The Kuala Lumpur Journal
No 30 Jalan Beremi Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50200 Malaysia
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#42 of 834 hotels in Kuala Lumpur
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The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel in Bukit Bintang is the ultimate city getaway fashioned with luxe and chic elements to suit both business & leisure seeking . This trendy 4 star boutique hotel is located in the heart of KL city center with easy access to public transport systems such as MRT and Monorail connecting with ERL express train to KL International Airport (KLIA) & KLIA2. Enjoy a panoramic view of Bukit Bintang from The Swimming Club whilst sipping your favorite cocktail! Centrally located in the city's main shopping (Pavilion and Lot10) and entertainment district of Bukit Bintang. Walking distance to the famous street food haven of Jalan Alor and bustling bars & restaurants at Changkat Bukit Bintang.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Infinity pool
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun deck
Doorperson
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
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Air conditioning
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Cable / satellite TV
Bidet
Interconnected rooms available
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Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Walk-in shower
Complimentary toiletries
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No 30 Jalan Beremi Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 50200 Malaysia
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Thé hôtel was very cute. It is showing a bit of wear and tear. Our hotel room needed some maintenance. We had a stained and lopsided lamp in our room and things were also scuffed and marked. The best thing about this hotel is The Swimming Club. It has a fun and cool vibe and has good views over the city. The staff Haslinah and Razman were lovely and helpful attendants at The Swimming Club. The hotel is in a great location close to shopping at The Pavillion and Lot 10. Also close to so many places to eat and get a foot massage.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Maria Christina Dyo, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your compliments about our hotel's charm and The Swimming Club. We apologize for the maintenance issues you encountered in your room, and we will address this promptly. We're delighted to hear that Haslinah and Razman provided you with excellent service. We hope to welcome you back soon.
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location is good, close to restaurants and about 20 mins walk to the towers. Rooms were a good size with a decent shower and free toiletries. The staff were always helpful and friendly. I had a the breakfast on 1 occasion not a bad price for the buffet but average options to eat. The pool area is nice with free towels, although I found myself chasing the sun in the afternoon. Would recommend to stay.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Littlepinkalien, Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you again soon.
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Brilliant location just 5 minutes from Pavillion and all restaurants in the area. Room was sufficient comfortable bed good bathroom and shower. 2 cans of flavoured tea complimentary in fridge a nice touch. Staff all very polite and helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 27 Jul 2023
Dear Horasmedan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. We really appreciate your business. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Best place I think I ever stayed in KL... Staff are lovely, swimming pool is perfect, scenery is amazing and is close to everything... A stone throw away from Pavilion ... So everything is just nice. And the atmosphere
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 27 Jul 2023
Dear Sunshine31467948322. Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope your next stay and just around the corner. Call us if there is anything we can help you with.
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We stayed there for four nights and we were happy with our choice. The location is probably its strongest point since there’s plenty of restaurants, shops, cafes around and anything else you might need. It’s even in walkable distance from many sights, as Jalan Alor and the Petronas Towers. The rooms are okay, even though they definitely need some renovations in the furniture, and mostly the common areas and the corridors. The very comfy bed is a plus, just like the shower. Also, we got a room with a nice partial view on the towers. The pool on the 11th floor is good for a refreshing swim in the hot days. All in all, we would go back if in KL!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sales Marketing, Marketing at The Kuala Lumpur Journal
Responded 16 Jul 2023
Dear Chiara A. Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your four-night stay and found our location convenient with plenty of nearby amenities. While we have taken note of your renovations feedback, we're pleased that you liked the comfortable bed and refreshing shower. We're also happy you had a room with a partial view of the Petronas Towers and enjoyed our 11th-floor pool. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back in the future.
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The hotel is in a great location but unfortunately we had a few issues with our room. We had to speak to the front desk on 3 occasions because our bar fridge wasn't working properly. The handle on our shower had to be looked at twice because it kept falling off. The curtains wouldn't close properly letting a lot of light through in the mornings. The television reception was woeful and with no international channels. Even Netflix stopped working. The toilet wouldn't flush properly. On a better note the pool was pretty good but a lot of loud music became annoying after a while. The best part was the staff running the buffet breakfast. They were polite and attentive which was appreciated. Totally understand that these places are getting back on their feet after covid but our room was disappointing. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: If you want loud music playing whilst trying to relax in the pool then you'll get it.
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Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear michaeleC9242ED, Thank you for providing your feedback. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. We understand that the problems with the bar fridge, shower handle, curtains, television reception, and toilet flushing were frustrating and inconvenienced you. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and assure you that we will address these issues promptly to ensure a better experience for our future guests. We appreciate your understanding regarding the recovery period after the COVID-19 situation. On a positive note, we're glad you enjoyed the pool, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff at the buffet breakfast. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better stay in the future.
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Staying here at the moment on our 8th of eight nights. We simply cannot fault this hotel. Beds are comfortable, room and bathroom are clean, staff friendly and helpful. There is a decent amount of breakfast food available in the buffet each morning. The rooftop bar and pool are all that you could ask for with Happy Hour drinks daily. The Journal does not advertise itself as 5 star, so don't expect 5 star. Some people may consider it to be rough around the edges, but compared to other places you could stay at much higher prices, I would recommend this place to anybody without hesitation. Great value and great location.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Odd number rooms have views of nearby apartments...keep your curtains closed to maintain your...
