Berjaya Langkawi to finish revamp by mid-2012

The Renovation and refurbishment of rooms at the Berjaya Langkawi Resort, which commenced in September 2009, will be completed by July 2012.

 

Berjaya Hotels & Resorts corporate director marketing & communications, Abel Nelson Nang, said: “When ready, the inventory will reduce from 350 to 341 rooms and suites. In the process, superior and deluxe rooms will be upgraded into rainforest and seaview chalets respectively. In some cases, two superior rooms will be merged into a rainforest studio. More than 100 rooms have already been completed.”

 

Nang added: “The rooms are the first of a three-stage upgrade to the 70-acre property costing RM40 million (US$14 million). The second stage will involve the junior chalets on water, including an extension of the units, while stage three will focus on the main buildings, reception area and restaurants.” The property will remain open during the entire renovation process.

 

“The renovation is being done in phases. Each stage is made up of eight different phases,” Nang said. "Areas where work in ongoing will be cordoned off. Guests are continually updated on ongoing work so that there is minimal disruption to their routines and experiences.”

 

Rates are expected to be revised upwards following the renovations. “Our revised rates will bring us closer to the other high-end properties on the island," Nang said. "Even so, Langkawi still remains very competitive compared to other resorts in neighbouring countries.”

-TTG Asia.