Ever wanted to stay at The Grand Budapest Hotel? Well, that might be impossible, but the next best thing in KL might just be The Très Hotel. 

Stowed away in Taman Seputeh, a stone’s throw from Mid Valley Mega Mall and The Gardens, The Très Hotel is a charming oasis offering a refreshingly new boutique stay. 

A cinematic stay 

With an eye-catching pink and green facade, The Très Hotel is like a love letter to the aesthetic world of Wes Anderson, complete with a retro theme and whimsy environment. It’s as though the director has applied his iconic colour grading onto the space.

The moment you step into the hotel’s lobby, you’re greeted by a scene that looks like it was pulled straight from a movie set. The reception grabs your focus immediately, its dark walnut shade contrasting against baby pink pillars. Set against a wall of room keys, this serves as a picturesque backdrop to start your visit. 

We love the fluted panels here in the lobby that texturise the space. The light of the wall lamps paint a picture of warmth on an otherwise blank canvas. The lightbox signages found throughout the hotel, denoting each space, feel symbolic of the subtitles that pop up in Anderson’s films.

Another centrepiece of the lobby is the circular orange couch, its backrest featuring a floral arrangement that seems somewhat ikebana. This setup lends a funkiness to the space as well as a plush comfort that contrasts against the polished floors. 

On the ground floor is also the lounge and coffee bar, which exude a swankier, moodier energy. 

The walls are swathed in retro wallpapers and the dark wooden baseboard. The vinyl section plays around with stripes, while the wall behind the coffee bar features another geometric pattern. All in all, these patterns might sound maximalist, but it works. 

There’s a partition covered in a fluted green panel and orange tiles that serve as a backboard for several tables while creating a more interesting layout for the room. The ribbed lamps offer 3D texture to the room. 

Rooms that tell a story 

While most of the hotels seem to be retro on purpose, there are some elements that just truly seem aged. For one, the elevators and hallways seem rather lived-in, perhaps nodding towards the building’s past. 

There are a number of room typologies here, but The Rushmore Suite takes the cake when it comes to aesthetics and experience. 

A spacious suite designed for couples and honeymooners, one unique point is the ensuite open bathtub positioned on an elevated part of the room. Adjacent to this is a wooden armoire where bathrobes await. 

There’s also a variety of sitting areas in the room, such as the plush green chair next to the bed, the brown leather sofa, as well as the private dining table next to the window. 

A vintage turntable next to the bed also further develops the retro concept, soft crackles and lo-fi sound quality filling the room with Japanese city pop vibes. 

Visual cues and auditory ones merge to create this otherworldly sense of relaxation, whisking you away from the usual grunge of the city into a whimsy getaway.  

Designed for dreamers (and Instagram)

Unapologetically photogenic, The Très Hotel is a feast on the eyes as well as the camera. Every corner of the hotel serves as a gorgeous backdrop, from the pink and yellow communal toilets on the ground floor to the thrift corner in the lobby.

If there’s any criticism to be made though, I would say it’s the attention to detail. Or rather, how the space falls a bit short when it comes to the finer particularities. 

Anderson is known for his attention to things like symmetry, sometimes to an anal degree. I must say, though, at The Très Hotel, the workmanship is a little off, with certain elements slightly off-centre, which does end up affecting that perfect symmetrical look, especially when taking images. 

The wallpaper in the lounge has a gorgeous retro vibe—until you inspect closer and notice that it’s completely pixelated. 

These small details don’t affect the stay or the aesthetics from a broader perspective, of course, but zoom in and you might notice some inconsistencies. 

But this hotel’s design isn’t really just about the finer details—it’s more about the overall emotion and experience. It makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a movie where you’re the main character, even if just for a night.

In a city of cookie-cutter accommodations, The Très Hotel is a breath of whimsical, pastel-tinted air. It’s bold without being loud, nostalgic without being dated, and cinematic without sacrificing comfort. 

For design lovers, cinephiles, or anyone looking for a memorable staycation spot in KL, this hotel is not just a stay—it’s a story.

Learn more about The Très Hotel here.

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