- Hong Kong Lanson Place Hotel - Weekend Package
 - Kuala Lumpur Ambassador Row - Honeymooners Package
- Kuala Lumpur Ambassador Row - Family Summer Holiday Package
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These are some of the principal facilities in the immediate neighbourhood of Ambassador Row and the walking times to them (relative distance in minutes).
 Sayfol International School (across the road) - Aims to provide a positive and caring environment for Nursery through to Secondary level students from all five continents. Over 60 nations are represented at the school.
A British based curriculum is offered. In their final year (year II), the students sit for the General Certificate of Education 'O' Level and 'A' Level under the University of London Examination Board. (2mins walk)
- Fairview International School
- Established in 1978 by a group of parents, the aim is to provide children from the age of four with an education of the highest standard using English as the medium of instruction. Fairview has created a strong presence as a reputable international school. It currently has 900 students from close to 45 different nations. (5mins by car)
- International School of Kuala Lumpur
- Established in 1965, this was the first school with an American curriculum in Malaysia. ISKL believes in balancing sound traditions with innovative approaches to teaching.
This is a not-for-profit, parent-governed school accredited in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS). (5 - 10mins by car)
- Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre
- This is a tertiary care hospital with over 110 consultant specialists, covering a wide range of specialties under one roof In addition there are Wellness Centres which include an Executive Screening Centre, a Rehabilitation Centre, a Diabetes Care Centre, a Women's Wellness Centre and also in-room therapeutic spa services.(10 - 15mins walk).
- Selangor Polo and Riding Club
- Founded in 1902, SPRC is the senior and most active polo and equestrian club in Malaysia. Polo is played 4 times a week with up to 16 chukkas a day and there are beginners' lessons.A full riding school programme is offered at all levels including for the disabled. There is also a group of amateur race enthusiasts.(5mins by car)
- Ampang Park Shopping Complex
- Located at the junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak, it houses small boutiques for the fashion conscious, jewellery shops, shoe shops and also shops dealing in electrical and electronic equipment. (15 - 20mins walk)
- Alexis Bistro & Wine Bar
- A clientele that ranges from diplomats to local hipsters. The wine list is extensive; the menu features Italian and Asian dishes. Every Friday and Saturday night, live jazz and Latin performers. (15mins walk)
- Victoria Station Restaurant
- A strong reputation for a hearty steak. You eat at tables tucked inside train cabins (on the London underground train theme), or have your meal in the private booths. Children like it. (5mins walk)
- Jarrod & Rawlins
- Located on the ground floor of The Amp Walk, among the favorites are steaks, grilled meats, gourmet sausages, pork chops and sandwiches. (3mins walk)
- Porto Romano
- Located on the ground floor of The Amp Walk, the food served is a combination of Greek, Albanian, and Italian cuisine. The ambience is cheerful and rustic on a busy thoroughfare. (3mins walk)
- Secret Recipes
- Cheerful colours and a festival of calories. Cheesecakes are the house speciality with the twelve varieties including Orange, Mocha, Oreo, Marble and Chocolate. Other items include spaghetti bolognaise, chicken chop, lasagna and burgers. (3mins walk)
- Ampwalk Mall
- Located at the main road, opposite the Lanson Place Ambassador Row, it houses souvenir shops, convenient stores, beauty salons and established restaurants and pubs. (3mins walk)
- TERRACE @ Hock Choon
- Situated in a converted bungalow in the leafy surroundings just minutes walk. There are currently 3 F&B outlets Fukuharu (Japanese restaurant), II Divo Ristorante Italiano (Italian restaurant) and Café at TERRACE (serving illy coffee). There will more restaurants and bars opening up, namely Berliner Stube (German restaurant), IR 1980 (Indonesian restaurant), Cellar at TERRACE, Cigar Bar at TERRACE, Single Malt Lounge at TERRACE and Poolside Bar at TERRACE. (3mins walk)
These are facilities and features over a wider area with approximate driving times from the residences
- Royal Selangor Golf Club
- The RSGC is a 45-hole golf course set in lush parkland in the heart of the city. Founded in 1893, it established golf in the country and hosts international tournaments. The RSGC has 6000 Members including royalty, cabinet ministers, diplomats, corporate leaders, professionals and people from various walks of life.(5mins by car)
- Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club
- The Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is located in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. It has a 150,000 square ft clubhouse equipped with restaurants, swimming pool, tennis courts, squash court, gym, bowling alley, billiard room, a golf academy, 3-tier driving range, karaoke lounge and a 36 hole championship golf course.(20mins by car)
- Petronas Towers
- The tallest twin office towers in the world and, for a while, the world's tallest building. The Sky Bridge between the towers at 41st floor is open to the public. Tower One is taken up entirely by Petronas. In Tower 2, Bloomberg, Boeing, Al Jazheera, Reuters, McKinsey and Microsoft have offices.(5mins by car)
- KLCC Park
- Covering 17 acres below the Towers is the KLCC park with jogging and walking paths, a fountain with incorporated light show, wading pools, and a children's playground.(5mins by car)
- Great Eastern Mall
- Great Eastern Mall adjoins Menara Great Eastern, on Jalan Ampang. The mall is a favourite embassy neighbourhood complex that offers a wide variety of shopping outlets including restaurants, boutiques and a supermarket. (15mins walk)
- Suria KLCC
- Located at the base of the Petronas Towers this shopping complex is one of the largest in Asia. It covers 6 floors, with anchor tenants Isetan, Parkson Grand, Tanjong Golden Village, Signatures Level 2 Food Court and Marks and Spencer. There are luxury goods and fashion shops, cafes, restaurants, a 12 screen cinema, a concert hall, an art gallery, and a Science Discovery Centre. (5mins by car)
- Jalan Bukit Bintang - Bintang Walk
- The Golden Triangle's foremost shopping district is Jalan Bukit Bintang. There is a mixture of shops and malls on the street. Most are found along the section called Bintang Walk from Lot 10 to the JW Marriott Hotel.(10mins by car)
- Starhill Gallery
- Adjacent to JW Marriott Hotel, this stylishly designed, one-stop, six-story shopping mall is one of the newer takes on the many shopping complexes in the city. You will find international names offering clothes, jewellery, timepieces, accessories, leather goods and designer items. (15mins by car)
- The Pavilion
- The latest addition to the densely populated shopping
district of Bukit Bintang. The chic mall houses mostly designer stores, a Golden Screen Cinema complex and the popular food court - Food Republic. The Pavilion is at the eastern end of Bintang Walk , just across from the Starhill Gallery and JW Marriot Hotel.
