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The Kuala Lumpur Journal

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Exterior
Breakfast served
Reception
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$104
$95 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 20 - May 21

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30, Jalan Beremi,, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50200
  • Place, Jalan Alor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
    ‪7 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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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Miscellaneous

Premier Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a dining area.

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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Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar, in-room safe

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Shawarma Halab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kunafa Crisp - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jusu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bazaar Ramadhan Jalan Sultan Ismail - ‬1 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.

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. 600 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ioane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, staff , location, room , huge hot eater shower, free lunch , wine 5 min walk from night market 👌 😀 😋
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Intani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really happy with our stay here. Clean, modern rooms with free bar fridge. Free afternoon teas, snacks and wines in the lobby. Super friendly staff. Really central location in Bukit Bintang.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! The pool area was looking a little tired compared to the photos shown. However, the room was comfortable, location is fantastic, and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keri

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! Super clean, great value, nice little restaurant down the road recommended by the staff for authentic Malay chicken and rice. It was super cheap but great! The hotel is so cute! Very boutique and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LUN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and close to shopping mall but a bit old fitment and style.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai Eng, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice clean designed room with all the mod cons, walking distance to Bukit Bintang
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun wai

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Weili Audrey Deborah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful but the room we were put up in was very noisy. There was a constant whirring sound all night and there were periodic sounds of doors banging shut all night and day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helvina

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Angeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was ok. But its too dark/gloomy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff, and close to everything you need. The buffet breakfast had limited options but was fine to start the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The journal. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and our room was spotless with a beautiful view. The location was perfect for walking to local attractions, and the afternoon buffet was complimentary. Anamul went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful, room was spacious & clean, central location, great local restaurants on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan Kok Aun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient staff. Friendly and engaging. Can feel staff really love it here
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanako

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is in a fantastic position in Bukit Bintang. Staff and amenities are great. Great if you are a single traveller, but storage space in the room is too little for 2 people.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything is excellent. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. The various included meals were a great way to have a hotel day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025