The Kuala Lumpur Journal, Kuala LumpurThe Kuala Lumpur Journal in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 40 of 104 hotels we score in Kuala Lumpur. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $97 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Kuala Lumpur Journal is a boutique hotel situated in the Bukit Bintang district. Opened in 2015, the property features a retro-inspired design and modern interiors. It serves leisure travellers and business guests looking for proximity to shopping and dining near Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Facilities include a rooftop infinity pool, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant and café bar. Secure parking and Wi-Fi are available for guests. While the hotel offers central access to local attractions, the guest rooms are relatively small in size.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool

Central Bukit Bintang location

On-site restaurant and bar

Fitness centre access

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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