69, Gaya Street,
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


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Tel: (65) 6235-2498
Fax: (65) 6235-7620, 6235-1416
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The Jesselton Hotel, located in the historic heart of Kota Kinabalu, promises a unique experience. Established in 1954, the hotel became the choice of discerning businessmen and travellers. Completely refurbished in the mid-1990's and is now Sabah's premier boutique hotel.

The Jesselton Hotel retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel. An ideal location in the heart of the banking and financial centre of Kota Kinabalu.

As soon as guests are escorted by the doorman into the marble-floored lobby of the hotel, they begin to experience the special ambience. Elegant yet comfortable, in the style of a refined English Country house.


Guest Room
The hotel offers 31 rooms and one lavish suite complete with a small fishpond. All rooms are tastefully furnished. Colour TV with satellite channels, International Direct Dialing telephone with bathroom extension, multi-channel radio and volume control, electronic safe deposit boxes, air-conditioning with individual control, fully stocked mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and bathroom with bidet.
Food & Beverages Outlets
Gardenia Grill Room
For elegant business lunches or a romantic fine dining experience, this is the place. Established since 1959. Awarded Best Restaurant International Cuisine 1996/1997 by Sabah Tourism Promotion Corp.

Wishbone Cafe
Wishbone Cafe ever popular coffee house in town.
The cafe offers local, regional as well as western favourites. Awarded Best Restaurant Oriental Cuisine 1996/1997 by Sabah Tourism Promotion Corp.

Mountbatten Lounge
There's nowhere better for afternoon tea or an intimate drink than the Mountbatten Lounge.
A pianist playing discreetly in the background every evening adds to the exclusive atmosphere.

Jesselton Side Walk Cafe
Located a step away from the Hotel's main entrance , this cafe was opened in conjunction with the formulation of a pedestrian Friendly Concept, by the local State Government, along the oldest srteet in Kota Kinabalu. Hence, eating and drinking at the Side Walk Cafe has a European flare with the ever exotic Borneo to behold and admire.


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