Else Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurElse Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 104 hotels we score in Kuala Lumpur. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $119 a night (cached, not a live quote).Else Kuala Lumpur is a 49-room boutique hotel located in the restored 1930s Lee Rubber Building. Situated at the corner of Jalan Tun HS Lee and Jalan Hang Lekir, the seven-storey Art Deco structure sits in the heart of Chinatown. It is positioned near Petaling Street market and Merdeka Square, making it suitable for travellers interested in local street food and cultural sites. The rooms feature minimalist interiors with teak details, Dyson hairdryers, and Bluetooth speakers. On-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and two restaurants serving Asian cuisine. While the hotel offers a contemporary atmosphere, the historic building layout may differ from standard modern hotel designs.What stands out

Heritage Art Deco building

Central Chinatown location

Minimalist room design

On-site swimming pool

Watch out for

Small room count

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