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Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

145 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia View Map

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At Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Amenities at taxi offered by Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Kuala Lumpur. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room.Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations in Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels incorporate separate living room and balcony or terrace into their architectural arrangement. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar.Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost.Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment.At Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool. At the hotel fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat.

374 Reviews

9.3Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.7
Staff
9.7
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Well designed architecture and interior. Wonderful art work.”
  • “Amazing modern, comfortable, design for a hotel with very cool Chinese Malaysian accents. Great swimming pool with interesting view and…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Sanctuary Suite1/4

Sanctuary Suite

485 sqft • 1 Unknown

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Alcohol
Sutera Suite1/4

Sutera Suite

743 sqft • 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Else Suite1/4

Else Suite

905 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Sanctuary Room1/4

Sanctuary Room

485 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Mantra Room1/4

Mantra Room

270 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible vanities
  • Adapter
Terrace Suite1/4

Terrace Suite

668 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony

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    What Guests Loved

    9.3
    Exceptional

    Based on 374 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    9.7

    Staff

    9.7

    Overall Quality

    9.3

    Pros +

    • Well designed architecture and interior. Wonderful art work.
    • Amazing modern, comfortable, design for a hotel with very cool Chinese Malaysian accents. Great swimming pool with interesting view and nice gym. Excellent interesting a la carte breakfast choices.
    • The breakfast was incredible! It was a 3 course breakfast with fruit and entree. The service was attentive and the ambiance lovely.

    Cons -

    • Noice of exhaust fan from adjacent building not insulated well enough.
    • Wifi password should be written down somewhere, not merely stated to guests orally when they check-in so that they forget by the time they arrive to their room.
    • Nothing! We LOVED our stay at the Else.
    Business Traveler (14)Solo Traveler (30)Traveling as Couple (77)Family with Young Children (23)Group Traveler (25)Total (623)
    8ChiaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Well designed architecture and interior. Wonderful art work.

    Noice of exhaust fan from adjacent building not insulated well enough.

    10SusanPosted on: 1-14-2026

    Amazing modern, comfortable, design for a hotel with very cool Chinese Malaysian accents. Great swimming pool with interesting view and nice gym. Excellent interesting a la carte breakfast choices.

    Wifi password should be written down somewhere, not merely stated to guests orally when they check-in so that they forget by the time they arrive to their room.

    9DamaraPosted on: 1-7-2026

    The breakfast was incredible! It was a 3 course breakfast with fruit and entree. The service was attentive and the ambiance lovely.

    Nothing! We LOVED our stay at the Else.

    10aymar a. c.Posted on: 12-3-2025

    The design, the restaurants, the room and the staff : Naga and Aziz both went out of their way to be helpful and they made such a difference !!! Thank you ?

    9karstPosted on: 10-25-2025

    Beautiful and spacious room, good bed, good shower. Excellent location in the middle of KL's Chinatown. The Hotel is situated in a beautifully restored Art Deco building of the 1930's with a nice rooftop with swimming pool and reading library.

    I found the breakfast not really up to the standard I had expected. The coffee was a bit bland and food not particularly tasty. The restaurant space is very beautiful though.

    10IAINPosted on: 8-20-2025

    Great rooms Great architecture Great location to excellent cocktail bars and food Best location in KL More of a local feel to KL than the more tourist areas

    10AmeliaPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Amazing breakfast included, and a beautiful restaurant by night. The room was so spacious and homely.

    10ZhangPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Special historical architectural style. Classic and leisure vibes.

    The Window can be not towards the neighbor building wall will be better. However, the rest facility are good and houseware are very high quality and comfortable.

    8MohdPosted on: 3-29-2025

    Beautiful design from ground level to rooftop level. Quick check in and check out. Comfortable bed and good linen. Beautiful library though small and lacking a working table. Clean praying area. Friendly staff upon check in and check out. Good food during sahur I would definitely come back for their foods. Didn't try the ground floor restaurant and the rooftop restaurant closed for Reno.

    Comfortable bed however the room is without any armchair to sit on except one stool. Shower pressure is not great at all. I'm on room 213 I think and I can hear loud AC from the opposite building.my room view is blocked by that building so best to check with them upon check in. The room feels dark and grey throughout the day.honestly it's depressing Lacking daybed and pool bed around the pool. The hotel feels empty and dead most of the time perhaps it's low season? Though the hotel is nicely design but overall feels empty without any "life".Small gym and feels like an afterthought? And the staff at the gym look at people like I'm intruding on his space? Weird vibe.

