New luxury hotel opens in KL

The first Grand Hyatt hotel in Malaysia, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, has opened its doors.


This luxurious and contemporary hotel, with 370 guestrooms and 42 suites, offers business travellers, tourists and local guests a sophisticated ambience. Situated right next to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the hotel is within walking distance of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, KLCC Park, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas as well as the Golden Triangle shopping and entertainment district. The Pavilion shopping centre is less than a 10-minute walk via the covered sky-bridge outside the hotel.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring the Grand Hyatt brand to the Malaysian community,” said Hyatt Hotels & Resorts – Asia Pacific managing director Larry Tchou. “Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s opening echoes Hyatt’s development strategy, which is to focus on the gateway cities and markets where customers are travelling. We are very excited to introduce our authentic hospitality to Kuala Lumpur and cater to travellers from Asia and other continents around the globe.”

Designed by award-winning architecture firm, WATG and interior designers Bilkey Llinas Design, the hotel exudes contemporary grandeur. The ground floor lobby is decorated with specially commissioned art pieces, such as the gold/bronze sculpture by Malaysian artist Abdul Multhalib Musa and a crescent-shaped sculpture that is the centrepiece of the ground floor lobby, sitting perfectly in the calm pond by the grand staircase.

For check-in, guests are whisked to the sky lobby on the highest level of the building, to enjoy a captivating view of the city’s skyline with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers as the backdrop. All guestrooms and suites are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural daylight, and this resulted in the rooms having expansive views of the city, the greenery of KLCC Park or the Petronas Twin Towers.

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has some of the largest rooms in the city, starting at 47sqm. The use of warm and neutral earth tone interiors in the modern guestrooms enhances the welcoming and stylish feel that is projected throughout the hotel.

For the convenience of travellers, each guestroom is equipped with a sizeable workstation with high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, as well as an MP3 docking station. Luxurious bathrooms feature a liquid crystal glass (LCG) enclosed cube complete with bath and rain shower. LCG technology provides guests with an option to turn the glass opaque at the touch of a button.

The hotel is introducing three dining options to the city. Thirty8, located on the top floor of the hotel, consists of a restaurant, a wine bar and a lounge. The restaurant offers a selection of steaks, Chinese seafood, sushi and sashimi. It is open for breakfast, lunch, high-tea and dinner.

JP teres on the ground floor offers guests both indoor and outdoor dining areas with convenient street access. The large outdoor terrace is surrounded by greenery and water features. JP teres also has two private dining areas and an all-day a la carte menu presenting the best of Malaysian cuisine.

The third restaurant, Poolside, is an all-day al fresco dining option with a menu that offers simple and healthy international as well as local favourites. The restaurant has an extensive bar where fresh juices, smoothies and signature specialty iced teas are served.

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has more than 3,300sqm of meeting and event space, spanning six unique venues. The venues have adopted circular curves in their design to create a softer and more comfortable ambience. Dedicated event planners provide a personal touch to the tailor-made experience. A stunning option for gala events is the oval-shaped pillarless grand ballroom and grand salon which dazzles with an energy-efficient crystal chandelier that blankets the entire ceiling.

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is the first hotel in Kuala Lumpur to feature Hyatt’s innovative residential-style meeting concept that spans more than 1,000sqm. The Grand Residence entertainment space gives planners a venue that conveys the ambience of a chic event in a private home. The list of facilities continues with the 11-treatment room Essa Spa, a whirlpool bath, an ice fountain and a 24-hour fitness centre with the latest gym and cardio equipment.

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is built to qualify for certification by the Green Building Index organisation, and the certification process was initiated during its construction phase. The hotel’s green practices are not only limited to its building structure but also demonstrated in how its staff continue to operate the hotel with a conscious green mentality.


For details, visit www.kualalumpur.grandhyatt.com
-thestar online.