SPA

A 5★ day spa spot in Chinatown, with 510+ Google reviews.

5.0Google (510+)

Level 2, The 5 Elements Hotel, Kompleks Selangor, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Mid-range (RM) · 2.2 km from KLCC
Book: Signature body massage · Facial treatment · Body scrub & wrap
In Chinatown, Selangor (Klang Valley) — outside KL proper.