Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG | Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

| 8.7 (1995 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 0.6 mi from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), a 12-minute walk from Karamunsing Capital and 1.1 mi from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a garden view. At Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center the rooms are fitted with a seating area. The accommodations offers a continental or buffet breakfast. A business center and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center. Oceanus Waterfront Mall is 1.1 mi from the hotel, while Imago Shopping Mall is 1.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.7 mi from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu C.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is located in Kota Kinabalu.

This 249 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1995 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Kota Kinabalu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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This Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG in Kota Kinabalu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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No 1, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Raised toilet
  • Lowered sink
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Visual aids (Braille)
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Fitness
  • Happy hour
  • Fitness center
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Private check-in/out
  • Business center
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
From 1st january 2023, a tourist tax of rm 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. this tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. guests with a valid malaysian identity card or valid permanent residents my pr card are exempted.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.82
Location:
8.89
Staff:
9.04
Facilities:
8.91
Comfort:
9.21
Cleanliness:
9.2
Ahmad
Aug 18, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Malaysia
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room with Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Queen Room - Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room - Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Twin Room - Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room - Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Queen Room with Single Sofa Bed - Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room with Single Sofa Bed - Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Room with Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Standard Room with Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Twin Room with Free Breakfast - High Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow
Standard Queen Room - High Floor/Free Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room - High Floor/Free Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bidet, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Iron, Key access, Carpeted, Safe, Key card access, Ironing facilities, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Landmark view, City view, Garden view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel?

Check-in time for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel?

Best-rates for the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel starts from $88 per night with includes Accessibility, Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Toiletries, Designated Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, Business Services, Restaurant, Bar, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry With all other amenities included. Treehouse Rentals offers a wide range of treehouses, forest homes, cabins, and off-grid retreats, ensuring each traveler discovers their ideal nature getaway—be it a family adventure, a peaceful retreat, or a pet-friendly retreat with the whole group.

Is Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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