Else Kuala Lumpur, A Member Of Design Hotels
3.144208, 101.696449Overview
5-star Michelin Key hotel in a restored 1930s landmark in Chinatown
Amenities & Wellness
Else Kuala Lumpur, A Member Of Design Hotels, offers an infinity saltwater pool on the roof with views of KL Tower and the Petronas Towers. Guests can book sessions in the floatation pod studio for a one-hour sensory deprivation experience. The gym provides high-quality equipment along with lululemon yoga mats and kettlar foam rollers available on request.
Dining
Raw Kitchen Hall serves Thai and Latin cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the ground level, with an à la carte breakfast menu featuring Soto Ayam and Beef Hash. Yellow Fin Horse on the fourth floor offers a dinner-only menu focused on smoke and fire cooking, including scallops, burrata, and grilled squid. Breakfast is ordered from a set menu with appetiser, main, and drink options.
Rooms & Design
The hotel occupies the 1930s Lee Rubber Building, with interiors by local design firm Studio Bikin and rugs by luxury designer Omar Khan. Each of the 49 rooms is named after a Malaysian concept: Mantra, Urban, Sanctuary, Sutera Suite, Terrace Suite, and Else Suite. Room amenities include Dyson hairdryers, Aesop toiletries, and a suitepad tablet for controlling lights and air conditioning.
Location & Culture
Else hotel Kuala Lumpur sits in the heart of Chinatown, directly beside the Petaling Street market and a 5-minute walk from Pasar Seni MRT station. Guests can explore nearby attractions such as Central Market for local crafts, Merchant's Lane cafe, and REXKL cultural hub. The hotel itself features temporary art galleries and offers tours about local culture for guests.
Services & Business
The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities suitable for small corporate retreats and business gatherings. A 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/out, and luggage storage, while valet parking is available in a separate building. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, grab rails, lowered bathroom sinks, and an emergency cord in the bathroom.
- Rooms: 49 rooms including Mantra, Urban, Sanctuary, Sutera Suite, and Terrace Suite
- Dining: Raw Kitchen Hall and Yellow Fin Horse - award-winning restaurants
- Wellness: Infinity saltwater pool, floatation pod, and gym with high-quality equipment
- Location: Chinatown, within walking distance of Central Market, Petaling Street, and MRT
- Recognition: Michelin Key award and member of Design Hotels
- Design: Housed in the 1930s Lee Rubber Building, restored with local artistry
- Activities: Temporary art galleries and tours about local culture
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
MYR 25 per day
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Saltwater pool
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Saltwater pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Else Kuala Lumpur, A Member Of Design Hotels
| 💵 Lowest room price | 88 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 29.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, SZB |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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