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Hotel Istana

73 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hotel Istana
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 18 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 18 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "It is good value for money and I would recommend it." — source Skoosh

    "Great hotel and Excellent location - was right next to train station, bus stops, restaurants, KL tower etc." — source Expedia

    "Overall I was not fully satisfied with this hotel." — source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Very freidnly and polite staff, who were very attentive and explained a lot about the area and how to navigate around the city." — source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Great Location close to monorail and shops." — source Venere

  • Value: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "Meals were freshly cooked, reasonably priced and delivered in the shortest time to our room." — source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "We have stayed in the most humble of rooms to the most extravagant." — source Expedia

More information on Hotel Istana

Though in need of a little refurbishment in some areas, the hotel has overall maintain its deluxe standard and is ideal for both fit and groups. Jun 98 'Istana' means 'palace' in malay. Just as the name tells, the outlook of the hotel looks like a small white palace with black tinted glass panes. The hotel is within the golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur, where the major offices, shopping centres and entertainment area are found.

Check-in Time:

2 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Renovated:

2006

Total Rooms:

505 rooms.505

Total Floors:

23

Rooms:

They are large and elegantly furished in blue and creamy colour shades. However the furniture do show some sign of age and looks a little tired. Bathrooms are large and each has a bath and separate shower stand.

Price

RM550 ($154/£77) double; from RM740 ($207/£104) suite, Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

-72 hours, NO SHOW / Cancellation less than 72-hours, one room night will be charged. Please note that rates are subject to 5%government tax and 10% service tax.

Directions

5-min. walk to Raja Chulan Monorail station

Area

Kuala Lumpur,

Attractions

Bintang Walk (walking distance) Bangsar 5 Kilometers / 3 Miles Chinatown 3 Kilometers / 2 Miles KL Tower 1 Kilometer / 0.6 Miles Karya Kraf 1 Kilometer / 0.6 Miles Embassy Walk 1 Kilometer / 0.6 Miles Central Market 3 Kilometers / 2 Miles

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