The Fesive Season is here!
December is when the calendar fills up with celebratory dates with family and friends. At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, the festive season unfolds with joy, offering plenty to celebrate. From early December through the new year, the hotel leans into the holidays with a programme that’s polished, welcoming, and designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
From Family-friendly staycations, festive buffets, and Champagne-led countdowns to set the tone for elegant evenings. Add in festive takeaways that take the pressure off hosting, and the season becomes refreshingly simple. Whether you’re stopping by for afternoon tea, booking a Christmas meal, or stretching celebrations into a long weekend, everything flows smoothly, leaving room to relax and enjoy the moment.
A Staycation That Feels Festive
The hotel’s Festive Wonder staycation runs from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 and requires a minimum two-night stay. It includes accommodation for two adults and one child under 12, daily breakfast at Mosaic, festive in-room amenities, and complimentary access to the Little Explorer Club.
What elevates the package are the experiential touches. Guests can choose one festive activity per stay: a gingerbread cookie-making workshop at the hotel, a festive skating experience at Suria KLCC, or a drink at Mesa on 51 with Petronas Twin Towers views. Children receive letters-to-Santa postcards at check-in, while Santa’s Workshop photo opportunities run from 6 to 25 December.
Carolers perform in the lobby on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and Santa himself makes appearances on both days. Room rates vary by date and category, but the value lies in how seamlessly the festivities are woven into the stay.
Festive Flair Buffets
Mosaic’s Festive Line-Up
Mosaic’s weekend buffets are the highlight of festive dining. The Roast Weekend Buffet, served on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm, is priced at RM 255 per adult and RM 154 per child. It leans classic, with generous carving stations and enough variety to justify repeat visits.
On Sundays, the Festive Seafood Market Lunch Buffet (12.30pm to 3pm) includes seafood on ice priced at RM 265 per adult and RM 160 per child. This is a buffet that is indulging and a great way to spend a weekend with your loved ones. Make sue to go back for seconds, but save room for dessert.
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Mandarin Grill
At Mandarin Grill, festive dining is luxurious. Festive lunch menus are served from 12pm to 2pm, with a two-course menu priced at RM 78 and a three-course menu priced at RM 98, making it one of the most accessible ways to eat well during the season.
For the big days:
- Christmas Eve Dinner (24 December, 6pm–10.30pm): Four-course menu at RM 568 per adult and RM 340 per child
- Christmas Day Lunch (25 December, 12pm–2pm): Four-course menu at RM 568 per adult and RM 340 per child
- New Year’s Eve Dinner (31 December, 6pm–10pm): Four-course menu at RM 588 per adult and RM 348 per child
It’s the option I’d recommend to diners who want to celebrate in luxury.
Lai Po Heen
Families marking the Winter Solstice will find Lai Po Heen’s reunion menus especially meaningful. Dishes such as King Tiger Garoupa with XO sauce, pan-seared Blue River prawns, and glutinous rice balls anchor the meal in symbolism and comfort.
Two weekday lunch menus are available from 12pm to 2.30pm, priced at RM 218 and RM 288 per person.
Afternoon Tea and Champagne
Lounge On The Park serves a Sparkling Afternoon Tea priced at RM 158 per person, including a glass of sparkling tea. It’s available from 2.30pm to 6pm on weekdays and from 3pm on weekends, and it’s ideal for those easing into the season rather than diving headfirst.
At MO Bar, a glass of Bollinger Champagne paired with a prawn-filled Kalamata olive snack is priced at RM 108. Simple, celebratory, and effective.
Christmas and New Year’s at Mandarin Oriental KL
On 24 December, buffet dinner is available at Mosaic, Lounge On The Park, and the Diamond Ballroom from 6pm to 10.30pm, priced at RM 398 per adult and RM 240 per child.
On 25 December, buffet lunch runs from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at RM 408 per adult and RM 244 per child. An optional wine pairing is available for RM 248 per person.
For New Year’s Eve, buffet dinners at Mosaic, Lounge On The Park, and the Diamond Ballroom are priced at RM 588 per adult and RM 348 per child.
Those seeking something more theatrical can opt for Aqua’s poolside four-course dinner with Bollinger Champagne from 7pm to 9.30pm at RM 428 per person.
The night culminates at the Sapphire Room’s Magical Countdown Gala, featuring live music, elegant dances, and an illusion performance. Tickets are RM 248 for guests with dinner reservations, RM 268 for in-house guests, and RM 288 for the public.
Festive Takeaways Worth Planning Ahead For
The Mandarin Cake Shop runs daily from 9am to 9pm, offering festive hampers, log cakes, mince pies, and gingerbread houses. For larger gatherings, festive roasts including Beef Wellington, roasted chicken capon, Australian beef ribeye, and whole roasted lamb leg are available for pre-order with 48 hours’ notice.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur doesn’t chase novelty for its festive season. Instead, it delivers consistency, polish, and an understanding of how people actually like to celebrate. Come hungry, plan ahead, and leave room for cake.
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