Quick answer: Orion Residence or Pavilion Square?
Choose Orion Residence if you want a completed, fully furnished home you can inspect today, in a tower of only 298 homes about 300 m from Bukit Bintang MRT, and you accept a monthly fee of RM 1.32 psf. Choose Pavilion Square if you want the lower entry price (from RM 1,319,000) and lower price per square foot, a dedicated link bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and a true 3-bedroom without a dual key, and you can wait for completion expected in Q3 2029.
Side by side (checked, updated September 2026)
| Item | Orion Residence | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Orion Tower Sdn Bhd (Welton Group of Companies) | Armani Hartajaya Sdn Bhd (Pavilion Group) |
| Location | Jalan Gading, off Jalan Bukit Bintang | Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang area, behind the Royale Chulan hotel |
| Status / completion | Completed 2025 | New launch, expected Q3 2029 (58-month construction period) |
| Units and storeys | 298 units over 46 floors | 960 residences in a 67-storey tower (plus a 25-storey tower of 106 corporate suites) |
| Unit sizes | 491 to 1,329 sq ft | 504 to 1,272 sq ft |
| Layouts | Studios, 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom with terrace, 3-bedroom dual key | Eight layouts, studio to 3 bedrooms, all with a balcony |
| Starting price | From RM 1,580,000 | From RM 1,319,000 |
| Price per sq ft | About RM 2,707 to 3,750 | About RM 2,300 to 2,800 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 + 10% sinking fund) | RM 0.90 psf |
| Nearest train station | Bukit Bintang MRT (Kajang line) and Bukit Bintang monorail, each about 300 m | Conlay MRT (Putrajaya line), about 360 m |
| Handover / furnishing | Fully furnished (Gaggenau, Miele, Bosch, Kohler) | Fully furnished |
| Tenure | Freehold, commercial title under HDA | Leasehold |
| Standout feature | Only 298 homes; complimentary Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz Vito limousine service within 3 km, and a private vault for residents | Dedicated link bridge to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur; 118 m rooftop infinity pool |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 0.3 km apart in a straight line, both a short walk from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur: about 200 m from Orion, and about 270 m from Pavilion Square through its own link bridge. Orion sits closer to the Jalan Bukit Bintang end, with the Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail stations about 300 m away and The Starhill, Fahrenheit88 and Lot 10 all within about 300 m. Pavilion Square sits towards Jalan Raja Chulan, closer to Conlay MRT and Mercato.
| Nearest | Orion Residence | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail, about 300 m; Conlay MRT, about 660 m | Conlay MRT, about 360 m; Bukit Bintang monorail, about 580 m; Bukit Bintang MRT, about 620 m |
| Mall | The Starhill, about 130 m; Pavilion KL, about 200 m | Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, about 270 m (link bridge); The Starhill, about 290 m |
| Groceries | 99 Speedmart, about 110 m | Mercato, about 370 m |
| School | YTL International College of Hotel Management, about 60 m | YTL International College of Hotel Management, about 310 m; Eton House, about 730 m |
| Clinic | Klinik Mediviron, about 170 m | Klinik Mediviron, about 370 m |
| Park | Forest in the City, about 310 m | Forest in the City, about 540 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review lists a price for each layout; ask for the current price list.
| Need | Orion Residence | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Types A1 to A4, 491 to 497 sq ft; Type A4-T, 588 sq ft with terrace | Type A, 504 sq ft |
| One bedroom plus study | No 1 + 1 layout | Types B1 / B2, 770 to 772 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms |
| Compact two bedrooms | Types B1 to B4, 680 to 746 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | No 2-bedroom below 966 sq ft |
| Two bedrooms | Types C1 to C5, 838 to 992 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | Type C1, 966 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms |
| Larger two bedrooms | Types C3-T / C4-T / C5-T, 1,077 to 1,186 sq ft, with terrace | Types C2 / C3, 978 to 1,100 sq ft, 2 + 1 bedrooms |
| Largest | Types D1 to D4, 1,180 to 1,329 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual key | Type C4, 1,272 sq ft, 2 + 1; Type D, 1,255 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms |
Orion fits two bedrooms into smaller units and adds terrace versions; Pavilion Square has the 1 + 1 and 2 + 1 layouts and a three-bedroom that is not a dual key.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Per square foot, Orion is about RM 2,707 to 3,750 and Pavilion Square about RM 2,300 to 2,800. The monthly fee is the bigger gap: RM 1.32 psf at Orion, RM 0.90 psf at Pavilion Square.
