The Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur

Very pleasant staff and nice bar- we didn’t eat in but menu looked excellent

The tiles in our. Shower were not clean- there was slimy mildew especially on the lower third of the tiles- they need a good scrub and steam clean regularly.

I had dinner at the restaurant I ordered nasi ulam and some fern stirfry. Midway I asked for some form of chilli and he immediately got it! Returned with sambal red and green. I felt instantly understood and taken care of. Chilli hospitality

Sheets are abit old and furry

Good location and staff were very helpful and friendly

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The location is good easy to access the monorail.
Walking distance to a variety of restaurants.
Lovely colonial design.
Food and drinks good.
Staff excellent.

Nothing

Very Vintage Vibes.

Sales Personel was not available for pre visit nor actual date. It being my bday event and a one nights stay, none of the staff wished me. They also messed up a bday wine delivery order to my room frm a friend.

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful decor and aesthetics. Central location. Fun places close by.

Housekeeping could have done a more thorough job of cleaning all the spaces in the room.

Very nice decent sized boutique hotel

The breakfast is good but the pricing of the supplements is a bit weird.

I love the location, view, ambience and smell.

Lack of bidet, blankets could be better.

Our upgraded room was a little small, promoted as a suite but actually a room with a sofa. The room was well furnished and quite comfortable with a comfortable king bed. Breakfast is a la carte with a focus on malaysian dishes. There was an issue with my avocado on toast, which was quickly rectified and compensated by the very professional staff. The breakfast package sold at check in includes one drink and one choice of meal.

The Towkay Suite is really more of a room with a sofa, not a suite. More western dishes at breakfast would be welcome, especially a healthy alternative.

Breakfast was nice as were all the wonderful staff. Our suite was lovely and the decor was exceptional with a great view of the area. The space was very comfortable with ample seating to allow us to relax and enjoy the room at the end of the day. We loved the spacious bathroom with a huge shower and low lighting. The location of the Hotel is perfect as Chow Kit has some fantastic food and cultural experiences at their doorstep. We will definately return to The Chow Kit.

For the rate we paid for our suite I feel there should be coffee and tea provided in the room on arrival as well as an ironing board and iron. It may seem a small thing but when you are travelling its the little things that can make a difference to your experience. Other than that everything was perfect.

The breakfast was tasty and well prepared. The room was quiet with good soundproofing. We were also allowed to check in earlier than the official time, which was appreciated.

The receptionist repeatedly asked us to leave a positive review on TripAdvisor for the early check-in, which was a bit uncomfortable. The room was very small and had no proper ventilation, so it felt quite stuffy.

Breakfast at the café was great, though a wider selection would be appreciated. The room was comfortable, but the lighting felt a bit too warm. The interior design was excellent, and overall, I would definitely stay here again.

The shampoo and conditioner provided were disappointing- the conditioner felt more like shampoo and left my hair quite rough after use. It would also be appreciated if the room included a kettle and some tea bags for added convenience.

The entire team is very welcoming, friendly and responsive. I enjoyed it so much here that I extended a few times. The bar offers excellent coffee and vibe-y playlists. Location-wise it's perfect for exploring.

The king and suite rooms are just two beds pushed together, so I actually preferred the den (lower category). Very few electrical outlets and small quarters, and shower tends to wet the entire bathroom floor. Many corporate events in the bar and restaurant limit guest access to areas outside of the room. Would be nice to have more common spaces to accommodate everyone.

As it is an old building it has character. Good sized room with very comfortable bed. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts included with great coffee. Full English in an iron frying pan sets you up for the day. Very convenient to the monorail and other stations so great location. Can get to the hop on hop off bus short walk to Chow Kit stop.

The evening meals are expensive compared to other restaurants and unfortunately the mushroom and eggplant was highly spiced which spoiled the meal. Should have checked. This is really separate to the hotel review.

The breakfast was amazing and service always with a friendly banter! Would recommend anyone to stay

We were pleased with everything! Even a nice latte coffee in the afternoon

The city with train passing by the window. The bed was comfortable and the AC was cold enough.

The trees outside the room blocked the view and the curtains also blocked the view partially. There should be a rope to bind the curtains so that it won't block the view.

Check-in and check-out were quick. The hotel lobby/restaurant as well as the room had a nice decor and beds were comfortable. Food at breakfast (set (main plus drink), not a buffet breakfast, tried the crabmeat shakshuka and fresh pineapple juice) and dinner (tried A Taste of Chow Kit) were reasonably varied and delicious. In-room hand wash, shower gel, shampoo felt and smelt good - apparently a no nasties special blend by Jeanie Botanicals for the hotel.

Hotel overall a bit dim.
A kettle can be provided by the hotel upon request but no tea/coffee, cups, saucers or teaspoons are provided. This is quite strange for a Malaysian hotel in this price range. The front door latch to our room did not work and had to be repaired- this was quickly addressed. The pump for the shampoo bottle in the bathroom couldn't work properly and had to be replaced. The hotel generally took quite a bit of time to send someone over to our room attend to housekeeping issues. At times, no one answered our telephone calls.
No bedside sockets.
No bidet in the bathroom which is also quite strange for a Malaysian hotel. A few clothes hooks in the bathroom would be nice. Toilet roll provided but there was no toilet roll holder (very strange or could it be that it is broken?).
Dinner (A Taste of Chow Kit - only appetizers and mains, no dessert) although delicious was on the pricey side (RM220++). Needless to say, I won't be rushing back to eat here again.
Parking (RM15/night, multiple entries, beside the hotel) is limited. It can be inconvenient if it rains (lots of puddles to negotiate), especially if you have luggage.

Great breakfast, staff were friendly and great, provides basic dental kit

Room can be a little dim, bed frame was making sounds as you toss and turn, not very soundproof rooms

Great ambience and lighting
Cosy

The floor was abit unclean

Good craftsmanship of the interior decor. Thoughtful choice of fittings and fixtures, appropriate to the period of the architecture and interior design.

The room is a little dark at night. An additional lamp would be nice.

My second stay here and I loved it, overall! The gave us a free room upgrade too to a Little Towkay Suite — really grateful! ❤️

Room is not totally soundproof as I could hear noises from the hall / sounds of people talking and doors closing in the hallway. If you’re a light sleeper, may need to avoid the rooms facing the road.

Like the retro style
Good breakfast
Good location

rooms a bit too small, cannot work in these room at all
Constant music relatively loud in the eating / drinking spacec

Design and location

Someone knocking on my door at 1130 at night even when I had the do not disturb out.