Kuala Lumpur pampers women tourist

Cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur pampers women tourists to the hilt, provided you know where to find the best spots. From shopping, beauty treatments to partying, there are lots of exciting places to spoil and enjoy yourself. Below is a recommended list, which is not exhaustive, however

(1) CROWN PRINCESS HOTEL
This five-star hotel has a Ladies Floor that is suited to women who travel alone. (Hotels in Malaysia are rated from one to five stars - the more stars, the more upmarket). Extra security is provided for this floor. Other facilities include florist, baby-sitting services, beauty parlour, woman's hairdresser, car rental, and restaurants, to mention but a few. Crown Princess Hotel is located on Jalan Tun Razak, and is host to Martha Tilaar Spa, a ladies only spa.

(2)PAMPER FLOOR, STARHILL GALLERY
Pamper Floor in Starhill Gallery is dedicated to spas and beauty centres. The mall stands next to J.W. Marriott Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang. Asianel Foot Reflexology Spa offers foot therapy with essential oils and a host of luxury treatments to heal & rejuvenate the body, mind & soul through your feet. For a soothing spa experience in a Balinese setting, pop over to Donna Spa that pampers your five senses. Ayurvedium Medispa is equipped with private/couple therapy rooms, spa bath and steam cubicle, private shower and in-room safe for clients to enjoy a host of health, beauty and stress-relieving therapies. A wide range of beauty regimes are available from Beaubele, Escentials Urban retreat, Kanebo International Salon and MTM Skin Care Concept Store -- all located on the same floor.

(3)GROUND FLOOR, MID VALLEY MEGAMALL
As diamonds, gold and gems are a girl's best friend, the Ground Floor of Mid Valley Megamall is a must-visit. Five jewellery stores are housed here, which allows for easy comparisons. With luxurious furnishings and bright lights, they exude an inviting atmosphere for browsing. Among the five stores, there is always a gem to suit every personality, mood or fashion trend. Diamond & Platinum offers a wide range of diamond and platinum collection for every occasion. Its signature diamond is Estrella Diamond; named after the Spanish word for star. Goldheart specialises in unique pure platinum wedding band collections and the symbol solitaire collections - ZEN (in brilliant), CRISS (with 77 facets) and PRINCESS (in princess cut). Wah Chan offers a complete collection of diamonds, gem stones, jade and pearl jewellery. Tomei and Zin Liang Jewellery complete the picture. To get to Mid Valley Megamall on Jalan Syed Putra, you need to travel by taxi or take the KTM Komuter which has a station at its North Court.

(4) FIRST FLOOR, SUNGEI WANG PLAZA
The First Floor of Sungei Wang Plaza has the largest concentration of hair salons in any shopping complex. Get your latest hair styles that are in vogue in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris or Milan from a choice of ten outlets. They include Art De Salon, CS Hair & Beauty, La Belle Unisex Hair & Beauty Centre, Rizz Hair Design Centre, Secolo Hair Dressing, Scissors Palace Hair Salon, Snips, Trio Image Studio, Vis-à-vis, and Vouch Stylistics. Services include styling, rebonding, digital perm, wsh-cut-and-blow-dry and a host of other treatments. Sungei Wang Plaza stands on Jalan Bukit Bintang opposite the Parkroyal Hotel.

(5) KENKO REFLEXOLOGY & FISH SPA
Fish spas are the latest craze in Kuala Lumpur. Customers dip their feet in a pond filled with Garra Rufa, a kind of fish that eats dead skin! Nicknamed "Doctor Fish", these creatures originate from Turkey and are toothless, actually. Your feet will feel smooth and silky after the "treatment." Besides the fish spa, Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa offers services like foot and hand reflexology, foot spa, head acupressure massage and full-leg aromatherapy. Check out Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa on Level 5 in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur which is adjacent to Grand Millenium Hotel.

(6)CHOCOLATE STORES
Beryl's Chocolate Kingdom is sheer paradise for female chocolate lovers! Bar chocolate (raisins, almond, coconut, etc) camior bar chocolate, Ghana chocolate, tiramisu chocolate and gift packs are the popular buys. Beryl's is located at Jalan Utara, Off Jalan Imbi. Another chocolate haven is Beryl's competitor, Chocolate Gallery on Jalan Inai, Off Jalan Imbi. Beryl's and Chocolate Gallery are about 30 minutes' walk from J.W. Marriott Hotel and Dorsett Regency Hotel - a road map can guide you there. They are housed in converted bungalows.

(7) LADIES NITE
On Ladies Nite, many dance clubs, discos and bars offer special privileges for women such as free entrance and complimentary cocktails (non-alcoholic). The following nightspots are ideal for women, (with Ladies Nite shown in parentheses), but please phone to check beforehand:

The Loft, No. 28-40 Jalan Doraisamy, Asian Heritage Row (Thursday, 10pm-12am.); Ruums, 1st & 2nd Floor, Bangunan Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail (Wednesday & Thursday, 10pm-12am); Maison, No. 8 Jalan Yap Ah Shak (Friday, 10pm-12am); Palacio Lounge & Restaurant, 26 Jalan Doraisamy (Thursday, 10pm-12am); Club Z @ Zeta Bar, 5th Floor, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral (Thursday, 8pm-3am); Velvet Underground @ Zouk, No. 113 Jalan Ampang (Thursday, 10pm-12am); and Cynna, No. 8-40 Jalan Doraisamy, Asian Heritage Row, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail (Thursday, 10pm-1am).

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