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nazrey

December 18th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Shangri-La KL named the best in Luxury Business category
Saturday December 18, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/12/18/central/7621988&sec=central

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Lothar (front row fourth left) and the rest of
the Shangri-La management team sharing their joy.

Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur has been named the 2010 World Luxury Hotel Award’s global winner in the “Luxury Business Hotel” category at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2010 gala ceremony held in Thailand recently.

The award was in recognition of its world-class facilities and service excellence that are specially tailored to meet the needs of senior executives and discerning business travellers from around the world.

Regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels worldwide, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards are conferred on a selection of the finest hotels around the world as a celebration of ultimate achievement in the hospitality industry.

The criteria to be successfully nominated and included in the official World Luxury Hotel Awards voting process is overall service excellence. The awards are about congratulating hotels that have taken the extra step and differentiated themselves from good to exceptional hotels.

“Our team members strives every day to offer nothing less than perfection for the comfort of our guests.

We are truly delighted that this endeavour has been recognised by the World Luxury Hotel Awards,” said Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur vice-president and general manager Lothar Nessmann.

rizalhakim

February 7th, 2011, 05:01 AM

Nikko Hotel now known as INTERCONTINENTAL Hotel
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/iihgkl/Article/
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nazrey

February 7th, 2011, 01:20 PM

Malaysia woos luxury hotel brands
By Vasantha Ganesan Published: 2011/02/07
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/icouture/Article/index_html

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Bulgari, Armani and Versace may no longer be just luxury retail brands found in Malaysian malls, as property developers think about bringing in their hotel brands too. :cheers:

With brands like Grand Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons already here while St Regis and Raffles have confirmed openings, developers are eyeing fresh and popular hotel brands.

"Developers are now beginning to look at Waldorf Astoria and also various designer-linked brands like Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Palazzo Versace, Armani Hotels & Resorts," vice president of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Ivo Nekvapil told Business Times in an interview recently.

If these brands make their way to our shores, they are likely to be located either in Kuala Lumpur or on Langkawi island.

Nevertheless, Nekvapil feels that sub-brands or brands that come under their more familiar parent company name should be considered as they have potential in Malaysia.

These would include brands like All Seasons and Ibis which are Accor brand hotels and Hilton Garden Inn, a Hilton group brand.

He explained that these brands have international recognition and as such Malaysia too needs these brands to give the country world recognition.

Meanwhile, when asked about the hotel scene in Klang Valley this year, Nekvapil said that there could be an addition of some 2,000 rooms in the four- and five-star hotel/serviced residence category.

Additional rooms this year will come from the opening of Somerset Ampang Kuala Lumpur, Best Western KL Sentral, Park Regis Kuala Lumpur and Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar.

On occupancy and rates in the Klang Valley, Nekvapil said that 2011 could end with an average room rate (ARR) of RM360 for lower end five-star hotels and about RM500 for higher end five-star category hotels. Occupancy this year could finish at about 68 per cent.

Mandarin Oriental still leads the pack, and is now drawing an ARR of around RM700.

Last year, occupancy ended at around 65 per cent and ARR of between RM200 to RM320 per night.

Malaysia had its highest occupancy of over 70 per cent in 2007.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/icouture/pix_topright

...Raffles Hotel masih confirm kerrrr!

nazrey

April 1st, 2011, 03:59 PM

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Villa Danieli: free-standing trattoria styled restaurant
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nazrey

April 2nd, 2011, 02:34 AM

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nazrey

April 2nd, 2011, 02:56 PM

Three new hotels in KL offer wider options for stay
By TAN KARR WEI Saturday April 2, 2011

THE Kuala Lumpur city centre is set to accommodate more tourists and visitors with the addition of three more hotels to its vibrant landscape.

The InterContinental in Jalan Ampang was recently launched while the Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is expected to open its doors in November and the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Jalan Pinang in 2012.

The InterContinental Hotels Group has taken over the former Hotel Nikko. The 473-room hotel is expected to undergo an 18-month refurbishment for its rooms, restaurants and facilities.

“Our soon-to-be renovated guest rooms will offer great comfort enhanced by the soft colour palette and subtle shades to complement a perfect stay,” said general manager Adam McDonald during the launch.

MORE: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/4/2/central/8381240&sec=central

nazrey

April 24th, 2011, 09:44 PM

Mines Wellness Hotel to contribute up to RM7 billion GNI by 2020
Posted on April 24, 2011, Sunday
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=125721

KUALA LUMPUR: Mines Wellness Hotel, a Country Heights Holding Bhd subsidiary, is expected to contribute RM6 billion to RM7 billion to Malaysia’s gross national income (GNI) by 2020.

Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob said the integrated health and wellness resort in Seri Kembangan, south of Kuala Lumpur city, would also create job opportunities for 12,000 Malaysians.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the resort on Friday, he said Mines Wellness Hotel was among entry point projects (EPPs) under the government’s National Key Economic Areas.

“The ministry is confident that this EPP in the health services sector will proceed smoothly and achieve the target set.

