Genting Grand Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Genting Grand is the flagship of Resorts World Genting — a 5-star wired straight into SkyAvenue and the casino by indoor walkway.
Genting Grand is the flagship of Resorts World Genting — a 5-star wired straight into SkyAvenue and the casino by indoor walkway.
In-Depth Review
Genting Grand Hotel is the flagship 5-star of Resorts World Genting, perched 1,800 metres up Genting Highlands. Its combined review score of 8.7/10 on Agoda is the highest of any hotel on the mountain.
Rooms and decor
Rooms run modern and plush, from Deluxe and Premier up to the top suites. Every one comes with air-con (which you rarely need, since the air is already cool), a large TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a marble bathroom. Most reviews single out the cleanliness, and the staff handle both English and Mandarin well — service that earns the 5-star tag.
Food and amenities
On site there is the premium Spa Village, an indoor pool, a full gym and several fine-dining restaurants. Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park sits under a 10-minute walk away, and a package bundling the entry ticket works out cheaper than buying it separately.
Location and getting there
The location is the real draw: an indoor walkway connects straight to the Resorts World Genting Casino — the only legal casino in Malaysia — and to SkyAvenue Mall, with its brand-name shops and restaurants, so you never step outside even when it is cold or raining. Getting up here, the Genting Express bus runs from KL Sentral and the Awana SkyWay cable car climbs from the Awana Skyway Station. By car it is roughly an hour from Kuala Lumpur (about 50 km) and 1.5 hours from KLIA airport (about 80 km).
Things to know before booking
These are the priciest rooms in Genting, so if you are watching the budget, the group runs cheaper options. It gets very crowded on weekends and long public holidays, and thick fog rolls in at times and can blur the view completely. The air stays a cool 16-24°C all year, so pack a jacket even in summer.
Our take
Genting Grand suits couples, families who want real 5-star standards, business travelers, and anyone who wants to hit the casino or the shops without a long walk. It costs the most on the mountain, but the standard you get back is worth it.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The flagship 5-star of Resorts World Genting, holding the group's top review score at 8.7/10 (8.6 on Agoda, 8.8 on Booking).
- An indoor walkway links it directly to SkyAvenue Mall and the casino, so you never have to step outside in the cold or rain.
- Plush, modern rooms, and reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness and the genuine 5-star service.
- A premium Spa Village, an indoor pool, a full gym and several fine-dining restaurants on site.
- Cool mountain air the whole year at 16-24°C, with Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park under a 10-minute walk.
- The priciest rooms in Genting — if you are watching the budget, the group runs cheaper options.
- Gets very crowded on weekends and long public holidays.
- Thick fog rolls in at times and can blur the view completely.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Book direct through Resorts World — the package bundling SkyWorlds tickets can beat the OTA rate.
- Pack a jacket every time: the air sits at 16-24°C year-round even in summer.
- Check in late afternoon to skip the long weekend queues.