Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Kota KinabaluLe Meridien Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 15 hotels we score in Kota Kinabalu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $120 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is a five-star hotel located in the Sinsuran district of downtown Kota Kinabalu on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens. The property offers contemporary rooms with views of either the city or the sea. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, and a fitness centre. Dining options include an Italian restaurant and a pool bar. The hotel is positioned within walking distance of local handicraft markets and the waterfront. It suits travellers who want to be near commercial areas and coastal attractions. While the hotel provides many facilities, the large number of rooms means certain areas may feel busy during peak times.What stands out

Sea or city views

Central Sinsuran location

On-site spa and pool

Multiple dining venues

Watch out for

Large room count

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