The Jesselton Hotel

The hotel has a very European style, it's super clean, and the service is incredibly warm and friendly! The breakfast offers a wide variety of choices, and it's delicious! We ate so much every day! We arrived in Kota Kinabalu on an early morning flight, reaching the hotel around 6 am. We stored our luggage and went for a stroll nearby. The hotel staff were very helpful in arranging an early check-in for us at 12:30 pm, which was a pleasant surprise, and we got to rest in the afternoon. I was a bit worried about soundproofing, but it turned out to be very quiet. Even though we were there during the night market and morning market, it wasn't noisy at all. We even caught a live performance! Seriously, you can just walk downstairs and explore the night market and morning market right away! There are also many attractions within walking distance, and it's close to the pier for island hopping. Food is never an issue, and you won't have trouble finding local specialties. Any problems we had were promptly addressed by the staff without any delays! Since we had an early morning flight when we left, I wasn't sure about the best time to leave for the airport. The staff advised us on the ideal departure time and even prepared a breakfast box with sandwiches, fruit, water, and drinks! They also reminded me to book a taxi in advance!

The hotel's location is excellent, making it convenient to get everywhere. The service staff are also very polite and friendly towards guests. The only drawback is that it can be a bit noisy at night due to poor soundproofing; you can clearly hear motorcycles from the street. There's a large Filipino farmers market nearby.

The location is excellent, and the room is clean and bright. The mattress was so comfortable I slept soundly until morning. The bathroom has a great wet/dry separation design and high-quality toiletries. The front desk service was warm and efficient. Special shout-out to the two young men and one young woman working the night shift at the front desk! The hotel's 'Shashi massage' was incredibly comfortable, and I even got a discount coupon when I checked in, which made me extend my stay just for that experience~