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About the property
Popularity
Good
General
534

Tripadvisor
7/10
53

Booking
7.7/10
348

Expedia
7.8/10
133
Main services
Dry cleaning and laundry
Free Internet
Airport Shuttle
Smoking area
Hotel safe
BBQ Facilities
Wheelchair-accessible
Elevator
Coffee
Business centre
Tea and coffee making facilities
Meeting room
Restaurant
Luggage room
Garden
24-hour reception
Pets not allowed
* Some services may carry an extra charge.
Guest reviews
7.8/10 Good
Cleanliness7.8/10
Staff and Service8.2/10
Amenities6.2/10
Property conditions and facilities7.6/10
Location6.4/10
Neighborhood7.8/10
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Information about the area
Sarawak, MalaysiaWhen you stay at 56 Hotel in Kuching, you'll be in the business district, a 3-minute drive from Vivacity Megamall and 7 minutes from Kuching Waterfront. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from City One Shopping Mall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Friendship Park.
Sarawak is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo (Sabah being the other). Located in northwest Borneo, Sarawak is bordered by the state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, to the south, and the independent state of Brunei in the northwest. The capital city, Kuching, is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns in Sarawak include Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the 2015 census, the total population of Sarawak is 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. It has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia; Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, is located on one of its tributaries, the Balui River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
The earliest known human settlement in Sarawak, located at the Niah Caves, dates back to 40,000 years ago. A series of Chinese ceramics dated from the 8th to 13th century AD was uncovered at the archaeological site of Santubong. The coastal regions of Sarawak came under the influence of the Bruneian Empire in the 16th century. In 1839, James Brooke, a British explorer, arrived in Sarawak. He, and his descendants, governed the state from 1841 to 1946. During World War II, it was occupied by the Japanese for three years. After the war, the last White Rajah, Charles Vyner Brooke, ceded Sarawak to Britain, and in 1946 it became a British Crown Colony. On 22 July 1963, Sarawak was granted self-government by the British and subsequently became one of the founding members of the Federation of Malaysia, established on 16 September 1963. However, the federation was opposed by Indonesia leading to a three-year confrontation. The creation of the Federation also resulted in a communist insurgency that lasted until 1990.
The head of state is the Governor, also known as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, while the head of government is the Chief Minister. Sarawak is divided into administrative divisions, and districts, governed by a system that is closely modeled on the Westminster parliamentary system and was the earliest state legislature system in Malaysia.
The economy of Sarawak is strongly export-oriented primarily in oil and gas, timber and oil palms, due to its abundance of natural resources, however, the state also has manufacturing, energy and tourism sectors. Sarawak exhibits notable diversity in ethnicity, culture, and language; major ethnic groups in Sarawak are: Iban, Malay, Chinese, Melanau, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. English and Malay are the only two official languages of the state; there is no official religion. The Gawai Dayak is an annual festival celebrated on a public holiday, and a lute called sapeh is a traditional musical instrument.
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What’s nearby
- The Spring - 1 km / 0.6 mi
- City One Shopping Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
- Vivacity Megamall - 1.5 km / 1 mi
- Friendship Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
- Sarawak Orchid Garden - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Getting around
- kuching, kuching harbour, my - 3.44 km
- (KCH) Kuching, Kuching Intl, MY - 4.83 km
- (TGC) Tanjung Manis, Tanjung Manis Airport, MY - 118.57 km
About accommodation
Parking
- Parking garage
- Free parking
- Parking
- Private parking
- Parking on site
General
- Air conditioning
- Safety deposit box
- Family rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Lift
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
Services
- Fax/photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Luggage storage
- Shuttle service
- Laundry
Safety features
- First aid kit available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & drink safety
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Internet
- Internet services
- WiFi
- Free WiFi
Outdoors
- Garden
Languages
- English
- Malay
About the rooms
The accommodation has 304 rooms:
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
General
- Air conditioning
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Ironing facilities
- Key access
- Carpeted
- Iron
- Soundproofing
- Key card access
Layout
- Window
Accessibility
- Accessible by lift
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Non-feather pillow
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Shower cap
- Toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet paper
- Slippers
- Shower
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toothbrush
Media & Technology
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Telephone
- Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
View
- View
Living Area
- Desk
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.
Restaurants
56 Café
- Access for guests and visitors
- Reservation required
About parking
The accommodation offers 1 parking option:
Parking type
PrivateLocation
On-siteReservation
No reservation neededCost
- Free
Internet
Coverage
Entire propertyConnection type
Wi-FiPrice
- Free
Policies
Check-in
- Checkin from 14:00
- Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old
Check-out
Checkout before 12:00Pets
Service animals not allowed Pets not allowedChildren
Children of any age are welcome.Extra beds
Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots are not available at this property.Special check-in instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.Important information
Other details
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
*The information provided about this accommodation is for informational purposes and has been supplied by the provider. It may be subject to change. We recommend verifying it directly with the accommodation.