Royal Lexis KLCC
MRT Access
3 min walk to Bukit Nanas (KL Monorail Line)
Bedrooms
Up to 2
Built-up
573 to 1,225 sq ft
Completion
Est. 2029
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Overview
Listing information last reviewed 14 May 2026. Pricing and availability should be confirmed before making a purchase decision.
Royal Lexis KLCC by KL Metro Group is a freehold 66-storey luxury tower on Jalan Sultan Ismail, with every unit featuring a private swimming pool. Steps from Pavilion KL and Bukit Bintang's retail and dining strip. 3 min walk to Bukit Nanas (KL Monorail Line). A 6% guaranteed rental return for 3 years.
Royal Lexis KLCC Asking Price Context
Asking Rate
RM 3,000 psf
Entry Price
RM 1,800,000
From 573 sq ft
Quarterly Trend
+0.0%
2026-Q2 RM 3,000 → 2026-Q3 RM 3,000 psf
KLCC District Comparison
+30%
Above the KLCC median. Ask Ryan what drives the premium.
Source: TRX KLCC Property Quarterly Asking Price Index (captured 2026-07-10). Asking rates, not NAPIC transacted medians.
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Buyer Guide
What you are actually buying
Royal Lexis KLCC is an off-plan purchase: a 66-storey freehold tower on Jalan Sultan Ismail by KL Metro Group, estimated for completion in 2029. Its differentiator is singular and physical: every unit, from the 573 sq ft layouts up, comes with a private swimming pool. Nothing else on our list offers that, and in a city of lookalike serviced residences, a genuinely scarce feature is worth attention.
The price of that scarcity is the steepest rate we track: RM 3,000 per square foot against a KLCC median of RM 2,300 on our index this quarter. You are paying about 30% over the district median for the pool, the new build, and the Bukit Bintang corridor address. The investment case has to lean on that differentiation holding its premium at resale, because on raw psf this is the most expensive ticket on the list.
Reading the 6% guaranteed rental return properly
The developer offers a 6% guaranteed rental return for 3 years. Treat a GRR as a payment schedule, not a yield: the guarantee is typically priced into what you pay, so it functions closer to a staged refund than to market rent. The number that matters is what the unit will actually rent for in the year the guarantee ends, and that is the figure to underwrite before signing.
A guarantee is also only as strong as the company standing behind it. Before counting the 6% in your returns, read who the guarantor entity is, what happens if payments stop, and whether the obligation survives a resale. None of that is unusual diligence; it is what a GRR requires anywhere in Malaysia.
Location: the strip at your door, monorail rather than MRT
The address puts Pavilion KL about 750 metres away and the Bukit Bintang dining and retail strip at 600 metres, which is the daily-life pitch a tenant actually cares about. The Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC sit roughly a kilometre out, walkable on the covered walkway network.
On rail, the closest station is Bukit Nanas on the KL Monorail, 3 minutes away. The monorail is a lighter line than the MRT: fine for hops across the Golden Triangle, less useful for the airport-to-office commutes the Putrajaya and Kajang lines serve. Tenants who need heavy rail will walk further, and that nuance belongs in your rental expectations.
Who should buy here, and who should not
This suits a buyer who wants a brand-new, differentiated product with rental support through the first years after handover, and who is comfortable with off-plan mechanics: progressive payments under the standard HDA schedule, a 2029 horizon, and underwriting a building that cannot be inspected yet.
A buyer who needs income today, or the cheapest way into KLCC, is better served elsewhere on this list. Completed stock like Aria Residences at RM 1,500 psf or Eaton Residences at RM 1,600 psf earns rent from day one at nearly half the rate per square foot. Royal Lexis is the conviction buy on this list, not the value one.
Written and reviewed by Ryan Tan, Senior Negotiator (REN 39046)
Ryan negotiates KLCC and TRX luxury condo sales for Zeon Properties International and advises local and overseas buyers, including MM2H applicants. For floor plans, live availability, or a viewing, reach him on WhatsApp (+60 13-313 1815).
Nearby Landmarks
- Pavilion KL750 m
- Bukit Bintang (dining & retail strip)600 m
- Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC)1.1 km
- Suria KLCC Mall1.0 km
Developer
KL Metro Group
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Lexis KLCC freehold or leasehold?+
Royal Lexis KLCC is a freehold property near KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.
How far is Royal Lexis KLCC from the nearest MRT station?+
Royal Lexis KLCC is 3 min walk to Bukit Nanas (KL Monorail Line).
What is the starting price for Royal Lexis KLCC?+
Prices at Royal Lexis KLCC start from RM 1,800,000 (RM 3,000 per sq ft).
What unit sizes are available at Royal Lexis KLCC?+
Royal Lexis KLCC offers units ranging from 573 to 1,225 sq ft, with up to 2 bedrooms.
Can foreigners buy a unit at Royal Lexis KLCC?+
Yes. Foreign buyers can purchase units at Royal Lexis KLCC priced above RM 1,000,000. The MM2H visa programme offers additional long-stay benefits for international investors.
Is the 6% guaranteed rental return real income?+
It is contractual income for 3 years, but treat it as part of the deal's pricing; the market rent still has to prove itself when the guarantee ends. The rent the unit commands after the guarantee expires is the number to underwrite, and the guarantee itself is only as reliable as the entity paying it, so read the guarantor terms before counting it.
What are the risks of buying Royal Lexis off-plan?+
The standard Malaysian off-plan set: you pay progressively under the HDA schedule while the tower is built, completion is estimated for 2029, and you are underwriting renders while the building exists only on paper. The mitigations are the HDA's statutory protections and sizing your deposit so a delay does not strain you.
Why is the price per square foot so high compared to other KLCC condos?+
At RM 3,000 psf, Royal Lexis prices about 30% above the RM 2,300 KLCC median on our index. The premium pays for the private pool in every unit, the freehold title, and a brand-new 66-storey product on Jalan Sultan Ismail. Whether that premium survives to resale is the central bet of this purchase.
What should I ask about the private pools before buying?+
Ask for the projected service charge and sinking fund contribution, because hundreds of private pools raise long-run maintenance costs, and ask how pool upkeep is split between owner and management. A differentiating feature is an asset only if the building can afford to keep it working.