Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Hotels
9.4 (890 reviews)
145, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, , Kuala Lumpur , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Street sound for light sleepers on lower floors

Categories

Cleanliness
9.41
Cleanliness was noted positively as the rooms were clean.
Service
9.68
Incredible service from the staff, very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.22
Strategic location close to train stations, very convenient for sightseeing.
Room Quality
9.67
Rooms were thoughtfully designed and very comfortable.
Amenities
9.2
Great amenities including a gym and flotation pod.
Value for Money
9.16
Hotel offers great quality for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast was exceptionally good, fresh and made to order.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall experience was fantastic, contributing to a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:34

Property Description

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a stay at Else Kuala Lumpur with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind at the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and sun terrace offered by Else Kuala Lumpur.

Convenience and Service
Benefit from amenities like room service, concierge service, a 24-hour front desk, and a business centre during your stay.

To book your stay at Else Kuala Lumpur and experience these amenities firsthand, visit our website now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for MYR 180 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for MYR 180 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 890 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.41
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.67
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Christine solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Diane couple fr
7
Pretty good overall but noisy.
Pros:

Very nice heritage building, nicely renovated.

Cons:

It’s quite noisy especially at night, and the top 2 floors tend to shake quite a bit whenever a truck or so passes by.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Joey Bao Yin solo_traveller sg
10
Enjoy my stay at Else Hotel
Pros:

Great location as it is next to Petaling street stalls and a 8mins walk to famous Chinese stingray and seafood stall. Toilets are clean.

The ala carte breakfast set offered are unique but it will be great if photos and portion are also shown. The breakfast can offered more localized options like laksa as it is quite international.

Staff are very helpful as well. It jus avoided the jam street of petaling while nestled in a quiet corner among the flowers shops. It used Aesop for toiletries!!! There is also a basket of welcome snack.

I stayed there with my elderly parents who can't walk far. Hence this hotel is great for exploring petaling street and nearby famous claypot rice, roasted pork and char Siew shop (accessible via grab). It is opposite a temple.

Living room is big, including the pulled out sofa bed for 3rd pax.

Cons:

can have more variety of choices for breakfast. Other than that everything is great.. even the level 1 toilet is clean.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jip couple nl
10
Pros:

Very well though our design, loved every minute of my stay

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Arvind solo_traveller in
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Li Yun extended_group my
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Yannick couple au
10
Amazing hotel with excellent staff.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel. The facilities were great including the rooftop pool. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

A little bit noisy, but they did provide ear plugs.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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YKB solo_traveller jp
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof couple pt
8
Must come back!
Pros:

Great design of the room, and hotel itself, very good vibe, meets the pictures expectations. Great breakfast

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ferran couple es
9
Great place to atay in KL
Pros:

Beautiful building, with taste. Breakfast is great, really great.

Cons:

Some of the carpets are a bit dirty, but rooms are great

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Oscar family_with_children es
10
Muy recomendable para visitar Kuala Lumpur
Pros:

La atención, el desayuno muy bueno , la limpieza, la piscina y que nos ponían agua todos los días .

Cons:

Todo nos gustó , no tenemos ninguna queja

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Fantastic location and lovely hotel aesthetic. Staff were also wonderful.

Cons:

We arrived in the evening and we were too hot all night. The AC is not particularly powerful and had a very hot and restless night sleep. The second night was much better but they need to cool the rooms slightly before guests arrive.

There was also a loud rooftop event all evening both nights which was loud until around midnight.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Recinder couple gb
6
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Hamah couple au
10
Pros:

Nice sized rooms, comfy beds and the interiors of the hotel is really beautiful! Staff were also helpful and friendly - helping us book the restaurant upstairs and also for late check out. Location was also really great

Cons:

We had accidentally booked the wrong dates and weren’t able to modify to the right dates. Was given advice by hotel staff that this was okay and the best way was to book the correct dates and request to cancel the wrong booking on booking.com. However despite the hotel cancelling the booking on their system they never accepted the request on booking.com for cancellation. This meant I still had two reservations and paid twice. I tried resolving this while staying at the hotel and even afterwards. However, the hotel never reached back out to myself or booking.com to resolve. We understood the booking conditions but we would have liked to hear back from the hotel or had received something such as a voucher during our stay etc. It was a shame as we really enjoyed our stay.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle couple fr
10
Inoubliable
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Nishita extended_group in
9
Beautifully Blissful
Pros:

Else is a boutique hotel located in a repurposed old beautiful building where every detail is top class in terms of decor and amenities! The staff was very nice and attentive and went out of their way to be helpful and obliging even with late checkouts. The food in the restauraunt from the Ala Carte breakfast menu to lunch and dinner were excellent ! They even have a fabulous Mediterranean restauraunt near the pool level with excellent food and cocktails. The pool was super inviting and we used it twice on a short two night stay ! Everything was just beautiful and we had a fabulous time

Cons:

Since we were on a girls trip and on twin share - the semi transparent glass doors to the bathroom was a bit uncomfortable! Had we been with our partners it would have been okay.
The location is in China town’s flower market - a 10 minute drive from Butik Bintang where all the action is - grab cabs are easily available - however it is slightly out of the way. If you’re a tourist who loves to explore authentic city localities this would be ideal - the area has lots of charachter ! We didn’t find it inconvenient at all but some guests could

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Susan couple au
9
Marvellous...
Pros:

It was a lovely place to stay. Right in the middle of Chinatown. The hotel was gorgeous with a lovely room and the bar area was great. Next time in KL this is definitely where we would call home.

Cons:

A power point in the bathroom would of been good.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple be
10
Pros:

Flexibilité et amabilité du personnel, ambiance de l’hôtel soignée

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Yael solo_traveller be
10
An amazing stay!
Pros:

Super hotel with a beautiful Scandinavian design in the middle of China Town of KL.

The room was lovely. Breakfast at the Raw is super tasty (Açai bowl very recommended as well as burnt avocado toast). Staff are lovely from the person who opened the door of the hotel, reception and the restaurant were nice and helpful. The location is lovely and lively.

There’s a beautiful space- the library- where one could work. There is a floating cocoon which I didn’t get to book.

I was there for 4 nights for a business trip and enjoyed every moment!

Very recommended!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Sven couple ch
10
Modernes, zentral gelegenes Hotel mit tollem Design und top Service
Pros:

Unser zweiter Aufenthalt innerhalb eines Monats und diesmal hatten wir ein kleines Zimmer. Genauso stilvoll und vom Design her gut eingerichtet. Dieses Zimmer war weniger hellhörig. Weiterhin top: Pool, Service, Frühstück, Sauberkeit, Badezimmerbereich

2026-05-17 via Nuitee