| Comparable unit | Orion Residence (RM 1.32 psf) | Pavilion Square (RM 0.90 psf) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 491 sq ft: about RM 648 | 504 sq ft: about RM 454 |
| Two bedrooms | 992 sq ft: about RM 1,309 | 966 sq ft: about RM 869 |
| 1,000 sq ft | About RM 1,320 | About RM 900 |
| Largest | 1,329 sq ft: about RM 1,754 | 1,272 sq ft: about RM 1,145 |
These are the maintenance fee only. Orion's RM 1.32 psf includes the 10% sinking fund; at Pavilion Square the sinking fund comes on top. Quit rent and assessment tax are extra at both.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Both reviews use completed towers within walking distance. Recorded sales are 2024 to 2026; asking rents are September 2026.
| Reference | Unit size | Recorded sales, price per sq ft | Asking rent per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Suites (both reviews) | 721 to 743 sq ft | 9 sales, about RM 2,500 to 3,520 | RM 5,500 to 6,500 (718 to 747 sq ft, 1 bedroom) |
| Pavilion Suites (both reviews) | 1,259 sq ft | 4 sales, about RM 2,940 to 3,240 | RM 10,000 to 15,000 (1,254 sq ft, 2 bedrooms) |
| Banyan Tree Signature (both reviews) | 1,076 to 1,184 sq ft | 6 sales, about RM 1,670 to 2,090 | RM 5,500 to 9,000 (1,076 to 1,195 sq ft) |
| TRX Residences (Orion review) | 538 to 721 sq ft | 15 sales, about RM 2,060 to 2,510 | RM 6,200 (700 sq ft) |
| TRX Residences (Orion review) | 850 sq ft | 12 sales, about RM 1,900 to 2,650 | RM 6,500 to 8,500 (850 sq ft) |
Orion's price starts inside the range Pavilion Suites units actually sold for and runs above its top, and it is above everything recorded at TRX Residences and Banyan Tree Signature. Pavilion Square's launch price sits below Pavilion Suites' recorded sales and above Banyan Tree Signature. Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
These two are neighbours, so the choice is not about location. It is finished and boutique against new and larger. Orion is done: 298 homes, fully furnished with Gaggenau, Miele, Bosch and Kohler, hotel-style services such as the limousine service and a private vault, and a unit you can walk through before you pay. You pay for that in the price per square foot and in the monthly fee of RM 1.32 psf. Pavilion Square costs less to enter and less per square foot, has a bridge into Pavilion KL and a wider spread of layouts, all fully furnished with a balcony, but it is 960 homes in one tower and you wait until the expected Q3 2029 completion.
Pick Orion Residence if…
- you want a finished building you can inspect and move into now;
- you want a building of only 298 homes;
- you want to be about 300 m from Bukit Bintang MRT;
- you want a terrace unit or a 3-bedroom dual key, and accept RM 1.32 psf a month.
Pick Pavilion Square if…
- you want the lower entry price and the lower price per square foot;
- you want direct access to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur through the link bridge;
- you want a lower monthly fee per square foot;
- you need a 1 + 1, a 2 + 1, or a 3-bedroom that is not a dual key, and can wait for 2029.
Read the full reviews
- Orion Residence review and the Orion Residence project page
- Pavilion Square review and the Pavilion Square project page
WhatsApp Shyan Yee (REN 46305, IQI Realty) at +60 17-279 8932 for price lists and viewings of both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Orion Residence or Pavilion Square?
Pavilion Square, at about RM 2,300 to RM 2,800 per square foot, against about RM 2,707 to RM 3,750 at Orion Residence. Pavilion Square also starts lower, from RM 1,319,000 against from RM 1,580,000.
Which is closer to the MRT?
Orion Residence is about 300 m from Bukit Bintang MRT station (Kajang line). Pavilion Square is about 360 m from Conlay MRT station (Putrajaya line). Both are straight-line distances.
Which has bigger units?
Orion Residence runs from 491 to 1,329 sq ft and Pavilion Square from 504 to 1,272 sq ft. Orion's largest layout, a 1,329 sq ft 3-bedroom dual key, is the biggest single unit of the two.
Which completes first?
Orion Residence is already completed, in 2025. Pavilion Square is expected in Q3 2029.
Is Orion Residence or Pavilion Square better for renting out?
Orion is completed, so it can be let now; Pavilion Square is expected in 2029. Neither has its own rent record in the reviews. Nearby, Pavilion Suites 1-bedroom units of 718 to 747 sq ft are listed at RM 5,500 to 6,500 a month and TRX Residences 850 sq ft units at RM 6,500 to 8,500. These are asking rents, so treat them as a ceiling. Also weigh the monthly fee, RM 1.32 psf at Orion against RM 0.90 psf at Pavilion Square.
How far apart are Orion Residence and Pavilion Square?
About 0.3 km apart in a straight line, both in the Bukit Bintang area. Pavilion KL is about 200 m from Orion and about 270 m from Pavilion Square.
Written by
Shyan Yee (Yee Woei Shyan)
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.
Projects in this article
- Orion Residence — Bukit Bintang / KL City Centre, Freehold, from RM 1,580,000
- Pavilion Square Residences — KL City Centre / Bukit Bintang, Leasehold, from RM 1,319,000
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