CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2012--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand
Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, the first Grand
Hyatt hotel in Malaysia.
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens in Malaysia - Grand Deluxe King room shown (Photo: Business Wire)
This elegant, contemporary and luxurious hotel with 370 guestrooms and
42 suites offers business travelers, tourists and local guests a
sophisticated ambience. Situated in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)
and 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
ten minute walk by the covered sky-bridge outside the hotel.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring the Grand Hyatt brand to the
Malaysian community,” said
Larry Tchou
, Managing Director, Hyatt Hotels
& Resorts – Asia Pacific. “Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s opening echoes
again Hyatt’s development strategy, which is to focus on the gateway
cities and markets where customers are traveling. We are very excited to
introduce our authentic hospitality to Kuala Lumpur and cater to
travelers from Asia and other continents around the globe.”
Design
Designed by award-winning architecture firm, Bilkey Llinas Design, the
hotel exudes contemporary grandeur. The ground floor lobby is decorated
with specially commissioned art pieces. A circular art feature inscribed
with a well-known welcoming Quranic verse, “A thousand dinar,” is well
positioned at the main entrance warmly inviting guests in. The second
art piece by the Malaysian artist, Abdul Multhalib Musa, is a
gold/bronze sculpture resembling an elegant tower. A crescent-shaped
sculpture, symbolic to Brunei and Malaysia, is the center piece of the
ground floor lobby, sitting perfectly in the calm pond by the grand
staircase. To check-in to the hotel, guests are whisked to the Grand
Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s sky lobby, strategically positioned at the highest
level of the building to allow for a captivating view of the city’s
skyline with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers as the backdrop.
All of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites were designed with
floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize 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 505 square feet (47 square
meters). 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 travelers, 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.
Restaurants and Bars
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. THIRTY8
creates a lively and interactive space where guests can wine and dine
among the vibrant show kitchens while enjoying stunning views of the
iconic Petronas Twin Towers and the city. The restaurant offers a
selection of steaks, Chinese seafood, sushi and sashimi. THIRTY8 serves
breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner.
JP teres, located 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 is an ideal venue for
after work get-togethers, family occasions or catching up with friends.
The restaurant offers a freshly prepared a la carte menu all day
presenting the best of Malaysian cuisine such as satay grills, tandoor
ovens, roti hot plates and wok stations serve from the restaurant’s show
kitchens.
Poolside is located on the second floor of the hotel, next to the
outdoor swimming pool. This restaurant is an all-day alfresco dining
option with a menu that offers simple and healthy international and
local favorites. The restaurant has an extensive bar where fresh juices,
smoothies and signature specialty iced teas are served.
Meetings and Events
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has more than 35,530 square feet (3,300 square
meters) of exclusive meetings and events 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 meetings and events
experience, which include creative layouts and flexible seating
arrangements to accommodate varying event needs.
A stunning option for gala events, the oval-shaped pillarless Grand
Ballroom and Grand Salon dazzle with an energy efficient crystal
chandelier that blankets the entire ceiling. The layout of the ballroom
is further accentuated with panels of lattice work depicting the local
Malay custom.
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is the first hotel in Kuala Lumpur to feature
Hyatt’s innovative residential-style meeting concept that spans more
than 10,760 square feet (1,000 square meters). The welcoming and
functional entertainment space gives planners a venue that will feel as
though they are hosting a chic event in a private home. The Grand
Residence is able to cater exclusive small meetings to cocktail
receptions and has capacity to host between 20 and 330 guests.
Coffee breaks and meals in Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur are prepared by
dedicated chefs in the loft kitchens and can be enjoyed in the lounge
areas. Each space is fitted with an automated projection screen,
projector and a MP3 docking station for guest’s audio and visual needs.
Recreation
Derived from the term “escape and sanctuary,” Essa Spa is a
tranquil retreat away from the busy city. The 11-treatment room Essa
Spa offers hotel guests and local residents a hideaway to indulge in
wellness therapies that are natural and results-oriented. With treatment
ingredients inspired by the rainforests of Malaysia, guests can
experience deep relaxation and achieve inner calm by experiencing the
powerful benefits of ramuan, the traditional Malay preparation of
ingredients. The hotel also offers other facilities, including a 24-hour
fitness center with the latest gym and cardio equipment, an outdoor
swimming pool, steam room and sauna, whirlpool bath, an ice fountain and
relaxation areas.
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was also designed and built to be able to
qualify for certification by the Green Building Index organization. The
hotel’s certification process was initiated during its construction
phase, where ground water from the basement levels were collected for
two-and-a-half years for the purpose of site cleaning, water tests and
washing of out-going vehicles. The mechanical and electrical plans of
the building were specifically designed to be more efficient than that
of standard hotel requirements in Malaysia. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s
green practices are not only limited to its building structure but how
the hotel’s associates continue to operate the hotel with a conscious
green mentality as a part of Hyatt
Thrive, the company’s corporate responsibility platform.
As part of this expansion in Malaysia, Hyatt hotels are seeking to
attract and develop high-quality talent. Hyatt is investing in training
curriculums and accelerated leadership programs in order to ensure that
new associates support the company’s mission to deliver authentic
hospitality and to develop new professional opportunities for its
associates. Job opportunities at Hyatt hotels around the world are
available by visiting http://hyatt.jobs.
Reservations for Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur may be made by calling +603
2182 1234 or visiting www.kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com.
About Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt features large-scale, distinctive hotels in major gateway
cities and resort destinations. With presence around the world and
critical mass in Asia, Grand Hyatt hotels provide sophisticated global
business and leisure travelers with upscale accommodations. Signature
elements of Grand Hyatt include dramatic architecture, innovative dining
options, state of the art technology, spa and fitness centers and
comprehensive business and meeting facilities appropriate for corporate
meetings and social gatherings of all sizes. www.grandhyatt.com
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading
global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel
more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to
make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage,
franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and
Hyatt House
TM.
Hyatt House
is changing its brand identity from Hyatt Summerfield Suites®.
Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation
subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt
ResidencesTM and Hyatt Residence
ClubTM. As of June 30, 2012, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 492 properties in 45
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts – Asia Pacific Office
Karen Chung,
+852-2768-1271
Karen.chung@hyatt.com
or
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts - Corporate Office
Katie Rackoff,
+1-312-780-5361
katie.rackoff@hyatt.com