The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

The hotel is conveniently situated at walking distance to the malls in Bukit Bintang. The service was excellent during our stay. The concierge and receptionist were very welcoming and helpful. Our requests were all met even though it was a last minute booking. The bed was very comfortable and the cleanliness was up to standard, although like all hotels, do not look too closely in corners. Complimentary water and packet drinks were provided in the room which were replenished daily. Breakfast was good with enough variety. Complimentary tea time refreshments and dessert were provided at night. Some improvements can be made to the pool area to keep up with the wonderful experience that we had in the other parts of the hotel. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will certainly return to The Kuala Lumpur Journal hotel.

We recently stayed at KL Journal Hotel as a couple, and it was a wonderful experience. The hotel is beautiful and classy, providing a lovely atmosphere for our getaway. Our room was clean and spacious, making it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring. One of the highlights was the additional benefits offered, like afternoon tea and a well-stocked mini bar, which added a nice touch to our stay. The location was perfectly situated, allowing us to get around easily and enjoy the local attractions without any hassle. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be coming back!

We had a great stay at the hotel. 5 nights, was all great. Securities greeted every morning. Hotel staff too always checking on our well being. When being requested for making the room, the towels are being changed, and everything else is topped up for us. The hotel is big on being eco friendly. We love it! 3rd stay, never disappoints!

A Stylish and Comfortable Stay in the Heart of KL!I recently stayed at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Bukit Bintang, just a short walk to Pavilion, Jalan Alor, and the MRT. It made exploring the city super convenient.The hotel itself has a modern, trendy vibe with thoughtful design touches throughout. Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a great city view. The bed was cozy, and the rainfall shower was a refreshing treat after a day out.One of the highlights was the rooftop pool and bar—it’s a perfect spot to relax in the evening with great city views and a cool atmosphere. The breakfast buffet was also lovely, with a good mix of local and Western options.Staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready with a smile. Their service really made our stay feel personal and welcoming.Highly recommended for couples, families, or solo travelers looking for a stylish and central place to stay in Kuala Lumpur. Will definitely come back!

Friendly staff, perfect location, nice view on the top floor and pool side, confortable room, the only thing that could be better is room cleaning. Towels were not clean enough. Of course the staff changed the new towels with the clean ones but still saw some spots on it . That’s not a complain at all but just an advice to make the hotel much more perfect. Will definitely come back in future.

Good hotel in a great location. Our room was a decent size with a nice large window. We were on the front facing side so view wasnt great however. Room was a little tired if you looked closely but was OK. Staff were polite and friendly but did not go over and above. Breakfast options were good. Nice touch with the free wine and snacks for a couple of hours daily in the afternoon. Pool is small but was never busy when we were there. Access to guest laundry was handy

Location is fabulous walking distance to shopping malls, eatery and transport. Staffs , reception are wonderful, accommodate to request and helpful.Breakfast not much variety, food taste is acceptable , afternoon free flow snacks n drinks is awesome. Room cleaning have to improve, especially at the corner n bathroom. Lots of dust around the hidden place .Overall stay was happy for the price n location will definitely be back again.

Stayed for 3 days and 2 nights for a government department event at this hotel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The service, rooms, food, gallery hall, and facilities were all very satisfying. The location is strategic and lively – perfect for both work and leisure. Special thanks to Mr. Azlan (Sales Manager) for successfully capturing the attention of our department and helping us bring the event to this hotel. He was an excellent PR person – well done and congratulations!

Centrally located in Bukit Butang, the main shopping and entertainment district in KL, the Journey Hotel is a good hotel for a short stay in the city. The hotel is located within a 5 minute walk of the mall Lot 10 and the famous night market street Jalan Alor. The hotel is pretty no frills. The accommodations are simple and dorm-like. It reminded me of the Ibis hotel brand. The rooms come stocked with basic toiletries and they provide complimentary water and soft drinks which are re-stocked daily. I found the rooms to be clean but the bathroom is a little bit small. The bathroom has a shower only (no bath). The walls are pretty thin so we could hear people conversing or coughing sometimes from the other rooms. Fortunately we weren't in the room long enough to mind. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and bar, business center and fitness center. I didn't have a chance to visit the fitness center but the pool is an infinity style pool and it closes at 10 pm. In general, the staff was pretty pleasant to us. They permitted a later check out and stored our luggage for us while we went on a walking tour our final day, which was kind. They were not the most accommodating when we brought outside food into the hotel though. We had asked if we could sit outside and eat it and we were not permitted to eat at the outdoor bar or at one of the tables in the lobby, so we had to take it back to our room, which made the room a little smelly. Finally, we also had some issues with our room key. We had to reprogram the cards two times. Even after rephrasing them, we had to scan them multiple times for them to work. Overall, it was a fine budget stay and I wouldn't mind coming back if I'm ever in KL.

