The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $138
$127 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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
    ‪7 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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
  • Berjaya Times Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Congkak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sahara Tent Restaurant - ‬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. 605 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Siti Ainiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an awesome stay! The staff were friendly and very detailed and attentive. Will definitely go back to this hotel for our next stay in KL!! Thank you The Kuala Lumpur Journal for making our stay a memorable one!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ioane

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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Suhani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and clean comfortable room with a good sized bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kai Eng

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,rooms are very clean and service was top quality.Highly recommend this Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employees were friendly and welcoming. Our room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean, as were all of the public areas. The rooftop pool was relaxing and well appointed. We enjoyed the breakfast. Located in a bustling area, we felt safe and enjoyed walking locally. I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suhani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and helpful staff, spacious bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Janaarthanan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025