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Arabian Park, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia- Park
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Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotel in Bukit Bintang
Stylish Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Dining Options and Rooftop Infinity Pool
Book your stay at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel for a unique retro-inspired experience surrounded by specialty bars and shopping centers in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Enjoy stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, ergonomic mattresses, and rain showers. Indulge in al fresco dining at The Terrace Bar & Grill or explore the dining options on Alor Street. Relax by the rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city or stay active in the fitness center. The 24-hour reception is always ready to assist you, making your stay memorable and convenient.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
301-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, city views
Club/Executive Level - Light refreshments and internet access in the lounge
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free minibar items
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Slippers and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 m2
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Excellent service
Nil
The staff are super friendly, in reception I met Faiz, Munira, Afif and Farid... they were all exceptionally nice and helpful. Faiz was the first receptionist I met and his welcome was absolutely amazing and very informative. If you want need a recommendation for good cafés, Munira is the one you need to talk to. She knows her coffee:-) In my last day I was looked after by Afif and Farid; again, they were great and always with a smile on. In the rooftop bar I met Kivi who was also very attentive and was very good at making friendly conversation :-) Lastly, I loved the complimentary wine flow from 4.00 to 5.00 pm everyday:-)
N/A
shall serve more varieties of food.
Everything
The pillows are too thick & firm. Uncomfortable to sleep on.
free lunch. Fresh Eggs /omlettes for breakfast. CLose to shops and bars
Lo céntrico que está , la zona es tranquila y todo al alcance . No entiendo como hay gente que dice que no es zona buena . Es una maravilla . Te deja agua todos los días el desayuno está muy bien , el personal muy amable . Estuvimos en la planta 10 super tranquilo para dormir y unas vistas a las Torres Petronas impresionante . Lo recomiendo si venís a hacer turismo .
Nada
Vue panoramique
Rien
El desayuno estaba muy bueno, las camas son muy cómodas y las habitaciones silenciosas y amplias.
Nada
A localização, os funcionários sempre prestáveis, o pequeno almoço e o facto de oferecer um lanche a meio da tarde.
Seemed expensive. Breakfast can be better.
Fabulous location, very clean and comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly, particularly the door security. Loved that it was 24 hour reception.
Nothing particularly - small gym with basics, but adequate.
L’emplacement, le confort de la chambre et bien sûr le personnel. La piscine est également très agréable car presque vide à chaque fois. De plus un service de machine en libre service et un goûter gratuit sont très appréciable.
Rien
Location is perfect. Service and free afternoon tea is good benefit.
Room and especially pool will benefit from deep cleaning and renovation.
Superb quality and selection at the 7 to 10 breakfast buffet. The hotel's location in the centre of the city's happening Bukit Bintang district could not be better. The staff are always polite and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Easily the best quality and value hotel in Malaysia's capital.
立地が良いところ 従業員がみんな素敵だった
とくになし
Ottima posizione Personale molto gentile Colazione abbondante con varietà di cibi
Odore forte nella stanza dagli scarichi della doccia
The hotel is really well located, and many features of it are nice, including the lobby dining area and some features in the rooms. Staff were great.
However some parts of it a bit tired - a number of areas of the room needed a proper clean, including in bathroom and windows. No laundry service was provided, instead a bizarre self service laundry in the car park which was difficult to find.
Location, shower and toilet space, breakfasts, personnel
Les chambres sont propres et spacieuses. Nous avons bien apprécié les petits services en plus comme proposer des oreillers moins durs, le petit goûter dans l’après midi, les boissons dans le frigo.
Notre départ étant tard le soir nous n’avons pas pu louer une chambre à la demi journée pour prendre une douche avant notre départ. Mais nous avons pu le faire au swimming pool
Superfijn hotel midden in Bukit Bintang. Veel activiteiten zijn op loopafstand. Het hotel zelf is een oase van rust. De kamers zijn ruim en het personeel is superbehulpzaam. Ook het zwembad op het dak is erg fijn.
Het enige wat ik zou kunnen bedenken is, dat het ontbijt wisselend is wat betreft westerse opties. Dat had voor ons iets uitgebreider gemogen. Maar er zijn voldoende leuke ontbijttentjes binnen een straal van 10 min.
Everything!! Staff, location, free food 3-5 pm. We loved everything about this place
It was perfect.
