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Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Petronas Twin Towers

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Work in style with a functional desk and comfortable chair, surrounded by a lively underwater mural.
Two beds with headboards and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp and water, and a city view from the window.
Relax in a comfortable space with a bar area, wicker chairs, and a curved sofa, perfect for dining or socializing.
Experience the sleek, modern lobby with a glass partition offering a glimpse of the outside, a stylish vase with a plant, and ambient lighting.
Relax in a stylish reception area with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofas, and a decorative vase.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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No. 3, Jalan Tiong Nam, Off Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur, 50350
  • Petronas Twin Towers
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Suria KLCC Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • KLCC Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suites

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Executive Family 3

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kuala Lumpur

Chow Kit stay.Your stay at this Chow Kit hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Suria KLCC Shopping Centre and KLCC Park. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Petronas Twin Towers are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Petronas Twin Towers - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Suria KLCC Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • KLCC Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur Sultan Ismail Station - 7 min walk
  • PWTC Station - 7 min walk
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Makanan Ah Heng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Mungo Jerry Bak Kut Teh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Kong Lock Yuen 康乐园茶室 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ong Lai - Goh Kee Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tao Xiang Bah Kut Teh Fish Head Noodles - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

3-star hotel near Petronas Twin Towers
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes a conference center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kuala Lumpur hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Self parking on site (MYR 7 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 160 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 160 (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: MYR 7 per day
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Shandar
Hotel Shandar Kuala Lumpur
Shandar Hotel
Shandar Kuala Lumpur
Shandar Inn Kuala Lumpur
Hotel Club Dolphin Kuala Lumpur
Club Dolphin Kuala Lumpur
Hotel Club Dolphin
Dolphin Hotel Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur
Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur to the airport?

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur is 15.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur have an airport shuttle?

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of MYR 160 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur offer free breakfast?

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for MYR 7 per day.

Does Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur have a pool?

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur does not have a pool.

Does Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur to downtown Kuala Lumpur?

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur is 1.8 mi away from Kuala Lumpur.

Dolphin Hotel, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 32 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Bilal

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Photos not even close to reality

Not sure if they put me in the wrong room or not, but the photos of the room was great, the room wasn't the same. Obviously they hired a fantastic photographer. The standard price of this room, apparently, is $100AUD. It was dropped to $50AUD for the following day, however, I had a discount to $25AUD. In no world would I pay even close to $100AUD for this room. $25 is even pushing it. This is an old hotel where they put some decent furnishings. Took 30 minutes to check-in, as there's only one reception guy and other customers were having problems. 15 minutes to check-out. I don't mind staying in dingy, cheap, hotel rooms, provided that I'm expecting to stay in one. Problem here is that the photos look like it's a nice, classy hotel. In reality, it's a dingy, cheap, hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mughal, Kuala Lumpur

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Pex, malaysia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slow operation ! dirty ! waiting until 2 hours for check in ! 1 out of 5 star !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Tay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel for short vacation. Services also good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Sital, JB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad experience

No a good experience. Room was not cleaned. Main entrance Lights was not working . Worth thing I was asked to pay tourism charge as I showed Malaysian Ikad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Air Conditioning issue room 4024 (14 April 2018)

Bad air conditioning for the first room, but was quick exchange of rooms was done.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

disappointed, kl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel. No water supply.

No water supply in the morning. Had to wait for 3hrs but still no water. Staff doesn't have courtesy to apologize or explain. Only give 3 bottles of mineral water for us to bath (only after we asked for it). Very bad service. Don't stay here. Totally not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

The receptionist was not friendly at all and was really slow to process my check in. The room however was great, clean. The showers were great. Not much hot water though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

HAFIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad service

Poor service . I stay for 3days 2night . And no one come and cleaning my room . I sleep with messy room . Also on hotel.com shows that free parking . But when I cme they ask for pay rm5/day for my parking. When I ask why I have to pay . They said free parking for special request . Nonsense! How I know I have to make a special request on my booking when I find that they give free parking . Girl on receptionist also no manners and not friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Service

good experiance

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

It was good but kind of smelly. It's like I'm staying at Indian temple. I had to use my perfume to make me comfortable

8/10 Good

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great choice for its value

quite good n comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and cheap

A simple hotel close to the center of Kuala Lumpur. Easy to go where you want and many small local restaurants nearby if you want to try local food. The monorail was running close to the hotel so if your room face that side it can be a bit noisy when the train comes. The breakfast was only Asian style so not really what I like in the morning.

2/10 Terrible

Jon, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall experience was disappointing. On the positive side, its well situated in walking distance from multiple train stations, had great Wifi I was able to stream HD movies, room size was good, general condition of rooms (at a budget room perspective) were good, AC worked well, and staff were always friendly and courteous. The problems however were plenty, out of my 8 day stay, house keeping only came *twice* and that was because I asked (had to ask for things over and over again), access card to room continually stopped working, breakfast buffet venue and food was abysmal, supplies such as toilet paper wasn't kept up, the first 3 nights I was put in a twin room when I'd ordered a king room. All pointing to a mismanaged hotel. I had to put too much effort into getting things that are just basic hotel services, I wouldn't recommend this hotel to others.

10/10 Excellent

abdulsalam, Nilambur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I m realy very happy to stay all things very good Thanks

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst stay in Malaysia.

Bad. Worst hotel stay that I had in Malaysia. Have cockroaches; TV without functionable remote control and noisy due near to tram track. The most unacceptable event was the front desk took my ID and Credit Card out of my sight to their main office for more than 10 minutes for the purpose on photocopying these documents for their verification purposes with my booking with Hotels.com. I am considering canceling this Credit Card to avoid possible scam transaction.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don't expect to get much sleep

This could be a very good hotel, especially for the price; clean and comfortable, close to the subway (elevated walkway if raining) and several good malls. Several local eateries or a nicer restaurant in another hotel close by. However, the website stated breakfast was included with my room rate (there is a breakfast-only restaurant), but the clerk said no. Showed her the website but was told have to talk to Expedia (my emails to Hotels.com about the breakfast were never answered). I originally stayed 3 nights, extended the booking another 7 (easier than moving); on the 4th night, the satellite tv stopped working and was never repaired. Even after I could hear guests in other rooms watching their tv, mine never started up again. Told the staff, they shrugged their shoulders and did nothing. There is also a private house across the street with a dog. On the 5th night, it started barking and continued barking day and night for the rest of my stay (all 6 remaining nights). Told the staff, nothing happened; spotted the tenants and went and talked to them (nicely), one guy told me to get lost. All in all, hotel is clean and comfy, staff friendly but service was bad, got very little sleep. Won't be staying here again.