Budget
Tune Hotels
(http://www.tunehotels.com), 316 jalan tuanku abdul rahman. monorail: medan tuanku - affiliated with airasia and provides cheap rooms from rm9.99 if booked few months ahead, otherwise walk-in rates about rm90. following the no-frills concept, there are additional charges for air-con, towels and toiletries, and no in-room tvs. a 7-eleven & the american fast-food restaurant subway also available inside.
Hostel Cosmopolitan
It offers free internet with 4 computers & Wi-Fi 24 hours. Excellent security with PIN code for main access, CCTV, & burly security personnel on standby basis 24-hrs. Lockers provided for each guests. Possibly the largest backpackers hostel in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia as it can accommodate about 80 people. Ample shared bathroom/toilet cubicles, never any need to wait even when it's fully booked. Also sells trips & boat tickets to Perhentian islands. However, it does not accept phone/email bookings without advance deposits.
Wira Hotel
123 jalan thamboosamy. tel: +60-3-40423333 (http://www.wirahotel-kual...) rates from rm110 for a standard room.
Jalan TAR
Chow Kit
City Park Hotel Kuala Lumpur
46, lorong haji hussein satu, off jalan raja muda abdul aziz (http://www.citypark-kuala...) has 128 rooms, some smoking, some non-smoking. rates from rm110 for standard room.
Midrange
Citrus Hotel
Chic, contemporary and with its splashes of greens and oranges, very cheerful. Rooms are comfortable and for those seeking a little more privacy with a few more privileges the Club Floor is a great alternative fitted with a 32" LCD flat screen TV, unlimited free WiFi, use of the Club Lounge and more. Facilities include a cafe, room service, swimming pool, gym and banquet rooms.
Leo Palace Hotel
Jalan ramat, off jalan ipoh, tel. 60-3 -4043 5555, (http://www.leopalace.com.my). slightly above average budget hotel, 5 min walk to monorail/putra wtc. rooms from rm123.
Quality Hotel City Centre
(http://www.quality.com.my...) jalan raja laut. tel: +60-3-26939233. fax: +60-3-26939634 - member of choice hotels international, this 250-room hotel is more than decent for its price. room rates online start at rm168. attention with online-bookings: at checkout the reception easily 'forgets' to deduct the 10% deposit fee !
Brisdale Hotel
(http://www.brisdale.com.my) 65, jalan haji hussein, off jalan tuanku abdul rahman. tel: 60-3-26948833 - three-star hotel in chow kit. rooms from rm120.
Citin Hotel Masjid Jamek [www.citinmj.com]
Opened October 2009 smack dab in the middle of the bazaar, offers small but surprisingly slick, quiet and sparkling clean rooms. Aircon, ensuite bathrooms, free wifi/breakfast. Great little cafe serving local and your usual selection of western/international dishes.
City Villa Hotel
Jalan haji hussein, off jalan tuanku abdul rahman. 3-star hotel in chow kit. close to te nightly food market. rooms from rm110.
Grand Seasons Hotel
Jalan pahang basically same road as jalan tuanku abdul rahman. 4-star hotel with excellent facilities. rates from rm200. 2 minutes walk from chow kit monorail station.