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About the Hotel

Block A, Lot 6, Ground Floor, Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Rooms and Amenities

Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms include a desk, safety deposit box, electric kettle, and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and attached bathrooms with showers and free toiletries. Complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Dining Options

Onsite dining includes Rumors Bistro, BB Cafe, D'Choice Cafe, Shogun & Caribbean Restaurant, and Korean Restaurant & Barbeque House.

Location and Transportation

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu's Central Business District, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Jesselton Point ferry terminal. Nearby landmarks include Oceanus Waterfront Mall (1.5 km), Double Six Monument (1 km), IMAGO Shopping Mall (1.5 km), and Gaya Street Sunday Market (2 km).

Hotel Services

Services include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and concierge. A 500-square-foot meeting room accommodates 30-50 people in theater or classroom style. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Area Exploration

Nearby natural attractions include Sapi Island, KK Esplanade, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. The hotel is close to Plaza Wawasan, Kompleks Asia City, All Saint's Cathedral, and Centre Point.

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Kota Kinabalu 1.1 mi

Airports

Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) 5.3 mi

Train

North Borneo Railway 1.7 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Internet

Paid wired internet connection

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Paid wired internet connection
Lift

Services

Laundry
Dry cleaning
Newspaper service
Computer connection

Business

Business centre

Location

Block A, Lot 6, Ground Floor, Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Map view

Block A, Lot 6, Ground Floor, Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Warisan Square

5100 ft

Museum

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village

1.6 mi

Harbour

Jesselton Point

1.7 mi

Landmark

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

1.5 mi

Mosque

Sabah State Mosque

1.6 mi

Mall

Central Market

5100 ft

Market

Gaya Street Sunday Market

1.3 mi

Mall

IMAGO Shopping Mall

4300 ft

Landmark

Sunday Market

1.3 mi

Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

5100 ft

Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

2.0 mi

Island

Mamutik Island

5100 ft

Landmark

Borneo Trading Post

3700 ft

Tower

Atkinson Clock Tower

2.4 mi

Landmark

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

1.4 mi

Landmark

KK Esplanade

1.3 mi

Shopping Area

Centre Point

5100 ft

Market

Pasar Malam Sinsuran

5100 ft

Landmark

I Love KK

1.3 mi

Park

Double Six Monument

1.0 mi

Park

Weston Wetland Park

5100 ft

Mosque

State Mosque

1.6 mi

Landmark

Karamunsing Capital

1.5 mi

Landmark

MBO

4300 ft

Landmark

Imago

4300 ft

Landmark

Borneo Adventure

4300 ft

Winery

Vino Vino Bistro

1.2 mi

Mall

Riverson The Walk

1.2 mi

Landmark

KK Times Square

1.2 mi

Nearby

Mall

IMAGO Shopping Mall

1600 ft

Store

Everrise Departmental Store

1600 ft

Wisma 2020

Desa Cattle

1600 ft

Store

Everise Wine & Deli

1600 ft

Restaurants

Radha's Banana Leaf

3100 ft

Lorong Plaza Wawasan Lot 2-1-30 G

Guan Kopitiam

5000 ft

B-G-13

Pak Man Resepi

1.0 mi

Jalan Karamunsing Ground Floor

Kung Fu La Mian

5100 ft

Jalan Karamunsing Main Entrance

Usagi

1.1 mi

Karamunsing Complex

Singapore Chicken Rice

4200 ft

Lorong Api-Api 1 Api Api Centre

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Katherine

United States, November 2024

6.6/10

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel; it was more than what I expected for a budget option. The rooms were spacious and clean, with a comfortable king-size bed and decent amenities. However, the service at the front desk was not great, as the staff seemed unfriendly. The hotel is conveniently located next to a shopping mall, but the nearby dining options are somewhat lacking.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious, clean, and had a comfortable king-size bed. It included modern appliances like a new TV.

Service

5.0

The front desk staff could be quite rude and unhelpful, which definitely impacted my experience.

Location

9.0

Located right next to a large shopping mall, which was very convenient for shopping.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was included but served at a neighboring cafe, which was nothing special.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel lacked a restaurant and had limited amenities, but the Wi-Fi was stable.

Jennifer

United States, October 2024

6.8/10

I had a decent experience at this hotel, which is conveniently located for my work, but the surrounding construction made it a bit noisy. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, although a bit pricey considering there's no breakfast included. There's a decent variety of dining options nearby, but they can be on the expensive side. Overall, it was a comfortable stay, just not ideal for light sleepers.

Rooms

8.0

The twin bed room was quite spacious and well-equipped with basics like toiletries and free Wi-Fi.

Service

7.0

The reception staff were friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxi services.

Location

6.0

The hotel is located in KK Times Square, which is safe, but surrounded by construction and a bit far from main attractions.

Dining

6.0

Dining options around were varied, offering local and western cuisine, though they felt quite expensive.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel has basic facilities, and while everything was clean, there isn't anything particularly special.

Christopher

United States, October 2024

6.6/10

The hotel was conveniently located near the KK Times Square, making it easy for work-related travel. The rooms were decent but lacked breakfast options, and the surrounding construction created quite a bit of noise. While the staff were friendly, the difficulty in getting a cab and the loud disturbances at night detracted from the overall experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were decent and well-equipped, but some noise from construction and nearby activities can be bothersome.

Service

8.0

The reception was friendly, and they helped with taxi calls, but the overall service could be improved due to external noise disruptions.

Location

6.0

Located in KK Times Square, though it was a bit noisy due to nearby construction and nightlife.

Dining

5.0

There was no breakfast included, and dining options around were a bit pricey, which was disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel seemed new and well-presented, but more amenities could enhance the stay.

Warren

United States, September 2024

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location is super convenient as it's right next to Imago Shopping Mall, which is great for shopping. However, the cleanliness of the room was disappointing, and the service at the front desk left much to be desired. The room itself was spacious but fairly noisy, which affected my overall comfort. There's also a lack of parking options, which might be an issue for travelers with their own vehicles.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious, but cleanliness could use improvement, with some stains upon check-in. There were only two pillows, which was not sufficient for a deluxe room.

Service

5.0

The bellboy was very helpful, but my interaction with the front desk staff was frustrating and unwelcoming.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right beside Imago Shopping Mall, making it very convenient for shopping and dining.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

Unfortunately, there are no lifts from the lobby, and accessing the available lift requires climbing stairs.