I can only rate this place as an outsider and not ...

I can only rate this place as an outsider and not as a guest of the hotel.

The brand, Mandarin Oriental does suggest a premium class hotel and it does so very succesfully too.

However, its proximity to KLCC & Suria poses a slight problem in that the lobby, main driveway and sides of the hotel are open to all and sundry such as the likes of riff raffs like yours truly.

Its location smack between KLCC & Suria means visitors need to pass through the hotel. It's driveway also serves as a public pick up/drop off for visitors to the area.

On the flip side, this has got to be the most convenient location for guests wanting to attend meetings/exhibitions at KLCC etc, high end shopping at the various luxury stores or even to put up for a night after attending a performance by the Petronas Philharmonic.

Anyway it is just my personal view. If i had the money, i rather spend it somewhere more peaceful and away from all the hustle bustle & traffic jams

BUT to be truthful and fair, the Mandarin Oriental has indeed become a prominent landmark in KL.