Maxims Genting
by the TopOfHotel team
Maxims is the all-suite hotel on Genting's highest summit, with the best mountain views on the whole hill.
Maxims is the all-suite hotel on Genting's highest summit, with the best mountain views on the whole hill.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Maxims Genting is an all-suite hotel sitting on Genting's highest summit at 1,860 metres, and it scores 8.5/10 on Agoda. Every room is a suite, done in a classic European style, and a good number come with a balcony that opens onto 360-degree mountain views. The standout is the morning: mist drifts right around the building, which most guests rate as the most romantic view anywhere on the hill.
Food and amenities
There's a spa, a heated indoor pool, fine-dining restaurants, and the breakfast served in the Suite Lounge is included in the room package. The signature draw is Maxims Casino — a floor open only to Maxims and Crockfords guests, quieter and more upscale than the main casino downstairs, with higher stakes. Reviews single out the calm and the privacy.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on the summit, about 1 km from central Resorts World Genting, with a free shuttle running through the day. The Awana SkyWay cable car takes you up and down with good views the whole 20-minute ride. For the wider trip, KLIA airport is roughly 80 km away (about 1.5 hours by road) and Kuala Lumpur city around 50 km (about an hour).
Things to know before booking
The location cuts both ways. Being 1 km from the centre means you'll lean on the shuttle or cable car to reach SkyAvenue, and on heavy-fog days getting up and down the summit can be slow. Pricing is on the high side too, from around $157 a night — if you don't care about the suite-and-casino experience, the cheaper group hotels are better value.
Our take
Maxims suits honeymooners and couples after a romantic, quiet setting and the best mountain views in Genting. High-stakes players will like Maxims Casino in particular. If you want to be steps from the mall and the theme park, a central hotel makes more sense — but for views and calm, nothing up here beats it.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sits on the highest peak in Genting, so the 360-degree mountain views from the suites beat anything in the central towers.
- All-suite hotel — every room is a spacious suite, decorated in a classic European style.
- Maxims Casino is open only to Maxims and Crockfords guests, with a quieter, classier atmosphere than the main floor downstairs.
- Far calmer than the central hotels, which makes it a genuine couples-and-honeymoon spot rather than a crowd.
- On a normal morning the mist drifts right around the building, which is the most romantic view on the hill.
- It's about 1 km from central Genting, so you rely on the free shuttle or the Awana SkyWay cable car to reach SkyAvenue.
- Pricing is high, starting around $157 a night — there are cheaper group hotels if luxury isn't the point.
- On heavy-fog days, getting up and down the summit can be slow and a little inconvenient.
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a suite facing the valley — that side has the best views, especially in the early morning.
- Take the Awana SkyWay cable car up and down Genting; it's a scenic 20-minute ride.
- Breakfast at the Suite Lounge is included in the room package, so it's worth using.