Double M Hotel @ KL Sentral
by the TopOfHotel team
Double M Hotel is a tiny budget place in Brickfields with clean rooms, a 7-minute walk to KL Sentral, and rates that barely dent your budget.
Double M Hotel is a tiny budget place in Brickfields with clean rooms, a 7-minute walk to KL Sentral, and rates that barely dent your budget.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
A 2-star hotel scoring 8.2/10 — that is the whole reason Double M Hotel at KL Sentral earns a place on this list. The rooms are small and the decor is plain, but the thing reviewers agree on is how clean they are. Beds are comfortable, the aircon is cold, and the hot water works, with a TV and tea-and-coffee kit in the room too. It is a fine fit for a solo traveler or a couple who packed light. If you turn up as a group or with several big suitcases, though, it will feel cramped — that crowd is better off in a roomier room elsewhere. For anyone who just wants a clean bed to crash in, this size is plenty.
Food and amenities
This is a small hotel, so the facilities are limited — there is no pool and no gym. What you do get is a minimart in the building for water and late-night snacks, a lift, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. One thing to know before you arrive: the hotel collects a damage deposit and a tourism tax for foreign visitors at check-in, so have some cash ready.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in Brickfields, about a 7-minute walk from KL Sentral, where you can take the KLIA Ekspres to the airport or pick up a city train into town. All around you is Little India, lined with food the whole way, and the Maha Vihara temple is close enough to walk over for a visit.
Things to know before booking
Set your expectations on the room: these are small, so they are right for one person or a light-packing couple, not a family or anyone hauling big bags. The hotel is small too, which means no pool, no gym, and few extras. And keep cash on hand for the damage deposit and the tourism tax added at check-in — these catch some guests off guard.
Our take
Double M Hotel at KL Sentral is best for solo travelers, backpackers, and short-stay guests who value cleanliness and location over space and facilities. If your budget is as light as it gets but you still do not want to trade down to a dirty room, this is a place that does the basics genuinely well at a sub-$20 price.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Reviewers consistently praise the value: rooms are clean, beds are comfortable, and the aircon and hot water both work properly.
- About a 7-minute walk to KL Sentral, so the KLIA Ekspres to the airport and the city trains are both within easy reach.
- Sits beside Little India and the Maha Vihara temple — plenty of food a short walk away and walkable sights right on the doorstep.
- Has a minimart in the building, a lift, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
- Rates start at about $19 a night — the cheapest option in the area that still keeps rooms clean.
- Rooms are quite small, so they work best for solo travelers or a short stay rather than groups.
- It is a small hotel with limited facilities — no pool and no gym.
- There is a damage deposit and a tourism tax collected at check-in, so bring some cash.
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Insider Tips
- Have cash ready for the damage deposit and the tourism tax charged at check-in.
- Rooms suit one person or a couple traveling light — if you are several people or have big bags, look at a roomier option.
- The Maha Vihara temple is close by, an easy walk for a visit and photos.
- The minimart in the building is handy for water and late-night snacks.