Traders hotel recently opened, it is part of the Shangrila group. Went there and had lunch at the Gobo restaurant. The interior design is modern contemporary.
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lobby, the check in reception is not here, you have to go to the 5th flr
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gobo restaurant, casual dining, Asian & continental food,reasonable lunch set RM28 for 2 courses.
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^^the projectors along the side apparently project multicolour hues on the ceiling at night for effect

Dessert :yes:
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At the reception, there r these clear plastic screens hanging from the ceiling that have colourful changing patterns, didnt manage to take any photos but really cool.

also like the washroom
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wow very nice! The flooring, the ceiling - perfect! More toilets for KLCC area too :D

gobo restaurant, casual dining, Asian & continental food,reasonable lunch set RM28 for 2 courses.


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^^the projectors along the side apparently project multicolour hues on the ceiling at night for effect






^^ Great pics man! :okay:

Wah......I think your pictures are just one of the few days ago cos when I took some pics of the hotel on Sunday.....the signs are not fully up yet ;)

ANyway the projectors are called Gobos. That is why the restaurant are named similarly because the main feature of the place are the gobos ;)

wow..the interior design is far nicer than i have expected;)

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wat is that pizza like thing??? look delicious...:D:D

^^its dessert, its a tart with a peach sauce if i remember correctly, all very delicious.its a sampler plate of their desserts good for 2 persons :)

^ belanja! :D

^^ohh, who me, thank you, so generous of you but i hardly know u......haha kidding

Something about this hotellah from the outside its nothing to look at,it could ver easily
look like a office tower!with a rather strange name that goes with it!but after looking at some of the photos i am sure they will do well any idea how much a standard room is going for are there any promotions!

Something about this hotellah from the outside its nothing to look at,it could very easily
look like a office tower!with a rather strange name that goes with it!but after looking at some of the photos i am sure they will do well any idea how much a standard room is going for are there any promotions!

:bash: Opps

i have been waiting to see the interiors since it was u/c.

thanks so much, travellator

Taken yesterday......

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WOW! Love those neons. The actual building definitely looks better than the rendering and model.

Taken yesterday......

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Are these neons 'moving' and giving a Las Vegas touch?

Taken yesterday......

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lol...i've noticed the neon thingy for the past few weeks from my kitchen already....n i thot..what the hell is that...never knew it comes from the hotel..

guys..thanks you for all the pics..:)

^^ohh, who me, thank you, so generous of you but i hardly know u......haha kidding

:cry:

:D

Are these neons 'moving' and giving a Las Vegas touch?

:) these neons are relatively soft compare to dazzling neons in Las Vegas.

WOW! Love those neons. The actual building definitely looks better than the rendering and model.



At least better than the earlier renderings and models suggesting a yellow-coloured building! :D

Wah, very impressive interiors... I should get to that hotel someday for a look...

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I miss do the site inspection here..but any special launching date?or its been done?

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intresting tower

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executive lounge
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roof pool, bar & spa
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room lighted orynx basin top
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view from roof
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stunning

Wah the pool is on the rooftop ah? Amazing views!

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Love this side. And I see you're using a Sony H1. How is the performance and the battery life? :)

at the Skybar on the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel.
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The pool is in the center of the bar with seating on the sides. The roof is open to the outside.

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It has, hands down, the greatest view of the Petronas towers in all of KL.

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At least better than the earlier renderings and models suggesting a yellow-coloured building! :D

remember how we use to bitch bout the neon lights part of the building? thot it'll be a real boring and uninterestin wall? but it turn out to be a nice looking tower! and the smooth neon lights.. men.. :cool:

Shangrila's Traders:

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View of KLCC: perfecto!

Hi Bag, did not notice your question. I am not a camera enthusiast, do not know how to rate the Sony H1.

As for the battery, I am using 2 x AA rechargeable (2500mAh) and can last at least 400 pictures without flash.

^ so lambat lah this boy. kidding lah...thanks hehe

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what was wrong the right tower? Terbakar ah? :nuts:

^ so lambat lah this boy. kidding lah...thanks hehe

Sorry lah Bag. But there were answer six month longer than mine..right?:)

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what was wrong the right tower? Terbakar ah? :nuts:

in the process of switching off its lights ;)

Hi Bag, did not notice your question. I am not a camera enthusiast, do not know how to rate the Sony H1.

As for the battery, I am using 2 x AA rechargeable (2500mAh) and can last at least 400 pictures without flash.

