Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Extremely Disappointing Experience: Front Desk Discrimination and Broken Promises, Far Below Five-Star Standard Overall Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1 star) I checked into the Four Seasons based on my trust in the brand, but my experience at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur completely shattered my perception. The actions of certain front desk staff made me feel blatant discrimination, and the hotel's internal mismanagement and unfulfilled promises led to a very unpleasant end to my entire vacation. 1. Discriminatory Treatment and Extremely Unprofessional Service from Front Desk Staff During my stay, an Indian male front desk employee (unfortunately, I didn't get his name at the time, but I took a photo and remember him vividly) displayed an appalling attitude. His coldness and impatience were completely at odds with the warm and attentive service expected from a five-star hotel. What was most unacceptable was that on our check-out day, when we had a few hundred ringgits of additional expenses that required a signature on the confirmation slip, he handed us the document and told us to "find a pen ourselves." Although he eventually got one for us when he saw we couldn't find one, this extremely dismissive, even insulting gesture made me feel deeply disrespected. Furthermore, for a front desk staff member at an international five-star hotel, his English communication skills were surprisingly poor and his accent very strong, severely hindering basic information exchange. 2. Internal Mismanagement and Open Breach of Promises to Guests If discrimination is a matter of individual character, then the hotel's internal management failures are even more inexcusable. On the morning of our check-out day, we specifically confirmed with a Caucasian front desk employee at breakfast that we could continue to use the hotel's gym and pool area lounge after our 12 PM check-out, so we could comfortably arrange our time before departure. However, when we checked out on time, the front desk (the Indian front desk staff) abruptly refused to provide the previously promised facilities, citing "you have already checked out." This inconsistent and contradictory approach is not just a simple breach of trust, but an extreme disrespect for our time. We adjusted our plans based on the hotel's promise, only to be forced to leave in embarrassment and helplessness. 3. Advice for Other Travelers and Suggestions for the Hotel We paid a hefty sum for a two-night stay and additional expenses, expecting consistent, professional, and respectful service, but instead received differential treatment and broken promises. This front desk employee's attitude and the hotel's casual approach to promises have completely tarnished the Four Seasons brand image in my eyes. · To other travelers: If you value equal, respectful service and the reliability of promises, please choose this place with caution. You might end up with an unpleasant memory due to the individual actions of some staff members. · To hotel management: This is by no means a minor issue. It exposes serious gaps in your staff training (especially service awareness and equal respect), front desk English proficiency assessment, and internal communication procedures. One employee's poor attitude can tarnish the efforts of the entire team, and an unfulfilled promise can permanently lose a guest's trust. Please thoroughly investigate and rectify these issues. I will not recommend this hotel to any friends, and until I receive a formal and reasonable explanation and apology from the hotel management regarding this incident, I will absolutely not stay here again.

The corner room had a great view, and I loved the fig-scented Diptyque toiletries 😌. The service was very friendly, and they even allowed a late check-out.

The room was adequately clean, and the hotel's location was convenient. However, the service was truly awful. I waited on the ground floor for ages to get my luggage, but no one was there. When I went to find a staff member, they completely ignored me. They were just standing around, seemingly doing nothing, and no one offered to help with my bags! For the previous two nights, I had stayed at the Ritz-Carlton; while the hotel's ambiance was just average, the service there was genuinely excellent.

The overall environment felt a bit dated. This was my first time experiencing a Four Seasons that didn't live up to its usual standard; the stay wasn't as good as other Four Seasons properties. Overall, I found it to be just average, and the price didn't match the experience.