(15mins by car)
- Lot 10
- This huge upmarket shopping mall, with its distinctive green and blue striped facade, has lots of trendy restaurants where the city's hip crowds hangs out.
Its anchor tenant, Isetan, takes up a portion of the floors. Here, you can buy all things Japanese. There is high concentration of boutiques and gift shops, as well as branded apparel, accessories, sports gear. Exclusive designer shops are on the top floor.
(15mins by car)
- Berjaya Times Square
- The largest shopping mall in Malaysia with 700 individual outlets and the largest IMAX Theatre in South East Asia. Included too is Cosmo's World, Malaysia's biggest indoor theme park filled with rides, live performances, theme shops, snack outlets and a games area.(10mins by car)
- Low Yat Plaza
- The place for anything related to computer software, hardware, electrical & electronics products, audio-visual equipment, hand phones, digital cameras, gadgets and gizmos. Its range and its spacious IT Hypermarket make it comfortable to browse around.(10mins by car)
- Sungei Wang Plaza
- Notable for branded clothing for teenagers, fashion accessories, DVDs, souvenirs, household decorative items and more. The ground floor is a good place for cell phones.(10mins by car)
- The Midvalley Megamall
- A popular complex near Bangsar, it has over 400 shops, a cinema, a modern bowling center, a convenient IT center, two food courts, and a large bookstore.(20 - 30mins by car)
- National Museum of Malaysia. Jalan Damansara
- The Museum has a large collection about ethnography, archaeology and natural history concerning Malaysia's rich cultural and historical heritage.(20mins by car)
- Museum of Islamic Art, Jalan Lembah Perdana
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Local and international Islamic art, from carpets and fabrics to illustrated medieval copies of the Quran. Guided tours are by appointment. Library and research facilities are available.
(20mins by car)
- Bangsar Baru
- At night Bangsar is a popular quarter with chic and well off Malaysians and expatriates. It has an international mix of restaurants, pubs, bars, grills, bistros, cafes, fast-food joints and coffee and ice cream parlours. (20mins by car)
- Jalan Alor Street Market
- Jalan Alor runs parallel to Jalan Bukit Bintang in the heart of the Golden Triangle. It comes alive every night with the sights and smells of hawker cooking and pavement cafes.(10mins by car)
- Jalan Petaling
- Delicious hawker food is served all day in the area around Chinatown's Jalan Petaling. You can breakfast on steamed dumplings or porridge. In the evening, the street closes to cars and the night market begins. Cafes and hawker stalls start up.(20mins by car)
- Jalan Doraisamy
- This street has the most popular collection of halal food establishments run by Indian Muslims - near Heritage Row. (20mins by car)
- Zouk Club
- Opened in 2004, in Jalan Ampang , Zouk KL features four rooms: Zouk and Velvet Underground styled on original club in Singapore , plus the Loft and Terrace bars. The dance rooms are huge, coping with up to 2000 people dancing to international DJ's and live performances.(5mins by car)
- The Beach Club
- Cross a wooden bridge into a Hawaiian themed club which is largely outdoors . Giant sharks are on display in an aquarium by the bar. There is a huge dance floor. The club attracts a significant number of tourists, especially Westerners. This is easily one of the loudest spots on the block.(3mins by car)
- The Aloha Club and Bistro
- A 30,000 sq ft mega club over three levels including dance club, bistro and restaurant and VIP rooms. Décor is minimalist and modern and the crowd is young and fashionable. They play music from 80s modern rock to the lastest R&B. (8mins by car)
- Rum Jungle
- Popular with the older crowd, Rum Jungle is a club with a tribal theme, playing reggae, Latin, Spanish and sometimes cultural beats.
(3mins by car)
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