L'hotel è in una buona posizione, vicino un po' a tutti e con diversi ristoranti nella zona. Bella la camera, grande e con vista sulla città. Buona la colazione e in più nel pomeriggio offrono anche la merenda.
Está muy bien ubicado y muy agradable
Nada, todo bien
Die Personal und die Ausstattung
Zimmer etwas klein
Good location, friendly staff and clean.
There is a white car parked in front of the hotel, and it seems to have been parked there the whole night. It is obstructing traffic and making it difficult for other vehicles to pick up or drop off passengers at the hotel. I hope the management can look into this and take the necessary action.
Emplacement et réception à l’écoute. Petit déjeuner bien servi avec du choix et la collation proposée l’après midi est une excellente idée
Rien
Good location
A bit outdated and tired. Breakfast well below the level one could expect in Asia.
Dieses Boutique-Hotel liegt in einer lebendigen Gegend mit vielen Shops und Restaurants, sodass man direkt vor der Tür viel entdecken kann. Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück hatte eine schöne Auswahl.
La propreté , le confort , la situation, le goûter gratuit , le personnel
Le bruit de la rue ( voitures ) la nuit du à fait qu’il soit proche d’un axe très populaire
Lokatie is uitstekend tegenover het winkel centrum. Kamers ruim. Rooftop pool is aanwezig.
Over het algemeen voelde het hotel toch wat gedateerd. Zowel in de kamer (dingen kapot), als zwembad ruimte kan echt wel opknapbeurt gebruiken. Ook bij fitness werkten de apparaten niet. Bestellen bij zwembad was een ramp. Uur lang moeten wachten op pizza. Niet aan te raden!
L’emplacement, le Confort
Trace d’humidité dans la chambre
Staff impeccable et professionnel
La piscine n’est pas chauffé sinon RAS
Location is excellent. Near two Metro stations, near landmarks, lots of food options. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. AC stays on when you leave the room. Staff was very friendly and accomodating. They stored my bags for the weekend after I checked out while I went up to Penang. Pool area is not that large but has a nice view and a bar. The pool was quite nice.
Wifi was slow and difficult to connect to with my phone.
Wij zijn echt zo super tevreden over dit hotel! Dit is onze 2e keer in Kuala Lumpur en hadden we The Journal maar eerder ontdekt. Gelukkig zijn we er over 1,5 week weer. Wij hadden een 2 persoons deluxe en een 3 persoons deluxe met connecting door. Vanaf onze kamers redelijk uitzicht op de Petronas Towers. De bedden zijn heel goed, breed en lang. Je kunt van te voren aangeven of je een topper op je matras wilt of niet. Zo kun je zelf de hardheid bepalen. Douche is zalig, de kamer is ruim en schoon, en in het koelkastje staan een paar complimentory pakjes sap en water. Dit wordt dagelijks bijgevuld. Er is ‘s middags ook een afternoon tea, maar daar hebben wij geen gebruik van gemaakt. De portier is behulpzaam en vriendelijk, net als het receptie personeel. De locatie is top. Op een paar minuten lopen van Pavillion mall (met geweldige foodcourt!) en Jalan Alor. Als je er niet voor kiest om het ontbijt bij het hotel te gebruiken zit er een eenvoudig doch prima eettentje tegenover het hotel. Neem vooral de roti canai pisang!
Wij hadden vanuit Booking een gratis upgrade van een deluxe naar een premier king. Ik heb er van te voren nog over gemaild, maar dat leek bij het hotel niet bekend te zijn en hing af van beschikbaarheid. Bij inchecken ook 2x naar gevraagd, maar de vraag werd niet beantwoord. We hebben het toen maar gelaten. Ik weet niet of dit aan Booking ligt, of aan het hotel. Hoe dan ook waren wij alsnog heel tevreden met onze kamers.
The staff was excellent, the breakfast and hi tea was 👍
Just the television in the rooms needs a little update, been there three times with family
Camera davvero molto bella, grande e con ottima vista! Lo staff è stato gentilissimo in ogni servizio e ci ha persino fatto una sorpresa per la honeymoon . Begno molto grande e con un sacco di servizi
Poca insonorizzazione. Noi eravamo al nono piano e si sentivano i motorini che passavano per strada. Per il resto tutto perfetto
服務人員都很親切、很有笑容與熱情
Location & staff wonderful
Pool & bar area but basic
Täglich wurden Getränke 1xmalig aufgefüllt (Wasser, saftgetränke ) im Mini Kühlschrank. Adapter für Reisende war nicht Nötig, Steckdosen waren so konzipiert für mehrere Länder
Der Flush Button im Klo war locker, sehr penible Kritik, gestört hat es nicht, hatte nur Sorge das es nicht richtig spülen wurde.
