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The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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Exterior
Reception
Meeting facility
1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar
Breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩128,974
₩155,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Triple Room (1 Queen and 1 Single), Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Berjaya Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petronas Twin Towers - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Kunafa Crisp - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Congkak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jusu - ‬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 3 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall and luggage storage
  • 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 pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. 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

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

  • 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
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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

This property does not have elevators
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kuala Lumpur Journal on Sep 17, 2025 start from ₩128,974, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 583 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Qi En

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nemir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, will be nice if the expand tge breakfast option
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yoko

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping Hei Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay at KL Journal, No complains at all. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here on my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in thick of the action. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Jang Jing Hanif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near Bukit Bintang shopping district and night market (Jalan Alor). Staff are friendly and take the extra step to cater to the needs of guests. One plus point is that the hotel provides complimentary afternoon tea/snacks and supper/hot desserts in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay in the heart of KL for solo or couple travellers with great views, great facilities and easy transport options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for Jalan Alor and twin towers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location and breakfast were excellent. The rooftop bar and pool is a great spot to have a drink as the sun goes down. We did have an issue with a moldy shower head which the staff replaced straight away, otherwise a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel just steps from main shopping area and lots of transport options. Good buffet breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff. God size room with lots of amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but still very good Staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights 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

leena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best doorman- very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place

Amazing location, staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with attentive staff. Great buffet breakfast. Cannot fault the service at all. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights 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

charles

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

Good location and good service.

Very well located hotel. The bedroom was gods and bed comfortable. Staff are very good especially Ammanul on the breakfast service. Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Busy and exciting area if you enjoy a city experience
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Einar

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

Just perfect!

The best hotel! Very friendly staff, nice breakfast, spacious room with a view, perfect location close to the metro/shops/restaurants and nice with the swimming pool! Even the doorman/ security man was smiling and helpfull! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025