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Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy poolside relaxation and bar service at this Petaling Street hotel, where the vibrant neighborhood's energy is just steps away

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Else Kuala Lumpur, in the city's heart, offers a lively yet relaxing base. Guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor pool, two on-site restaurants for dinner, and multilingual staff for luggage storage and express check-out.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ฿5,344
฿5,849 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Room options

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Mantra Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Mantra Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Urban Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sanctuary Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Sutera Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Sofa bed - king
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Terrace Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 62 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Else Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Else Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 84 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Urban Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sanctuary Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Mantra Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sutera Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Else Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Golden Triangle, a neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Petaling Street Market and Central Market are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park. Merdeka 118 and Kuala Lumpur Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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145 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50000

What's nearby

  • Petaling Street Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merdeka 118 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuala Lumpur Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station - 4 min walk
  • Maharajalela Station - 11 min walk
  • Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shin Kee Beef Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Yusoof Dan Zakhir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪新九如海鲜饭店里 Restoran Sin Kiew Yee Baru - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中华巷美食街 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zus Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Upscale hotel near Petaling Street Market
Located close to Central Market and Merdeka 118, Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Asian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and multilingual staff
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 55-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • RAW
  • Yellow Fin Horse

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Else Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Else Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
Else Kuala Lumpur Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

Does Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels on 31 Jan 2026 start from ฿5,344.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Golden Triangle, this hotel is steps away from Petaling Street Market and Central Market. Merdeka 118 and Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park are also within 15 minutes. Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station is only a 4-minute walk and Maharajalela Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MScott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, first class room, nice breakfast and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuefeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel at very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel breakfast!

Great boutique hotel! Best breakfast in town. We had a great stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in a perfect location for a city break. Luxury and serenity, right in the guts of the bustle of Chinatown. Every design detail was stunning and considered, right down to the kettle in the room and the buttons in the lift. From the wall art to the lobby chairs to the tiles in the pool; everything was beautiful it made you feel fancy but also full of heart so you felt truly comfortable. The staff across the board were an absolute delight, relaxed, friendly and helpful to a tee. Special mention for the breakfast wait staff who made the start of each day such a delight. The breakfast was excellent and beyond generous from food to service and all things in between. The nasi mamba was amazing, the granola was perfect, the coffee was great and the whole experience really put you in the best possible place to start the day. We looked a few different hotels in different areas and feel confident that we lucked out and ended up at the best of the best. LOVED everything about it and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for visitting many sights...ALL staff are absolutely welcoming and helpful even after you have checked out...very comfortable beds and pillows.. Fabulous breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Excellent location. Staff very forehand helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location near Central Market. Staff were friendly and accomodating and I loved the modern chic (and clean) rooms! Beautifully designed hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. From check in where we were greeted with cold tea, very clean rooms though on small size (as advertised on the room description) beautiful design and materials. Very attentive staff. Great location near central market and temples in Chinatown. Lively area. Our corner room looked out over the intersection. Amenities including gym were very high quality. Restaurant was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

contemporary design hotel

amazing hotel and service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KOK PENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room aesthetics , good customer service and complimentary breakfast is definitely a plus point. Easily one of the best hotel experience i've ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Trip

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hip, classy and clean. Perfect location.

Gorgeous hotel. Amazing infinity pool overlooking iconic skyline. Delicious three-course breakfast. Very friendly staff and modern room amenities. Highly recommended. Also it's located just steps away from some of KL's top attractions.
Rooftop infinity pool
Rooftop infinity pool
Nearby Central Market
Nearby Central Market area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. As a frequent traveller around Asia, this is an absolute jem. The dining options are faultless. The staff are very professional and friendly. They do their best to make Malaysia a place you want to come back to, which we definitely will be doing. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A small hotel with friendly and efficient staff, they remember your name, assist with choosing activities and check if you have found your way. It is a beautiful building with comfortable bed and room and everything one could wish for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s in a hipster and convenient neighbourhood with colorful bars and eateries. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. The decor was very tasteful and comforting. Don’t miss the great breakfast at Raw.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best conservation design hotel!

Beautiful hotel. Rebuilt in an old historical rubber building. Superb design mixing nice material, great taste mix matching different style
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well designed hotel. Corner Room 501 had wrap around terraces with view of the Petronas and tower. Beautiful at night. Staff is welcoming and gracious. Naga was especially helpful and friendly. Be prepared to be awakened early with very loud call to prayer. We liked it but heard some guests complaining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ah Moi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful professional front desk staff, hotel manager. Margeritha and her team.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel!

This is truly an oasis in hot and humid KL. The staff were fantastic my entire stay. Breakfast is good. Cooked to order, not buffet. Not a large selection, but enough. I will stay here again next time I’m in KL.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Modern hotel in China Town.

The hotel is a brutalist conversion of the old Lee Rubber building. the staff are fantastic and the rooms are large and modern. the bathrooms were a good size with huge shower. it was lacking wardrobe space, and the toilet was separate with a glazed wall, which if used at night lit up the whole room. the swimming pool was a good size with a great wine bar on the same level. The hotel restaurant was very good, but full of instagram wannabees. it seemed that most people turned up with large bunches of flowers and just wanted to take photos of food/flowers/themselves rather than eating. Good location, easy walking to the main sites of china town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impeccable

This is a wonderful hotel. The design is exquisite down to the last detail. The service is friendly, efficient and totally professional. Aleia who greeted us was brilliantly helpful and welcoming. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice until last night that room is not tidy up with trash still on the counter, dead insert next to the bed and tissues was not refill. Location is very close to China town and it was pretty noise during the night. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was truly impressed with the exceptional service at this hotel, especially with the complimentary upgrade I received upon arrival. From the moment I stepped in, the staff went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. The room was immaculate, exuding a delightful fragrance, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring restful nights. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches, like the handwritten welcome note on the bed and a soothing chamomile note left at night. Every time I left the hotel, a friendly security staff member opened the door for me, even assisting with my luggage upon arrival. The food at the restaurant was absolutely delicious, and I must give a special shout-out to Brenda, who provided outstanding table service throughout my meals. The breakfast options were varied and tasty, making mornings a delight. Additionally, the outdoor pool was impeccably clean and offered plenty of seating options for relaxation. Overall, I would not hesitate to stay at this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just excellent in every way

Just a short walk from Pasar Seni station (itself only 1 stop from KL Sentral) it's in an excellent location - Central Market is across the road, Petaling Street even closer. Merdeka 118 being so close was a surprise. Being right on the edge of Chinatown you are spoilt for choice when it comes to food, and there are many hidden speakeasy bars. The hotel is beautifully restored; we had an Urban room which was spacious and very comfortable. All the staff are polite and friendly. Special mentions to Brenda and Ki Ki in Raw restaurant (the rest of restaurant and breakfast staff were excellent, but nobody wore name badges). The good in Raw is delicious - breakfast portions are very generous, dinner was delicious. There is a good pool area, though the method of ordering poolside snacks/drinks is a little clumsy. Overall, an excellent stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and short walk petaling street, central market and MRT station. Breakfast is really great we get to try different variety and is fresh made to order. Will definitely consider staying again for future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025