立地と親切なスタッフ
Très bon petit déjeuner Personnel tres sympathique et compétent Très bon emplacement
Very good Breakfast.
The view was nice toward the twin towers, the bathroom was big, location is mid downtown Bukit Bintang.
The room had a decent size but not the biggest one given the price. for the same price i got a bedroom and a living room plus lounge club access at ParkRoyal collection. The only reason i choose the this hotel is the recommendation Qatar airways had on their website which we still till this day dont understand. Its an OK hotel, not much value for the money. The Gym was not a gym, its just a small room maybe 5sqm filles with some weights and thats it. The breakfast buffet had lack of a lot of items, not so many varieties.
Posizione e personale
Camera un pochino trascurata
Personnel fort sympathique. Chambres agréables avec vue et propres. Piscine très sympa au rooftop et qui est notamment la bienvenue au vu de la chaleur régnante dans la ville.
Ils proposent un large choix de petit déjeuné, bon mais sans plus.
Staff,location ,clean
Nothing
Staff,location ,clean
Nothing
This is one of the gems of Kuala Lumpur. I have stayed here several times over the past few years, and this hotel always exceeds my expectations. The service is excellent, and the rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed, and equipped with everything you need, including a coffee machine. The bathrooms have lovely, large showers with soap and shampoo, and the rooms are simply wonderful. Complimentary drinking water is provided in glass bottles, and there is also a fridge in the room. The housekeeping staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I would stay here again and again. The hotel is situated in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the beating heart of Kuala Lumpur. I highly recommend it!
Absolutely nothing.
موقع الاقامة كموقع عام جيد جدا وخاصة بالقرب من سوق العرب اما بالنسبة للفطور يعتبر حيد جدا لتنوعه
very good location, minutes of walking to most major shopping malls, and public connections to places I intended to go.
Cars come pick up, difficult to stop and wait. In fact no waiting area, as narrow street, busy.
nicely air conditioned room, huge comfy bed and friendly staff at the front desk. We got Brekky included and it was incredible!
nothing, it was all great
Breakfast was great! The staff were amazing - so kind- the doorman was absolutely lovely. Everyone was wonderful and super helpful. Bed was really comfy. The pool area was really lovely. I loved the afternoon tea.
I wish the bar would have been open for drinks. The pool area could do with more seating.
地点很好。员工很nice,帮忙解决问题。
细节部分定装修,尤其是插头有点老旧。
Room was spacious and comfortable
Pool bar was pricey
Wonderful location. Friendly helpful staff. Great room with a very comfortable bed. Reasonable gym. Small rooftop pool.
Nothing really.
Echt een fijn hotel, schoon, ruime kamers, vriendelijk personeel, goed ontbijt.
Wel goede locatie, maar directe omgeving van hotel wat rommelig.
Top Grande chambre Bon emplacement Propre
Rien
Tout.
Rien
De locatie
Je kon niet warm douchen. De warme gerechten van het ontbijtbuffet vielen tegen.
Hotel close to the Pavilion and Arab street. But this would be a struggle if it is rainy.
Neighbourhood is dirty and just feel you are walking around unsafe places. I found mosquitoes flying over the salad and fruits section on the buffet. Also you could easily hear the other room and street noise from my room (uncomfortable).
De vriendelijkheid en hoffelijkheid van het personeel
Geen opmerkingen
The staff were wonderful throughout my stay and were always friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The location was excellent, particularly for a solo female traveller, as I felt safe and it was convenient for exploring the area. The made-to-order egg station at breakfast was a highlight, with freshly cooked eggs prepared just as requested. The complimentary afternoon wine, tea, and treats were a lovely touch and something I think more hotels should consider offering. The hotel also arranged my taxi to the airport, which was very helpful. The taxi arrived promptly on the morning of my departure, making for a smooth and stress-free end to my stay.
