The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
4.0-star · 30 Jalan Beremi, Off, Jln Sultan Ismail Bukit Bintang
4.5(3,609 Google reviews)
4.0-star · 30 Jalan Beremi, Off, Jln Sultan Ismail Bukit Bintang
4.5(3,609 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2015 · Renovated 2018 · 121 rooms
Near: Berjaya Times Square Theme Park · 8 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
What guests say about…
Norsyazila Lie
Steven
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James White
Response from the property
Dear James White, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for the third year in a row! It means a lot to know that each visit continues to get better. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the improvements to our lobby and dining areas, as well as the more relaxing atmosphere at the rooftop pool. Most importantly, we’re happy that our team continues to make you feel well taken care of. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back every time you’re in Kuala Lumpur!
Wafa Ben
Response from the property
Dear Wafa Ben, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed our convenient location, quiet and comfortable room, and the convenience of our self-service laundry. A special thank you for recognising Aiman and our breakfast team for their warm and helpful service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We hope to welcome you back again!
Jade Nye
The hotel has its own restaurant, bar, café, and snack bar, so you can eat on-site. For local street food, Jalan Alor is a short walk away, famous for satay, char kway teow, and grilled seafood. Changkat Bukit Bintang, also nearby, offers trendy restaurants and bars. Around Bukit Bintang, you'll find places like Congkak, Sushi Ori, Shanghai Restaurant, Sao Nam, Coast by Kayra, Li Yen, Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh, Skillet, and Malai. For a quick bite, shawarma stalls along Jalan Alor and Changkat are within a 5–7 minute walk, with spots like Halab Gate and Damascus Shawarma. Kunafa Crisp and Papa Kanafa are nearby for a sweet pastry treat.
The hotel sits in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur's central shopping and entertainment district. You are a short walk from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, with the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park about a 12-minute walk away. The area is known for its street food, with Jalan Alor nearby, and the Changkat neighbourhood for evening outings. Bukit Bintang MRT Station is close, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. The hotel itself has a bar, cafe, restaurant, and snack bar for quick bites.
From KL International Airport, take the KLIA Express train to KL Sentral station, then hop on the monorail to Bukit Bintang station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Alternatively, a taxi ride from the airport takes roughly an hour. If arriving at KL Sentral by train, the monorail connection to Bukit Bintang is your most direct option. The hotel is also near Bukit Bintang MRT Station, an 8-minute walk away, giving you another rail link into the city. For a door-to-door option, a pre-booked transfer or ride-hailing service works well.
In the evening, the hotel's own bar and snack bar are right there for a relaxed drink or bite. A short walk away, Changkat Bukit Bintang is known for its lively bar scene, and Jalan Alor is the famous street food area with sizzling grills and local dishes. For a different pace, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park is an 8-minute walk, and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is close by for shopping or a meal.
Yes, the hotel is a solid base for exploring Kuala Lumpur. You can walk to Berjaya Times Square Theme Park in 8 minutes, Aquaria KLCC in 9, Menara Kuala Lumpur and Sky Deck KL Tower in 11, and KLCC Park in 12. Further sights like Kwai Chai Hong and Merdeka Square are a 20-23 minute walk, while Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is 2.4 km away, so you would need a taxi or ride-hailing for that one. The Bukit Bintang MRT Station is nearby, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. With Pavilion Kuala Lumpur close by and the hotel's own restaurant and bar, you have plenty of options right around you.
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