Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is located in downtown Kota Kinabalu, on the eastern side of Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, and approximately six miles from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. With views of both the city and the South China Sea, the hotel is within walking distance of commercial, retail, and entertainment facilities such as the Wet Market and Waterfront Esplanade.

Hotel amenities include the swimming pool, Poolside Terrace Bar, Jacuzzi, steam room, fitness room, Circle (all-day casual dining), and Lounge Room (afternoon tea and pre-dinner drinks with live entertainment). The hotel also offers room service, valet laundry service, laundry facilities, a business center, a lobby shop, indoor parking, valet parking, and 24-hour front desk and concierge service.

All rooms feature flat-screen LCD TVs, DVD players, bar fridges, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary drinking water, electronic safes, marble bathrooms, separate bathtubs and walk-in showers, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, individual climate control, irons and ironing boards, and work desks. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.