Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

No. 1, Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000, MalaysiaView Hotel Details
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre Guest Reviews

4.6/5
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Location4.6
Amenities4.5
Service4.6
Cleanliness4.7
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DG1
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
12 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 20, 2024
Everything was just right. Our room faced the road but sound insulation is good. Comfortable bed. Modern and clean. Good night's rest. A decent breakfast to start of the day. Friendly and helpful staff. Central location.
Response from Property: Dear DG1,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, where the Holiday Inn Express Hotel is a select-service/limited-service brand that aims to deliver comfort and convenience at a great location and a great value price!Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that everything about your stay was just right, from the comfortable bed and sound insulation to our clean, modern facilities and central location. It’s also heartwarming to know that our friendly and helpful staff, as well as our breakfast, added to the enjoyment of your stay.Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering the high standards that our guests expect. We hope to welcome you back soon for another restful and pleasant stay!Warm regards,Shashi PandeyHotel ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Anonymous User
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business travelers
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
Thanks for the services. Im travelling with baby. Thanks for helping to early checkin. The staff really helpful. The pillow n bed so comfortable.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre! Thank you for sharing your kind feedback with us.We are so glad to hear that our staff was able to assist with your early check-in and that you had a comfortable stay with us. It's wonderful to know that the pillow and bed met your expectations, and we’re thrilled that you felt our team was helpful throughout your stay, especially while traveling with a baby.We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your family again soon.Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Anonymous User
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business travelers
29 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
I had a wonderful experience at Holiday Inn The staff were friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome from the start. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The location was convenient, I loved the [mention any standout amenities, like pool, gym, The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxing. I’d highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us.We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that you enjoyed the comfort and cleanliness of your room. We are also pleased that you appreciated our convenient location and the amenities we offer. Your kind words about the food and relaxing atmosphere mean a lot to us.We are grateful for your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable stay.Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Amen Choi
Standard Twin Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
6 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 20, 2024
Like any holiday inn, it is a good value for money option. Located about 15min walk away from Gaya Street, the location is not too close from the main tourist area, yet Kota Kinabalu is a small city, so getting around isn't a problem. The gym is better than most hotel, the bar serves a good pint, all in all a good option!
Response from Property: Dear Amen Choi,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, where the Holiday Inn Express Hotel is a select-service/limited-service brand that aims to deliver comfort and convenience at a great location and a great value price!Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We are thrilled to know you found our hotel a great value-for-money option and appreciated our gym and bar facilities. It's wonderful to hear that our location worked well for you, offering a balance between convenience and quiet away from the main tourist area.Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering memorable experiences to all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon on your next trip to Kota Kinabalu!Warm regards,Shashi PandeyHotel ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Jess Oh Pa
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couples
30 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 16, 2024
Check in and check out was smooth. Also the chicken chop at the cafe is very nice and delicious. Price is also affordable. If you are visiting kk, this is Holiday Inn Express is one of the best location. I love this place.
Response from Property: Dear Jess Oh Pa,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, where the Holiday Inn Express Hotel is a select-service/limited-service brand that aims to deliver comfort and convenience at a great location and a great value price.Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your check-in and check-out were smooth and that you enjoyed the delicious chicken chop at our café. We’re also delighted that you found our location to be one of the best in Kota Kinabalu.Your love for our hotel truly means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!Warm regards,Shashi PandeyHotel Manager
Tan
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business travelers
15 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 9, 2024
Hotel ia located opposite Hilton Hotel, which need to walk thru main road for shopping & eating if you want. Room nice while pillow a bit soft. Aircon very cold. Bfast consider good with variety choice.
Response from Property: Dear Tan,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre!Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad that our central location across from the Hilton is convenient for your shopping and dining needs. It’s great to hear you found the room comfortable and enjoyed the breakfast selection with its variety.We appreciate your notes on the pillow softness and air conditioning. Your insights help us to continuously improve, and we hope to make your next stay even better.Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Starferry
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business travelers
25 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 5, 2024
Strategic location right at the KK city centre. 15min drive from the airport. Easy access to all shopping malls. Excellent sound proof room against the main road traffic. Serve good breakfast. However, the variety of dishes is quite similar such as nasi lemak, pineapple fried rice and fried noodles. I personally thought that the hotel could provide something better than that. Anyway, it was a good stay and definitely I'll come back to the hotel again. Thank you.
