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The Kuala Lumpur Journal

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $133
$122 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a robe hanging on a rack.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar (free items), in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar (free items), in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar (free items), in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar (free items), in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kuala Lumpur

The Kuala Lumpur Journal is centrally located in Kuala Lumpur, a 3-minute walk from Jalan Alor and 7 minutes by foot from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Kuala Lumpur Tower and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park.

What's nearby

  • Changkat Bukit Bintang - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jalan Alor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

  • ‪Damascus BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shawarma Halab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KOI Thé Express - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lot 10 Hutong (十號胡同) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal Dream (Arabic & Yemeni Food) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kuala Lumpur Journal

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 showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at Journal Coffee Bar serving the guests of The Kuala Lumpur Journal, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Journal Coffee Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.

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 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 elevator
  • 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

No pets or service animals 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

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

The Kuala Lumpur Journal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, walking distance to shopping. Big room and comfortable bed. Toilet is clean. Will stay again if I future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, lovely hotel, spotless and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Really efficient and friendly staff. Very clean and quiet room with a fantastic view of the Petronas Towers. Very comfortable bed with high quality linen. Great location. I’ve stayed here a few times and it’s always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Kuala Lumpur Journal. It is located in the heart of Bukit Bintang close to shopping, nightlife etc Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was stylishly appointed and very modern. Also a special shout out to the infinity pool on the roof great place to relax with a great view of the city. 10 out of 10 great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie p

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

binu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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