With Ramadan fast approaching, we’re sure many of our Muslim readers are looking forward to a new month of reflection and prayer. Along with that, Ramadan is also a time to embrace community.
And what better way to do this than to break your fast with friends, family, or colleagues?
To ease the burden of your research, we’ve compiled a list of 10 hotels in the Klang Valley that are serving Ramadan buffets for less than RM100 per pax, to cater to those looking for more affordable options.
1. Adamson Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Adamson Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a shariah-compliant hotel with about 90 rooms.
For Ramadan this year, the hotel is offering a spread of more than 100 dishes as part of its “Citarasa Senandung Asli” buffet. This includes kambing golek, sup tulang kambing, bubur lambuk, and lemang.
If you’re a guest at the hotel, you’re entitled to its early bird rates where you save about RM10. If you purchase seats for nine adults, you can get one seat for free.
Accessibility-wise, you can get there by stopping at the Chow Kit Monorail station, followed by a short 8-minute walk.
Buffet rates:
- Early Bird (book before March 15) – RM68 for adults, RM40 for children aged 6 to 12
- Normal – RM80 for adults, RM50 for children
Buffet period: March 16 to April 7, 2024, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
How to book: Contact 012-230 9505 / 011-2855 6455 / 012-385 8583
Address: 79, Lorong Haji Hussein 2, Off Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 KL
2. Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Established in 2007, Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a 3-star hotel catering to families and business travellers. Located in the heart of the city, it’s within quick access to tourist spots such as Batu Caves.
To celebrate the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the hotel is hosting its “Tradisi Warisan Ramadan” buffet. There, you’ll find staples like rendang, ketupat, lemang, and various kuih-muih.
As part of its promotion, you’ll gain one free seat with every purchase of 10. This purchasing offer is available between March 9 to April 8, 2024. Its early bird rates also save you about RM10.
Buffet rates:
- Early Bird (book before March 8) – RM70 for adults, RM40 for children aged 6 to 12, RM55 for senior citizens aged 60 and above
- Normal – RM80 for adults, RM50 for children aged 6 to 12, RM60 for senior citizens aged 60 and above
Buffet period: March 14 to April 8, 2024
How to book: Contact 03-6259 4422 / 016-323 8188
Address: No. 3, Jalan Jambu Mawar, Off Jalan Kepong, 52000 KL
3. Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur
As the name suggests, Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur is under the multinational Hilton Worldwide Holdings hospitality group.
With views of the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower, it’s located in the Chow Kit district and happens to be a 5-minute walk from the monorail station.
This fasting month, the hotel’s “Merentasi Tradisi: Sajian Dulu dan Kini” buffet is serving buka puasa classics that will “tickle your nostalgia”. Combining old recipes with modern twists, you’ll find dishes like grilled lamb leg, sotong tumis sambal belacan, and sup kawah meletop.
According to its Facebook post, customers who carpool or take public transport can also get a 15% discount by providing receipts as proof.
Buffet rates:
- Monday to Thursday – RM78 for adults, RM39 for children below 12 years old
- Friday to Sunday – RM98 for adults, RM49 for children below 12 years old
Buffet period: March 10 to April 9, 2024, from 6:30PM to 10PM
How to book: Contact +603-2771 6888 / KULMY_FB@Hilton.com
Address: 452, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 KL.
4. Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur
An InterContinental Hotels Group accommodation, Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur is situated in the city centre’s Golden Triangle. The brand markets itself as being designed for both leisure and business.
Located in Jalan Raja Chulan, it’s a 3-minute walk from Raja Chulan Monorail Station and a 7-minute walk from Bukit Bintang MRT Station.
Holiday Inn Express KL’s Ramadan offering is available for dine-in at its in-house restaurant. The place will be serving its “Jom Singgah Iftar” Ramadan buffet that’s complete with roasted lamb and biryani.
Buffet rates:
- Early bird price (book before March 13) – RM68 for adults
- Normal price – RM88 for adults
Buffet period: March 15 to April 7, 2024, from 6PM to 10PM
How to book: Contact 012-394 4583 / sales.kulcc@ihg.com
Address: No. 84, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL
5. ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Sri Damansara
Another international name, ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Sri Damansara is a premium economy hotel with modern facilities. Suitable for business and leisure travellers, the hotel is within walking distance to the Sri Damansara Barat MRT station.
Celebrating the month of Ramadan, its Streats Cafe is preparing a dinner buffet called “Nostalgia Ramadan”. As the theme suggests, you can expect to find many of the dishes being locally inspired.
Buffet rates:
- Early bird price (book before March 13) – RM58 for adults, RM38 for children aged 6 to 12, RM48 for senior citizens
- Normal price – RM68 for adults, RM48 for children aged 6 to 12, RM58 for senior citizens
Buffet period: March 13 to April 6, 2024
How to book: Contact 03-6287 0700 / H9216-RE@accor.com
Address: No. 5, Jalan Cempaka SD12/5, Bandar Sri Damansara PJU9, 52200 KL
6. Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur
A 3-star hotel, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur is owned by Mayland Century Sdn Bhd and managed by Dorsett Hospitality International.
It’s attached to Cheras Sentral shopping mall and is a short walk from the Taman Connaught MRT station.
