NU Hotel @ KL Sentral
by the TopOfHotel team
NU Hotel is a modern 3-star right beside the Monorail station — a nimble base for anyone touring KL by train.
NU Hotel is a modern 3-star right beside the Monorail station — a nimble base for anyone touring KL by train.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
This is not a hotel trying to win on design — NU Hotel @ KL Sentral is a 3-star that sells one thing honestly: location. There are around 92 rooms, done in a modern tone and neatly laid out, with an in-room safe and free drinking water in every one. Most reviewers score them clean, easy to use, and fair for what you pay. There is one thing the reviews flag in chorus, though: rooms right by the Monorail station pick up clear train noise, so if you want to sleep well, ask for a room set back from the station when you book, or message ahead.
Food and amenities
Service here is no-nonsense — quick check-in, laundry available, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi in the room. The essentials are covered without anyone pretending it is fancier than it is. Do not expect a pool, a gym, or a big breakfast buffet. In practice that is not much of a loss, because the moment you step outside there is plenty to eat.
Location and getting there
The selling point is literally next to the Monorail — you can ride straight to Bukit Bintang or KLCC with no transfer, and it is another 500 m on foot to KL Sentral, where every line meets the KLIA Ekspres. Walk out the door and there are restaurants and food stalls open across the day and into the night, so no matter how late you get back you can find a meal. NU Sentral mall is a short walk too — a setup built for anyone planning to tour KL by train.
Things to know before booking
The biggest caveat is the train noise in rooms facing the Monorail station — fixable by requesting a room further back, but worth knowing. Amenities are basic, with no pool and no gym, so treat this as a sleep-and-go base rather than somewhere to linger. And as a mid-size hotel there is no large breakfast buffet, though the stalls outside more than make up for it.
Our take
This suits travelers who lean on the train and want a modern room at a sensible price, without paying for extras they will not use. If your trip means hopping between stations all day, stepping out of the lift straight onto the Monorail saves more time and energy than you would expect. Just remember to ask for a room away from the station if you want a quiet night.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Nimble location — right next to the Monorail station and about 500 m from KL Sentral, so every train line is within easy reach.
- Modern, tidy rooms that come with an in-room safe and free drinking water; reviewers rate them clean and easy to use for the price.
- Restaurants and food stalls surround the hotel, with something to eat available at any hour, even on a late night back.
- Walk to NU Sentral mall and connect to the KLIA Ekspres from KL Sentral, plus the Monorail runs direct to Bukit Bintang and KLCC.
- Good value for a 3-star with modern rooms right beside a train station — rooms start around $28.
- Rooms facing the Monorail station catch noticeable train noise; reviewers suggest asking for one further back, or messaging ahead.
- Amenities are basic — there is no pool and no gym, so this is a sleep-and-go base rather than a place to lounge.
- It is a mid-size hotel with no large breakfast buffet, though the food stalls outside the door more than cover it.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- Ask for a room set back from the Monorail station to dodge the train noise.
- Food stalls around the hotel stay open late, so you can grab a meal even on a slow night.
- It is next to the Monorail — ride straight to Bukit Bintang or KLCC with no transfer.