The Rex shortlist
Explore 671 independently selected hotels. Start with a place, a setting, or a season.
Awards come from published lists, entered by hand. Tiers reflect Rex’s editorial selection. See how we choose. “When to go” matches each hotel’s peak and shoulder seasons.
Pahang, Malaysia
A secluded island retreat off the coast of Pahang offering pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters for an exclusive escape. The resort combines tropical luxury with intimate setting, perfect for those seeking privacy and natural beauty.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A contemporary lifestyle hotel blending modern design with Malaysian hospitality in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's vibrant Bukit Bintang district. The property offers stylish accommodation and thoughtful amenities catering to discerning business and leisure travelers.
Langkawi, Malaysia
On Langkawi’s northeastern cape, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi occupies Tanjung Rhu within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Its 92 accommodations comprise 68 pavilions and 24 villas, set beside a mile-long stretch of Andaman Sea beach and limestone cliffs. The resort’s architecture draws on Malay village forms and Moorish influences; pavilions and villas pair indoor-outdoor layouts with tropical woods, stone and earth-toned finishes. The setting makes the surrounding coast and geopark landscape central to a stay here.
George Town, Malaysia
In George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage district, Soori Penang occupies 15 restored heritage shophouses beside Khoo Kongsi temple. The hotel offers 13 single suites, eight with a second storey and two additional bedrooms. Original architectural details remain part of the rooms, alongside contemporary design, warm timber and Peranakan touches. Its small scale and position within a living historic enclave make the stay as much about the surrounding clan-house heritage as about a base for exploring George Town.
Langkawi, Malaysia
On Langkawi’s northwestern tip, The Datai Langkawi sets 121 rooms, suites and villas between rainforest and Datai Bay. The main building sits back from the shore on a forest ridge; other accommodations rise among the trees or open onto the beach. Designed by Kerry Hill and opened in 1993, the resort’s architecture draws on regional cultural influences and local materials. Nature walks, resident naturalists and access to the bay make the surrounding landscape central to the stay.
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