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title: "Amethyst KLCC vs Dorms KL: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL in Kuala Lumpur? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amethyst-klcc-kuala-lumpur-vs-dorms-kl-kuala-lumpur/
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Amethyst KLCC vs Dorms KL

Both are in Kuala Lumpur, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Kampung Cendana
## [Amethyst KLCC](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amethyst-klcc-kuala-lumpur/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1121994/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Kampung Cendana
## [Dorms KL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dorms-kl-kuala-lumpur/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1363694/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Dorms KL if you want

-   to walk to the sights (930 m / 2.3 km)
-   free parking

### Why is Amethyst KLCC better than Dorms KL?

1.  1.4 km closer to the area centre (−1.4 km)

### Why is Dorms KL better than Amethyst KLCC?

1.  More guest reviews (964 vs 255), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  Has free parking
3.  10 more sights within 1 km (+10)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Amethyst KLCC | Dorms KL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.6 | 9.4  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 255 | 964  (+709) |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 450 |
| Rank in Kuala Lumpur | top 41%  (+8%) | top 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6 | 9.4  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Kampung Cendana centre | 40 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 210 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m  (−310 m) | 370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 26  (+21) |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 25  (+10) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 20 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+6) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Mosque of Malaysia | 2.3 km | 1.8 km  (−550 m) |
| Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Stadium Merdeka | 2.2 km | 1.0 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Aquaria KLCC | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.4 km apart

Amethyst KLCC: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Monorel Bukit Nanas Station: 210 m, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

Dorms KL: city centre: 930 m, nearest station KL Central Station: 200 m, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 237 hotels in KLCC](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/klcc/)[Top-rated of 413 hotels in Bukit Bintang](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/bukit-bintang/)

## Weather in Kuala Lumpur

[Kuala Lumpur weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/kuala-lumpur/weather)

## Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL: common questions

### Which is better, Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL?

Dorms KL leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.

### Which is cheaper, Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Amethyst KLCC is closer: 40 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Dorms KL.

### How far apart are Amethyst KLCC and Dorms KL?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amethyst-klcc-kuala-lumpur-vs-dorms-kl-kuala-lumpur/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/