Mercure Hotel at Kota Kinabalu is located very close to the central business district of Kota Kinabalu city center. There are many attractions surrounding the hotel that enable you to experience Sabah at its best. Mercure Hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar to keep you entertained and relaxed as you watch the beautiful Sabah sunset by the pool.
Mercure Hotel’s strategic location is a sought-after accommodation for guests who want to roam the city center and visit places such as Gaya Street Sunday Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. It is also a walking distance to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal where guests can catch a ride to the tranquil islands nearby and the famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
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Furthermore, the hotel’s non-smoking rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a rain shower, and other amenities that help to bring the utmost comfort to its guests. Besides the outdoor swimming pool, Mercure Hotel also offers other facilities such as a golf course, a restaurant that serves a delicious breakfast buffet, and a fitness centre.
Location
Mercure Kota Kinabalu is located at No 41, Jalan Gaya, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. To make a booking enquiry, you can send an email to H9416-RE@accor.com or call them at +60 154-876 1881.
How to get to Mercure Hotel Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The nearest airport to Mercure Hotel is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport which is about 9.6km away which makes it a 20-minute drive. The actual travel distances may vary according to what time and day you travel due to the ever-changing road traffic of Kota Kinabalu city centre.
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The hotel provides airport transfers for its guests for a chargeable fee but you can also engage in car hire services that are always readily available at Kota Kinabalu.
Local attractions nearby
Mercure Hotel’s location near the central business district enables its guests to enjoy easy access to so many tourist attractions at Kota Kinabalu city centre that are within walking distance of the hotel.
Shopping
Some of the shopping areas nearby include Gaya Street Sunday Market, Filipino Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Imago Shopping Mall, Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Karamunsing Shopping Complex and Jesselton Duty Free where guests can shop for luxurious brands in affordable prices.
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Dining
There are plenty of dining areas inside Mercure Hotel such as Maupassant Restaurant, Phileas Cafe, and Compass Bar and Restaurant. However, guests can also visit the dining outlets outside of the hotel that serves equally delicious food such as ON22 Restaurant, Jesselton 48, Gaya Vegetarian, Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant, Shoney’s Dining & Bar, Gusto Food & Wine Cucina Italiana, and Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street.
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Attractions
Besides shopping and dining areas, Kota Kinabalu is rich with cultural and historical places that allow you to learn more about the place such as the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Signal Hill Observatory Platform, Atkinson Clock Tower, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, Padang Merdeka, and the City Park. If you love to visit nature, you can also do some island hopping from Jesselton Point which is only 9 minutes away on foot from the hotel.
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Before that, you need to buy your tickets from the Jesselton Point website 2 weeks in advance and choose to depart from the terminal either in the morning or the afternoon. You can also Poring Hot Springs for a full-day adventure in nature as there are many things you can do there such as taking a treetop walk, soaking in the bathtub, enjoying the waterfall, and many more.
Rooms
The check-in and check-out times at Mercure Hotel are 3:00 PM and 12:00 PM respectively. The front desk will request additional documentation from you upon check-in which may include your identification card, permanent residence documents or travel itinerary if needed.
Before you arrive, it is best to inform the hotel of your expected arrival time using the special requests box when booking or contact the hotel directly using the contact details in your confirmation document. If you wish to check in earlier than 3:00 PM, you may make a special request during your booking but the hotel cannot guarantee special requests.
The modern guest rooms are chic and stylishly designed. The non-smoking rooms are also equipped with modern furnishings, free wifi, and amenities such as a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom, ironing facilities, and a wake-up service.
Guests can request extra beds with extra charges but it also depends on the room type that you have selected to make sure that the room can accommodate the extra bed if needed.
Room Types
Superior Room with 1 King Size bed
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The Superior Room with 1 King Size bed is 27 square meters in size and has a courtyard view. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adult guests comfortably with one king-size bed and is entitled to a baby crib upon request.
Some of the room amenities provided are complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea-making facilities, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free wifi, free movies or video, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an LED screen, a working desk, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
Superior Room with 2 Single beds
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The Superior Room with 2 Single beds is 27 square meters in size and has a courtyard view. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adult guests comfortably with two Single beds and is entitled to extra beds for a child and an adult, and a baby crib upon request.
Some of the room amenities provided are complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea-making facilities, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, free movies or video, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an LED screen, a working desk, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
Superior Room with 1 King Size bed and View
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The Superior Room with 1 king-size bed is 24 square meters in size and has a choice of the city view or the hills view. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adult guests comfortably with one King-size bed.
Some of the room amenities provided are complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar with an additional charge, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, slippers, and ironing facilities.
Superior Room with 2 Single beds and View
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The Superior Room with 2 Single beds and a View is 24 square meters in size and has a choice of a city view or a hills view. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adult guests comfortably with two Single beds.
Some of the room amenities provided are complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar with an additional charge, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, slippers, and ironing facilities.
Executive Suite with 1 King size bed
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The Executive Suite with 1 King-size bed is 40 square meters in size and has a view of the hills. The suite can accommodate a maximum of 3 adult guests comfortably with one King-size bed and is entitled to an extra bed for one child and one adult.
Some of the room amenities include a complimentary mineral water bottle, coffee or tea-making facilities, a complimentary minibar, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
1 Bedroom Suite
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The 1 bedroom suite is a bedroom apartment of 63 square meters in size and has a choice of a city view or a view of the hills. The room accommodates a maximum of 3 adults with a King-size bed and is entitled to an extra bed for a child, and an extra bed for an adult upon request.
