Quick answer: Orion Residence or Royal Lexis?
Choose Orion Residence if you want a completed, fully furnished home you can inspect now, a lower entry price from RM 1,580,000 and Pavilion KL about 200 m away. Choose Royal Lexis if you want a private pool on your own balcony and hotel services in the tower, about 70 m from Bukit Nanas monorail, and you do not need a car park and can wait for completion, expected in 2029.
Side by side (checked, updated September 2026)
| Item | Orion Residence | Royal Lexis |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Orion Tower Sdn Bhd (Welton Group of Companies) | Kuala Lumpur Metro Group; hotel operator Lexis Hotel Group |
| Location | Jalan Gading, off Jalan Bukit Bintang | Jalan Sultan Ismail, between KL Tower and the Twin Towers |
| Status / completion | Completed 2025 | Expected 2029 (under construction, Stage 2A) |
| Units and storeys | 298 homes, 46 floors | 518 units over 66 floors: 371 residences and 147 hotel rooms |
| Unit sizes | 491 to 1,329 sq ft | 573 to 1,225 sq ft |
| Layouts | Studios, 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom with terrace, 3-bedroom dual key | Four types, 1 to 2 bedrooms; all Type C units are dual key |
| Starting price | From RM 1,580,000 | RM 1,897,000 (range to RM 4,418,000) |
| Price per sq ft | About RM 2,707 to 3,750 | From about RM 2,950 (gross) |
| Maintenance fee | RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 + 10% sinking fund) | RM 0.80 psf + 10% sinking fund (about RM 880 a month on 1,000 sq ft) |
| Nearest train station | Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail, about 300 m | Bukit Nanas monorail, about 70 m |
| Handover / furnishing | Fully furnished (Gaggenau, Miele, Bosch, Kohler) | Type B shown fully furnished, with a bathtub; a private pool on every balcony |
| Tenure | Freehold, commercial title under HDA | Freehold; Serviced Residence title (outside the HDA) |
| Standout feature | Only 298 homes; complimentary Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz Vito limousine service within 3 km; private vault | A private pool on the balcony of every residence; hotel and sky facilities on Levels 9–10 and 55–66 |
Location: how they differ
The two towers are about 1.5 km apart in a straight line. Orion is in the Bukit Bintang shopping district: Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail are about 300 m away, The Starhill about 130 m, Pavilion KL about 200 m and TRX about 600 m. Royal Lexis is on Jalan Sultan Ismail, between KL Tower and the Twin Towers, and it is the closer of the two to a station: Bukit Nanas monorail is about 70 m and Dang Wangi LRT about 330 m, with the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and KLCC Park about 1 km away.
| Nearby (straight line) | Orion Residence | Royal Lexis |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train | Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail, about 300 m | Bukit Nanas monorail, about 70 m |
| Second train | Conlay MRT, about 660 m | Dang Wangi LRT, about 330 m |
| Shopping | The Starhill, about 130 m; Pavilion KL, about 200 m | Jakel Mall, about 660 m |
| Groceries | 99 Speedmart, about 110 m | Selections, about 380 m |
| School / college | YTL International College of Hotel Management, about 60 m | SMK Convent Bukit Nanas, about 420 m |
| Park | Forest in the City, about 310 m | Laman Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur, about 650 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each type; the price depends on the stack and the floor, so ask for the current list. The pairs below match by size.
| Size band | Orion Residence | Royal Lexis |
|---|---|---|
| About 490 sq ft | A1 to A4, 491 to 497 sq ft, studio | No equivalent (smallest is 573 sq ft) |
| About 570 to 590 sq ft | A4-T, 588 sq ft, studio with terrace | A, 573 sq ft (112 units for sale) |
| About 680 to 750 sq ft | B1 to B4, 680 to 746 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | No equivalent (nothing between 573 and 802 sq ft) |
| About 800 to 990 sq ft | C1 to C5, 838 to 992 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | B, 802 sq ft, with a private pool (70 units for sale) |
| About 1,050 to 1,190 sq ft | C3-T / C4-T / C5-T, 1,077 to 1,186 sq ft, 2 bedrooms with terrace | C dual key, 1,052 / 1,053 / 1,085 sq ft; D, 1,155 sq ft (only 14 units) |
| About 1,180 to 1,330 sq ft | D1 to D4, 1,180 to 1,329 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual key | C dual key, 1,225 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms |
Entry prices: Orion from RM 1,580,000; Royal Lexis from RM 1,897,000.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Orion is about RM 2,707 to 3,750 per square foot; Royal Lexis is from about RM 2,950 (gross). The bigger difference is the monthly fee: Orion charges RM 1.32 psf in total, while Royal Lexis is RM 0.80 psf plus a 10% sinking fund, or about RM 0.88 psf. For similar units, that works out as follows (maintenance fee only):
| Comparable unit | Orion Residence | Royal Lexis |
|---|---|---|
| Smallest | A1 to A4, 491 to 497 sq ft: about RM 650 to 660 a month | A, 573 sq ft: about RM 500 a month |
| About 800 sq ft | C1, from 838 sq ft: about RM 1,110 a month | B, 802 sq ft: about RM 710 a month |
| Dual key | D1 to D4, 1,180 to 1,329 sq ft: about RM 1,560 to 1,750 a month | C, 1,052 to 1,225 sq ft: about RM 930 to 1,080 a month |
At Orion the fee pays for the hotel-style services; at Royal Lexis, ask the developer in writing what the hotel management arrangement covers, what it costs and how long it runs.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Around Orion, the references are Pavilion Suites (about 300 m), where 721 to 743 sq ft units sold at about RM 2,500 to 3,520 psf in 2024 to 2026 and 1,259 sq ft at about RM 2,940 to 3,240; TRX Residences (about 600 m), at about RM 2,060 to 2,510 psf for 538 to 721 sq ft and about RM 1,900 to 2,650 for 850 sq ft; and Banyan Tree Signature (about 450 m), at about RM 1,670 to 2,090 psf for 1,076 to 1,184 sq ft. Around Royal Lexis, the main reference is Pavilion Ceylon Hill (about 0.7 km), at about RM 1,270 to 1,960 psf for 657 to 1,367 sq ft. The same group's private-pool building, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, has only one recorded sale (November 2023, 632 sq ft, about RM 1,610 psf), so there is no resale evidence yet for a private-pool unit.
