Quill Residence, KLCC, KL City Centre

Reviewed by iProperty Editorial Team, June 2025Quick SummaryQuill Residence is a freehold commercial strata serviced residence at 1018 Jalan Sultan Ismail in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, developed by Andarama Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Quill Group of Companies. 552 units are distributed across a single 36-storey tower on 1.36 acres, with built-up sizes from 667 sq ft to 1,474 sq ft in 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations, and larger penthouse-scale units above that range. The development is directly integrated above Quill City Mall, with Medan Tuanku Monorail station directly opposite. Dang Wangi LRT is within walking distance. The Petronas Twin Towers and Bukit Bintang are within easy reach by foot or rail. Main trade-offs are the commercial strata title, compact units on the smaller end, and the dense city-centre traffic environment.Key FactsProject name: Quill Residence (also: Quill Residences)Developer: Andarama Sdn BhdParent company or group: Quill Group of CompaniesLocation: 1018 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur (integrated with Quill City Mall)Property type: Serviced residenceTenure: FreeholdLand title type: Commercial strataSite area: 1.36 acresTotal units: 552Storeys: 36Units per floor: 19 to 20Lifts: 7 (3 low-zone, 3 high-zone, 1 cargo)Unit size range: 667 sq ft to 1,474 sq ft (standard configurations); larger units availableBedrooms: 1 bedroom and 2 bedroomsCar park: 1 bay per unitMaintenance fee: RM 0.55 per sq ft per monthNearest Monorail: Medan Tuanku Monorail (KL Monorail), directly oppositeNearest LRT: Dang Wangi LRT (Kelana Jaya Line KJ12), within walking distanceCompletion: 2021 to 2022 (as of June 2025)What Is Quill Residence? Overview and Core IdentityQuill Residence is a freehold serviced residence on Jalan Sultan Ismail in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, developed by Andarama Sdn Bhd, a member of the Quill Group of Companies. The development rises 36 storeys on 1.36 acres and is directly integrated into Quill City Mall below, providing residents with ground-floor mall access.552 units are offered in 1-bedroom layouts from 667 sq ft and 2-bedroom layouts up to 1,474 sq ft, with larger penthouse-scale configurations also available. The building carries a commercial strata title. The Quill Group has an established presence in the KL Central Business District through multiple commercial and office developments.Where Is Quill Residence Located? Location and Public TransportQuill Residence is located at 1018 Jalan Sultan Ismail, in the Golden Triangle, with Quill City Mall integrated at its base. The development is in one of KL's most central addresses, within the corridor linking Chow Kit, KLCC, and Bukit Bintang.Medan Tuanku Monorail station (KL Monorail) is directly opposite the development, making it among the most transit-accessible residential addresses on the Jalan Sultan Ismail stretch. Dang Wangi LRT station (Kelana Jaya Line KJ12) is within walking distance. The Petronas Twin Towers are approximately 15 minutes on foot and KLCC Park is nearby.What Roads Serve Quill Residence? Road Access and Traffic RealityQuill Residence fronts Jalan Sultan Ismail, a primary arterial connecting Chow Kit, the Golden Triangle, and Jalan Ampang. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim and Jalan Raja Chulan are accessible within a short drive. Federal Highway and KESAS access is available via the city road network.The Golden Triangle is heavily trafficked throughout the day and evening. Medan Tuanku Monorail's direct opposite position significantly reduces the need for residents to drive for city-centre errands or commuting.What Are the Unit Sizes at Quill Residence? Unit Layouts and ParkingQuill Residence offers four standard unit types.Type S1: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 667 sq ftType C2: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 732 sq ftType C1: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,367 sq ftType C4: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,474 sq ft1 covered car park bay is allocated per unit. Maintenance is RM 0.55 per sq ft per month. Seven lifts serve the tower — 3 for low-floor zones, 3 for high-floor zones, and 1 cargo lift.What Facilities Does Quill Residence Have?Facilities at Quill Residence include a swimming pool, wading pool, gymnasium, jogging track, sauna, BBQ area, children's playground, cafeteria, minimart, nursery, and 24-hour security. Direct access to Quill City Mall at the podium level provides retail, dining, and entertainment facilities below the residential floors.Is Quill Residence High Density? Density and Vertical Living552 units across 36 storeys on 1.36 acres gives an estimated density of approximately 406 units per acre — high by Klang Valley standards for a single tower. With 19 to 20 units per floor across 36 floors, the seven-lift system (split low and high zone) is configured to manage the per-lift load across the tower's floors.The 1.36-acre site means communal outdoor space is limited relative to the unit count. Residents benefit from the Quill City Mall podium below for daily amenities, which partially offsets the compact footprint of the site.What Amenities Are Near Quill Residence?ConnectivityMedan Tuanku Monorail (KL Monorail), directly oppositeDang Wangi LRT (Kelana Jaya Line KJ12), within walking distanceJalan Sultan Ismail — major arterial with taxi and e-hailing accessShopping & AmenitiesQuill City Mall, directly integrated at podium levelSuria KLCC, approximately 15 minutes walkPavilion Kuala Lumpur, approximately 20 minutes walkLot 10 and Fahrenheit 88, within approximately 1.5 kmFood ParadiseQuill City Mall F&B outlets, within the developmentJalan Sultan Ismail hotel dining strip, within approximately 300 mChow Kit market food stalls, within approximately 1 kmTop SchoolsUniversity of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), approximately 5 minutes driveLai Meng Primary School, approximately 600 mLeisureKL Forest Eco Park (Bukit Nanas), approximately 500 mKLCC Park, approximately 1.5 km walkDataran Merdeka and heritage precinct, approximately 2 kmAll distances are approximate, measured from 1018 Jalan Sultan Ismail. The Golden Triangle operates at high pedestrian and vehicle density throughout the day.How Does Quill Residence Compare With Nearby Condominiums?Platinum Suites (The Face Suites) is a direct neighbour on the same Jalan Sultan Ismail stretch, also a freehold commercial strata SOHO serviced residence. Buyers comparing the two may weigh Quill Residence's Quill City Mall integration and Medan Tuanku Monorail adjacency against Platinum Suites' Dang Wangi LRT proximity and the Renaissance Hotel connection.Summer Suites (KLCC, Kuala Lumpur) is another serviced residence in the immediate KLCC-Golden Triangle vicinity developed by Sunrise (UEM Sunrise), providing a comparison for freehold KLCC-area serviced residences at a similar price range and market positioning.Who Is Quill Residence Suitable For?Quill Residence may suit urban professionals, expatriates, short-stay investors, and buyers who want a freehold Golden Triangle address with immediate monorail access and Quill City Mall at the doorstep. The 667 sq ft 1-bedroom layout suits singles and couples, while the 1,367–1,474 sq ft 2-bedroom configurations are practical for small families.It is less suited to buyers who prefer a low-density residential community environment, those who need multiple car park bays, or buyers who want residential strata title with lower utility tariffs.What Are the Main Trade-Offs to Consider?The commercial strata title at Quill Residence carries commercial electricity and water tariff rates. The mixed-use character of the building — residential units above a shopping mall with hotel-format tenancy — creates a community with a more transient profile than a purpose-built residential condominium.552 units on 1.36 acres is a high site density. The building's communal outdoor spaces are limited, though the mall podium and the proximity to KL Forest Eco Park provide accessible leisure alternatives nearby.The 19 to 20 units per floor served by 7 lifts is a reasonable ratio, but lift demand during morning and evening peaks in a single tower of this density warrants consideration.This digest is based on verified developer sources, official transport data, and map-confirmed distances as of June 2025.