The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (3566 reviews)
No. 30, Jalan Beremi, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail , Kuala Lumpur , my

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 and free flow wine 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3566 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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KAMISAH MAHADI solo_traveller sg
8
Pros:

Quite big room

Cons:

Besides hotel is this restaurants and very smelly. Need to walk quickly to enter the hotel.

Lightings in the room too dim. We dont like it.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Céline extended_group fr
7
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Fatima Zahra solo_traveller ma
8
Pros:

Breakfast and complimentary tea time
Nice Pool
Staff were very helpful when i had a problem with my room
Overall it's a very nice hotel, very clean, near malls and shops...
I really recommend it

Cons:

I didn t like 2 things
The lighting (we need more)
My room was unfortunately not soundproof.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
A
Aigerim family_with_children kz
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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PAVEL couple tr
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
H
Hilmi extended_group sg
9
Excellent location
Pros:

Location is excellent. Just a stone throw away from the bustling city centre but no traffic noise.

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
W
Wishall Ramdayal solo_traveller nl
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
Y
Yek Tung family_with_children sg
10
Pros:

NIL

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
T
Tressy couple fr
10
Pros:

Le Personnel était très agréable et serviable

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, great central location, very comfortable and good value for money

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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QING family_with_children jp
9
Worth the price , convenient!
Pros:

The location and the interior was great . The room can be connected with an adjoining room, and the room layout includes one single bed and one double bed. Making it especially family-friendly for guests traveling with children.

Cons:

The buffet breakfast was nice for the price. But I would like to suggest higher cleaness for the plates. I noticed that some of the plates still have cake crumbs ir bread residues on them

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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maxime couple fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel la chambre la salle de sport petite mais bien équipé, la piscine

Cons:

Rien à signaler s était parfait

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
N
nouf extended_group sa
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
Q
Qi extended_group cn
8
性价比高,推荐。
Pros:

早餐每天都有更换菜品。房间可以看到一部分双子塔,景观很好。干净,备品充足,mini bar的饮料也会添加。下午茶的炒粉好吃,葡萄酒四点开始有。酒店会尽量满足客人的需求。员工都很和善,保安大叔很热情。门口的猫猫可爱。

Cons:

枕头可以提供两个高矮不同的,都太高了。廊灯和床头背景灯的开关需要动点儿脑子控制。位置优越,可以走路去lot10,柏威年和双子塔。但打车会经过麦当劳路口,会堵。

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Takayuki extended_group jp
9
Mostly perfect
Pros:

I enjoyed very comfortable time in the hotel, and the breakfast was quite tasty.

Cons:

The air conditioner was not working well in my room.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
S
Sahil extended_group in
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
M
Munjal solo_traveller in
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
J
Jens solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Es war fantastisch! Lage super, Personal sehr freundlich und die Ausstattung ließ keine Wünsche offen!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
I
Ibrahim couple sa
7
Pros:

Good value for money

Cons:

Bad smell in toilet

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
D
Damien solo_traveller fr
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee