The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Jalan Alor

Choose dates to view prices

Located near Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur Tower, The Kuala Lumpur Journal offers a modern retreat with a poolside bar, laundry facilities, and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast. Unwind by the outdoor pool or work out at the gym; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and love lounging by the pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is Rp1.416.755
Rp1.715.104 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

Why we love this property

Culinary delights await
This hotel serves up a delightful dining experience with its restaurant and bar. Hunger pangs vanish at the buffet breakfast each morning.
Dreamy sleep experience
Sink into a Tempur-Pedic mattress topped with premium bedding. Curated room decor and blackout drapes create the perfect sleep sanctuary.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

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
  • Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petronas Twin Towers - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 33 min drive
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 50 min drive
  • Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station - 4 min drive
  • Kuala Lumpur Masjid Jamek Station - 24 min walk
  • Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station - 27 min walk
  • Bukit Bintang Station - 4 min walk
  • Raja Chulan Station - 6 min walk
  • Imbi Station - 11 min walk

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

When you stay at The Kuala Lumpur Journal, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Jalan Alor and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Journal Coffee Bar, which serves breakfast. A poolside bar, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Bukit Bintang Station is 4 minutes and Raja Chulan Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (MYR 10 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Journal Coffee Bar – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 47 for adults and MYR 24 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs MYR 10 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 91409-V

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

Is there a pool at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Yes. Self-parking costs MYR 10 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Kuala Lumpur Journal and nearby?

The Kuala Lumpur Journal has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kuala Lumpur Journal?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Journal Coffee Bar.

What's the area around The Kuala Lumpur Journal like?

The Kuala Lumpur Journal is in Bukit Bintang, a short 4-minute walk from Bukit Bintang Station and 7 minutes' walk from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Kuala Lumpur Journal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was varied, satisfying, and delicious with a good range of options to start the day right. (29 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool was a lovely place to cool down, clean, and well-appointed with a great bar and cocktails. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was varied and satisfying, offering a decent range of options to start the day right. (7 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Bar
Parking
Value
Bathroom
Restaurant
View

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, lovely hotel, spotless and lovely staff.
Keri, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, everything is top notch
Jessie p, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were made very welcome and the service was outstanding. Breakfast was superb complimented with perfect service.
Kal, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jhih-Jie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Siti Ainiyah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, comfortable beds
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, staff and location
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were helpful, room was spacious & clean, central location, great local restaurants on the doorstep.
Anna, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Big room and bathroom, free mini bar, friendly staff and great location.
Lina, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, nice clean designed room with all the mod cons, walking distance to Bukit Bintang
Kai Eng, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and clean comfortable room with a good sized bathroom
Suhani, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice modern room, good breakfast and free Happy Hour. Not five Stars because room service was done at 6pm.
Uwe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Chad, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location,rooms are very clean and service was top quality.Highly recommend this Hotel
Robin, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and helpful staff, spacious bathroom
Suhani, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were wonderful. The various included meals were a great way to have a hotel day.
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location, clean room, friendly staff
MICHAEL, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service, amenities are nice, modern vibe and style
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good hotel for the price
Janaarthanan, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff was great and the location close to the hotel was vibrant.
Chad, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, helpful staff, and close to everything you need. The buffet breakfast had limited options but was fine to start the day.
Kurt, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

"I had a wonderful stay! A special thank you to Afif for being so welcoming and helpful. His great attitude made a real difference in my experience. I will definitely be back!"
Wong, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Decent place, room a bit worn which is typical in most Malaysian places as they don’t believe in maintencance… loose floor boards, walls. Need painting etc
Brian, 1-night trip