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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGaya Street Sunday Market16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuria Sabah Shopping Mall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationImago Shopping Mall4 min drive
  • AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)13 min drive

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About this area

Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu, and is near the airport and near the beach. Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like skydiving, cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Kompleks Asia City - 7 min walk
  • Kompleks Karamunsing - 11 min walk
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 16 min walk
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 3 min drive
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fook Yuen 富源 - 7 min walk
  • Urban Kitchen - 7 min walk
  • The Chubs Grill - 6 min walk
  • Club Bar - 6 min walk
  • Happy Muslim Restaurant - 7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Hotel located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Located close to Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

As of 10 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel on 2 Jul 2023 start from RM 216.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 53 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 70%
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 23%
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 2%
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 0%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 6%

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.3/10

Amenities

9.1/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.9/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kam Chee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Offer a wide range of buffet breakfast. Quick to check-in and check-out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, i would recommend for short stays. Not many things around though
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for short stays. Has everything you need around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

KAI QUAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very bad experience at this hotel , staff irresponsible, rude attitude, poor management Never ever next time to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming Choo, Singapore

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, modern, bright & clean. The staff was attentive, polite & efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very nice and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check-in & check out. Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhanieya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spread of breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023