The Lee Rubber Building on the corner of Jalan Tun H S Lee

Boutique hotel in the Lee Rubber Building, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

ELSE — Boutique hotel in the Lee Rubber Building, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

The house

A quiet stay above Chinatown,for people who travel to feel a city,not rush it.Kopi downstairs at seven.

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Justin and Javier turned a conserved rubber-trading house on Jalan Tun H S Lee into a hotel with two restaurants. Studio Bikin did the interiors with local makers; Omar Khan wove the textures.

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The timber-lined atrium rising through the hotel

The building

An icon, reborn

The Lee Rubber Building is one of downtown KL’s conserved landmarks. Its old walls stayed. Inside, it’s rooms, a dining hall and spaces to gather.

The building's bare concrete frame during restoration

The finished atrium, lined in warm timber

Balconies along the side of the building

The Mantra Room: a king bed under a framed print, beside tall windows

The Urban Room: a lounge chair and round tables by a window over the city

The Sanctuary Suite: a bed, a curved sofa and a desk under a large artwork

The Sutera Suite living room with a sofa, armchairs and a round rug

The Terrace Suite bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the balcony

The Else Suite: dining table, sofa and bedroom in one long room by the windows

Rooms & suitesLee Rubber Building · Jalan Tun H S Lee

06 rooms

Stay

Rooms & suites

Six ways to stay, from 25 to 84 m². King beds and en-suite bathrooms in every room.

A quaint, tranquil room to unwind in, immersed in the charming old world of Chinatown.
The room
25 m²
King-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
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An elegantly appointed room with a view of daily life in Chinatown.
The room
33 m²
King-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
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On the higher floors, a private place to escape, with your own balcony above the crowd.
The room
45 m²
King-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Private balcony
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
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Named after sutera, the silk that begins in a cocoon: a home away from home, with room to spread out.
The room
69 m²
King-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Aesop toiletries
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
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On the fifth floor, with wraparound windows and a large corner terrace overlooking the flurry of Chinatown.
The room
62 m² room
34 m² corner terrace
King-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Aesop toiletries
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
Living area
Coffee maker
Private balcony
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On the highest guestroom floor, with sweeping views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and a balcony that runs from the bedroom to the living area.
The room
84 m²
King-sized bed
Bathtub
Private balcony
Aesop toiletries
Amenities
Complimentary high-speed wifi
Bath amenities
Curated minibar
Bluetooth speaker
Bathtub
Coffee maker
Living area
Private balcony
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