Breakfast was very disappointing. The selection was quite limited, with very little variety, and food was replenished too slowly. As a result, I chose to eat at local restaurants for around half of my stay. The following issues were not reported to the hotel during my stay. In hindsight, it would have been fairer to give the hotel the opportunity to address them, but as I was only there for a few days, I didn't want the inconvenience of packing and moving rooms. My room was in need of some TLC. There was missing grout in the shower, some of the shower seals needed replacing, and there was a small amount of mould in the shower area. Overall, the room would benefit from more thorough maintenance and attention to detail. Not a major issue, but more of an annoyance: the bathroom sink tap did not extend far enough over the basin, which meant water regularly splashed onto the surrounding surface. The sink also drained quite slowly. The pool is also very small, and the section of the roof terrace that receives direct sunlight is limited, so it's not really possible to sunbathe there throughout the day.
Everything, especially the staff and their customer service
We had a challenge at the start with no hot water, but they acted swiftly and changed room. There onwards it was all positive.
Hôtel bien situé. Personnel accueillant.
Clean and cosy. Location was central where malls and food were within walkable distance
De staff in het hotel doet er zijn best om het gasten naar de zin te maken. Wij hadden een niet werkende airco in inze kamers en we kregen twee nieuwe kamers aangeboden en een schaal fruit als verontschuldiging. Niet nodig, maar wel heel erg attent. Verder is de locatie van het hotel ook uitstekend, op prima wandelafstand van veel bezienswaardigheden.
The location is excellent. The breakfast far exceeded my expectations and complimentary afternoon snacks and wine were beyond my expectations. The room was pretty much perfect. Perhaps the shower could have more pressure but everything else was great. It's an amazing hotel for the price.
The shower could have had more pressure. Everything else was pretty much perfect. My stay exceeded my expectations.
Great location, fresh decor, really friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast was good and reasonably priced. Swimming pool was great after a hot morning sightseeing and the poolside bar was a nice touch
Amazing hotel, amazing service, right in the center of Bukit Bintang. So happy we chose this hotel. Good breakfast and they serve a complimentary meal at teatime. Steps from the Kuala Lumpur pavilion, restaurants and nightlife, and bust street life of this wonderful city. 15/10 would visit again.
We liked everything about this property.
The location is excellent, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
At first glance, the apartment looked decent, although a bit dated. However, after taking a closer look, we noticed a lot of dust under the bed, dirty walls, and other areas that clearly hadn’t been cleaned properly. It felt like the cleaning was only done in the most visible places, while the rest was overlooked.
L'hôtel est très bien placé dans le quartier très vivant de Bukit Bintang : malls, KLCC, Jalan Alor à proximité. Les transports permettent d'y accéder facilement. Petit déjeuner et tea time inclus permettent de démarrer la journée et de faire une pause. Le personnel est adorable et les chambres sont extrêmement propres. Le roof top est très agréable.
الموقع والنظافة والخدمة
لا شي
De service, het extreem vriendelijke personeel, de extra: high tea/lunch gratis … en fijne kamers
X
Nejlepší ubytování, doporučuji všem. Od přivítacího drinku, přes nejlepší svačinky, nádherné vybavení, ochotnou obsluhu, nádherný výhled až po nejlepší lokaci. Děkujeme za nádherný pobyt. V Kuala Lumpur bych již nebydlela jinde.
Měla jsem obavy vzhledem k předešlým recenzím o zchátralém okolí. Je to nejlepší místo a ano, jsou tam i pro Evropany “ horší “ ulice, ale tak prostě vypadají a žijí lidé v tomto městě a všichni bohužel nejsou bohatí. Krásný zážitek. Děkujeme
The hotel is high standards. Staff, food, quality of room and services were really at 5 star level. Glad to have had this place. easily connectable with public transport as well
Schönes, geräumiges Zimmer, top Lage und wirklich sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Nichts
Vriendelijk personeel, altijd netjes met reageren en hadden er ook lol in. Geven kids leuke aandacht. Midden in het centrum
the staff service ! truly impeccable ! omgggg
the toilet floor in the hotel, perhaps make it non- slippery without the aid of the wet floor mat, it was slippery with the dry floor mat.
Lage
Frühstück Dusch- und Umkleidemöglichkeit im Pool-Bereich
Alles klopt! Prima locatie, schone kamer, leuke bar bij het zwembad op het dakterras. Heel attent personeel. Vanaf 1600 uur gratis high tea met eten. Zelfs noedels ( ik hou niet zo van zoet). Wij raden dit hotel aan iedereen aan. Prijs kwaliteit klopt wat ons betreft.