I booked this hotel mainly because it was in the city center and it's proximity to KLCC and other spots that I wanted to visit in KL. When I first arrived, I was a bit skeptical of the hotel mainly because one side of the street where this is located looked pretty dirty. However, the hotel itself was very nice. It's a boutique hotel, meaning the decor was fancy and artistic. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They provided us helpful tips and directions to get to the local spots that we had in our mind and also provided some local recommendations. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We also had a great view of half the KL tower which was cool. They also provided complimentary non-alcoholic welcome drink on the rooftop bar by their swimming pool which was cool. The room had good & modern amenities. The refrigerator had a few complimentary beverages as well. And lastly, they also offer complimentary breakfast in the morning which was awesome. They had a large selection of Malay, Chinese and continental breakfast options on the buffet. In addition, you can also order one of their breakfast items from their menu as well such as omelettes, waffles etc. And of course, lots of wonderful coffee to go with it. Overall, I loved this hotel will definitely recommend staying here.

This hotel nailed it in the local neighborhood vibes and story. How do I mean? Upon being greeted in the lobby, guess receive a mini journal folder filled with a postcard, illustrated map created by the hotel with tons of recommendations and history notes, small notepad and pencil. You'll also notice the artwork over your bed is a blown up photograph of a neighboring spot in the city. (Side note: our room also featured a great view of the Petronas Towers). Upon check-in, you'll also receive a complimentary welcome drink for the rooftop bar known as The Swimming Club. Note: this is a free non-alcoholic beverage. On the note of The Swimming Club, it is so darned cute and cool with its lush landscaping, music, pool overlooking Kuala Lumpur and menu of drinks and light eats. Note that the drinks and eats are quite pricy relative to the rest of the city. Last but certainly not least, this hotel features an impressive complimentary breakfast spread including daily local hot dishes (Chinese, Indian and Malay), cheeses, yogurts, pastries, salads, juices and coffee/espresso. For morning entertainment, you can also snag one of thieve complimentary global newspapers offered at the counter. All in all, this was a lovely hotel with a great location and vibe that we would highly recommend. We paid around $70 USD for our one night stay with breakfast.

Booked this hotel on a whim and absolutely loved it! To be honest, Kuala Lumpur was simply a stopover on our way to Bali but we were going to make the most of it starting with a good night sleep in a nice hotel after 21 hours in the air. To our surprise KL proved to be an utterly amazing place! When our Uber pulled into the neighborhood that embraced The Journal we were shocked by the amount of activity at 2am. Think NYC, but cheaper and cleaner - the hotel itself was a direct reflection of that. The rooms were modern, sleek, full of bells and whistles and centrally located to just about anything we needed. We felt safe and the staff was constantly asking if we needed anything at all. On our last night we even grab our doners from a street vendor and put our feet up on the comfy lobby furniture while the front dest attendant looked on. As we dove into our late-night snack we were politely offered a few bottles of water, which we gladly accepted. Details people, details. This place gets it and they've certainly earned our business for our next KL stint in October '18. See you soon!

One of the best things about hotels is the rest that you get especially when you have a long layover or transit. We checked into the KL Journal hotel during our one day layover in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel was quite central and located within walking distance to Bukit Bintang and the famous foodie heaven: Jalan Alor. You can also find Pavilion Mall and Starhill Gallery in under 10 minutes. The monorail station is also very close to the hotel if you decide to take KL Ekspres from the airport. When we arrived at the hotel, we were welcomed by a friendly receptionist and quickly given the keycard to our room. Outside of the elevator, there was a quick brochure on facilities that are available at the hotel as well as places that can be visited around the KL Journal. The keycard even has a mini map where you can see places around the hotel area. KL Journal gave a vibe of a stylish modern hotel which was evident from the time we stepped into the hotel lobby as well as from the bluetooth speaker clock that we had in our room. I had fun playing my Akdong Musician playlist from the bluetooth speaker. It worked very well as the morning alarm as well! The hotel has an outdoor pool that operates all year long and a gym that can be used by guests. The bathroom was clean and the hotel provided all guests with shampoo and liquid body soap. There was a box of other facilities such as shaver, toothpaste, toothbrush and comb that can be used freely. Our Deluxe King Room came with one extra large double bed which was more than enough for two people. The goose down pillows helped us to sleep comfortably. I also like the accessible light switch that located next to the bed. The next day we had delicious meal at the Bounty Restaurant which was connected to the KL journal. I think the cost of the room at KL Journal was quite good when compared to other hotels. Our room costed under $100 per night and it was a spacious room as well. If you're looking for a comfortable stay, easy to access and close to the heart of KL, the KL Journal will definitely fit the bill. They also offer a good rate at their hotel. Remember to compare the price from different booking sites as well as the hotel website.

