Rain Forest Hotel - Kuala Lumpur

Budget-friendly Chinatown stay with a rooftop terrace

Location & Access

Rain Forest Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Chinatown and Jalan Petaling market. Pasar Seni LRT and MRT stations are a few minutes away, which is a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and the Petronas Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a one-hour drive from the hotel.

Rooms & Amenities

Guests at Rain Forest Hotel can choose from standard twin rooms or single rooms with shared bathrooms, with some rooms offering en-suite showers for a small additional fee. Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and clean linen sheets. A complimentary breakfast is served from morning until noon, with toast, boiled eggs, jam, butter, and fresh coffee or tea, plus local cakes on some days.

Common Spaces

The hotel has a roof terrace with plants, a small fountain, and seating where guests can relax or meet fellow travelers. A shared lounge and kitchenette area provides access to a kettle, microwave, and a fridge for guest use. Filtered water dispensers are available in each corridor for free refills.

Services & Security

Rain Forest Hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Room service is available, and the hotel offers airport shuttle transportation at a surcharge. Security measures include CCTV in common areas and outside the property, key card access, fire extinguishers, and a locked building door after 10 pm with an entry code provided to guests.

Guest Feedback

Guests repeatedly highlight the friendly and helpful staff, especially receptionists Irene and Joelle, who offer local recommendations. The hotel is noted for its clean rooms and shared bathrooms, which are cleaned multiple times a day, with hot water and strong water pressure in the showers. Light sleepers may hear noise from a nearby bar on weekends, but many guests find the rooms quiet.

• Location: 2 minutes from Chinatown, short walk to LRT and MRT
• Rooms: Budget-friendly with A/C, TV, and shared or private bathrooms
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast with coffee, eggs, and local cakes
• Wellness: Roof terrace with plants and a fountain
• Package: Luggage storage and airport shuttle available
• Guest type: Solo travelers, couples, and budget-conscious groups