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Golden Crown vs Orion Residence
Two new launches in KL City Centre, side by side on the same facts.
- Golden Crown from
- RM 1,280,000
- Orion Residence from
- RM 1,450,000
- Golden Crown to KG20 Tun Razak Exchange
- 1 min walk
- Orion Residence to KG18A Bukit Bintang
- 5 min walk
The short answer.
Both projects are in KL City Centre. What separates them most is that Golden Crown starts about 12% lower, Orion Residence is freehold and Orion Residence is already completed. The breakdown is below.
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Same facts, same order.
Developer list prices and figures from the project records. Walking times follow OpenStreetMap routes at 80 m a minute; other distances are straight-line.
| Fact | Golden Crown | Orion Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Golden Eagle | Orion Tower Sdn Bhd |
| Address | Next to TRX, KL City Centre, Malaysia | Jalan Gading & Jalan Palmer, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur |
| Tenure | Leasehold | Freehold |
| Land title | Commercial under HDA | Commercial under HDA |
| Property type | Condominium | Serviced Apartment |
| Price | from RM 1,280,000 to RM 3,031,000 | from RM 1,450,000 to RM 4,000,000 |
| Price psf | — | RM 2,707 – RM 3,750 |
| Asking psf (developer) | RM 2,051 | RM 2,707–3,750 |
| Built-up | 624-1,238 sq ft | 491-1,329 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1-3 | — |
| Total units | 490 | 298 |
| Blocks / floors | — | 1 / 46 |
| Car parks | — | 1-1 |
| Maintenance fee | Approx. RM0.80psf | RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 psf + 10% sinking fund) |
| Completion | Under Construction Q4 2026 | Completed Est Q2 2025 |
| Nearest station (walk) | KG20 Tun Razak Exchange: 1 min walk (69 m on foot) | KG18A Bukit Bintang: 5 min walk (435 m on foot) |
Prices are developer list prices and change with each release. Station distances are straight-line unless a walking time is given.
Project data updated 2026-06-11Walking routes from OpenStreetMap
Where each one comes out ahead.
Worked out from the numbers above, one line per figure that differs. No figure is weighted; you decide which ones matter.
Where Golden Crown wins
- Lower starting price: RM 1,280,000, RM 170,000 (about 12%) below RM 1,450,000.
- Lower asking price per sq ft: from RM 2,051 against RM 2,707.
- Shorter walk to rail: 1 min to KG20 Tun Razak Exchange against 5 min to KG18A Bukit Bintang (OpenStreetMap walking routes).
- Lower listed maintenance rate: Approx. RM0.80psf, against RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 psf + 10% sinking fund). Check what each figure includes.
Where Orion Residence wins
- Smaller entry layout: from 491 sq ft against 624 sq ft.
- Larger biggest layout: 1,329 sq ft against 1,238 sq ft.
- Fewer homes: 298 units against 490.
- Freehold title, against leasehold.
What actually differs
- Golden Crown starts lower, at RM 1,280,000 against RM 1,450,000.
- Golden Crown is leasehold; Orion Residence is freehold.
- Golden Crown has the lower monthly charge, at Approx. RM0.80psf.
- Orion Residence goes larger, up to 1,329 sq ft.
- Orion Residence is the smaller community, at 298 units.
Point by point.
On entry price, Golden Crown starts at RM 1,280,000 and Orion Residence at RM 1,450,000, a gap of RM 170,000 or about 12%.
The upper end of the range belongs to Orion Residence, at RM 4,000,000.
For space, compare 624 to 1,238 sq ft (Golden Crown) with 491 to 1,329 sq ft (Orion Residence); the smallest layout is not necessarily the cheapest unit.
A per-sq-ft figure is listed for Orion Residence only, at RM 2,707 – RM 3,750.
Tenure differs: Golden Crown is leasehold and Orion Residence is freehold.
As for when you get keys, Golden Crown is under construction, with completion expected in 2026, while Orion Residence is completed (2026).
Only Golden Crown lists a bedroom count: 1 to 3 bedrooms.
In scale, Golden Crown has 490 units and Orion Residence has 298.
Maintenance is listed at Approx. RM0.80psf for Golden Crown and RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 psf + 10% sinking fund) for Orion Residence.
Car parks: Orion Residence lists 1 per unit; Golden Crown does not state a figure, so ask for the allocation of the exact unit.
For rail, Golden Crown has PY23 Tun Razak Exchange (about 0.06 km) and Orion Residence has Bukit Bintang (about 0.33 km); these are straight-line figures, not walking routes.
Which suits whom
- Buyers who want the lower entry priceGolden Crown
- Buyers who only consider freeholdOrion Residence
- Buyers who want to move in soon and inspect a real unitOrion Residence
- Buyers who prefer fewer neighboursOrion Residence
- Buyers watching the monthly chargeGolden Crown
- Buyers who commute by rail every dayGolden Crown
What to check before choosing
- Construction progress: Golden Crown is not yet completed, so check the latest stage of work against the expected date.
- Lease term: Golden Crown is leasehold, so confirm how many years remain on the title.
- Parking allocation can differ by unit type, so get the answer for your unit in writing rather than for the project as a whole.
- Maintenance: multiply each rate by the size of the unit you are looking at, so you compare real monthly bills rather than rates.
- The prices here are developer list prices; get the latest price list before you commit to a unit.
- Foreign buyers: a purchase in KL needs consent from the land authority, so allow time for it in your plan.
Which one I would point you to.
If you want to move in now, Orion Residence is the one to see: it is finished, so you can walk the actual unit rather than judge it from a plan. Golden Crown is still under construction, completing Q4 2026, which only suits you if the wait is not a problem. On holding cost, Golden Crown is the lighter one at Approx. RM0.80psf against RM 1.32 psf (RM 1.20 psf + 10% sinking fund); on a 1,000 sq ft unit that difference runs to a few hundred ringgit a month, every month. Orion Residence is the quieter building at 298 units against 490, which shows up in lift waits and how busy the facilities feel. Either way, ask for the current price list and walk both before you decide — I can arrange that.
Questions, answered from the record.
How far apart are the starting prices of Golden Crown and Orion Residence?
Golden Crown is listed from RM 1,280,000 and Orion Residence from RM 1,450,000, a difference of RM 170,000 or about 12%. Price lists change with each release.
Which one is closer to a train station?
Golden Crown: PY23 Tun Razak Exchange, about 0.06 km. Orion Residence: Bukit Bintang, about 0.33 km. Both are straight-line distances.
What are the tenure and completion of each?
Golden Crown: leasehold, under construction, with completion expected in 2026. Orion Residence: freehold, completed (2026).
What costs come on top of the price?
Stamp duty on the transfer, and if you take a loan, stamp duty on the loan agreement at 0.5% of your loan. Legal fees are separate. Foreign buyers in KL also need consent from the land authority.
Data last updated: 2026-06-11. Station distances are straight-line; prices are developer list prices and change with each release.
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