| Asking rents, September 2026 | Unit | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Suites (near Orion) | 718 to 747 sq ft, 1 bedroom | RM 5,500 to 6,500 |
| TRX Residences (near Orion) | 850 sq ft | RM 6,500 to 8,500 |
| Banyan Tree Signature (near Orion) | 1,076 to 1,195 sq ft | RM 5,500 to 9,000 |
| Pavilion Ceylon Hill (near Royal Lexis) | 834 to 843 sq ft | RM 4,000 to 5,100 |
| Pavilion Ceylon Hill (near Royal Lexis) | 1,165 sq ft | RM 6,500 to 7,800 |
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
Both are city-centre towers built around hotel-style living, but they sell different things. Orion is the finished one: only 298 homes, handed over fully furnished with marble floors and Gaggenau and Bosch appliances in the units I filmed, a limousine service within 3 km, a private vault, and Pavilion KL about 200 m away. You pay for that every month at RM 1.32 psf. Royal Lexis sells something nothing else in the city centre does, a pool in your own unit, in a tower run with a hotel, and its monthly fee is lower. Two things to settle first: no car park is allocated to owners, and the title is a Serviced Residence outside the Housing Development Act, which you should take to your solicitor. It is also a launch, with completion expected in 2029.
Pick Orion Residence if…
- you want a completed, fully furnished home you can move into or let now;
- you want to walk to Pavilion KL, The Starhill and Bukit Bintang MRT;
- you want a 3-bedroom dual key up to 1,329 sq ft, or a studio from 491 sq ft;
- you drive: Orion has an automated concierge parking system, while Royal Lexis allocates no car park to owners.
Pick Royal Lexis if…
- you want a private pool on your own balcony;
- you will use hotel services and do not need a car park;
- you want to be about 70 m from Bukit Nanas monorail;
- you are comfortable with a lower monthly fee but a wait until 2029.
Read the full reviews
- Orion Residence review
- Royal Lexis review
- Project pages: Orion Residence and Royal Lexis
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 Royal Lexis?
It depends on the unit. Orion's range starts lower, at about RM 2,707 per square foot, but runs up to about RM 3,750. Royal Lexis starts from about RM 2,950 per square foot (gross). Orion also has the lower starting price, from RM 1,580,000 against RM 1,897,000.
Which is closer to the MRT?
Orion Residence, about 300 m from Bukit Bintang MRT and the Bukit Bintang monorail. Royal Lexis has no MRT station listed nearby, but it is about 70 m from Bukit Nanas monorail and about 330 m from Dang Wangi LRT.
Which has bigger units?
Orion, just. It runs from 491 to 1,329 sq ft, up to a 3-bedroom dual key. Royal Lexis runs from 573 to 1,225 sq ft, with 1 to 2 bedrooms; its largest is a 1,225 sq ft Type C dual key.
Which completes first?
Orion Residence was completed in 2025. Royal Lexis is expected in 2029, under construction at Stage 2A.
Is Orion Residence or Royal Lexis better for renting out?
Orion is completed and handed over fully furnished, so it can be let now; nearby asking rents are RM 5,500 to 6,500 a month for a 718 to 747 sq ft 1-bedroom at Pavilion Suites. Royal Lexis is expected in 2029, and near it Pavilion Ceylon Hill asks RM 4,000 to 5,100 for 834 to 843 sq ft. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are Orion Residence and Royal Lexis?
About 1.5 km apart in a straight line. Orion is on Jalan Gading, just off Jalan Bukit Bintang; Royal Lexis is on Jalan Sultan Ismail, between KL Tower and the Twin Towers.
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
- Royal Lexis Kuala Lumpur — Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Freehold, from RM 1,897,000
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