Hotel Dadou

Laid-back places for kindred spirits

The hotel sits on the fringes of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur's once-upon-a- time red-light district, for which it was named.

Planes

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 60 kilometres from the hotel and transfers can be arranged for MYR95 each way; Subang Airport is 27 kilometres away – transfers to and from this hub cost MYR50 each way.

Trains

The Medan Tuanku stop on the city's monorail is six minutes away by car, and under five minutes on foot.

Automobiles

You won't need your own set of wheels if you're staying in the city, but it's worth downloading the Grab app before you arrive – Malaysia's answer to Uber. If you do choose to drive yourself, valet parking is MYR15 an hour or MYR70 a day.

Worth getting out of bed for

Salute the sunrise with yoga sessions, held Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the hotel's rooftop terrace. Then, after a fortifying breakfast, book onto a bespoke walking tour and learn about Chow Kit's history, food and culture.

Wander through historic Lake Mansion or take a guided walking tour of nearby Chow Kit Market. Kuala Lumpur's biggest, and one the inside scoop on the sprawling mass of stalls that sell everything from fresh produce and fish to DVDs of questionable origin.

In the mood for a little retail therapy? Make your way to Bukit Bintang, also known as Starhill, and treasure hunt through the district's blous boutiques and artisan workshops, vintage shops, art spaces or the luxury, style emporiums and your own outlet. But one of the many differences of Kuala Lumpur is its genuinely Malaysian design, spruce up your own space with handcrafted furniture from

Local restaurants

Wake up with a jolt of rich coffee and a fluffy baked treat at nearby Common Grind before starting your day's city adventures. Stop for lunch Kin Kin Chili Pan Mee Shop – made famous by Montauk's David Chang – and order bowls at spicy noodles. If it's pasta and carbs kind of night, look no further than Marble & Steak House for the city's finest cuts of Wagyu and Angus.