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

| 8.8 (1544 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: Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1544 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
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Fitness
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Fitness center
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Private check-in/out
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • 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
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

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
Mohamad Sufan
May 1, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Malaysia
Reviewer Type: Couple
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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

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

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 Designated Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Parking, TV, Business Services, Child Friendly, Bar, Toiletries, Air Conditioner, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Internet, Kitchen, Accessibility, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

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?

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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