The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (3518 reviews)
No. 30, Jalan Beremi, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail , Kuala Lumpur , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good central location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Issues with room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Generally clean and quiet, but mentioned issues with flooding in the washbasin.
Service
9.55
Staff described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.55
Central location praised for convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms are clean and comfortable, but some reviews noted they're a bit tired or cramped.
Amenities
8.55
Basic amenities available, but toiletries provided only on request.
Value for Money
8.55
Good value for central location, though some reviews felt it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast options criticized for quality and preparation time.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall stay was enjoyable despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:52

Property Description

Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotel in Bukit Bintang
Stylish Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Dining Options and Rooftop Infinity Pool

Book your stay at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel for a unique retro-inspired experience surrounded by specialty bars and shopping centers in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Enjoy stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, ergonomic mattresses, and rain showers. Indulge in al fresco dining at The Terrace Bar & Grill or explore the dining options on Alor Street. Relax by the rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city or stay active in the fitness center. The 24-hour reception is always ready to assist you, making your stay memorable and convenient.

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.

Complimentary daily refreshments at Journal Coffee Bar & Lounge (3 PM – 5 PM)

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3518 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Imam • couple • bd
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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sajana • family_with_children • ae
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Britt • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Amir • family_with_children • ae
7
Decent stay for 2-3 nights
Pros:

Decent property close to Bukit Bintang

Cons:

Rooms were squeezed to my liking

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Samer • family_with_children • sa
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Loved this hotel! Welcoming from the moment we arrived, spacious and modern room, a fridge with complimentary water and juice every day. Free afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm (with free wine from 4pm). The pool was refreshing after a hot day. Busy area but perfect for us, still slept well. Couldn't have asked for more.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Irina • extended_group • ae
8
Very good
Pros:

Staff was very welcoming and everything was very clean.

Cons:

There was no closet in the room. A general lack of storage space for things.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • nl
10
Heerlijk kleinschalig hotel midden in de eet buurt van Kuala Lumpur
Pros:

Heerlijk hotel mega centraal gelegen in Kuala Lumpur

Cons:

Niks, alles was top

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Reejh • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Al Harthy • solo_traveller • om
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rahajeng • family_with_children • ae
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Haris • family_with_children • sa
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • de
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Nesrain • family_with_children • sa
6
جيدة
Pros:

الموقع

Cons:

بعض الشوارع الضيقة حول الفندق تبدو غير آمنه ولا يوجد منطقة اعمال لإرسال ايميلات العمل في الفندق

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sholpan • extended_group • kz
9
Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and felt very comfortable here. Highly
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • nl
8
Top locatie, fijn hotel
Pros:

Goeie locatie, dichtbij alles. Kamers ook helemaal dik in orde. Leuk zwembad.

Cons:

Ik weet niet. Ik had er stiekem toch iets meer van verwacht. Door de goeie recensies. Maar begrijp me niet verkeerd, het was alsnog prima.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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miak • solo_traveller • sg
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Khalid • extended_group • sa
10
كلكم ممتازين
Pros:

كل شي ممتاز

Cons:

ولا شي

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • my
7
Maybe I'll visit again someday without own transport 😕
Pros:

The staffs are very friendly and helpful, the location was excellent, it's very convenient by just walking distance.

Cons:

Breakfast selection not variety, they don't have pancakes/waffles especially nasi lemak which surprised me cause it's Malaysian local food. Parking was very inconvenient, they only have 10 parking spaces for guest, we need to pay for RM30 per day to park at another private parking area...

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • couple • nl
9
Fijn hotel op centraal punt
Pros:

Perfecte ligging in Bukit Bintang. Ruime kamer, goed bed. Uitgebreid ontbijt.

Cons:

Klein minpunt: toilet en wastafel niet echt schoon

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee