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The Jesselton Hotel

69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 88000 (Show on map)

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Hotel Area: Kota Kinabalu Number of Rooms: 31
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Fantastic

8.4

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691 reviews

Value for Money
8.4
Location
9.2
Staff Performance
8.3
Hotel Condition/Cleanliness
8.3
Room Comfort/Standard
8.6
Food/Dining
7.6
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Gilbert K. Couples United States of America, March 31, 2013
Pleasant older hotel

Old-fashioned comfort, great Malaysian breakfast
9.3
We came into Kota Kinabalu late at night and left early the next day to climb Mount Kinabalu, so our stay was very brief and mostly for sleeping. The room was large and comfortable, with some signs of age--something like staying with an elegant but now-penurious aunt. For instance, the door is a none-too-well-fitting wooden door with an old-fashioned key, and there are some signs of moisture in the bathroom. But everything was clean, plush, and comfortable, and there were nice touches like sarongs as well as robes hanging in the closet and a flat-screen TV (don't know what the reception/channels were like, though, given our late-night time in the room). The next morning we had breakfast in the Mountbatten Lounge and enjoyed an excellent nasi lemak for only 6 ringgit while looking out at a busy street market that operates on Sundays. Very enjoyable.
Gilbert K. Solo travelers United States of America, March 31, 2013
Loved the room

Location, style, comfort
9.7
Cinder M. Couples United States of America, March 29, 2013
Ideal for a city stay

centrally located, good-sized room, helpful staff
7.7
We would definitely return to The Jesselton if we go back to KK. Easily accessible from the airport - about 20 min. - and within walking distance of virtually anywhere a casual visitor to KK would want to go. The free wi-fi is a huge plus. The air-con works great. If breakfast isn't included in the room rate, there's a cheap cafeteria right across the street and an American burger place a couple of blocks down on the same side of the street. The open-air seafood eating center is recommended.
Lydia M. Groups Malaysia, March 29, 2013
Good

English style design
6
The room is good.Small but good.The view i see is just the busy street.No parking or what so ever,so incase you are driving to kk or renting a car,you have to leave your car key with the bell boy(and if it when missing,i wouldn tknow how to deal with it) next to it is the famous local eating place-must try!
Anthony B. Families with young children United Kingdom, March 28, 2013
Jesselton in Kota Kinabalu

Character, location, efficient staff
8.7
Overall a good stay. Great location near restaurants and shops of Gaya street. Only negative is that the bed was a little soft and springy for our liking.
Cindy L. Groups Malaysia, March 25, 2013
Historic Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

comfortable room
6
Cindy L. Groups Malaysia, March 25, 2013
historic hotel in kota kinabalu

comfortable room
6
Derek H. Couples United Kingdom, March 08, 2013
Centrally located, good value for money.

Easy access. Very central. Value for money
6
Good value for money. Satisfactory for staying centrally. Friendly staff. Very dated and tired looking.
Maria C. Couples Brunei Darussalam, February 25, 2013
everything about this hotel is simply great

totally loved everything about this hotel. ...
9.7
I have been coming back to stay at this beautiful hotel for the last 7 years each time i visit kk. I love this hotel because of the friendliness n helpfulness of thd staffs. ... The hotel is very clean n comfy. Its near to quite a number of shopping Malls. ...
Weicheng L. Families with older children Taiwan, February 16, 2013
Small and Beautiful

the location
9.7
It is at the city center. That means it is very convenient to go shopping and dining. My room is facing the street but is is not noisy at all in the midnight. I did not book breakfast. There are many cheap restaurants and convenient stores around. Classic exterior with modern interior.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip: Waterfront of Kota Kinabalu

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