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8.3

Excellent

2,729 reviews

2,729 reviews

Housekeeping53
Shops22
Breakfast4
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9.3

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Never Close Super Mart
50 m
Gaya Shop Lot
50 m
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
70 m
Signal Hill Observatory
150 m
Signal Hill Observatory Platform
160 m
Popular landmarks
Gaya Street Sunday Market
270 m
Night Market
830 m
Mamutik Island
1.1 km
Sabah State Museum
2.8 km
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
8.1 km
Closest landmarks
Menara Jubili Car Park
40 m
Sabah Tourism Board
50 m
Consulate of Australia
50 m
Maybank
90 m
HSBC
130 m

The Jesselton Hotel

69 Gaya Street, Central Business District, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Central Business District, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sapi Island. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Located in heart of Kota Kinabalu

Check-in [24-hour]

Inside city center

80 meters to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Restaurants

Shops

Coffee shop

Bar

This property is in high demand!

8 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.3
Distance to city center1 km
Location rating9.3
Nearest airportKota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Distance to airport7.5 km

Rooms available at The Jesselton Hotel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.4

Suite
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Superior
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Deluxe Double
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Twin
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 single beds
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Boutique Queen Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Boutique King
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Boutique Extra Room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Boutique Triple
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Deluxe Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Jesselton Hotel offer dry cleaning services?

Yes! The Jesselton Hotel offers dry cleaning service that is accessible all throughout your stay, ensuring you're always looking confident in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

What steps does The Jesselton Hotel take in terms of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness?

The Jesselton Hotel satisfy our mandatory standard for cleanliness and safety by offering hand sanitizer and daily disinfection in common areas. This property also comes well equipped with temperature check for guests and staff, staff trained in safety protocol, and free face masks for additional safety measures and hygiene protocols.

What public parks are close by The Jesselton Hotel?

While staying at The Jesselton Hotel, indulge in your morning or evening walk at nearby park which include Children Playground, Weston Wetland Park, and Likas Sport Leisure Park.

How many rooms does The Jesselton Hotel have?

The Jesselton Hotel has a total of 44 rooms.

How long do travelers generally stay at The Jesselton Hotel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at The Jesselton Hotel had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

In which languages can The Jesselton Hotel's staff members communicate?

The Jesselton Hotel can converse in 4 languages and supports well-known languages such as English and Mandarin Chinese for guest visitors going to this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What is the verified guest review consensus about The Jesselton Hotel's swimming pool?

60.0% of our verified visitor evaluations have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for The Jesselton Hotel down in the review section.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to The Jesselton Hotel?

The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Putatan, 10635.92 m away from The Jesselton Hotel.

What famous shopping venues are near to The Jesselton Hotel?

Shopping options in The Jesselton Hotel’s Central Business District neighborhood includes Imago Shopping Mall, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Gaya Street Sunday Market.

Is breakfast offered at The Jesselton Hotel?

Start your days right, with the continental breakfast options offered at The Jesselton Hotel.

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What people love about The Jesselton Hotel

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Clean room, helpful staff, located in the city central, very convenient."

    Lily

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    February 6, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Rooms were clean."

    Hashim

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    January 25, 2023

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great location."

    Mohd

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    May 10, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 1,950 Kota Kinabalu properties
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Room comfort score
8.4/10
Location score
9.3/10
Room size
26 sqm.
Couples review score
8.4/10
Better than
99
%
of Kota Kinabalu properties
Better than
95
%
of Kota Kinabalu properties
Bigger than
91
%
of Kota Kinabalu properties
Better than
90
%
of Kota Kinabalu properties
Overall rating:

8.3

Excellent
2,729 reviews
Cleanliness
8.3
Facilities
7.5
Location
9.3
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What travelers say they love:
We got comfy beds in a clean room at a fair price.
Josiah from China
Family with young children
More about The Jesselton Hotel

More about The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

See the best of Kota Kinabalu with a stay at The Jesselton Hotel, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations.
The Jesselton Hotel provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Taxi services provided by the hotel make exploring Kota Kinabalu even more convenient. The hotel provides front desk services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience.
If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Little things you forgot to pack aren't a big problem! Just stop by the convenience stores to get what you need.
Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Feel right at home during your stay at The Jesselton Hotel. Some rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as daily newspaper, television and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant tea and mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at The Jesselton Hotel. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. Regardless of any dietary restrictions you may have, you'll eat well at The Jesselton Hotel which has a selection of halal options.
A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Never let a day go wasted when you're at The Jesselton Hotel with all the activities and facilities provided. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the shops.


