Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur is superbly situated between the striking the Petronas Towers and overlooking the 50-acre KLCC Park where plenty of activities take place and offers a place of serenity within the Malaysian city. So whether your travels include business (but taking the family), you are using Kuala Lumper as a stopover destination or looking for an exciting new experience with your family in south-east Asia, this luxury hotel caters well not just for adults, but for the kids too.

Children are welcomed with a gift upon check-in, whilst buggies, baths and products are available on request if travelling with babies or toddlers. There is a shaded kids paddling pool providing a welcome relief from the heat and tennis lessons available should they want to get active. The adults' infinity pool is the perfect spot to relax and gaze at the skyline or you can hire a poolside cabana and be served cooling drinks whilst you sit and watch the world go by. And when it comes to dining, the options are varied, from Cantonese to Japanese to American, with a delicious cake shop to boot.