The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a motivational quote.
A bar area with seating and a pool.
A modern conference room with a long table, colorful chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a robe hanging on a rack.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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30, Jalan Beremi,, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50200
  • Place, Jalan Alor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuala Lumpur Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kuala Lumpur Journal

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Kuala Lumpur Journal offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Kuala Lumpur Journal's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Jalan Alor and 7 minutes on foot from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The Kuala Lumpur Journal offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Kuala Lumpur Journal also features multilingual staff and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Kuala Lumpur hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Journal Coffee Bar – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (MYR 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Kuala Lumpur Journal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 47 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 91409-V
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

The Kuala Lumpur Journal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and good location. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located very conveniently near the shops and main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay, thank you for the great hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, lovely hotel, spotless and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, bit noisy area at night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area and bar look really good didn’t get a chance to partake of this time but staff super helpful looking forward to returning in a weeks time for 5 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a great location. Staff was very helpful and the hotel room was excellent. Will definitely come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, everything is top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked location next to food stalls and shopping, also great for exploring. From front staff to housekeeping they all went above and beyond to accommodate
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff at the counter excellent and halpful !!! I ll recommend this hotel 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location. Only downside was loud music playing until late.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were made very welcome and the service was outstanding. Breakfast was superb complimented with perfect service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

binu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet - lots of choice. Attentive staff. Great view from swimming pool on upper floor. Location is right in the middle of busy shopping/dining area and close to metro line.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roopam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best staff and best service. Excellent 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jhih-Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staffs. My parents also love the afternoon tea time!
10 mins walk to Pavillion mall
8 mins walk to night market
25 mins walk to twin towers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here for my husband's birthday. The staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abdur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel, mostly a 5 star experience. So impressed with service and amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Location central to Shopping Malls, KLCC Centre & Petronas Twin Towers. Room was very clean and spacious, with complimentary mini fridge. Staff polite and helpful. Recommended!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing. Staff are just the best. Great room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room and bathroom, free mini bar, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025