Quick answer: Ascott Star Residence or SO Kuala Lumpur Residences?
Choose Ascott Star Residence if you need space, with layouts up to 2,972 sq ft, and want the lower monthly fee (about RM 0.65 psf) and a car park that comes with the unit. Choose SO Kuala Lumpur Residences if you want the lower entry price (from RM 1,378,000), a fully furnished home about 160 m from Avenue K with three train stations within roughly 300 m, and a studio to two-bedroom of up to 995 sq ft is enough. Both are completed.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | Ascott Star Residence | SO Kuala Lumpur Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Alpine Return Sdn Bhd (50:50 joint venture of Symphony Life Berhad and United Malayan Land Berhad) | Oxley Risings Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Oxley Holdings Limited) |
| Location | Lot 108, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL City Centre | Lot 99, Jalan Ampang; Tower 1 of Oxley Towers |
| Status / completion | Completed Q3 2021 | Completed 2025 |
| Units and storeys | Levels 35 to 56 of Tower 3 (58 storeys, 471 units); 1,510 homes in the whole Star Residences development | 590 homes, 78 storeys (homes on Level 22 to 76) |
| Unit sizes | 679 to 2,972 sq ft | 566 to 995 sq ft |
| Layouts | 13 types, 1 bedroom to 4 + 1 bedrooms, including a dual-key 3-bedroom | Nine main layouts, studio to 2 bedrooms, including 1 + 1 |
| Starting price | From RM 1,655,704 (list price) | From RM 1,378,000 |
| Price per sq ft | About RM 2,274 to 2,583 (list prices) | From about RM 2,295 |
| Maintenance fee | About RM 0.65 psf including sinking fund | About RM 1.10 psf including sinking fund |
| Nearest train station | Ampang Park MRT, about 610 m | Ampang Park LRT, about 300 m |
| Handover / furnishing | Kitchen cabinet, hob and hood, oven, washer and dryer, wardrobes, air-conditioning in all bedrooms, water heater | Fully furnished |
| Tenure | Freehold; commercial title under the HDA | Freehold; commercial title under the HDA |
| Standout feature | Ascott services on request; separate lift for the private floors; large top-floor units | SO/ hotel services on request; swimming pool on Level 77 |
Location: how they differ
The two towers are about 0.5 km apart in a straight line, on either side of the Twin Towers area. Ascott Star Residence is on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng: Menara AmBank is about 50 m away, the Petronas Twin Towers about 450 m, Avenue K about 550 m and Suria KLCC about 600 m. SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is on Jalan Ampang: the Twin Towers are about 270 m away, Avenue K about 160 m, and Suria KLCC and KLCC Park about 350 m. SO is the closer of the two to the trains, with three stations within roughly 300 m.
| Nearby | Ascott Star Residence | SO Kuala Lumpur Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ampang Park MRT, about 610 m | Ampang Park LRT, about 300 m |
| Second station | KLCC LRT station, about 650 m | Persiaran KLCC MRT, about 310 m |
| Shopping | Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, about 340 m; Avenue K, about 550 m | Avenue K, about 160 m; Suria KLCC, about 350 m |
| Groceries | Lucky Star Market, about 100 m | Village Grocer, about 260 m |
| Schools | Advance Tertiary College, about 130 m | UniRazak, about 370 m |
| Parks | KLCC Park, about 650 m | KLCC Park, about 350 m |
| Petronas Twin Towers | About 450 m | About 270 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout; ask for the current price lists. Sizes are paired below.