“The ministry and Pemandu (the Performance Management and Delivery Unit) will assist Mines Wellness Hotel if necessary to ensure it achieve its EPP target,” he said. — Bernama

nazrey

April 24th, 2011, 09:50 PM

Mines Wellness Hotel
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nazrey

June 19th, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Hostel Monkee Inn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nhtvmtt24/4691742984/) by robinmarielle (http://www.flickr.com/people/nhtvmtt24/), on Flickr
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nazrey

July 30th, 2011, 05:02 PM

nazrey

July 30th, 2011, 05:04 PM

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HOTEL ISTANA KUALA LUMPUR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhc_world/5702499743/) by jhc_world (http://www.flickr.com/people/jhc_world/), on Flickr
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Hotel Istana unveils ballroom's new look
2011/07/29
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/10isstr/Article/

KUALA LUMPUR: Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur unveiled the new look of its ballroom recently.

"We Love MICE" was the theme of the event which highlighted accommodating and hosting events and functions, from small to large.

The Grand Mahkota Ballroom, foyer area and 16 meeting rooms were newly refurbished and given a distinctive regal look.

The grand ballroom is now one of the largest pillar-less ballrooms in the city and can host up to 2,000 guests.

General manager, Praba G. Menon, said: "Since 2010, we have undertaken a few upgrading projects which include the refurbishment of 400 guest rooms, as well as our urban, fine dining restaurant, adopting a vibrant contemporary interior design.

"We are bringing ourselves to the next level in the hospitality industry.

"It is our priority to uphold our product quality and host our guests with memorable stays, enjoyable dining experiences and a good venue for events and functions.

"It is our pride to constantly find ways to further upgrade the standards of our hotel's hospitality."

The launch was graced by Menon and Tradewinds Corporation Bhd independent non-executive director Datuk Baharuddin Musa.

The business centre, Sompoton Spa andTrishna restaurant were given a facelift.

The hotel's upcoming projects include refurbishment of the suites and new hangout venue, TLC Cafe.

rizalhakim

November 10th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Extreme Equatorial makeover?
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/iequakl-2/Article/index_html

Hotel Equatorial will close from April 1 2012
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THT-United

November 10th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Equatorial will look good after the makeover, that's for sure!

But is it really necessary to tear down the whole building just to rebuild it with almost the same facade, albeit more contemporary? Unless this requires a whole new elevator system and support facilities, e.g. larger ballroom and pool, as well as making the Hotel taller...

And it's good that the name Equatorial will remain as part of a Hotel block, unlike the Singapore property, which was also torn down but replaced by a condominium with the same name...

rizalhakim

November 10th, 2011, 03:47 AM

THT-United

November 10th, 2011, 06:38 AM

This is what came out in the Business Times today (November 10):

Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur may be torn down under an extreme makeover, reflecting rising competition among hotels as Malaysia's tourism industry grows.

It could also mean that the 38-year-old hotel will be the fourth structure along the busy Jalan Sultan Ismail to be earmarked for rebuilding.

Malaysia wants to triple tourism receipts to RM168 billion in 2020 from last year's figure of RM56.5 billion by attracting 46 per cent more visitors.

Hotel Equatorial will close from April 1 2012.

It is understood that the hotel management had informed its staff a few weeks ago on its plans to temporarily cease operations from March 31 2012.

"We are intending to do a major upgrading exercise that will involve the closure of the hotel," said its general manager Alan Ong.

"The hotel was built and designed for the 1960s and today there is a need to upgrade. (In order) to stay relevant in the business, we have to do the upgrading," Ong said.

Equatorial KL, which opened for business in 1973, was last renovated some eight years ago.

The hotel has a room inventory of 275 and sits on a land covering close to 85,000 sq ft, which according to industry estimates is worth as much as RM250 million.

Hotels have to regularly undergo renovation and refurbishment exercise in order to remain competitive in the market.

Competition is expected to be stiff, with several new hotel openings and extensions announced in the Kuala Lumpur city centre including Grand Hyatt, Impiana KLCC and the Banyan Tree Signatures.

Meanwhile, Ong was unable to say how long the hotel will be closed for upgrading works.

According to sources, it could take up to three years before the hotel will be able to open for business, as there are plans to tear down the building.

Messages left by Business Times at Equatorial KL's corporate office to obtain details on the project were left unreturned.

Nevertheless, a search on the Internet revealed that the owners had submitted and obtained approval as early as last year from Kuala Lumpur City Hall for the proposed makeover.

In February 2011, Business Times quoted Tradewinds Corp Bhd's chairman Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas as saying, "TCB plans to demolish both Komplex Antarabangsa and Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel to make way for a new property project".

In September 2011, Kuala Lumpur mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail said TCB had been granted a development order for Hotel Istana, which is located at the corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan.

However, as at press time, it is still unclear when these buildings will be demolished.

Hotel Equatorial's website states it is located in three major Asia Pacific countries with seven properties in the group.

In Malaysia, the Equatorial hotels are in Penang, Cameron Highlands, Bangi and Malacca.

