There is now a MRT (mass rapid transit) station there and it’s your guaranteed convenient, comfortable and cheap connection to the city’s main shopping hub.
Launched in July, it is known as the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur-Bukit Bintang MRT station. Upscale shopping mall Pavilion, located within walking distance from the station, was given naming rights under MRT Corp’s Station Naming Rights Programme.
The first in South-east Asia, the scheme offers corporations a chance to acquire the right to “dress” a station and display their brand identities as well as name it after their organisations.
In terms of interior, the underground station features walls in different tones of red. With a décor themed “Dynamic”, the idea (for the walls) was chosen to reflect the vibrant energy of the city’s shopping and entertainment district.
A major plus point is that the station has five entrances, which means you can access it from several parts of the area without having to cross the busy roads there. Better still, you can also use the underground station to get to several malls and places within the area with much ease, convenience and minus the traffic.
Entrance A leads to Jalan Alor and Changkat Bukit Bintang. It is located beside the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet, which opens 24 hours.
Entrance C, which is a stone’s throw away from BB Plaza and currently undergoing major reconstruction work, is at the intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang. From here you can easily walk to Sungei Wang Plaza, Plaza Low Yat, Federal Hotel and other places.
Entrance D is right next to high-street fashion store Zara in Lot 10 mall. This entrance is walking distance from Fahrenheit 88 mall, Sephora beauty boutique, Pavilion and JW Marriott hotel, to name a few.
If you’re thinking of going to Pavilion from the station, take the stairs up to Entrance E as it is closest to the mall. The Grand Millennium and Wolo Bukit Bintang hotels are also nearby this particular entrance.
Entrance F is along Jalan Sultan Ismail and it’s close to fast food outlet McDonald’s, Watsons personal care store and Ain Arabia in Jalan Berangan. Dubbed Kuala Lumpur’s “Little Arab”, this area is a place where you can find many eateries, mini markets and perfume shops selling all things Middle Eastern.