| Size band | Ascott Star Residence | SO Kuala Lumpur Residences |
|---|---|---|
| About 566 to 578 sq ft | No equivalent (smallest is 679 sq ft) | A-2, 566 sq ft, and A-1, 578 sq ft, studios |
| About 680 to 720 sq ft | A1, A2, A3, 679 to 722 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | C-1, 711 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms |
| About 775 to 850 sq ft | B1, B2, B3, 775 to 851 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | C-2A, 815 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms |
| About 890 to 995 sq ft | C, 937 to 959 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | D-5A 894, D-1 903, D-2 / D-3 956 and D-4A 995 sq ft, 2 bedrooms |
| About 1,200 to 1,400 sq ft | D, 1,206 sq ft, 2 + 1; E1 (dual key), 1,335 sq ft, 3 bedrooms; E, 1,399 to 1,400 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | No equivalent (largest main layout is 995 sq ft) |
| About 1,800 to 2,972 sq ft | F1, F2, 1,808 to 2,099 sq ft, 3 + 1 bedrooms; G, 2,971 to 2,972 sq ft, 4 + 1 bedrooms | No equivalent |
Entry prices: Ascott Star from RM 1,655,704; SO from RM 1,378,000.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Ascott Star Residence's list prices are about RM 2,274 to 2,583 per square foot; SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is from about RM 2,295. At Ascott Star, the list price sits above most recorded sales in the Star Residences development (about RM 1,470 to 2,380 per square foot from 2024 to 2026), so price the exact unit. The monthly fee is clearly lower at Ascott Star: about RM 0.65 psf against about RM 1.10, both including sinking fund. Maintenance fee only:
| Comparable unit | Ascott Star Residence | SO Kuala Lumpur Residences |
|---|---|---|
| About 700 sq ft | A1, 700 sq ft: about RM 455 a month | C-1, 711 sq ft: about RM 782 a month |
| About 815 sq ft | B2, 819 sq ft: about RM 532 a month | C-2A, 815 sq ft: about RM 897 a month |
| 2 bedrooms | C, 948 sq ft: about RM 616 a month | D-2 / D-3, 956 sq ft: about RM 1,052 a month |
Car parks differ too. Ascott Star gives one bay for units up to two bedrooms and two in tandem for three bedrooms and above. At SO, each unit gets one parking access card for a floating bay, and parking may be charged in the future.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Both towers use the same main reference: the Star Residences development, which Ascott Star Residence is part of. From 2024 to 2026, its units of 624 to 678 sq ft recorded RM 1.00 to 1.46 million, about RM 1,470 to 2,160 psf, and 797 to 926 sq ft units RM 1.55 to 1.90 million, about RM 1,810 to 2,380 psf. The records cover all three towers together. Near Ascott Star, The Mews recorded RM 1.00 to 1.21 million for 926 sq ft, about RM 1,080 to 1,300 psf, and Four Seasons Place RM 6.00 to 8.55 million for 2,260 to 2,433 sq ft, about RM 2,530 to 3,510 psf. Near SO, The Ritz-Carlton Residences recorded RM 2.55 to 2.65 million for 1,023 to 1,152 sq ft, about RM 2,210 to 2,590 psf, and one sale in the SO/ tower itself, a 915 sq ft unit on Level 72, was RM 3,273,000, about RM 3,580 psf.
| Asking rents | Unit | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Star Residences, all towers | 710 to 722 sq ft | RM 4,100 to 4,500 |
| Star Residences, all towers | 815 sq ft | RM 4,499 |
| Star Residences, all towers | 948 sq ft | RM 5,500 to 6,500 |
| Star Residences, all towers | 1,442 sq ft | RM 12,999 to 13,000 |
| The Mews (near Ascott Star) | 925 to 943 sq ft | RM 3,700 to 4,800 (mostly RM 4,100 to 4,500) |
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences (near SO) | 1,023 to 1,055 sq ft | Mostly RM 8,800 to 10,000 |
There are no asking-rent figures for the SO/ tower itself yet. Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
These are two finished towers a short walk apart, each with a hotel brand in the building, so you can inspect both before you pay. I would split them on size and running cost. Ascott Star Residence has the range: from a one-bedroom to a 2,972 sq ft 4 + 1, with only 5 or 6 units per floor on the top levels, a fee of about RM 0.65 psf and a car park that comes with the unit. Its weak point is price: the list price sits above most recorded sales in its own development, so compare the exact unit against those records. SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is the compact, fully furnished choice, closer to Avenue K, Suria KLCC and the trains, with a lower entry price. You pay for that each month, at about RM 1.10 psf, the car park is floating, and short-term stays are not allowed.