Response from Property: Dear Starferry,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre! Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are delighted to know that our strategic location, just a short drive from the airport, provided you with convenient access to all that KK has to offer, including shopping malls and key attractions. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our soundproof rooms, ensuring a restful stay amidst city life.We appreciate your feedback regarding our breakfast variety. Your insights are valuable, and we'll certainly share your suggestions with our culinary team as we strive to enhance our offerings for an even better guest experience.Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay in the future.Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office Manager
SallyNurse
Queen Room With Sofa Bed
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
8 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 5, 2024
Amazed by their breakfast buffet. although not as fancy as Marriott hotel breakfast on selections, but each dishes their served taste good. Especially their traditional kueh. Their pastries also very nice. Room is clean and everything else you expected for an express hotel they have it. Very fast room service , location wise very near to popular seafood restaurants.
Response from Property: Dear SallyNurse,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre!Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet, especially our traditional kueh and pastries. We aim to serve quality dishes, so it's wonderful to hear you appreciated the flavors. We’re also glad that our clean rooms, efficient service, and convenient location added to the enjoyment of your stay.We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
d@l!l@
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
8 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 1, 2024
Nice hotel. The Holiday Inn Express has a hotel ambassador cat named Bruce. He’s adorable and can be found at the Signal Hill Cafe. Will definitely come back and meet Bruce again!
Response from Property: Dear dAl!l@,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre! Thank you for your delightful feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and had the chance to meet our beloved ambassador, Bruce. He truly brings a unique charm to our hotel, and we know he enjoys the company of guests as much as they enjoy his.We can’t wait to welcome you back to meet Bruce again and to provide you with another enjoyable stay.Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office Manager
LISSDA RUSLI
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
34 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 4, 2024
Eventho our Request unfulfilled. Still, its a good place to stay 😌☺️. Thankyou
Response from Property: Dear LISSDA RUSLI,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re sorry that we couldn’t fulfill all your requests this time, it’s heartening to know that you still enjoyed your stay with us. Your understanding and kind words mean a lot, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We’ll do our best to make sure your next stay is even better!Thank you once again, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Warm regards,Felicity VincentFront Office Manager
Nurizazi
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Solo travelers
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 13, 2024
Excellent hotel with great amenities and services. Definitely worth the experience!
Response from Property: Dear Nurizazi,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre!Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our amenities and services to be excellent. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s rewarding to know that we were able to deliver an experience worth remembering.We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay in the future!Best regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Ryan Sandhu
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couples
3 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Sep 14, 2024
New hotel. Clean and modern. Breakfast was quite good. Walking distance to Gaya St and KK Waterfront. Abt 15mins walk
Response from Property: Dear Ryan Sandhu,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, where the Holiday Inn Express Hotel is a select-service/limited service brand that aims to deliver comfort and convenience at a great location and a great value price.Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you found our hotel clean and modern, and that you enjoyed our breakfast offerings. It's great to know that our location worked well for you, with the convenience of being within walking distance to Gaya Street and the KK Waterfront.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Kota Kinabalu!Warm regards,Shashi PandeyHotel ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Guest User
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couples
3 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 24, 2025
The breakfast menu needs improvement in terms of taste and variety. It would benefit from more options to enhance the overall experience.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre.Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our breakfast offerings. We appreciate your suggestions on improving the taste and variety of our menu. At Holiday Inn Express, we strive to provide a simple yet satisfying breakfast experience, and we understand that variety plays a key role in enhancing our guests' satisfaction.Please be assured that we will share your comments with our culinary team for review as we continuously work to improve our offerings. Your insights are valuable to us, and we hope to provide you with an even better experience on your next stay.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Guest User
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Business travelers
6 review
1.0/5
Posted on Jan 18, 2025
Okay.. So far...
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre!Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad that your experience with us has been okay so far. If there is anything we can do to enhance your stay and make it more enjoyable, please feel free to let us know. Your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us.We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with an even better experience.Kind regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
PROFESOR DR MOHD KIPLI ABDUL RAHMAN
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Solo travelers
3 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 15, 2024
Service was good. The location was very strategic, and I really love the food
Response from Property: Dear PROFESOR DR MOHD KIPLI ABDUL RAHMAN,Greetings from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre!Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service, found our location strategic, and loved the food! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will continue to strive to provide the best experience for our guests.We hope to welcome you back to our hotel in the near future for another wonderful stay!Best regards,Felicity VincentFront Office ManagerHoliday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre