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Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor | Segama Complex, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
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1 City Hotel
Ranked #7 of 85 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A budget Hotel in the Centre of the City”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

1st Time staying in this hotel. Below are some of the things i can share:

Location - Just right at the center of the town. A sea front about 5 minutes walk with a local
wet market perfect for local culture shopping & experience. Around the hotel you can
find 24hrs KFC, local eatery, bars & clubs. The nearest shopping mall about 10
minutes walk is Wisma Merdeka.

Rooms - 1st night stayed at a King Size Bed room on the 3rd floor. 2nd night stayed in a
Queen size Bed room (last minute booking). Cost for both type of rooms are the
same at RM98 per night by their online booking website with full payment ahead.
The King size Bed room seem to be bigger to me but not much of a issue. Room
comes with Free Wifi internet but you need to get the password from the Reception.
Wifi is not very usable during my 2 nights stay (did not get to surf the net). The
room is clean enough for my stay with the price paid.

Service - Staff is good. Remember for those who is checking out on the last day to update
their keycard before proceeding to their room after 1200 noon. I even got a call
from the hotel to my mobile that morning on my check out day to confirm my
departure time. (This is still acceptable to me compare what I have experience
from a International Chain Hotel - refer to my other review)

Room Tip: Room facing the roads will be bright because of the street lights during the night
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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brussels
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“A cheap, decent place for one night”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

The rooms were fairly small and basic but decent and reception was organised and helpful - booked us a taxi for early morning which came on time. Surprisingly quiet - the street is busy in the day but the shops and simple eating places shut down at night and it is quiet. For the price, this is good value. Location is quite good - walking distance from the night market, day market and waterfront bar area. Not sure I would have wanted to stay longer and 'hang out' in the hotel, might have gone for something a bit more upmarket if that were the case, but a good choice for a stopover.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hong Kong
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Tidy & well located”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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The room was tidy and clean. I love the free wifi and Astro Wah Lai channel which enable me enjoy the live show in Hong Kong! Location is good, near gaya street and malls. Hot water is not enough during 8pm, maybe too many people showering.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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brunei
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“nice and near with city”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

clean room we love it and we love came n stay there...and near place for shopping ...eat places like kfc n bigbuger......worth of staying .....dnt care if it small as long it clean ....i be back again and keep it clean

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Cozy & worth the value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

The room is very cozy, just nice for 2 people (Standard room). I was suprise to find this wonderful hotel dispise of the area its located in. The price is very affordable & worth of staying. I surely will come back to this hotel for my next trip.

Wan,
Kuching

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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