The Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
Expert reviews
“The Chow Kit, the first hotel from the Ormond group, offers a promising glimpse of what’s to come from the brand. A small hotel big on style, its 113 rooms are compact but luxuriously finished, with non-essentials stripped back to keep the rates pleasingly affordable.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private parking
- Great views
All you need to know
Chow Kit, primarily identified as a district in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is famous for its bustling markets and its intriguingly dubious past. It has evolved into one of the most trendsetting areas in the city today, housing a namesake hotel.
Designed by the Brooklyn-based Post Company, the hotel arguably stands as the city’s first truly stylish luxury boutique accommodation. The guest rooms take inspiration from the area’s former gambling haunts, while the Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, a restaurant with an open layout, offers a variety of Malaysian dishes and serves as the hotel’s communal hub.
The accommodations are reasonably priced yet come with some excellent facilities. This allows you to conserve your funds without compromising on a fantastic experience.
The establishment houses 113 rooms, with 27 of them being suites. If your budget allows for a bit more spending, it’s highly recommended to consider upgrading to one of the superior rooms.
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Recent guest reviews
25 November 2024
One of the most beautiful hotels in KL
Everything about the Ormond is wonderful. The breakfast, the staff, the room.
I had no water for half day on my second day. The staff apologized but it still did ruin the experience a bit. Not to mention the water was brown even when it normalized.
23 November 2024
Get rid of the strong lobby smell please
The thoughtful, lovely interior design
The lack of iron and tea making facility, and the lobby smell - too strong and awful
19 November 2024
Fabulous
clean & cozy vibes
13 November 2024
Pleasant
the room was too small for the price paid
3 November 2024
Lovely hotel great value for money
Lovely room, helpful staff when we needed medical assistance Handy for the metro
Instagrammers
28 October 2024
Great stay
It was very clean and nice. The architecture was beautiful, the smell was amazing
The pillows were too big and uncomfortable for both my partner and i. It caused abit of pain.
23 October 2024
Nostalgic
I like the colour combination of green + gold + black as the main theme colour of this hotel. Also the concept of this hotel is kinda old-school but elegant and nostalgic. I remember staying at this hotel 4 years back and now they still maintain the high standard they had previously. Music in the elevator is catchy. Bed is comfy. The shampoo and body conditioner are fragrantly nice! Always a pleasure staying in this hotel. Looking forward staying here again the next time I'm having staycation or special occasion.
The size of the room a bit small for that kind of price, but the view from the bed was excellent though. I'm not sure whether this hotel can be considered as child friendly, however it would be nice if baby chair is provided during breakfast time. Breakfast not so tasty as I had 4 years ago. It was a bit bland to be honest. Parking should be free for hotel guest, not to charge RM 15 per day.
5 October 2024
Very good
The hotel and room was good, but the only thing that give it minus only aircond. It takes long to get cold.
5 October 2024
pretty good
city of KL
parking area
4 October 2024
Fabulous
Well appointed quiet rooms.
30 September 2024
Nice hotel
Strategic location in the middle of the city.
1. The parking is charged for those staying at the hotel. 2. The bidet faucet is too far from the toilet seat. 3. No gymnasium, no swimming pool, no library.
29 September 2024
anyway still a good stay here 😇
Location near to MRT and many cafes at The Row - walking distance in 5-10mins. Parking is outside the hotel with flatrate of RM15 per entrance, you can validate at hotel. Staffs were really helpful, offered me to keep my car at carpark even after i checkout so i can take my time strolling around the city.
Room is bit smaller, lighting in the room a bit dim. Location of the hotel - heavy traffic during peak hours.
24 September 2024
Enjoyed my stay!
The interior and exterior of the hotel attracted me in the first place. The room was great and comfortable with a stunning KL Rapid view!
16 September 2024
I like to stay at this hotel because of the location is strategic but for the facility is poor, and price is quite expen
The location is quite strategic to go anywhere, also near the train station
The amenities and the light of bedroom, the facility is poor.