Sorry lah Bag. But there were answer six month longer than mine..right?:)

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

now, Baq's new nickname is "Bag"

LV bag ke??

^^ camera bag maybe! :naughty:

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Cleaning windows of the Trader's Hotel.
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that should be a fun job cleanin the hotels window.. :naughty:

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Latest view
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They are renovating the Sky Bar now for 3 months if not mistaken

They are renovating the Sky Bar now for 3 months if not mistaken

you're right! :cheers:

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wow, already? why dat?

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Club in the sky gets a complete make-over
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Stunning: The SkyBar now has some protection from inclement weather

THE intoxicating and easy going atmosphere at the SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur put guests immediately at ease the moment they walked in and take in the sight of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

It was a simple cocktail party held to showcase the newly-refurbished night spot and, needless to say, it was breathtaking!

It was only after they had checked out the beautiful view that guests noticed the posh new look for one of the city’s more popular hangouts.


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Magnificent: The KL skyline is one of the main attractions of SkyBar.

After a two-month make-over programme, Skybar not only sports a new look, but everything from the services and facilities has been upgraded and the most notable feature is the overhead installation added to shield guests from the elements.

Those invited to witness the re-opening also enjoyed finger food from the new tapas menu as well as indulged in several signature cocktails.

“We have made improvements to an already successful product – it goes deeper than mere cosmetic changes as it involves a re-invention of the food and beverage services as well.

“I am confident that SkyBar will remain ahead of the competition,’’ Traders Hotel general manager Ed Brea said.

Located on level 33 of the hotel, SkyBar has developed a popular following among local and international guests for its cocktails, music and gorgeous view.

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is the skybar accessible by anyone? I am planning to eat at gobo upstairs, can I go there afterward?

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is the skybar accessible by anyone? I am planning to eat at gobo upstairs, can I go there afterward?

Sure can. Take lift, press button > up you go!

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Traders Hotel to retain lead position among competitors
By Vasantha Ganesan Published: 2009/09/28

THREE years since its opening, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur has emerged tops not only among four-star hotels in the city, but also among a handful of five-star properties.

And it is making sure it holds the top seat this year and the next, says its newly-appointed general manager Richard Cooke.

The hotel, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and operated by the Shangri-la Group, is only expecting a marginal decline in both average occupancy and average room rate (ARR) this year compared with 2008.

"We are number one in our competitive set. We expect to retain this position this year," he told Business Times in an interview.

"In the January to August 2009 compared to the corresponding period of 2008, we only experienced a slight decline (in occupancy and ARR)," Cooke said.

The 571-room hotel is positioned for business travellers, as such it was hit by the global economic slowdown. However, its leisure segment has improved and has helped to cushion the decline in the business market.

Business guests, which made up 85 per cent in 2007, now make up about 70-odd per cent. The remaining are leisure travellers.

The hotel enjoyed a bumper year in 2008 and Cooke expects that Traders will bounce back in the second half of 2010 and post similar results as in 2008.

Room rates next year are expected to inch up by 2 per cent to 4 per cent.

Based on a search on accommodation specialist Wotif.com's website, Traders' room rate for November 25 2009, (based on a search on September 10 2009) is RM449, which is far higher than the rates at some five-star properties.

Next year, Cooke has planned changes for the hotel to rejuvenate it so as to retain its lead among its competitors including improving on its service standards.

"We want to create functionality and memories for our guests," he said, adding that the hotel caters predominantly to the Malaysian market, followed by the Middle East, the UK and Singapore. Forty per cent of its guests are repeat guests.

This hotel has one of the leanest number of employee to room ratio of 0.8 and Cooke hopes to maintain it at this level and improve their efficiency at the same time.

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Traders Hotel appoints new GM
Published: 2009/10/13

TRADERS Hotel Kuala Lumpur has appointed Richard Cooke as general manager from September 1 this year.

He is tasked to deliver high standards of service, sound financial results and to further develop the brand recognition of Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Cooke has 22 years of experience in various aspects of hospitality.

He began his career with the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group in September 2000 as executive assistant manager, responsible for food and beverage operations at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.

His last posting there was as hotel manager.

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Nice pics Naz!! :cheers:

UPDATE:
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i donno but... nyone ever fall into that pool? its quite narrow.. LOL! :D

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^^ is that pool used for swimming? lol

^^ is that pool used for swimming? lol

why not?? with tie and suit!!

why not?? with tie and suit!!

aha..just curious..i dont see the pool ladder thing..

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