The properties abroad are in Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam.

Read more: Extreme Equatorial makeover? http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/iequakl-2/Article/#ixzz1dHIdnMVL

dean87

November 18th, 2011, 11:02 AM

salam & hi guys, can anyone help me in suggesting any webpage/blogs for hotel designs and guidelines, good examples, with floor plans (5-star n 3-star)...please, urgent...

davidwsk

March 18th, 2012, 08:11 AM

nazrey

April 24th, 2012, 09:27 PM

Doubletree by Hilton
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rizalhakim

April 25th, 2012, 07:57 AM

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nazrey

May 3rd, 2012, 04:24 PM

Wajah baharu PNB Darby Park
ARKIB : 30/04/2012
http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0430&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Korporat&pg=ko_02.htm

KUALA LUMPUR 29 April - PNB Darby Park bakal menampilkan 'wajah baharu' sepenuhnya pada Ogos ini selepas kerja-kerja penambahbaikan yang dimulakan pada tahun lalu selesai.

Penolong Pengurus Eksekutif PNB Darby Park, Taha Zainal berkata, hotel yang terletak berhampiran Menara Berkembar Petronas itu melakukan perubahan bagi kesemua biliknya sejumlah 226 buah.

''Dengan pengubahsuaian itu, PNB Darby Park menampilkan konsep kontemporari, lebih moden dan selesa, sesuai dengan gaya hidup para pelanggan kami," katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia di sini.

Selain melakukan penambahbaikan, PNB Darby Park juga akan memiliki bilik acara baharu yang mampu memuatkan 160 orang, ruang lobi dan kafe yang lebih luas.

Tambahnya, tingkat sembilan yang menempatkan kolam renang turut dinaik taraf bagi membolehkan aktiviti luar diadakan di lokasi tersebut.

Taha berkata, kerja-kerja yang dilakukan itu akan menjadikan PNB Darby Park kekal kompetitif dalam radar persaingan hotel di sekitar kawasan tersebut.

Menurut beliau, kadar penginapan PNB Darby Park kini adalah di antara 60 peratus dan 70 peratus.

''Kami menyasarkan kadar itu mampu meningkat kepada 80 peratus dengan 'wajah baharu' itu nanti," ujarnya.

Kata beliau, pelanggan PNB Darby Park terdiri daripada kombinasi setara antara pelancong tempatan dan domestik.

''Di peringkat antarabangsa, PNB Darby Park menjadi pilihan pengunjung Singapura, United Kingdom, Australia dan India," tambahnya.

nazrey

October 27th, 2012, 07:49 AM

New premium economic hotel
Posted on 16 October 2012 - 06:45pm
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/517302

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ACCOR, the leading international hotel operator in Asia-Pacific, is ramping up its presence in Kuala Lumpur with the debut of its premium economy brand – ibis Styles, Accor’s non-standardised economy and design brand.

It caters to both business and leisure travellers seeking great value and an all-inclusive accommodation, which is packaged with breakfast and internet access.

The new ibis Styles hotel in Kuala Lumpur – the ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park – will open its doors to hotel guests on Oct 25.

Its general manager,David Lane, said: “With the arrival of ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park, it will mark the arrival of our first international premium economy brand hotel in Malaysia.

“Guests can experience a new style with one international identity in a brand new location.

“Our hotel is an ideal addition to the existing economy brand hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

“What sets us apart is the trendy, fun concept without compromising on comfort for travellers. Guests can expect the comfort of a 4-star hotel at an affordable price in an international premium economy brand.”

As one of the largest ibis Styles hotels in Asia Pacific, ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park offers 500 rooms.

The ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park combines convenience and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s newest shopping and lifestyle development – Fraser Business Park in Sungei Besi.

It boasts of direct access to the light rail transit (LRT) station at Chan Sow Lin for a hassle-free commute to major business areas, shopping malls and attractions within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

The hotel is connected to the new One Metro Pudu offering a wide range of retail outlets and eatery choices.

Guests can enjoy the comfort of its exquisitely-designed guestrooms which are equipped with day bed, dine at the restaurant with an open concept kitchen, have a drink at the atrium bar, go for a workout at the gym, let their children enjoy the kid’s corner while the adults can attend to business at any of the four meeting rooms or business centre.

This modern and stylish property offers guests accommodation that includes buffet breakfast and complimentary WiFi.

The beauty of this hotel is that there are no hidden charges, making it irresistible for business and leisure guests.

The ibis Styles hotel guestrooms are also equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV, safety deposit box and international standard ibis Styles amenities.

To celebrate its arrival in Malaysia, ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park will be giving away 888 free rooms within the ‘ibis Styles Hour’ with added attractive promotional room rates starting from RM88++ per room, inclusive of free buffet breakfast and WiFi.

Booking is available from Oct 10 to Nov 8 for stay period from Oct 25 this year to Feb 28, next year.

nazrey

January 11th, 2013, 02:28 AM

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archilover

January 11th, 2013, 09:09 PM

wow,kind of resort in the city center