I know I paid for my 2 nights stay, but seriously thank you KL Journal for making my stay in central Kuala Lumpur "Sexy, mysterious, and breathtaking" . Im quite the hotel snob I must admit, I usually only consider 4-5 stars or boutique hotels from regular chain brands such as Westin, Ritz, Hilton, Marriott and etc when booking. However I didn't want to spend RM400 ($100 USD) and above per night that week, so I opted for a boutique hotel I have no experience with to save that extra few bucks since I got 2 nights at the KL Journal for RM 550 or RM275/night. Now of course, I thought at first this deal was too good to be true and I was skeptical of the quality, comfort and cleanliness at the KL Journal, sure the depictions on their website looks luxurious, clean and classy. Plus the amenities looks almost 5 star., complete with a gym and chic looking restaurant. I mean we all know that the burger on Mc Donald's ads don't always look like the ones we buy, so this could apply to hotels too right. Well, for the KL Journal I was wrong, this hotel was exactly how it was pictured, it was clean, it was classy, it was comfortable and it was certainly boutique. It was everything they advertise to be The Kl Journal is a Boutique hotel and not the regular star rated hotel like Hilton and etc. So it is just a hotel that happens to be more personalized, customized and unique. Definitely not part of a chain; and the feature is unique. Now of course there are a few drawbacks for this hotel, well maybe for the posh traveler who doesn't mingle with the commoner, but for everyone else you should be OK. Let me explain, the hotel is located behind Jalan Sultan Ismail, where an Arab styled bazaar is placed, and this bazaar can be a little dodgy, so don't expect a grand roadway to the hotel. But once at the main entrance of the hotel, the lobby would surprise you and bring you to a classy place. They have a valet service, bell boy service, plus their lobby area is well lit, nicely decorated and very modern. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location doesn't give you the glitzy and dreamy Petronas Twin Towers view, but who needs the view when the room is simply gorgeous. All right let me talk about the room. The room is simply lush, spacious and as beautiful as the website describes it to be, it feels like staying in someones very chic house almost. The bathroom is very spacious, and even supplies a complete amenity nicely tucked in a black drawer like box - it seems almost 5 star. The bathroom has a bidet, a shower compartment complete with a rain shower, complete with complimentary big bottles of shower and shampoo gels - a feature that is not normally available even at 5 star hotels. There is even luxurious bath robes provided. Features of the room includes: free Wi-Fi, powerful central air conditioning- cools down really nicely, a hidden safe, very luxurious king size bed all draped in luxurious white bedding. The decor of the room is simply artistic and feels very cozy in my opinion- and very neutral and modern. My favorite is that huge 10 feet painting behind the bed in grayscale and the beautiful grass green one seater at the corner. The lighting of the room can be a mix of bright or very romantic dim light. There is even a reading light on each side of the room. Plenty plug points are available through out the room for charging electronics, and they even have compatible plug points for American or European plug points - so no adapters is necessary for travelers. TV is a flat screen with a USB connector, perfect for those who needs to charge their phones and other electronics. You wont go hungry staying at this hotel, they have 2 restaurants in the hotel itself, and it's a very nice restaurant. Or lots of fast food options are available around bukit bintang (5 minutes walk). Furthermore, the famous Jalan Alor street food is just 2-3 minutes walk from the hotel. Plus in the morning there is a Chinese breakfast place with Hainanese chicken rice located next to the hotel on the left. Not to mention the arab town nearby has really good kebabs for dinner. Also Pavillon KL is only 5-6 minutes walk. Tips: don't drive here parking is limited, and be sure to have RM 100 cash during check in because they need that deposit.

(This is a review for the hotel cafe, not the hotel proper -- heard really great things about the hotel though. Like, the rooftop pool is gorgeous, I can tell you that much.) The cafe has a vague coworking vibe to it (long desks, lots of outlets, plenty of books), coffee is decent, service is pretty alright. I don't mind the music so much but I've heard some criticism about the generic, pop, sometimes loud playlists.