Nvt
The location
Beds not comfy and room chair unstable
La struttura è in pieno centro di fronte alla strada dei grandi magazzini per gli acquisti.E' elegante ma nello stesso tempo informale . Le stanze sono ampie con una grande vetrata panoramica sulla città.sempice ma funzionale la piscina. Ottima la merenda che offrono agli ospiti dalle 3 alle 5 p.m. pietanze sia salate che dolci e anche del buon vino ,abitualmente non in uso in un paese mussulmano. Buona la prima colazione con pochi ma buoni dolci.
Qualche dolce in più a colazione anche se quelli presenti sono molto buoni.
The service is very good and rooms clean and is accessible to many places
Fantastische locatie en uitgebreid ontbijt en thee middag snack.
Uitzicht is niet het mooiste van Kuala Lumpur, gym is niet heel uitgebreid.
Locatie, personeel, zwembad, afternoon snacks
Niets
Amazingly friendly staff, fantastic location close to the food markets and train station plus surrounded by loads of great restaurants and banks next door. Great pool and bar, complimentary afternoon snacks, fantastic view from the room with massive window.
قريب جدا من بافليون مول ومركز شارع العرب والمطاعم المميزة الإطلالة جيدة
لاشئ
el personal muy atento
Bien ubicado en relacion al barrio, pero justo entre unos edificios viejos en mal estado al entrar nos dio mala sensacion despues salimos por digamos mas cerca de la calle principal y ya nos parecio algo mejor
Echt alles is geweldig, zeer aangename kamers, bedden slapen zeer goed, mooi uitzicht en heerlijk zwembad om af te koelen. Locatie is op loopafstand van Petronas towers, Jalan Alor, petaling street en Indiase wijk en Merdeka square (veel 10 minuten, Max 30 min). En de grootste verrassing is een drankje en snack iedere dag tussen 15-17 uur. We komen terug.
Niks!
Personnel très gentil, chambres très propres
La piscine est décevante, carrelage abîmé, coussins des fauteuils un peu sales. Tout l’espace et la piscine mériteraient une rénovation, doit être modernisé.
Perfect location to explore the Bukit bintang area, steps away from restaurants, shopping, and the metro station.
The elevator takes a bit of time and gets pretty stuffy inside.
Die Lage war super. Die Zimmer waren sauber, jeden Tag wurde gründlich sauber gemacht. Auch das Personal war immer sehr zuvorkommend.
Von Aussen sah es nicht so schön aus, da alle Gebäude rundherum eher heruntergekommen waren.
the location is good, 3-5mins walk to jalan alor and not far from TRX and pavillion. the room was pleasant for 3 of us and clean.
as it was a short stay, overall it was ok.
ブキッビンタンの駅が近く、また賑やかな場所が近くて便利。 ホテルのスタッフさんが皆さん親切でイケメンで驚いた(笑) ただ、大通りも近いのでバイクの音は聞こえます、すぐに慣れます。 そんなことが気にならないぐらい、ホテル自体、スタッフさんも最高でした。
バイクの音と、近くでしている工事の音は少し気になった。工事はそのうち終わるので問題なしです。
Efficient and very helpful staff in arrival Excellent pillows. Nice bathroom Quiet considering amount of people staying there Breakfast was great a lots to choose from Great location with lots of food options round hotel Amazing pool area with view of Bukit Bintang square Free water daily appreciated Bar at pool wonderful and great to make use of after day of walking. Oh and self service laundry was a bonus ! Only sad when time to leave
Nothing
Good location
Pool is a bit dated
Clean rooms, good location, very friendly staff and security
Nothing
Daily free in room beverages top up.
CNA tv program bad reception.
Dobra lokalizacja w samym centrum
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Cleanliness
8.55/10Generally clean and quiet, but mentioned issues with flooding in the washbasin.
Service
9.55/10Staff described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.55/10Central location praised for convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.55/10Rooms are clean and comfortable, but some reviews noted they're a bit tired or cramped.
Amenities
8.55/10Basic amenities available, but toiletries provided only on request.
Value for Money
8.55/10Good value for central location, though some reviews felt it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.05/10Breakfast options criticized for quality and preparation time.
Overall Experience
9.05/10Overall stay was enjoyable despite some drawbacks.