Highlands Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
A classic 4-star on the summit with good mountain views at nearly half what Maxims charges.
A classic 4-star on the summit with good mountain views at nearly half what Maxims charges.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Highlands Hotel is a 4-star up on the Genting summit, next to Maxims, and it scores 7.9/10 on Agoda — the cheapest of the peak hotels. The rooms lean into a classic British look, all dark wood and brown tones with a retro feel. Some people will like that, others will find it old. They are clean, with air-con, a TV and free Wi-Fi.
Food and amenities
This is a simpler operation than the big hotels in the central core. There is an on-site restaurant, a front desk, parking and free Wi-Fi, but fewer extras overall than you get down in the complex. The trade-off is a calmer, quieter stay away from the weekend crush.
Location and getting there
It sits up on the summit, about 800 metres from the central Resorts World complex. A free hotel shuttle runs down to the core every 30 minutes, so reaching the Casino and SkyAvenue is easy without a car. The mountain views are good, and mornings bring pretty mist across the ridge.
Things to know before booking
The decor is the main catch — dark and dated, more vintage than modern. You are also 800 metres from the central complex, so you depend on the shuttle or a cable car to get around. And on-site amenities are thinner than at the central hotels. Ask for a higher floor for the better views.
Our take
Book Highlands Hotel if you want a summit stay on a budget — from roughly $46 a night, nearly half what Maxims charges next door — and you like a classic vibe over a modern one. You give up some polish and a short shuttle ride, but you get the views and the quiet for the price.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sits right up on the Genting summit, with good open mountain views and morning mist across the ridge.
- Rooms start around $46 a night — almost half what you pay at neighbouring Maxims.
- A 4-star with a classic British feel, all dark wood and brown tones for anyone who likes a vintage room.
- Free hotel shuttle runs down to the central Resorts World complex, so you can reach the Casino and mall without a car.
- Quieter and calmer than the hotels packed into the central core.
- The decor and overall feel are noticeably dated — dark wood and brown tones that read as old rather than modern.
- It is about 800 metres from the central Genting complex, so you rely on the shuttle or a cable car to get to the Casino and SkyAvenue.
- Fewer on-site amenities than the hotels down in the central core.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a higher floor — the mountain views are noticeably better up top.
- The free shuttle to central Genting runs every 30 minutes, so note the times before you head out.
- Come for the mornings — mist drifting across the summit is the best thing about staying up here.