The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
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The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel Review
Set around 25 minutes' walk from the large 1960s National Mosque of Malaysia, the 4-star Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel offers a safety deposit box and fire extinguishers. Located approximately a 5-minute walk from the Luxury Starhill Gallery Shopping Mall and approximately 20 minutes' walk from Petrosains Science Discovery Centre, the hotel features a gym, various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills.
Every day the Journal Kuala Lumpur serves a buffet breakfast with pastries and fresh pastries. The coffee bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Sample Malaysian specialities at Lot 10 Hutong located about 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
This Kuala Lumpur property is near a tube station and a short distance from the expansive Aquaria Aquarium. The shopping mall "Sungei Wang Plaza" is approximately 17 minutes' walk from the Journal, and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport is 35 km away.
Visit AmBank Fountain, about 0.8 km from the boutique style accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Malaysia. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the domed Jamek Mosque, a popular place of worship set about 1.6 km from The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel.
Furnished with a sofa set and a writing desk, the 117 rooms also include such conveniences as Wi-Fi, along with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea makers. They are decorated with elegant furniture. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.
StarMart Express Checkin Kiosk bus station can be found not too far from the property.
A swimming pool, a gym area and a fitness studio are available at this Kuala Lumpur hotel. Business travellers will have access to a meeting room provided on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Brand-new hotel with magnificent views.
- Strategic central location in a good neighborhood.
- Just a pleasant stroll away from Quivo.
- Family-friendly and well-organised rooms with en suite bathrooms and contemporary decor.
- Restaurant that offers simple Japanese cuisine.
- A cosy pool bar serves local drinks together with snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Excellent prices for the area.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with a bit hard beds.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi signal was not very good.
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Adjoining rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Limousine service
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre 910 m (2986 ft)
- Suria KLCC 1.39 km (4560 ft)
- Lot 10 280 m (919 ft)
- Stadium Negara 1.56 km (5118 ft)
- Fahrenheit 88 Shopping Mall 410 m (1345 ft)
- National Mosque of Malaysia 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Alor Street 400 m (1312 ft)
- Central Market 2.09 km (1.30 mi.)
- Dataran Merdeka 2.37 km (1.47 mi.)