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

| 8.7 (1807 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: Parking, Accessibility, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1807 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . 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.

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

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
Qaanoy Zachary
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Malaysia
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View, City view

Bedroom

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

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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