10 September 2024
Would definitely stay there again next time I’m in KL.
The interior was spectacular
The size of the room was smaller than I expected
7 September 2024
Very good
Restaurant was really good and the Staff were always nice
5 September 2024
Towkay quite frugal so no suites quality amenities. Very clean though.
Clean and well managed.
Lack of basic amenities like tissue box, room slippers etc.
2 September 2024
Classy and comfortable
Classy
Could do with a bit more light in the rooms they have let the designers take it a bit too far with the moody lighting to the extent that you can’t see!
30 August 2024
Very good
Very nice location
None
25 August 2024
A short staycation for a romantic getaway
Very comfortable bed Excellent view to the KL city street in the morning and the night time Very spacious room Clean toilet Excellent hospitality and great customer service Very sustainable hotel as well
The room lightning could be better, as it gets very dimmed especially the toilet and the room
22 August 2024
Appreciate the stay
Love the aesthetics , clean and comfortable, very good location. Near to a local mall and the Row KL where the cafes are. Very near to the monorail stating as well. Love the view
Took the kings den, very small not suitable for family even with one small toddler space is a bit tight. Will recommend bigger rooms instead. Love the warn lighting but will appreciate if have more lighting options similar to normal hotels.
15 August 2024
Stunning design and very comfortable
The Chow Kit Hotel is very stylish in a great central location and near transport. My room was beautifully designed and soundproofed, with a huge very comfortable bed and heavy curtains - I had a great sleep. The staff were so lovely and helpful, and the breakfast good.
The only minor thing I didn't like was the musak that I found a bit loud and everywhere, even lifts and corridors.
11 August 2024
Great short stay in KL in nicely refurbished Art Deco style building.
Nicely refurbished / reconstructed old building. Art Deco style. Room 519 was great. Nice view to old and new KL. Very kind staff with excellent recommendations for exploiting neighborhood - even for China town area… REXKL👍👍👍
1 August 2024
Fuss free, pleasant and enjoyable.
Staff efficient and attentive.
Parking facilitues
30 July 2024
Excellent for the location and cost. Love the cleanliness and the rooms.
I like everything about the hotel especially the location and cleanliness and water filter.
No bidet in the toilet. Stairs are not lighted, very dark.
26 July 2024
Fabulous
easy to access location was good near city & restaurants
20 July 2024
Fabulous
easy to access clean & ambience was good
15 July 2024
Pleasant, comfortable, perfect!
Everything about this hotel is so aesthetic! the ambience was worth it, the location is just 6 mins away from Sogo KL, 4 mins away from 7E, so it was perfect! From the lobby to the room, it brings you to the 1800 vibes, even the light switch was so creative, i just love it! cons: the traffic here in chow kit was really bad so please book grab 20 mins early from your usual timing because they will stuck in a jam/traffic light.
no facial tissue or toothbrush and toothpaste was provided just like normal hotel. the parking is rm15 per day, which is would i say should be free considering we’re staying at the hotel. the room which is The Den was a bit small so i would suggest to just book King Den instead if you like bigger room
15 July 2024
Great base to stay
Amazing Location - both for on foot explorations as well as skyrail access. Incredible value for money.
My stay could have been longer :) Nothing i didn't like
12 July 2024
Fabulous
Environment is good
11 July 2024
Cozy and love the hotel ambience.
Cozy feeling.
8 July 2024
Charming stay
The staff are excellent and are attentive and helpful. They are the hotel’s best asset. It was comfortable and well located for public transport.
We had a small room called The Den. The lighting was inadequate which made the room dark and not very well laid out to use hairdryer near a mirror.
2 July 2024
Very good
Excellent location, close to monorail for easy commuting around KL. Very good breakfasts, good service, polite and attentive staff. Great hospitality. Bedroom was clean, spacious and comfortable with an excellent view over to KL Tower. Busy junction but traffic is pretty hectic across the city. Excellent value for money, would definitely stay here again.