    10GaryPosted on: 3-18-2025

    Modern, contemporary, comfortable and clean. Great location

    10kendalPosted on: 3-17-2025

    Nicely refurbished building in the heart of Chinatown. Excellent breakfast and a lovely swimming pool.

    Nothing negative to say.

    9SekkappanPosted on: 3-3-2025

    Beautifully designed property with a spa-like atmosphere. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean, and the staff were exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is great too! Good location near the LRT, cafes and key attractions.

    The staff did their best to reset our air conditioning but our room was still a little too warm.

    7MarinaPosted on: 3-1-2025

    Room was never cleaned properly in my 8 days stay. Spots on the mirrors, sink with spots, shower floor. There are termites in the bathroom and as well in the room. When I was seating on the sofa last 2 days they were on my body crawling I said this.on the check out, got back I am sorry to hear that, will say to the management. Nothing more to make.me feel better, probably reception is surprised as well. In the restaurant, food is ok interesting concept but main courses I am missing freshness when I eat. Everything is cooked very long and at the end is dry (maybe not cooked on the day). Second observation waiter is having a pen and writing on the hand my order of 2 items it can't remember 2 items. This is luxury hotel it should have been trained enough. Street restaurant are not writing on the hand. Location is awesome

    7EmmaPosted on: 2-26-2025

    Very stylish, comfortable room, great location in China Town. Lovely breakfast and lovely staff.

    Unfortunately there was a sewer smell in my bathroom for 2 of the 3 nights, I complained…. Was told it would be cleaned thoroughly, which i’m sure it was, but it was a deeper rooted problem. Was not offered another room or compensation. I was late back one night and could have done with room service… which there is none. Did not want to venture out alone post 11pm.

    10JeremyPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Very nicely designed boutique hotel. The breakfast is very good. The room design is great and the rooms are also large. Very nice infinity pool on the roof and a good gym. It's centrally located near Chinatown.

    The location is in central downtown so there is a lot of noise outside the hotel at night. We were on the first floor but I doubt there are any quiet rooms. The bathroom has wooden panels which let air into the bedroom so not great for using the toilet.

    7GiuseppePosted on: 2-11-2025

    Room is beautifulRestaurant at ground level goodKind staff

    Noisy. There was an event at pool but in general windows are not soundproof.Breakfast is not International you have to ask for it. Restaurant at fourth floor is not worth it

    6SergeiPosted on: 2-5-2025

    Good concierge, reception and dining facility stuff. Breakfast was diverse during our stay. There were about 5 starters and 6 main courses to choose from menu and several pieces of pineapple, watermelon and jackfruit 6 pieces in the sum.

    Widow of the room had view on next building, the distance was only 2-3 meters, and the building looks like abandoned. Except this nearby on the wall of hotel building were mounted about dosen outer blocks of air conditions, which had been working all night while we slept. The issue with window frame - it could not be tightly closed, so there was quite intense noise even at night.The idea of transparent bathroom is appear to be questionable.There were a small ants in wardrobe below TV, in the fridge and in the bathroom sink. We asked to get rid of them, but at the evening ants were again at their previous favourite spots. And stayed there till we left the room.Its impossible to get somewhere except china town and central market on feet from the hotel. Three are few options of restaurant around. You need to get Grab each time when you want to go somewhere. Because walking is not very comfortable in surroundings.The room was inconvenient. Not enough room for clothes.The freezer wasn't working when a key card wasn't inserted at the entry of the room, so when we come out it stop freezing.

    8EoPosted on: 2-5-2025

    I like the spacious room, it's bigger than I expected. The room is definitely clean. The receptionist staff hv a very good patient n understanding about my card problem.

    The only things is, if the room come with a bathtub. That will be a prefect. And my last two days when I was staying, the house keeping didn't do the replacement of the bath towels n clearing the rubbish at the balcony.

    9SergeyPosted on: 2-3-2025

    The location is in the middle of bustling Chinatown. Very helpful staff. Comfortable bed and shower. Spacious room. The hotel also allows the guests to keep very comfortable slippers.

    Breakfast was underwhelming to say the least.

    8SitiPosted on: 2-2-2025

    Food, exceptional hospitality, design, thoughtful facilities!

    No designated parking, must park at a private carpark 2 mins walk from the hotel with exorbitant rate (RM63 - parked at 7pm on a Friday and went out at 9am the next day, u do the math). If you are driving, take this into account.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast
    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Kid Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 13 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    The property requires a refundable security deposit of MYR 200 upon check-in. br/ Welcoming guests from 11th August 2022 A damage deposit of MYR 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

    145 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

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