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

| 8.8 (1327 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, 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 Free Express Start 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: View, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1327 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 249 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Kota Kinabalu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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
Junita Wahid
Sep 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Singapore
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location and comfy pillows
Negative: No swimming pool
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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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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
Standard Twin Room with Free Breakfast - High Floor

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors 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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Iron, Carpeted, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector, Soundproofing, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Key access, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Seating area

View

View, Landmark view, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

FAQ's

Is this property 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 property?

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 property 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 property?

Best-rates for the Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel starts from $75 per night with includes Parking, Guest Services, Breakfast, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Business Services, Restaurant, Toiletries, Entertainment, Bar, Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property 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 property 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 property?

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 property?

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.