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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Petaling Jaya

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Petaling Jaya

Visiting Petaling Jaya, Malaysia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Petaling Jaya, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Petaling Jaya based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Petaling Jaya for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Petaling Jaya before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Petaling Jaya for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Petaling Jaya for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Villas at Sunway Resort Hotel

5-star Resort with prices starting at $595 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Petaling Jaya
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 1, Persiaran Lagoon, The Villas at Sunway Resort Hotel has great rooms from $595 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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One World Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is One World Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3259 First Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.6 km from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Le Méridien Petaling Jaya

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Le Méridien Petaling Jaya to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $95. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Paradigm, 1 Jalan SS7/26A, Kelana Jaya. You'll also find parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Petaling Jaya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $91, Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, at Jalan Utara, Seksyen 52, Selangor provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 3.7 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sunway Resort Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Sunway Resort Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $153 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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M World Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Petaling Jaya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of M World Hotel is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $82, and it's located at No. 1 Persiaran Bandar Utama. We also love the a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, city views, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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Hilton Petaling Jaya

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Hilton Petaling Jaya because it has great rooms that start at $78. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at No 2 Jalan Barat. Only 3.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, a spa, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Takuro Homestay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Petaling Jaya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Takuro Homestay offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $67 (before taxes). It's located at Icon Residenz 2, Icon City, No. 1B and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, city views, a game room, and a child pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Sunway Pyramid Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, Sunway Pyramid Hotel has great rooms from $92 (before taxes). It offers room service, a water park, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya which has nice rooms starting at $50. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lot 6, Lorong Utara C, Section 52. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 3.8 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Port Dickson.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Petaling Jaya?

Petaling Jaya Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$87

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia based on data from 23 hotels is an affordable $87. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Petaling Jaya.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $140
  • 4-star hotels: $70
  • 3-star hotels: $47
  • 2-star hotels: $21


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