Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Urban industrial-chic boutique hotel with strong local character. Think monochrome palette, custom furniture, black-and-white archival photography on the walls. More design hotel than luxury palace — it's cool and specific rather than grand.
Book a Club room or Executive Studio to get access to the executive lounge on Level 3, which runs a cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Why It Matters
One of KL's more characterful mid-luxury options. The Autograph Collection positioning means it's independently minded within the Marriott universe. Location adjacent to The Row — KL's best concentration of independent restaurants and bars — is a genuine advantage. The rooftop pool and Man Tao Bar are popular with locals, not just hotel guests.
Hotel Stripes sits on Jalan Kamunting at the edge of KL's business district — right next to The Row, a strip of 22 restored 1940s shophouses now packed with restaurants, cafés, and nightlife. The hotel itself opened in 2017 across 21 floors with 184 rooms, and it leans hard into industrial-chic design: exposed brick, brass fixtures, monochrome photography of colonial-era KL behind the beds, and dark timber floors throughout. The rooftop Man Tao Bar and pool with unobstructed KL Tower views is what most guests remember.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Club Deluxe Twin
Club-level twin room with access to the executive lounge on Level 3, including cocktail hour from 5:30pm–7:30pm with alcoholic beverages.
Twin
Deluxe King
Entry-level room with modern design, city views, and gallery-style black-and-white photography of 1940s–50s Jalan Kamunting behind the bed. Espresso machine, HD TV, free Wi-Fi, and carpeted floors. Standard Deluxe rooms do not include a bathtub.
King
Deluxe Twin
Twin-bed version of the Deluxe category. Same monochrome design ethos, local photography, espresso machine, and city views. Good option for two guests traveling together.
TwinExecutive Deluxe King
A step up with custom fixtures and a serene neutral palette. Designed for both business trips and weekend escapes. Club lounge access included for stays in Club-tier rooms.
KingExecutive Studio King
Positioned as the hotel's extended-stay option. Larger and more residential in feel, with a large bathtub (unlike standard Deluxe rooms). Located on upper floors — a unit on floor 20 gives unobstructed views. Evening turndown service included.
KingStripes Suite
The hotel's top suite category. Maintains the signature monochrome industrial-chic aesthetic with brass fixtures and local archival photography. Largest and most premium room in the house.
KingStudio King
Urban sanctuary with warm tones and a careful balance of form and function. Designed for both productive work and deep relaxation. Floor-to-ceiling windows.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Half-price drinks at Man Tao Rooftop Bar, Monday to Friday from 5pm to 8pm.
Free-flow selected cocktails for ladies at Man Tao Bar every Friday from 10pm to midnight.
One-for-one on selected cocktails at Man Tao Bar every Saturday from 7pm to 11pm.
The hotel provides curated neighborhood guides to The Row — 22 restored 1940s shophouses immediately adjacent to the hotel, housing acclaimed restaurants, cafés, and bars. Staff are well-regarded for local recommendations.
Evening yakitori menu at the rooftop Man Tao Bar. Traditional and inventive skewer options. Praised by guests for quality and pricing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Modular meeting studios bathed in natural light for conferences, team sessions, and product launches. Total event space of approximately 3,724 sq ft (346 sq m). The Snug on Level 2 offers a more intimate industrial-style private dining and meeting space.
Located on Level 3. Cozy lounge with cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with complimentary alcoholic beverages. Access reserved for Club room and Executive Studio guests, plus Marriott Bonvoy elite members.
Gym with modern equipment, located just below the rooftop pool. Open around the clock.
Free Wi-Fi throughout property. Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. Some guest reviews noted weak signal in rooms — worth requesting a room closer to access points if connectivity is critical.
Rooftop pool with unobstructed views of KL Tower and downtown KL skyline. 10 sun loungers plus seating area. A poolside bar (Man Tao) is adjacent. Good vantage point for sunset. Note: pool tiles can be slippery.
Daily housekeeping included. Evening turndown service offered.
Round-the-clock front desk. Staff speak English, Chinese, and Malay. Concierge service with strong local neighborhood knowledge.
Laundry and dry cleaning services available via the front desk.
Hotel-arranged airport transfers to KLIA (61.3 km). RM450 one-way, RM900 round trip. Must be arranged on request via +60 3-2038 0000. Note: Grab is considerably cheaper for the same journey.
Valet parking only on-site. MYR 10 per stay for in-house guests; MYR 20 per entry for non-guests. On-site self-parking is MYR 15/day. No EV charging available.
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