2 July 2024
Very good
The location is great, quite convenient to get by in town. The room size is relatively smaller than other hotels in town, however, they are very stylish, vintage style decorated with beautiful furniture.
1 July 2024
Pleasant
The location
The room was tiny.
30 June 2024
Fabulous
It's clean, the finishing is well thought. Cohesive and really brings out the old KL with modern style.
The bathrooms has no bidet. Which is a MUST nowadays for self hygiene.
28 June 2024
Very good
I loved the whole look and feel of the facility.
The fact that the bathroom was a bit small and there was no hot water but only warm water. Room is a bit small and there was no bidet
18 June 2024
Value for money but definitely can improve further.
Loving the room design especially the headboard of the bed. Lobby is retro and classy.
Although the look of the hotel is very classy, a few basic amenities are lacking, such as toilet bidet, tooth paste just to name a few. Corridor at times can feel too dark. TV programs feel very dated.
10 June 2024
Fabulous
The interior deco
Room service can be 24 hrs. A pool will be nice.
5 June 2024
Good stay that can and should be improved
The hotel is very nice looking and most of the staff is pretty much helpful and polite - no issue here. The atmosphere around it is good and the facilities are really good as the bed is pretty comfortable and the bathroom is spacious as comfortable as well. Lobby is well taken care off and the doorman working at the front were absolutely gentleman, only nice words to them.
We had a problem while having breakfast there as my girlfriend felt sick from the French toast and spend a couple of hours throwing up in the bathroom. Moreover, and during a 3 day stay our room was never cleaned and we had to purposefully go to the reception to ask for towels and toilet paper. This was explained to us as there was a need to take care of rooms being check out first (sure I get that but explaining it this way to a customer when we are trying to get our room cleaned is a bit weird I would say and not very service-oriented). They did try to come and clean the room at 5pm but we were on the room resting a bit after exploring the city during the day. This needs to be done way earlier to ensure guests are not in the room - major fail in my opinion, moreover for such a highly-rated place
26 May 2024
Worth it! ♥️
Beautiful concept! Kitchen & bar’s menu are so good
Hope you can put the amenities (ie: toothpaste etc) in the room!
26 May 2024
Wonderful overall!
Staff at the concierge were super duper friendly, customer service was awesome
It took a little while for our iron to be sent, I had to call twice but all good.
20 May 2024
Great hotel!
We had an amazing corner room with incredible views of the city! The room and bathroom are very well styled and decorated. Very comfortable bed and I can definitely recommend staying here.
I personally like a little coffee/tea facility in the room and this was not available. Communication between staff can be better. There was a slight issue, but somehow this seemed to be lost between shifts.
18 May 2024
Fabulous
A very beautiful boutique hotel, the room is great, the service was excellent
Parking is limited and not so convenient. And the windows cannot be opened
14 May 2024
Fabulous
Design, location, king size bed
No toothbrush, no tea, no coffee
13 May 2024
LOVE THE HOTEL VIBES
- Love the attitude of the staff (forgotten to get his name) as during my check-in the room given is differ from what i had booked but informed back the first person that assist me to check-in and he had assigned/change me to the exact room that i had booked to the extend he assist me to carry my luggage during changing the room and keep apologizing. - Check in and check out is really smooth and which it doesn’t took that long. - Love the facilities of the room its really calm and peaceful. - Its really safe for ladies who doing solo traveling - The water dispenser is really superb as i don’t have to worry to carry so much water from the supermarket as it has been provide by the hotel
- the light is a bit too dim probably the management can consider to lighten a bit the light especially lift area. - probably management should prepare the toilet bidet spray but im not sure other room but for my room there is no toilet bidet spray everything were superb only concern on this area mention above
9 May 2024
Very good
Design very unique
No coffee n tea supply in the room, parking has to pay
8 May 2024
Very good
all good
1 May 2024
Fabulous
Very great vibe , bed is very comfortable definitely will stay again here
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
26 November 2024
Pleasant