Horizon HotelvsHotel Shangri-La
Horizon Hotel and Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Horizon Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. Horizon Hotel comes in at #18 in Kota Kinabalu with endorsements from 2 sources like Rough Guide, Afar Magazine.
Horizon Hotel
 Rough Guide
 Afar Magazine
Level 2, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu 88999, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "It’s hard to miss this bold new arrival, thanks to its size and prominent location." 
 "The brand new Horizon Hotel in Kota Kinabalu makes a perfect base for exploring Malaysian Borneo's Sabah province." Full review
Hotel Shangri-La
 Lonely Planet
75 Bandaran Berjaya, P.O. Box 11718, Kota Kinabalu 88819, Malaysia
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The Shangri La (not part of the famous worldwide chain) is a good business hotel for those who want a bit of comfort but don't want to pay international rates." Full review