Reasons to stay here

Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 98% of the city's accommodation.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 94% of other options in the city.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 98% of other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.5

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

93 mentions

Food & Dining

40 mentions

Breakfast

20 mentions

Internet

16 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurant [halal]
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Daily newspaper
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Ironing facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
BAYU
  • Cuisine: European
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

69 Gaya Street, Central Business District, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000
Exceptional
Location

9.3

Airports
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    7.5 km
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    119.6 km
Public transportation
  • South Bus Terminal
    1.8 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Watson
    340 m
Shopping
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    270 m
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    160 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
    70 m
  • Signal Hill Observatory Platform
    160 m
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    270 m
  • Night Market
    830 m
  • Mamutik Island
    1.1 km
  • Sabah State Museum
    2.8 km
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
    8.1 km
  • Sapi Island
    8.1 km
  • Manukan Island
    8.6 km
  • Poring Hot Springs
    13.9 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Menara Jubili Car Park
    40 m
  • Never Close Super Mart
    50 m
  • Sabah Tourism Board
    50 m
  • Consulate of Australia
    50 m
  • Gaya Shop Lot
    50 m
  • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
    70 m
  • Maybank
    90 m
  • HSBC
    130 m
  • Standard Chartered Bank
    150 m
  • Signal Hill Observatory
    150 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)20
The property
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 44
  • Year property opened1954

Reviews of The Jesselton Hotel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.3
/
10
Cleanliness8.3
Facilities7.5
Location9.3
Room comfort and quality8.4
Service8.5
Value for money8.3
High score for Kota Kinabalu
Rating
9+ Exceptional (546)
8-9 Excellent (470)
7-8 Very Good (483)
6-7 Good (156)
<6 Below Expectation (134)
Time of the year
Mar - May (460)
Jun - Aug (406)
Sep - Nov (435)
Dec - Feb (488)

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10.0
Exceptional
Mahadi from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Nice Room with Bathtub ”

My kids love it so much. Room with bathtub in that cheap price is absolutely awesome. It's perfect to stay on the weekends as there is no parking lot provided. So we have to park at the public parking lot (free on weekend). There is also Sunday Market at just in front of the hotel door. Quite hard to find restaurant that serves Muslim/Malay ordinary foods.

Reviewed January 02, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Sixtus from Malaysia
Couple
Deluxe Double
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Superb stay!”

I didnt expect much initially, but i really enjoyed and loved my stay at Jesselton's! The environment, the ambience, the bathroom, furnitures, everything is so nostalgic and so very clean!

Reviewed January 03, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
John from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Front Dest Manager Nora”

Truly exhibited a good quality of being a Front Desk Manager, Kind and Sweet. I was not feeling well during checkin in the morning and Nora has ask the front desk staff to give me a room after noticing I am not well, thank you so much Nora, I got a room to rest well ahead of official check in time. Once again, thank you so much Nora. will definitely stay with Jesselton Hotel in my next visit again. The interior of the room is really nice. Clean and big.

Reviewed October 08, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Siti from Malaysia
Couple
Deluxe Double
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Clean and well maintained ”

Well done to the staff and hotel management for maintaining a very clean hotel. Although the hotel is quite old but they have nice and spacious room and very clean toilet too.

