Title: Mandarin Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Mandarin Hotel Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with a conference centre ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/b899c27d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/4b6f4295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/1d9a97c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/a43e4cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/903e3183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Mandarin Hotel, in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offers complimentary airport drop-off. Guests enjoy WiFi while exploring Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - Laundry - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £32 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=8388175&PinnedHotelID=8388175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 21 of 21 rooms ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/d4d6a2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/9605d9ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard King Room - Sleeps 2 ![Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/dc3c68b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 86 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/85896c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 138 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/659bde5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior King Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 150 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/3bac506f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 131 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Superior Room, No Windows | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/916d9b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, No Windows 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 149 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/05feb8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 118 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/4004060c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 409 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/4004060c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 409 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/659bde5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 128 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/3eb3a397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room - Sleeps 1 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/a9d79b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Queen Room with No Window - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/cd8690d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior King Room with No Window - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/a9e54fd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/7f8780c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/a019cc70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior King Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/432ad87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room - Sleeps 1 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/d0305522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/f1d8aa00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room - Sleeps 3 ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/d22685b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kota Kinabalu, Mandarin Hotel is in the city centre. Sabah State Museum and Sabah Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.98237%2C116.07627&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0o-lcPvMnywTGolUEtVG5XpOufc=) No 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000 ### What's nearby - Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Imago Shopping Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station - 9 min drive - Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Ho Ping Kopitiam 和平茶室 - ‬2 min walk - ‪Restoran Pak Haji 2 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Mizumizu Coffee - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Mandarin Hotel Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall At Mandarin Hotel, you can look forward to free airport drop-off, dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a lift - Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property Room features All 81 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Hotel Hotel Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Hotel Hotel Kota Kinabalu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mandarin Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Mandarin Hotel? > As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mandarin Hotel on 6 Nov 2025 start from £31.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Mandarin Hotel? > This hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Mandarin Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Mandarin Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Mandarin Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. ### Where is Mandarin Hotel located? > Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps away from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower. Merdeka Square and KK Plaza are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mandarin Hotel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 92 8 - Good 107 6 - Okay 31 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good service, strategic location, highly recommended for Gaya night market and morning market. Shuttle to airport provided too! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Stay, Great Location Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TENGKU NOR IZUANSHAH 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Strategic ##### TENGKU NOR IZUANSHAH Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was walkable distance. Despite it being crowded on the weekend due to some market....still could sleep well.....it was a good trip. Will definitely stay here again. Good for solo travellers as it was an option for a single bed. ##### Crystal Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akira 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thank you for providing me with the best hotel stay in Kota Kinabalu. I have returned safely to my home in Japan. I am very grateful to the room cleaning staff, reception staff, doorman, everyone treated me with a big smile and friendly and kind every day. I am very glad that I chose Mandarin Hotel. Please continue to do a good job to make all your guests happy. You are the best hotel staff. Thank you. With gratitude from Japan. ##### Akira Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chi 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach ##### Chi Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Scot 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Ok hotel centered on old area of kota kinabalu. Staff was very nice. Room was average with some updates. Has refrigerator but also has slot that room key must be inserted in for electricity to work. When you take key and leave room refrigerator has no power. Why have refrigerator? Hotel was quiet but hallways smelled like cigarettes. I think there are better choices in KK at this price point. ##### Scot Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas 26 Sept 2025 ##### Nicholas Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kohji 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Kohji Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kohji 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Kohji Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Chris 8 Dec 2024 ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 位置好且價格平實 地點很好，就在加雅街附近，走路10分鐘內就能吃到很多沙巴美食。住宿的價位平實，內部應該有再整修過，感覺比年初住的時候新。服務人員也很親切週到。房間大小適中，以純住宿來說是個不錯的選擇。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wonho 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Wonho Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ernie 22 Jun 2024 ##### Ernie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAZUO 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 週末の夜市、朝市をやってるGaya通りが目の前に有り、買い物、街の探索に便利な場所に有る。またコタキナバル空港行きの無料トランスポート車両を手配してくれるので助かる。 ##### KAZUO Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAZUO 27 Apr 2024 ##### KAZUO Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 밤비행기로 도착하시는 분들에게 추천 위즈마 메르데카, 필리피노마켓, 선데이 마켓등 코타키나발루 여행시에 왠만해서는 들려야 할 곳들이 모두 도보로 10분내에 있어, 첫날 밤비행기라면 잠깐 쉬고 바로 여행을 시작해요. 특히 선데이마켓은 바로 옆 길에서 열리기 때문에, 일요일 새벽부터 바깥에서 노래부르고, 사람들 소리때문에 일찍 일어날 수 밖에 없어요. 청결함도 양호하고, 직원분들도 항상 웃으면서 친절하게 대해줘요 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 平價旅館的好選擇 地點好，住宿環境也乾淨，服務人員都能熱心提供協助。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florine 27 Dec 2022 ##### Florine ### 10/10 Excellent #### THRUVARASU 4 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly ##### THRUVARASU Stayed 2 nights in May 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### W 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Comfortable and Clean Hotel. We really enjoyed our stay here,the rooms were spotlessly clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of restaurants and shopping around this area, would definitely use the hotel again. use again. ##### W Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### EUNSU 14 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 갓성비 강추 호텔입니다 ^^ 위치적으로도 많은 걸 볼수 있고, 먹을수 있는 위치고, 직원들도 정말 친절했습니다 ㅎㅎㅎ 다른 호텔보다 훨씬 대접받고 안심할 수 있는 호텔로 느껴졌고, 객실상태도 좋고 에어컨도 잘 나왔습니다. ㅎㅎ 가성비 강추입니다!! ##### EUNSU Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### PG 14 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 初日と最終日に宿泊しましたが、最終日の部屋は冷蔵庫がなかったので残念でした。 ##### PG Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 새벽비행기라 다른호텔 체크아웃후 가성비 호텔로 잠깐 묵은 호텔이였습니다.비교적 청결했고, kk마트, 센터포인트몰, 깜풍아이르 등 걸어서 갈수 있는 위치였습니다. 오만원 지폐를 디파짓으로 낼수 있어서 링깃 소모에 유용했습니다. 단점이라면 방음이 잘 되지 않고 주변 소음이 심했습니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wedding Hotels in Portugal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Portugal-Wedding-Hotel.0-0-d147-tWeddingHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Access Brussels Delta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels-Hotels-Adagio-Access-Brussels-Delta.h51926683.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Monaco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Monaco-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d120-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hilton Tokyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Hilton-Tokyo.h22597.Hotel-Information) > > [Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Nexus-Resort-Spa-Karambunai.h1742700.Hotel-Information) > > [Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Gouves-Water-Park-Holiday-Resort.h699330.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Birger Jarl](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockholm-Hotels-Hotel-Birger-Jarl.h598750.Hotel-Information) > > [Telegraph Hotel - 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