lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

Hotels
lyf
8.6 (2912 reviews)
13, Jalan Raja Chulan , Kuala Lumpur , my

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Noise issues
Lack of room cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
The room was super clean and housekeeping was performed regularly.
Service
9
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
9.2
Perfect location near Chinatown and easily accessible.
Room Quality
8.7
Comfortable bed and well-furnished rooms, although some noise issues noted.
Amenities
8.4
Limited amenities with some communal facilities, but generally satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.9
High value for the price, especially given the cleanliness and location.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Breakfast options were limited and not satisfying as per reviews.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall positive experience with some room for improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:31

Property Description

Modern Accommodation and Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even come with kitchenettes!

Convenient Facilities
Take advantage of the fitness center, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, a restaurant, and a terrace. Don't forget to relax in the shared lounge or grab a drink at the on-site bar.

Exploration and Adventure
Embark on exciting adventures like cycling in Kuala Lumpur! Also, discover nearby attractions like Berjaya Times Square and Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.

Book now and experience the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur with us at lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur!

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2912 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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David couple id
10
My partner and I had a really lovely stay, I would highly recommend the Hotel
Pros:

Everything was great! From the check in, really friendly and helpful staff, to room and building accessibility, facilities and amenities. The location is great, just a 2 minute walk to the nearest coffee shop. 5minutes to Petaling Street and Rex. The nearest convenient store literally 50 meters around the corner with card facilities and everything you need. The highlight was being able to park my rental car outside the Building in a safe, off street parking lot. I was quite sceptical about leaving my car there overnight but one of the Lyf staff members was very helpful and reassuring about the safety of the car park. It was about RM20 to park the car there but I was happy to spend the money. There are other more secure car parks around fyi, this one was the easiest and most convenient with it being right next to the hotel.

Cons:

Theres nothing we didnt like about staying here. Maybe the fact that we should have stayed a few more nights. But I know where im going to stay next time im back in the city. If theres anything, I suppose we stayed in a room with a window but no view. But nothing was advertised so even just to have a window you could open slightly was a bonus. I wasn't expecting to even have a window. I'm sure if you spent a little bit more you could get a room with a view, but with requesting that in advanced if you really require it.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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MINZHE solo_traveller sg
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Janick solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Juliette family_with_children my
7
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

They kept trying to get me to submit my details to their third party when they already scanned my passport. Unnecessary

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mariah Amanina family_with_children sg
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Ian Arinzechukwu couple gb
9
Pros:

Right next to Petaling Jaya and a few minutes from Masjid Jamek station.
Kind staff
Played the World Cup games in the lobby
Suite was spotless
Cleaning staff were thorough

Cons:

The gym was very small

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple au
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Tang solo_traveller my
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sanghao solo_traveller tw
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Pema family_with_children np
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Bing (Sarah) extended_group cn
8
干净、地理位置尚可
Pros:

地理位置还可以。距离pavillion商场店大概2公里的距离,距离chinatown也大概2公里距离。酒店工作人员很友好。房间很干净,简简单单,适合我们这样转机的人。 我们预期房间不大,房间确实不大,两个箱子摊开就差不多了。

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jovianne Lee solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had a great stay at lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur! The location is excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, and local attractions within walking distance. It's a great base for exploring the city.

The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for my stay. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, making the whole experience even better.

Overall, it was a pleasant stay with a lively atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur and would happily stay here again!

Cons:

Dislike: Holidays end too fast 😭

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Huyen Kakko solo_traveller fi
9
Pros:

The room has clean and comfortable beds. Bathrooms have everything. The 12th floor has a washing machine and dry which can pay 21.5 RM That is fantastic for my family because I had been there for 4 nights. The safes are very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Yayi Cristina couple es
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Mooie nette kamer met een luxe badkamer en keuken.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Aleksandr couple id
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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An family_with_children be
8
Goed verblijf voor een korte tussenstop.
Pros:

De ligging is top.

Cons:

Het ontbijt stelt niet veel voor.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Great staff, nice room and the top floor with games, a kitchen and washing/ dryer facilities was great. Good location for restaurants and shops and taxis came really quickly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Mrs_Kwon_Jiyong solo_traveller kr
10
Aesthetic nice room in KL 😍
Pros:

The receptionists were all welcoming and friendly .. They even explained in details regarding the amenities and all . 👍
You can get your amenities from the receptionist(they will ask you what items you need before you leave to your room upon check in)
Room was spacious and clean and loved the microwave and the big fridge in the room because its useful for us as we will be doing light cooking on the full kitchenette provided in the room . Also loved the idea of filtered water on the sink so that i can just easily refill water from there .. There was a kettle and a jar with coffee tea as well .
The room actually looked really nice and aesthetic with the deco and all including the toilet too .. The shampoo conditioner, shower gel and body lotion were all super nice ! Felt like in a spa 😍

There is a vending machine near the lobby .. On the wash dry level, there is a big space to hang out with many tables and chairs . There is a gym and common shared kitchen too . There are also board games there if you want to spend some time with your kids .. I think there is a water dispenser and microwave on every level

Grabs can pickup and dropoff conveniently near the hotel door. Hotel is quite near to chinatown(if you plan to go to petaling street or eat good foods ard chinatown)

After midnight, the main entrance door will be locked so only guests can tap and enter(this is really good for the safety of everyone 👍)

All the rooms sizes might not be as spacious as other hotels but if you kinda like peaceful environment and aesthetic, i truly recommend you to stay here .

Overall, its been a great stay here ! I will come back again next time . Terima kasih 💛

Cons:

I know many hotels are doing sustainability but i wish you will put plastic in the rubbish bin in the toilet because if guests were to throw food waste or dirty tissues and such, i think it will make the bin smelly and housekeeper will have a tough time too.. Please also encourage housekeeper to put extra tissue box in the room too incase they didnt check properly that the tissue only had half and its not enough for few days... so i used up the extra roll of toilet paper that they gave - atleast its useful 😊

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Buşra solo_traveller tr
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee