Hotel 98, Kuching - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Jalan Song Thian Cheok, Kuching, Malaysia

Very good

7.6

6.8

/10

3.5

2-star Kuching hotel with free breakfast buffet and complimentary self-service laundry

Amenities

Hotel 98 offers a free self-service laundry room with 2 washing machines and 1 dryer on the first floor. The hotel provides Coway water dispensers in every hallway for hot and cold drinking water. The lobby includes vending machines for snacks, instant noodles, and toiletries, plus massage chairs for guest use.

Rooms

Rooms at Hotel 98 include Standard Queen, Standard Twin, and Standard Single configurations, all without windows. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix, a minibar, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with a bidet and shower. The bathroom walls are made of frosted glass, and the bathroom door has no lock, which may reduce privacy for some guests.

Location

Hotel 98 is located 7.8 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 12 km from Sarawak Stadium. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk to Kuching city centre, the waterfront, and The Hills shopping mall. Kuching International Airport is 10 km away, and Fort Margherita Kuching is 41 km from the property.

Dining

A free breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring Nasi Lemak, Mee Sarawak, Laksa Sarawak, rice porridge, toast, and a selection of side dishes. The breakfast menu changes daily and includes local favorites such as fried noodles, deep-fried pumpkin, and chicken in sweet soy sauce. Halal options are available, and the breakfast staff are noted for being welcoming and helpful.

Services

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with daily housekeeping and luggage storage available. Security is provided by CCTV cameras in common areas and outside the property, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key card access. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with basement parking for guests (subject to weekend restrictions due to gatepass staff availability).

Highlights

Amenities: Free self-service laundry & water dispensers on every floor

Rooms: No-window standard rooms with Netflix and strong AC

Location: 10-minute walk to waterfront and city centre

Dining: Free breakfast buffet with Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Mee Sarawak

Services: 24-hour front desk, CCTV, massage chairs in lobby

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Hotel 98 offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room No Window

2 persons

140 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Queen Room No Window

2 persons

140 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Twin Room No Window

2 persons

185 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Facilities: Very good

7.7/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Hotel 98 Location

Jalan Song Thian Cheok, Kuching, Malaysia

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Jalan Song Thian Cheok, Kuching, Malaysia

City landmarks

Mall

Kuching Waterfront Bazaar

3800 ft

Museum

Sarawak Museum

5000 ft

Museum

Chinese History Museum

2500 ft

Landmark

Kuching Esplanade

3300 ft

Landmark

Hong San Si Temple

2100 ft

Museum

Fort Margherita

2500 ft

Landmark

Tua Pek Kong Temple

2300 ft

Landmark

Astana

4300 ft

Landmark

carpenter street

3400 ft

Landmark

Kuching Civic Centre

3100 ft

Museum

Sarawak Islamic Museum

4000 ft

Landmark

Hornbill Street Mural

2700 ft

Gallery

John Gallery Dayak Arts

2700 ft

Landmark

Main Bazaar

2800 ft

Landmark

Kuching Old Courthouse

4500 ft

Landmark

Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple

3000 ft

Public Building

Sarawak State Legislative Assembly

3200 ft

Landmark

The Ranee Museum

3500 ft

Church

St Thomas's Cathedral

4200 ft

Landmark

Square Tower

4100 ft

Landmark

Orang Utan Murals

5000 ft

Landmark

Kuching Mosque

4700 ft

Nearby

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Opposite the Riverside Majestic Hotel

Cat Monument

1600 ft

412 Jalan Ban Hock

Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple

700 ft

Museum

The Brooke Gallery

1100 ft

Gallery

Upside Down House Kuching

2000 ft

Museum

The Tun Jugah Foundation

1000 ft

Fountain

Hornbill Fountain

1800 ft

Spa Centre

Mirage Spa

1300 ft

Shopping Area

Riverside Shopping Complex

1300 ft

Restaurants

Hornbill Barbeque Steamboat

1200 ft

Ban Hock Road

Kuching Beer Garden

900 ft

147 Jalan Song Thian Cheok

Warong Nusantara

1100 ft

Jalan Bukit Mata

Chinese Barbeque Specialist

1000 ft

50 Jalan Padungan

Choon Hui Cafe

1300 ft

Bla Bla Bla

2800 ft

27 Jalan Tabuan

Dp Ice Cream Gula Apong

1200 ft

Jalan Chan Chin Ann

Song Kheng Hai Ground Food and Recreation Centre

1800 ft

Lorong 15 Off Jalan Padungan

Taiwan Siau Jou

1500 ft

93 Jalan Padungan

Hartz Chicken Buffet

1600 ft

Sarawak Plaza

Getting around

City Centre

Kuching10 min · 2700 ft

Airports

Kuching (KCH)19 min · 7.7 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

360xpress city center

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel 98 from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 181 verified reviews

7.1/10

Very good

67%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.9/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Comfort

8.0/10

Facilities

7.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Location

8.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.9/10

Staff

8.5/10

Value for money

8.1/10

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