Hotels near Batu Kentonmen Station

The Batu Kentonmen Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station forms part of Sentul-Port Klang KTM Komuter train services. The station started its operation on July 2010. The station is located at Batu Kentonmen, the 4.5th mile of Jalan Ipoh. Due to history, the station is named after an army detention center and army weapons depot located beside the station. The station is built as a feeder station for a number of residential neighbourhoods, is in walking distance of Chong Hwa Independent High School and is integrated with the adjacent military base. The sheltered walkways are built allowing military staff convenient use of the station.

How to Get There

By Plane

You can board flight from any airport to reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport. From the airport you can take taxi or shuttle direct to Batu Kentonmen Station where the distance is about 69 km or 53 minutes’ drive away.

By Car

If you travel from North and South Peninsular of Malaysia you may use North-South Expressway to reach Batu Kentonmen Station. The station is also accessible to the rest of the Klang Valley via Jalan Kuching, the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and the Selayang -Kepong Highway.

By Train

You can take KTM Komuter train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station (KL Sentral) to Batu Kentonmen Station.

Tourist Attractions

Batu Caves

Batu Caves is one of prime tourist destinations that you can visit when you are at Batu Kentonmen Station. It takes only 16 minutes’ drive from Batu Caves to the station. Batu Caves is a Hindu temple that attracts thousands of worshippers and tourists, especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam. The best time to visit is during Thaipusam to witness the unique festival and also to take photographs for the colorful kavadis and its devoted kavadi-bearers.

The Commonwealth Forest Park

For the nature enthusiast, a visit to The Commonwealth Forest Park is a must. This forest park was launched in conjunction with the 14th Commonwealth Forest Conference in 1993. You can see here the original forest trees with beautiful landscape. In spite this, there are also campsites, fountain monument, jogging track and other activities that you can enjoy during your trip here.

Selayang Hot Spring

Selayang Hot Spring is a popular destination among locals and tourists, just 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur City Center. The high mineral content of the water is believed to have medicinal powers and be effective in treating various ailments, particularly skin diseases. There are four hot springs here. You have to make sure not to use the water directly as it will scald your body.

Titiwangsa Lake Garden

If you want to enjoy a calm and comfortable atmosphere with the beauty of the lake view located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Center, Titiwangsa Lake Garden is an ideal place to visit. The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a recreational park for the public. There are many facilities includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and other outdoor activities such as the horse riding facility and the radio control car racing track that you can enjoy during your trip here. There are also food and drinks sold for visitors to buy while enjoying the scenic view.

Hotels

Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Staying at Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a splendid choice when you are visiting Batu Kentonmen Station. It is located only 1.56 km from the station. This 3-star hotel offer great service, a tasty breakfast, quiet and peaceful location, friendly staff and good assistance to the guests. It is highly recommended stay as the price is reasonable too.

Hotel De Ideal

This 2-star hotel is a great budget hotel with decent facilities situated in the heart of Sentul. This hotel is easy to find as it is located at the town center and close to public facilities. The hotel is located only 0.62 km away from Batu Kentonmen Station. Hotel De Ideal is a good choice for those looking for comfortable accommodation at a cheap price.