Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Arrived at the hotel a little after 1 PM and they checked me in right away, no deposit required (despite some reviews mentioning one). I'd read complaints about noise, so I asked the front desk for a high floor and got the ninth! My family – my husband, son, and I – booked two rooms. The front desk gave us a king room and a twin room with a connecting door. It was super convenient for our family to open it up. These types of double-layered connecting doors are common in Southeast Asian hotels, and both sides need to be opened to use them. The rooms are spacious; one was ready immediately, and the other was still being cleaned. The hotel's location is excellent. About 300 meters to the left, across the road, there's a Subway and a 'Mingke' shop nearby where they speak Chinese and prices are generally low, so no need to bargain! Behind the hotel is the new DBKK jetty. To the right, about 600-700 meters away, is Gaya Street. Breakfast was plentiful, and my 5.5-year-old son ate and stayed for free. There's a rooftop pool where you can watch the sunset, though there's a new building under construction that partially blocks the view.

The room was very clean and comfortable, much better than other hotels at the same price point. It's close to Shuguang Square, making shopping and dining very convenient. However, there's a construction site nearby, so it can be very noisy during the day, making it difficult to rest. It's also very close to the pier, about a five or six-minute walk, which is great for boat trips.

Not bad at all! The room was very spacious, and the location is super convenient, right next to Gaya Street. It's an easy 8-minute walk to lots of great food and local specialties. It's also really close to DBKK Jetty, just a 5-minute taxi ride away.

The hotel room amenities and location are decent. However, there's a new hotel being built next door, so it can get a bit noisy during the day. The air conditioning is also loud, and the soundproofing isn't great. If you're a light sleeper, you might want to keep this in mind!