For Ramadan this year, the hotel’s in-house restaurant called Curz Cafe is offering a spread of traditional local cuisine. Titled “Sajian Nostalgia”, customers can expect to find dishes such as Kerabu Daging, Daging Gulai Melaka, and Nasi Kawah Briyani Daging.
Buffet rates:
- Early bird price (book before March 13) – RM75 for adults, RM50 for children aged 4 to 12, RM60 for senior citizens
- Normal price – RM85 for adults, RM60 for children aged 4 to 12, RM70 for senior citizens
Buffet period: March 13 to April 6, 2024
How to book: Contact 03-9108 9280 / 012-662 8640 / 017-256 4437
Address: No.100, Jalan Cheras, Phoenix Business Park, 56000, KL
7. Bespoke Hotel
For those living around Puchong, you could consider Bespoke Hotel, an award-winning boutique hotel. It features 120 rooms and is nestled within Setiawalk, a residential and entertainment establishment.
To ring in Ramadan 2024, the hotel is providing customers with a dinner buffet called “Sajian Kasih Ramadan”. Some highlights that will be available are its chili crab and kambing golek.
Located at level 5, you’ll get to dine while enjoying views of the Puchong skyline and the hotel’s swimming pool.
Buffet rates: RM98 for adults, RM58 for children aged 5 to 12, RM78 for senior citizens aged 60 and above
Buffet period: March 13 to April 7, 2024
How to book: Contact 012-880 8035 / 017-810 0225
Address: No 2A-G (Hotel) Block F Setiawalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong
8. De Palma Hotel
Located in Seksyen 19, De Palma Hotel is a local hospitality brand that’s not too far away from Uptown Shah Alam.
The brand is currently managed by The Blanket Group, which has four other hotels in its portfolio. This includes Bahang Bay Hotel and Vouk Hotel & Suites in Penang.
The hotel came up with a Ramadan buffet called “Tradisi Warisan Nusantara”. A few staples you can find are its kambing golek, rendang ayam, and ayam kari kapitan.
Buffet rates:
- Early bird price (book before March 8) – RM75 for adults
- Normal price – RM90 for adults, RM50 for children aged 6 to 12, RM60 for senior citizens and OKU citizens
Buffet period: March 13 to April 7, 2024
How to book: Contact 03-5542 8080
Address: Jalan Nelayan 19/15, Seksyen 19, 40300 Shah Alam, Selangor
9. Empire Hotel
A boutique 4-star hotel, Empire Hotel in Subang is just a short walk from the Subang Jaya LRT and KTM station. It’s situated above NU Empire (previously known as Empire Shopping Gallery).
In observance of Ramadan, its in-house restaurant is bringing a dinner buffet called “Sajian Warisan”. Some of its must-try signature dishes like asam pedas tenggiri and sup gearbox will be served alongside other delicacies.
Buffet rates:
- Early bird price (book before March 12) – RM78 for adults
- Normal price – RM88 for adults, RM45 for children aged 6 to 13, RM60 for senior citizens aged 60 and above
Buffet period: March 12 to April 8, 2024, from 6:30PM to 10PM
How to book: Contact 011-1299 8791 / kabmgr@empirehotel.com.my
Address: Jalan SS16/1, SS16, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
10. Summit Hotel
Those living in the Subang area would be familiar with Summit Hotel. Located strategically near the interchange of KESAS Highway and Persiaran Kewajipan, the hotel is a short walk from the USJ 7 LRT and BRT station.
Commemorating Ramadan 2024, the hotel is hosting close to a month-long buffet called “Lambaian Binda, Santapan Di Teratak Bonda”. It’ll be held in the Grand Ballroom on Level 5 and includes traditional dance activities.
Food-wise, customers can find 250 dishes to choose from. There will also be lucky draws up for grabs with prizes like oversea flight tickets. For every 10 seats reserved, you’ll receive one free seat.
Buffet rates: RM98 for adults, RM58 for children aged 6 to 13, RM60 for senior citizens aged 60 and above
Buffet period: March 13 to April 7, 2024, from 7PM to 10PM
How to book: Contact 03-8023 3000 / 019-279 7781
Address: Persiaran Kewajipan USJ 1, 47600 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor
A pricing breakdown
| Hotel Name | Location | Adult price (RM) | Child price (RM) | Senior citizen price (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamson Hotel | Kuala Lumpur | 80 | 50 | – |
| Crystal Crown | Kuala Lumpur | 80 | 50 | 60 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | Kuala Lumpur | 78 to 98 | 39 to 49 | – |
| Holiday Inn Express | Kuala Lumpur | 88 | – | – |
| ibis Styles Sri Damansara | Kuala Lumpur | 68 | 48 | 58 |
| Silka Cheras | Kuala Lumpur | 85 | 60 | 70 |
| Bespoke Hotel | Puchong | 98 | 58 | 78 |
| De Palma Hotel | Shah Alam | 90 | 50 | 60 |
| Empire Hotel | Subang Jaya | 88 | 45 | 60 |
| Summit Hotel | Subang Jaya | 98 | 58 | 60 |
Overall, there’s quite a number of Ramadan buffets to choose from. And with the rather decent price points, if you’re feeling adventurous, I’d say you could even dine at a few hotels this festive season.
Regardless of which hotel you choose though, we wish all our Muslim readers Ramadan Mubarak in advance!
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Featured Image Credit: Adamson Hotel Kuala Lumpur / Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur