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Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear Riteoh123, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you've had a wonderful experience during your eight-night stay at our hotel. We're glad you found the beds comfortable and the rooms and bathrooms clean. It's great to know that our staff was friendly and helpful, and that you enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the offerings at the rooftop bar and pool. We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that you found our hotel to be a great value in a convenient location. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
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Hotel room was clean and spacious for the price paid and perfect for our 3 night stay, could have done with a bit more clothes hanging space but we managed ok. Shower worked well was big and water was hot. Breakfast was again ok but could have done with a bit more choice of western food although we was good with jam toast and coffee. Roof top pool was quite small and busy but it’s a nice setting and has a bar and nice decor. Located in a nice spot a few minutes walk to lot 10 and the pavilion and again only a few minutes from the food street of jalon alor and the lively bars. They were filming something while we was there a tv show or film or advertisement which was fun to watch and maybe I’ll be on tv 😂 would definitely recommend and stay there again
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Good and very cheap kebab place come out hotel turn right and walk to the corner 👍
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Response from Sales Marketing, Marketing at The Kuala Lumpur Journal
Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear Lazybass, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that your hotel room was clean, spacious and that the shower worked well with hot water. We appreciate your suggestion for more clothes hanging space and a wider choice of Western food for breakfast. We're pleased that you enjoyed the rooftop pool and its ambiance. It's great to know that the hotel's location was convenient for exploring the nearby attractions and nightlife. We hope you had a memorable stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Malaysia was stop #4 through Southeast Asia, the location of this hotel was great (close to malls, plenty of food options and public transportation). We arrived to the hotel rather late (flight was delayed) upon our arrival there was nobody to assist us with the luggage (there was a male and female at the reception desk). I was traveling with my mom and a friend both above 65 years old) luckily our driver assisted us with these pieces. When I checked in it felt as though I had to be the one asking the questions relevant to our stay (breakfast time, checkout time, etc). We were given our room key and we headed up. The rooms were a decent size but unfortunately cleanliness was not top priority. We were attempting to watch TV (no English channels available and connection to what you can watch is pretty bad). We thought cables were misplaced but in trying to fix this situation that’s when we realized the amount of dust in the room. We settled for watching Netflix to avoid the tv lag. The bathroom is spacious but if we want to leave a nightlight on you’ll see it in the room because of the frosted window in bathroom (not good for light sleepers). I must say the staff during the breakfast buffet definitely showed high customer service and made sure our needs were met. The food variety was good but for some reason food was not hot (more like room temperature).…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 Jul 2023
Dear Roving52356522799, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay in Malaysia. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the hotel's location and the helpfulness of the staff during the breakfast buffet. However, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced upon your arrival. We understand that the lack of assistance with your luggage and the need for you to seek information about your stay was disappointing. We take your feedback seriously and will address these issues with our team to ensure that such situations are avoided in the future. We also apologize for the cleanliness issues in your room and the lack of English channels on the TV. Your comments about the dust and TV connection have been duly noted, and we will work to improve these aspects to enhance our guests' overall experience. Regarding the bathroom, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the frosted window. We understand that it may not be suitable for light sleepers. We appreciate your feedback, and we will consider possible solutions to address this concern. Once again, we appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We hope that despite the challenges you encountered, you were able to enjoy your stay in Malaysia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything else we can do to assist you. Stay safe
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Shan at front desk tried his best to accommodate my requests for our 6 nights stay. Thank you Shan! Hotel lobby looks lux but when you go up and exit the elevator, hallway carpet looks like it need a cleaning with stains. Room is very spacious. It has a long working desk that both persons can comfortably sit and work together and floor to ceiling windows. King bed/ pillows are comfortable. Washroom is big with lots of counter space, strong water pressure, with good quality toiletries but towels look dated. Free water, 2 free juice in fridge, slippers in room each day. The thing which most bothered me is thin walls. Lots of noise next door, I can even hear the plug into something onto the wall. If there are kids next door, forget about sleeping in. There is gym, cute pool (lower scale infinity pool), bar on 11th floor which has a nice night view but closes at 8pm. They have buy 1 get 1 free cocktail until 8pm too. And same comment with the other reviews. Breakfast buffet was decent with good coffee. They did not allow people to eat in tables in lobby but they also don't have dinner service??! No english in all TV channels and there was big lag. Location wise very good, 3 min walk to Lot 10 mall, Sungei Wing Plaza, Pavilion, plenty food places and MRT station all within walking distance. In general the stay was not bad, good value for money.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 Jul 2023
Dear Recprincess, Thank you for your valuable feedback on your recent stay. We appreciate your kind words for Shan at the front desk, and we'll make sure to acknowledge his efforts. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the carpet stains in the hallway and the dated towels. We'll address these issues promptly to ensure a better experience for our guests. We're delighted to hear that you found the room spacious and comfortable, with amenities like a large working desk and floor-to-ceiling windows. We're glad you enjoyed the comfortable king bed, strong water pressure, and the good quality toiletries in the washroom. We'll take note of your feedback regarding the noise issue. We're pleased to know that you enjoyed the amenities like the gym, pool, and bar on the 11th floor, along with the buy 1 get 1 free cocktail offer. We apologize for the early closure of the bar and the absence of dinner service. Your feedback about the breakfast buffet and the coffee is appreciated. We're glad you found our location convenient, with easy access to malls, food places, and the MRT station. We value your overall satisfaction and appreciate your recognition of the good value for money. Once again, thank you for your feedback. We take it seriously and will use it to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience.
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US$61 - US$93 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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MalaysiaWilayah PersekutuanKuala Lumpur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Kuala Lumpur Journal
Which popular attractions are close to The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Nearby attractions include MinNature Malaysia (0.5 km), Pavilion KL (0.4 km), and BB Park Bukit Bintang (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a bidet.
What food & drink options are available at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kampachi Pavilion, The Whisky Bar, and el iberico.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Does The Kuala Lumpur Journal offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Kuala Lumpur Journal?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (1.8 km), Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman (0.7 km), and Istana Negara (4.5 km).
Does The Kuala Lumpur Journal have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.