Some of the room amenities include complimentary mineral water bottle, coffee or tea-making facilities, a complimentary minibar, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a full kitchen, a microwave, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
2 Bedrooms Suite
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The 2 Bedroom Suite is 80 square meters in size and has a choice of a city view or a view of the hills. The room can accommodate a maximum of 4 adult guests with one King-size bed, and two Single beds. The suite also has a balcony and is entitled to an extra bed for a child and an extra bed for an adult.
Some of the room amenities include a complimentary mineral water bottle, coffee or tea-making facilities, a complimentary minibar, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a full kitchen, a microwave, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
3 Bedrooms Suite
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The 3 bedroom suite is 112 square meters in size and has a sea view. The room accommodates a maximum of 5 adult guests comfortably with three Single beds and a King bed. It also has a balcony and is entitled to an extra bed for a child and an adult.
Some of the room amenities include a complimentary mineral water bottle, coffee or tea-making facilities, a complimentary minibar, a coffee maker, a kettle, a fridge, a full kitchen, a microwave, a bathroom with a full-length mirror, a showerhead, a towel rack, slippers, and a hair dryer. Other amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an LED screen, a working desk, blackout facilities, soundproofing, a shoe polisher, and ironing facilities.
Facilities and Amenities
The facilities in Mercure Hotel include an outdoor pool, spa, and gym facilities, a restaurant that serves International and Asian cuisine, a golf course, a business centre for business travellers, and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy also drinks at the hotel bar, Compass, and light meals at Phileas Cafe in the hotel lobby.
The hotel has facilities that are friendly for wheelchair users and upper floors are accessible by elevators. Some of the property amenities provided at free Wi-Fi at every inch of the hotel, free toiletries, air conditioning, and safety deposit boxes among others.
Mercure Hotel also provides services such as laundry service and luggage storage for the convenience and comfort of its guests.
Gallery
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Conclusion
Mercure Hotel is good location to stay during your visit to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is convenient to travel around the city area with car hire services as they are present everywhere. The nearest shopping mall to Mercure is the Suria Mall which is one of the most popular malls in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel also has a great bedroom apartment that accommodates big families so you don’t have to worry about requesting for connecting rooms. There are also a restaurant and a cafe in the hotel where guests can enjoy their food and beverage services right in the hotel itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the room choices available at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre offers three types of accommodation: Room, suite, and apartment. Room-type accommodations are Superior Room with 1 King Size Bed, Superior Room with 2 Single Beds, Superior Room with 1 King Size Bed with a View, and Superior Room with 2 Single Beds with a View. There is only one choice available for a suite-type accommodation which is the Executive Suite with 1 King Size Bed. The apartment-type accommodations are 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedroom Suite, and 3 Bedroom Suite.
Does Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre have free parking available for its guests?
Unfortunately, there is no free parking available for Mercure Hotel guests. However, parking tickets are available for purchase at their reception counter for guests who wish to park at the public car park nearby.
What languages do the hotel staff speak at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The hotel staff of Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre speaks English and Malay.
What are the facilities available at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The facilities available at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Center are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant, a cafe, a bar, a business centre, and a meeting room.
What are the services offered at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The services offered at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Center are concierge service, luggage storage, a tour desk to help guests arrange tours in Kota Kinabalu, currency exchange, a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, ironing service with an additional fee, dry cleaning with an additional fee and laundry with an additional fee.
Can I get a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre restaurant?
A complimentary breakfast buffet is dependent on its availability when you make your booking. Please check if the dates you select have rooms with a complimentary breakfast buffet. However, can also pay for breakfast separately which is RM65 per head for one day.
What is the check-in time at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The check-in time at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is at 3:00 PM. However, if you need to check in earlier, you can make a special request when making your booking, but, your special requests cannot be guaranteed by the hotel staff.
what is the check-out time at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
The check-out time at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is at 12:00 PM. However, if you need to check out earlier, you need to inform the front desk and an additional charge will be applied upon check-out.
What are the nearby places of interest to Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre?
Some of the places of interest near Mercure Kota Kinabalu include Signal Hill Observatory, KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower, Lintasan Deasoka, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, Padang Merdeka, City Park, Taman Chong Thien Vun, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, Recreational Park Likas, Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Menara Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), Petagas War Memorial, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.
How far is Mercure Kota Kinabalu from suria sabah shopping mall?
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is only 7 minutes away from Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre on foot.
Does Mercure Kota Kinabalu city center have a swimming pool?
Yes, Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre has an outdoor swimming pool on the hotel rooftop. There is also a poolside bar next to it where guests can drink and relax by the pool.
Are there any age requirements for check-in at Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre?
There are no age requirements for check-in at Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre?
Unfortunately, the Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre does not allow pets on its premises. The hotel has a strictly no-pets-allowed policy.
Can I make a big booking of more than 5 rooms at once at Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre?
Yes, you can, but the hotel has different policies for the booking process of more than 7 rooms. Additional supplements may also apply.
What are the cancellation or prepayment policies of Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre?
The cancellation or prepayment policies vary based on the room types available at Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre. To get more clarification, please contact the hotel.
Does Mercure Kota Kinabalu city centre have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, there are facilities for disabled guests at the Mercure Hotel. The elevators transport guests conveniently to every floor in the hotel building and all parts of the hotel are accessible by wheelchair.