Reviewed September 22, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
SOPHIA from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior
Stayed 4 nights in December 2022

Exceptional”

The location is great ! Gaya sunday market jst located infron of the hotel door. So far staying at the hotel i have no complain jst the tv in the room u can upgrade to andriod . Nice staff n clean hotel 👍🏻

Reviewed January 04, 2023

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9.6
Exceptional
Hashim from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

near town”

the hotel is in town, near to the pharmacy, restaurant but if you rent a car, it will be hard for you to find parking. rooms were clean. receptionist are very helpful as well!

Reviewed January 26, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
caroline from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Best hotel!!”

Really great hotel, my car secured, the staff were friendly & helpful. Great place to stay and enjoy walking on sunday market..

Reviewed November 27, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Munira from Malaysia
Family with teens
Superior
Stayed 3 nights in August 2022

Exceptional”

A very good Hotel.with a good location near to Jesselton Point, for whom like snorkeling this is the best Hotel, cause near to the Jetty. Infact near to Suria Mall and Todak fish market. OVERALL this Hotel is AWESOME to STAY

Reviewed August 30, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
PAT from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

First time stay at Jesselton Hotel KK for work purpose ”

I would definitely stay in Jesselton Hotel again. Small boutique hotel, that is convenient and accessible to all the eateries, shops and mall. Very strategic place. Even though it was abit old, but well maintained and staffs are experience and good service.

Reviewed May 30, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Thian from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Exceptional”

The room is spacious and comfy with the good old wood furniture. Huge bathroom. A very convenient hotel for traveller. Just like home.

Reviewed November 12, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Hannah from Malaysia
Couple
Deluxe Double
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Great value for money”

The room was much more spacious than other hotels in the area for similar prices. And the style was more rustic / less modern, which is a plus for the overall vibe.

Reviewed September 05, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Syazwani from Malaysia
Group
Superior
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Exceptional”

One of the best hotel! I really love the ambience and the location as it is located at the centre of the city!

Reviewed August 31, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
yvonne from Malaysia
Family with teens
Deluxe Twin
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Exceptional”

This was a lovely hotel.A charming old colonial building with large super comfortable rooms.Great staff who were really helpful - any issues were sorted quickly.Great location.Easy walk to Jesselton wharf and other points of interest. Exceptional affordability for what was delivered.Loved our stay.

Reviewed January 14, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Nalaka from Singapore
Couple
Superior
Stayed 4 nights in July 2022

Pleasant experience ”

The hotel is old but well kept. The room size is adequate. The staff is really helpful. The only downside was that while we stayed at the hotel, the hotel restaurant was under renovation, so there were no hot meal options for breakfast. The staff arranged for sandwiches and fruits to be delivered to the room but it would have been better if we knew about this at the point of booking. Other than this, we had a pleasant stay.

Reviewed July 17, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Juicyana from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Very Good”

Great hotel. If you a food lover this hotel is for you. There are many restaurant nearby served delicious foods.

Reviewed May 05, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Azira from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Best”

Rooms are spacious with bathtub and its very clean. Parking is a problem if u hv a car.

Reviewed December 31, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Dennis from Bahamas
Solo traveler
Deluxe Double
Stayed 4 nights in July 2022

Nice small old clean hotel in a good location ”

The Jesselton is a comfortable small hotel in a central location in KK. No pool or hotel restaurant or bar, but there’s a Japanese restaurant downstairs and the hotel is close to many eating choices. A good coffee shop right across the street. Just a few blocks from the waterfront and the seafood there. A couple of big malls are a short walk away. Bank (& ATM) right across the street. Sunday market is right outside the door. The staff is friendly-any problems are dealt with right away. I recommend this hotel as a good value.

Reviewed August 26, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Terry from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Old hotel”

This hotel is old and its in the middle of EVERYTHING. We stay here everytime we are in KK. The hotel maybe old but most rooms are refurbished ansd welcoming.

Reviewed May 22, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Ainah from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 3 nights in August 2020

Best Hotel to Stay in Kota Kinabalu.”

Really enjoyed my stay at The Jesselton Hotel. It was comfortable, convenient and enjoyable. Will definitely come back to stay again!

Reviewed September 01, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Terry from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Center of everything”

Best location for food and everything you want to do in KK.

Reviewed October 16, 2022

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