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Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Petaling Street Market

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Else Kuala Lumpur, in the city's heart, offers a lively yet relaxing base. Guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor pool, two on-site restaurants for dinner, and multilingual staff for luggage storage and express check-out.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩241,598
₩264,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Mantra Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Mantra Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Urban Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sanctuary Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sutera Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Terrace Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 62 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Else Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Else Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 84 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Urban Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Sanctuary Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Mantra Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Sutera Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Else Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
145 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50000

What's nearby

  • Petaling Street Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merdeka 118 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merdeka Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station - 4 min walk
  • Maharajalela Station - 11 min walk
  • Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shin Kee Beef Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Yusoof Dan Zakhir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chinatown Heritage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪中华巷美食街 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪新九如海鲜饭店里 Restoran Sin Kiew Yee Baru - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Upscale hotel near Petaling Street Market
Located close to Central Market and Merdeka 118, Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Asian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 55-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • RAW
  • Yellow Fin Horse

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Else Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Else Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
Else Kuala Lumpur Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

Does Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels on Nov 30, 2025 start from ₩241,598, 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 Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Golden Triangle, this hotel is steps from Petaling Street Market and Central Market. Merdeka 118 and Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park are also within 15 minutes. Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station is only a 4-minute walk and Maharajalela Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Best hotel breakfast!

Great boutique hotel! Best breakfast in town. We had a great stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Excellent location. Staff very forehand helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Hip, classy and clean. Perfect location.

Gorgeous hotel. Amazing infinity pool overlooking iconic skyline. Delicious three-course breakfast. Very friendly staff and modern room amenities. Highly recommended. Also it's located just steps away from some of KL's top attractions.
Rooftop infinity pool
Rooftop infinity pool
Nearby Central Market
Nearby Central Market area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A small hotel with friendly and efficient staff, they remember your name, assist with choosing activities and check if you have found your way. It is a beautiful building with comfortable bed and room and everything one could wish for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s in a hipster and convenient neighbourhood with colorful bars and eateries. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. The decor was very tasteful and comforting. Don’t miss the great breakfast at Raw.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well designed hotel. Corner Room 501 had wrap around terraces with view of the Petronas and tower. Beautiful at night. Staff is welcoming and gracious. Naga was especially helpful and friendly. Be prepared to be awakened early with very loud call to prayer. We liked it but heard some guests complaining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic hotel!

This is truly an oasis in hot and humid KL. The staff were fantastic my entire stay. Breakfast is good. Cooked to order, not buffet. Not a large selection, but enough. I will stay here again next time I’m in KL.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent

This is a hotel that goes the extra mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was truly impressed with the exceptional service at this hotel, especially with the complimentary upgrade I received upon arrival. From the moment I stepped in, the staff went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. The room was immaculate, exuding a delightful fragrance, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring restful nights. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches, like the handwritten welcome note on the bed and a soothing chamomile note left at night. Every time I left the hotel, a friendly security staff member opened the door for me, even assisting with my luggage upon arrival. The food at the restaurant was absolutely delicious, and I must give a special shout-out to Brenda, who provided outstanding table service throughout my meals. The breakfast options were varied and tasty, making mornings a delight. Additionally, the outdoor pool was impeccably clean and offered plenty of seating options for relaxation. Overall, I would not hesitate to stay at this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the vibe of Chinatown, Central Market was great for local crafts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
some littering was around but still a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Oasis of beauty and hospitality in a slum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and short walk petaling street, central market and MRT station. Breakfast is really great we get to try different variety and is fresh made to order. Will definitely consider staying again for future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xanthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool and comfortable. Every detail carefully thought through Lovely pool and fantastic restaurants. Definitely a favourite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a stunning hotel and an excellent place to stay in KL. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. From check in where we were greeted with cold tea, very clean rooms though on small size (as advertised on the room description) beautiful design and materials. Very attentive staff. Great location near central market and temples in Chinatown. Lively area. Our corner room looked out over the intersection. Amenities including gym were very high quality. Restaurant was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful design but potentially noisy

Beautifully renovated and well located for chinatown. Liked the bar and breakfast. Didn't like that there were road construction works at 1am and when we complained, there was no apology, plus we had to demand a different room to sleep in because of the noise and the ground was vibrating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Nicely designed but sound proofing was poor

Room size was good, design was great but soundproofing was not. The one night we were there, the road was being re-laid after midnight! The construction noise felt like it was in the room. We reported this and had no apology from the night staff, but we were granted a room move when we requested. Would have appreciated an acknowledgement of the disruption.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for visitting many sights...ALL staff are absolutely welcoming and helpful even after you have checked out...very comfortable beds and pillows.. Fabulous breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

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

Fantastic Modern hotel in China Town.

The hotel is a brutalist conversion of the old Lee Rubber building. the staff are fantastic and the rooms are large and modern. the bathrooms were a good size with huge shower. it was lacking wardrobe space, and the toilet was separate with a glazed wall, which if used at night lit up the whole room. the swimming pool was a good size with a great wine bar on the same level. The hotel restaurant was very good, but full of instagram wannabees. it seemed that most people turned up with large bunches of flowers and just wanted to take photos of food/flowers/themselves rather than eating. Good location, easy walking to the main sites of china town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Just excellent in every way

Just a short walk from Pasar Seni station (itself only 1 stop from KL Sentral) it's in an excellent location - Central Market is across the road, Petaling Street even closer. Merdeka 118 being so close was a surprise. Being right on the edge of Chinatown you are spoilt for choice when it comes to food, and there are many hidden speakeasy bars. The hotel is beautifully restored; we had an Urban room which was spacious and very comfortable. All the staff are polite and friendly. Special mentions to Brenda and Ki Ki in Raw restaurant (the rest of restaurant and breakfast staff were excellent, but nobody wore name badges). The good in Raw is delicious - breakfast portions are very generous, dinner was delicious. There is a good pool area, though the method of ordering poolside snacks/drinks is a little clumsy. Overall, an excellent stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ørjan

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

Nydelig hotell med god lokasjon og frokost

Anbefaler varmt!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On my last night I needed sleep for an early flight, there was a party being held on rooftop above my room. The party went on very late and was EXTREMELY loud. It sounded like a live concert was going on outside my room with the music and people literally screaming and cheering. Other than that, it’s a really nice hotel. Good breakfast, friendly staff, nicely located in China Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Sui Kuan

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

Art Deco luxury at its best

Excellent hospitality in an art deco restored building with sensitively and nuanced luxury touches .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025