Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapKota Kinabalu, MalaysiaNo. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia|
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities8.9
Location8.9
Who stays here
Families26%
Couples22%
Solo20%
Groups17%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities8.9
Location8.9
Who stays here
Families26%
Couples22%
Solo20%
Groups17%

Free Express Start Breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Amenities & Services

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre provides a 24-hour fitness centre with various exercise machines. A business centre with fax/photocopying and a meeting room for up to 12 guests is available on site. The hotel also offers a bar, a shared lounge, and a garden for guest use, plus vending machines with drinks and snacks operating 24 hours.

Guest Rooms

The hotel has 250 guest rooms with high-quality bedding and ergonomic workstations. Family-friendly options include interconnecting rooms and sofa beds. Each room includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, and a private bathroom with a bidet and hairdryer.

Location

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu is situated 2 km from Filipino Market Sabah and within walking distance of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Karamunsing Capital. The Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 2 km away, and Oceanus Waterfront Mall is also nearby. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 6 km from the hotel, approximately a 13-minute drive.

Dining

A free Express Start Breakfast with hot dishes and fresh options is included for all guests. The on-site Signal Hill Cafe serves lunch and dinner, with a selection of wine and beer. Vending machines provide drinks and snacks around the clock, and special diet menus can be arranged upon request.

Family-Friendly & Business

Family accommodations feature interconnecting rooms and sofa beds, with a kid-friendly buffet available at breakfast. Business travellers have access to a meeting room that accommodates up to 12 guests, a business centre, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel also offers free private parking and luggage storage for all guests.

  • Location: 13-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and walking distance to Gaya Street Market
  • Breakfast: Free Express Start Breakfast with hot dishes and fresh options included for all guests
  • Rooms: 250 guest rooms with interconnecting options and ergonomic workstations
  • Fitness: 24-hour fitness centre with various exercise machines
  • Business: Meeting room for up to 12 guests with fax/photocopying services
  • Parking: Free private parking on site for all guests
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-18:00
from 05:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Malay
Building
Number of floors:11
Number of rooms:249
Former name
holiday inn express kota kinabalu city centre, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

Standard Upper Floors Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Standard Single Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Queen-size bed
Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 Double bed1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 28 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 6.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International, BKI

Location

No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
100 km north of Kota Kinabalu
Desa Dairy Farm
590 m
5 kilometres away from the KK City Centre
Menara Tun Mustapha
590 m
Dinawan Island
800 m
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
Cultural Heritage Building
250 m
Kota Kinabalu
Water Village
290 m
Spa Centre
Ventus Spa Massage & Beauty Centre
340 m
Restaurant
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
1.1 km
Restaurant
Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
740 m
Restaurant
Zest Cafe
750 m
Restaurant
Fish & Co
670 m
Restaurant
Laundroluxe
1.1 km
Restaurant
CHUBs Grill
580 m
Restaurant
D' Place Kinabalu
590 m

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FAQ about Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg

Which popular attractions are located near the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?
During their stay at the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel guests can visit I Love KK (2.1 km), Central Market (1.8 km) as well as Gaya Street (1.9 km) among others.
What is the closest airport to the Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Kota Kinabalu International airport is located within a 10-minute drive (10 km) from the Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, at the hotel there are parking spaces provided on site.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
For an evening meal near the hotel, guests can go to Imago, Kota Kinabalu restaurant placed just near the property or Green Table restaurant located 250 meters away).
What is check-in and check-out time at the Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?
Guests of the Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 18:00 and check out from 05:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What are the booking prices at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?
The prices at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel start from $38.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel include:
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers such room types as Twin Room, Standard Twin Room, and Standard Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel?
Specific suites at the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel boast views of the garden and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet and a personal safe for security reasons.
Is the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel provides rooms with accessible facilities, wheelchair access, and accessible bathrooms to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
The 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel hotel includes such facilities as a lift, a snack and drink vending machine, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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