Lantern Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (151 reviews)
38, Jalan Petaling , Kuala Lumpur , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Good location
Hot rain shower
Cons:
Lift issues
Small rooms
Compact space for luggage

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
It is clean, as stated in several reviews.
Service
7.35
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.35
Great location in the heart of Chinatown, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
5.35
Rooms described as small and compact, which might not be suitable for longer stays.
Amenities
5.85
Lift issues and compact room size noted as downsides.
Value for Money
6.85
No security deposit needed, but guests feel there are better options for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.65
Mixed reviews, with location and cleanliness being positives but room quality holding it back.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 11:42

Property Description

Lantern Hotel offers stylishly-decorated accommodations with free WiFi in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur. With modern rooms, a terrace, and city views, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, hot/cold showers, and free toiletries.

24-Hour Front Desk
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour front desk service and unwind at the bar or watch TV at the 4th-floor lounge.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Berjaya Times Square and Fahrenheit 88, both just a short distance away. Don't miss out on the easy access to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.

Book your stay at Lantern Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KUL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 7.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.35
Amenities: 5.85
Value for Money: 6.85
Food and Beverage: 6.65
Overall Experience: 6.65
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Samira • family_with_children • fr
1
Omg
Pros:

Que ce soit en plein centre du marché

Cons:

Une horreur . Un hôtel désaffecté . N'y allez pas

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
琦宇 • couple • cn
2
Cons:

房间小，没有桌子，甚至有蟑螂

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Afzaini • couple • my
6
only for a night to sleep
Pros:

its clean & good location

Cons:

the lift is broken

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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jojoang • solo_traveller • my
8
Bought on discount so would stay again for Petaling street logistic
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, hot rain shower , cold central aircon, little foyer instead of narrow corridor but unfortunately it wasn’t well use by occupants.

Cons:

Everything ok for me a light traveller.
Broken loft without repair could a pain for those with luggage n old one. Compact room could b difficult for those with luggage n inconvenience for longer stay

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Denny • extended_group • my
7
2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Bon emplacement, calme.

Cons:

Un peu difficile de le trouver en fin de journée du fait d'un marché de nuit quotidien qui cache son accès.

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Soon How • family_with_children • my
2
Pros:

进房间还蛮香下

Cons:

房间小得可怜

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ulii • couple • my
10
2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • my
8
In the heart of Chinatown.
Pros:

Great location, basic needs filled with good bedding. Pretty minimalist design.

Cons:

None. Just No parking. And maybe please fix the lift.

2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Hon Choon • extended_group • my
5
We could have other options with this price.
Pros:

No security deposit is needed.

Cons:

The lift is under maintenance and need to climb up to 3th floor. The room is too small.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • couple • ch
8
Pros:

L’emplacement (marché de nuit)
Confortable
Pratique

Cons:

Insonorisation avec le balcon donc dehors

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • couple • ca
3
Wont be back. New management is poor.
Pros:

cheap.

Cons:

The room was small and felt like a prison cell. Filthy brick wall with the bed pushed right up against it so at night you were trying your hardest not to touch it. The bathroom was NOT clean. The staff seemed to be very young and did not care. The place was original AMAZING they had a great free breakfast, a nice balcony but it poorly managed now. Also there was construction all along the street so we had a hard time finding it.

2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
H
Huang • young couple • my
8
Very good
2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family with young children • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Great location, the room was clean and comfortable and it was excellent value for the cost.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
L
Leong • young couple • my
3
Will not stay again
Pros:

At the heart of Petaling Street

Cons:

Lift was not working
Air conditioner also stop from time to time

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Bridgett • family with young children • us
9
Superb
Pros:

Good, central location, free filtered water, clean room, friendly staff.

Cons:

Room was small but adequate. A little hard to find at first but helpful people can point you in the right direction.

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee
M
Michala • solo traveller • sk
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms are very very small, with almost zero daylight

2025-04-25 • via Nuitee
J
Justin • solo traveller • us
10
Exceptional
2025-02-18 • via Nuitee
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Syabil • review category business travellers • my
7
Good
2025-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Zulhakim • solo traveller • my
2
Very poor
2025-01-21 • via Nuitee