Best Hotels near Sultan Ismail LRT Station, Starting at RM 11

Sultan Ismail LRT station is a light rail transit (LRT) station operated by RapidKL and served by the Ampang Line. The station was opened on December 16, 1996, as part of the first phase of the STAR system's opening, alongside 13 adjoining stations along the Sultan Ismail-Ampang route. It is located opposite of Sime Darby head office.

The station consists of two sheltered side platforms along a double tracked line and there is a single concourse housing ticketing facilities between the ground level and the platform level. All levels are linked by stairways and escalators and the station is equipped with basic facilities such as public toilets, rubbish bins and prayer rooms. The first train departs at 6.00am every day and last train at 11.35pm from Monday to Saturday and at 11.20pm on Sunday and Public Holidays.

How to Get There

By Car

From Kuala Lumpur city centre, it takes around 10 minutes to Sultan Ismail LRT Station by using Damansara road. The journey from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to this LRT Station consumes about 1 hour via ELITE highway.

By Train

You can also access Sultan Ismail LRT Station by any Ampang-Sri Petaling line stop. This station is also connected to the MR9 Medan Tuanku Monorail station.

Tourist Attractions

Fahrenheit 88

Fahrenheit 88 is a five-storey structure lies along Jalan Bukit Bintang. It was formerly known as the KL Plaza and was given a RM100 million revamp since its change of ownership. The 300,000 square feet shopping mall offers a wide selection of stores and the main anchor tenant is Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO which occupies three floors at the far right corner of the complex. Besides that, there is Fahrenheit Suites which is a four-star accommodation with a fitness centre and swimming pool. Fahrenheit 88 houses over 280 retail stores such as Hat Attack, Rip Curl, Charles & Keith, Tropicana Life and more. The lower ground floor is home to Celsius KL food court that serves up an array of local and international culinary offerings. Besides the food court, there are restaurants such as the California Pizza Kitchen, Midori Japanese Steamboat & Buffet and Sakae Sushi can be found within the complex. As for entertainment options, CEO Karaoke Box is located at the fourth and fifth floor of the mall.

KL Tower

KL Tower is Malaysia’s most popular landmark that stands at 421 metres next to Petronas Twin Towers. The construction of the tower was a three-phase process and was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996. Among the notable guests were the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah, the wives of the Sultan of Brunei, Sultana Hajah Saleha and Princess Hajah Mariam Binti Abdul Aziz. Besides becoming the telecommunication tower in Malaysia, this tower also features Atmosphere 360 restaurant alongside the most spectacular view of the city centre, a theatre, an amphitheatre, beautiful pools, a fast food restaurant and souvenir shops. This tower opens daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Hotels

Citrus Hotel

Just 8-minute walk to Sultan Ismail Star LRT Station, Citrus Hotel offers impeccable facilities and services and located nearby notable landmarks such as KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers. Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur provides room and suite accommodation designed in modern contemporary styles include Wireless Internet access, keycard security, personal safe, room and bed size options. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisines at Citrus Café and also the gym and swimming pool at this hotel is facing the greeneries of Bukit Tunku and skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur. There is also a hall with equipped facilities and suitable for gathering and events of around 300 guests.

Hotel Grand Continental

The Grand Continental is at close proximity train stations and bus stops as well as popular city attractions. Air-conditioned rooms at this hotel come with free Wi-Fi, carpeted floors, a minibar and satellite TV alongside a bathtub and hairdryer. Besides that, guests can utilise many facilities such as business centre, ballroom, gym, restaurant, and shops. There are also fax and photocopying services, a concierge, tour assistance, facilities for disabled visitors, limousine service, parking spaces, and room service. As for dining on site, there are two coffee houses like Marble Arch Coffee House offers light refreshments and cuisines.