56 Hotel, Block A sits in the heart of Kuching City Center on Jalan Tun Jugah, Sarawak, and is recognized within the local hospitality and design community — the property was featured in Architecture Malaysia (Vol. 25, Issue 3, 2013) as a notable example of contemporary Sarawakian hotel design. Positioned by its own brand as "the original hotel block," 56 Hotel, Block A pairs a welcoming arrival experience with practical, comfortable rooms, function spaces, and the hospitality style the 56 Hotel name is known for locally. The building rises five floors and holds a total of 155 rooms, making it a mid-sized 3-star option for travelers who want a central base without the scale of a large convention hotel. Its Traveloka guest score of 8.5 out of 10 (Very Good) across 880 reviews reflects consistent feedback on cleanliness, comfort, and staff friendliness.
As the original block in what has grown into a small local hotel group, 56 Hotel, Block A leans into a more traditional guest experience compared to newer sister properties, with ground-floor multipurpose halls used for functions and events alongside its regular guestroom inventory. For travelers arranging flights into Kuching, it can help to check available flight options before locking in hotel dates.
Traveloka's live listing for 56 Hotel, Block A does not currently publish a detailed per-room breakdown of bed configuration, exact square footage, or in-room amenity lists on this page. Based on the hotel's own official information, Block A's guestroom ladder — from entry-level to top-tier — is structured as follows. Prospective guests should confirm exact bedding, size, and in-room inclusions for their selected dates directly on the booking page, as configurations can vary by room and by season.
The entry-level configuration in Block A, designed for guests who prefer two separate beds — a practical option for friends, colleagues traveling together, or family members sharing a room.
A step up in bedding style, this tier offers a single king-size bed and suits couples or solo travelers who want a straightforward, no-frills stay in the city center.
Geared toward solo travelers or short business stays, the Single Deluxe tier is positioned above the Superior category in the property's own room ladder.
A larger step up from the Single Deluxe and Superior tiers, the Deluxe Room is aimed at guests wanting extra space and comfort during their stay in Kuching.
Designed to accommodate a family group in a single unit, this tier is positioned above the standard Deluxe category for guests traveling with children or in small groups.
The top of Block A's room ladder, the 2 Bedroom Apartment offers separate sleeping spaces across two bedrooms, suited to larger families or groups wanting more privacy and living space than a standard hotel room.
Guests booking through Traveloka should treat the listing's live room-availability panel as the definitive source for what's bookable, as inventory and exact in-room features are confirmed at the point of booking; rooms typically include air conditioning and a private bathroom, with specific per-room amenities visible on the listing at checkout.
56 Hotel, Block A offers a set of facilities aimed at both business and leisure stays. On the practical side, the property provides a 24-hour front desk paired with on-site security, an elevator connecting its five floors, and WiFi available in public areas and in-room. Guests can also rely on room service and laundry service during their stay.
For dining, the hotel runs an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Business and event needs are covered through the property's conference and meeting facilities — a reflection of Block A's original design, which included ground-floor multipurpose halls for functions. Parking is available on-site, and an airport transfer service can be arranged for a surcharge. As with most hotels in Sarawak, a standard tourism tax applies per room per night for non-Malaysian guests, separate from the room rate.
56 Hotel, Block A is located at Lot 2228 & 2229, Section 64, KTLD, Jalan Tun Jugah, in Kuching City Center — placing guests within reach of the city's shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Guest feedback on Traveloka repeatedly highlights the convenient walk or short ride to nearby shopping malls and restaurants, as well as proximity to Borneo Medical Center, making the hotel a practical base for both leisure travelers and those with medical-related visits to the city.
Kuching City Center is Sarawak's transport and commercial hub, so onward travel around the state — or connections back to Peninsular Malaysia and beyond — is straightforward from this base. Travelers mapping out their trip can browse flight schedules to and from Kuching to align arrival times with the hotel's 14:00 check-in.
The hotel's own restaurant covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner on-site, with Traveloka guest reviews specifically calling out the breakfast buffet's variety as a highlight of the stay. This makes it easy for guests to start the day without needing to venture out, particularly useful for business travelers with early meetings or families with young children.
Beyond the hotel, Kuching City Center's dense concentration of malls and restaurants — noted directly in guest reviews as being close to the property — gives visitors easy access to Sarawak's well-regarded food scene, from local Sarawakian laksa and kolo mee stalls to mall food courts. Travelers looking to pair a stay with sightseeing or cultural experiences around Kuching can also explore local activities and attractions to round out the itinerary.
56 Hotel, Block A suits travelers who want a central, no-fuss base in Kuching backed by a strong guest satisfaction record — an 8.5/10 "Very Good" score built on nearly 900 Traveloka reviews. Its identity as the original block in the 56 Hotel lineup gives it a slightly more traditional character than newer city-center competitors, which some guests describe as having an older aesthetic, but this is consistently offset by praise for spacious, clean rooms and attentive, friendly staff.
The property's function halls and meeting facilities also make it a workable choice for small business events or group stays, not just individual leisure travelers. Combined with its walkable access to malls, restaurants, and medical facilities, it offers a practical, well-located option among the many properties available when you compare hotels in Kuching.
When booking 56 Hotel, Block A, keep the property's check-in time of 14:00 and check-out time of 12:00 in mind when planning arrival and departure logistics, especially if arriving on an early flight into Kuching. Non-Malaysian guests should also budget for the standard Sarawak tourism tax, charged per room per night on top of the room rate — a modest, fixed add-on rather than a variable fee.
Since the property does not publish granular room-by-room details on its Traveloka listing, it's worth reviewing the live room options and their inclusions carefully at the time of booking to confirm bedding type and any in-room extras for your selected dates. For travelers weighing multiple stays in the city, comparing 56 Hotel, Block A against other Kuching City Center options directly on Traveloka can help confirm it's the right fit before confirming a reservation.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | AC, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at 56 HOTEL, BLOCK A | 155 |
Number of floors in 56 HOTEL, BLOCK A | 5 |
Another facilities in 56 HOTEL, BLOCK A | Area shuttle, A la carte dinner, A la carte lunch, Breakfast, Buffet breakfast |
