Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur · KL Sentral
An upscale Le Meridien built into KL Sentral, a short stroll from Nu Sentral Mall and Merdeka Square.
Aloft · Select-service
KL Sentral
Guest sentiment
A tech-smart, loft-style Aloft on Jalan Stesen Sentral, right next to the KLIA Ekspres terminal at KL Sentral.
Last updated August 3, 2026
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral occupies a spot on Jalan Stesen Sentral, close enough to KL Sentral station to make the KLIA Ekspres airport train and the surrounding MRT/LRT/Monorail network genuinely convenient, and it sits near Nu Sentral Mall. As a select-service Aloft, it offers chic, loft-inspired rooms with the brand's plush signature beds, and guest reviews consistently praise the location as ideal for airport stopovers or transit-dependent stays. Rooms are frequently described as spacious and clean with reliable internet, and the rooftop pool draws positive comments, alongside a breakfast spread reviewers call satisfying. Staff are described as kind and accommodating. As with many Bonvoy select-service properties, breakfast and other amenities can carry costs that vary by elite tier. The most recurring complaints are practical rather than about core quality: noisy air conditioning in some rooms, and a parking validation process that requires queuing at reception each time a guest needs to leave the car park. The rooftop bar, while scenic, is described by some as pricey with a limited menu, and gets crowded with more sun loungers needed at the pool. It suits transit-focused travelers, business guests, and value-conscious visitors who prioritize KL Sentral's connectivity.
| Address | No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Aloft |
| Neighborhood | KL Sentral |
| Distance From Airport Km | 50 |
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Written reviews
Upgraded Points · Ehsan Haque · Aug 2025
Detailed points-focused review of a Breezy Suite upgrade earned via elite status, praising the 30th-floor rooftop pool and one of the best hotel breakfasts the writer has had.
Suitesmile · Fai · Dec 2020
Self-paid stay in an Urban Room booked for about S$50/night, covering room quality, dining and amenities from a personal November 2020 trip.
Everybody Hates A Tourist · Jonathan Sacks · Mar 2024
Independent traveler's take on the hotel from a food, culture and value perspective, with firsthand notes on the rooms and location by KL Sentral.
Happy High Life · Jul 2025
Candid Marriott Bonvoy Gold member's review of a 2 Queen Beds room, noting clean rooms, friendly staff and the breakfast, with modest but positive expectations met.
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Find out more about Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Yes -- it's close to KL Sentral station, giving direct access to the KLIA Ekspres airport train, which guest reviews repeatedly cite as making it an easy and convenient stopover choice for travelers connecting to or from the airport.
Yes -- it has a rooftop pool that guests describe positively, though reviews note it can get crowded and more sun loungers would help, and the adjacent rooftop bar is seen by some as pricey with a limited menu.
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