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The Kuala Lumpur Journal

4.0 star property
Recharge in style at this hotel's rooftop oasis. Enjoy effortless access to shopping hotspots like Jalan Alor.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

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
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Near a metro station, The Kuala Lumpur Journal is in Bukit Bintang, a neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur with great shopping. Jalan Alor and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park and Butterfly Park. Kuala Lumpur Tower and Petronas Twin Towers are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kuala Lumpur travel guide
Map
30, Jalan Beremi,, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50200

What's nearby

  • Bukit Bintang which includes a city and street scenes
    Changkat Bukit Bintang
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jalan Alor showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people
    Jalan Alor
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • KualaLumpur_PavilionKualaLumpur_6152234_05
    Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve which includes a city and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
    Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • One good #photography spot to capture the #KualaLumpur #skyscrapers is from #KL #Tower. The ticket fare is not as expensive as The Twin #KLCC Tower. The view is amazing from above with the hill as the background. Maybe if you go taking pictures at dusk or night, you will get a better result than this.
    Kuala Lumpur Tower
    14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • The Ship
    5 min walk
  • Kunafa Crisp
    1 min walk
  • Kedai Kopi Journal
  • 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, along with sunloungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (MYR 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 47 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kuala Lumpur Journal on 11 Mar 2026 start from AU$126, including 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

The Kuala Lumpur Journal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service, amenities are nice, modern vibe and style
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was great and the location close to the hotel was vibrant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Saadia

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

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Friendly staff, poolside bar was amazing, location central to everything in neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is excellent. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The snack offering in the afternoon is also a great inclusion
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Fung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly , great communication , great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Sze Chiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Really appreciate the daily tea time dinning given to guests. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and would definitely come back. It’s in a great location. The staff are very helpful and friendly and we really appreciated the free tea time snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Jermaine Krysty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were wonderful. The snacks in the afternoon were a pleasant surprise. The foods served were also delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Service was exceptional which made up for anything else that was not perfect.
View from room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tseggai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel have very professional and friendly staff at all levels. They make you feel at home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELVIN Sau-Yung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, we were very well looked after. Quality amenities, delicious buffet breakfast.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly,helpful staff . Cleanliness very good . Excellent value will definitely be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 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