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The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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Exterior
Breakfast served
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Poolside bar
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 277
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room (1 Queen and 1 Single), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Premier Triple Room (1 Queen and 1 Single), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
30, Jalan Beremi,, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50200

What's nearby

  • Jalan Alor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Berjaya Times Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Petronas Twin Towers - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur Masjid Jamek Station - 2 min drive
  • Bukit Bintang Station - 4 min walk
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Halab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Congkak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Capitol Cafe 首都茶室 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sahara Tent Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kuala Lumpur Journal

Upscale hotel near Jalan Alor
Located close to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur Tower, The Kuala Lumpur Journal provides a poolside bar, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Journal Coffee Bar, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 121 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (MYR 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 47 for adults and MYR 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Journal Coffee Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 47 for adults and MYR 24 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: MYR 10 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 91409-V

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
Kuala Lumpur Journal
The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
The Kuala Lumpur Journal Kuala Lumpur
The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kuala Lumpur Journal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Kuala Lumpur Journal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Self parking is available for MYR 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Kuala Lumpur Journal located?

Located in Bukit Bintang, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Jalan Alor and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park and Kuala Lumpur Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bukit Bintang Station is only a 4-minute walk and Raja Chulan Station is 6 minutes.

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The Kuala Lumpur Journal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and will definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and even better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Liked: Amenities
Great location in Bukit Bintan, suitable for family, near to all eateries, hotel offers basic breakfast, customer service & staff attitude good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice budget hotel near Jalan Alor food street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location Friendly and polite staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing NYE stay at The Journal

Location was perfect, staff was fantastic, excellent value!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Journal lives up to all the reviews. Excellent attention to service, comfortable beds and good size rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to explore KL

Great boutique hotel in a perfect location to explore KL. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUNZER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place location is great. Budget wise the price is reasonable Good breakfast Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean with quite rooms close to all the best shopping, roof top pool was good and the staff were very helpful and friendly, I would have no hesitation to stay here again
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort, Affordable & Convenient location.

Great location, Great service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooftop pool and bar/snacks. Great location. 24 hour restaurant directly across street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff ideal location for shops and bars in walkable distance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It deserves points for being one of best located in the centre for tourist travel in KL for shopping and enjoying food. Friendly and responsive service from the hotel staffs also adds to their charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartosz Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manisah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and very strategic hotel at Bt Bintang
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly! Great location and walking distance to some great spots.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great service and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phuoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really friendly and nice, everything is walkable shops and dining options, the buffet breakfast is really good but just doesn't really change its the same meals. Overall amazing place to stay at.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ysabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel

The perfect hotel! Great service, lots of amenities, and the cutest cat named Donny!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent at front reception and in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024