Pick Ascott Star Residence if…
- you need three bedrooms or more, or a dual-key layout;
- you want the lower monthly fee, about RM 0.65 psf including sinking fund;
- you want one car park with the unit, or two in tandem for three bedrooms and above;
- you want to view the actual unit and its view before deciding.
Pick SO Kuala Lumpur Residences if…
- you want the lower entry price, from RM 1,378,000;
- you want a fully furnished unit;
- you want Avenue K about 160 m away and three train stations within roughly 300 m;
- a studio, 1 + 1 or two-bedroom of up to 995 sq ft is enough.
Read the full reviews
- Ascott Star Residence review
- SO Kuala Lumpur Residences review
- Project pages: Ascott Star Residence and SO Kuala Lumpur Residences
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Ascott Star Residence or SO Kuala Lumpur Residences?
They are close. Ascott Star Residence's list prices work out at about RM 2,274 to 2,583 per square foot, and SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is from about RM 2,295. SO has the lower starting price, from RM 1,378,000 against RM 1,655,704, because its entry studio is smaller (566 sq ft against 679 sq ft).
Which is closer to a train station?
SO Kuala Lumpur Residences. Ampang Park LRT is about 300 m away, Persiaran KLCC MRT about 310 m and Ampang Park MRT about 320 m. Ascott Star Residence is about 610 m from Ampang Park MRT and about 650 m from KLCC LRT station.
Which has bigger units?
Ascott Star Residence. It runs from a 679 sq ft one-bedroom to a 2,972 sq ft 4 + 1 bedroom unit, in 13 types. SO Kuala Lumpur Residences runs from a 566 sq ft studio to a 995 sq ft two-bedroom, and has no three-bedroom among its main layouts.
Which completes first?
Both are already completed. Ascott Star Residence's tower was completed in Q3 2021 and SO Kuala Lumpur Residences in 2025. At Ascott Star you view actual units with one day's appointment; at SO you view a mock-up unit in the finished tower by appointment.
Is Ascott Star Residence or SO Kuala Lumpur Residences better for renting out?
Both are completed. Across the Star Residences development, owners ask RM 4,100 to 4,500 a month for 710 to 722 sq ft and RM 5,500 to 6,500 for 948 sq ft; these listings cover all three towers. There are no asking-rent figures for the SO/ tower itself yet, and short-term stays are not allowed there. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are Ascott Star Residence and SO Kuala Lumpur Residences?
About 0.5 km apart in a straight line. Ascott Star Residence is at Lot 108, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng; SO Kuala Lumpur Residences is at Lot 99, Jalan Ampang, as Tower 1 of Oxley Towers.
Which has the lower monthly maintenance fee?
Ascott Star Residence, at about RM 0.65 per square foot against about RM 1.10 at SO, both including sinking fund. On a 1,000 sq ft unit that is about RM 650 a month against about RM 1,100. Hotel services at both are charged separately when you use them.
Should I pick Ascott Star Residence or SO Kuala Lumpur Residences?
Pick Ascott Star Residence if you want a larger home, up to 2,972 sq ft, the lower monthly fee and a car park that comes with the unit. Pick SO Kuala Lumpur Residences if you want the lower entry price, a fully furnished unit, and to be about 160 m from Avenue K with three train stations within roughly 300 m, and a studio to two-bedroom of up to 995 sq ft is enough.
Written by
REN 46305 · IQI Realty Sdn Bhd · Kuala Lumpur
Licensed real estate negotiator focused on new launches in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru. Articles draw on developer material and site visits; prices and rules change, so confirm the latest before you buy.
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- Ascott Star Residence — KL City Centre, Freehold, from RM 1,509,550
- SO Kuala Lumpur Residences — KL City Centre, Freehold, from RM 1,378,000
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