BYGREGORY YAP
Hyatt Hotels Corp has recently announced the grand opening of its latest venture, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, on August 7th. This marks the first time the luxury brand has expanded into Malaysia. The hotel boasts 252 guest rooms, spanning from the 75th to 114th floors of the iconic Merdeka 118 – the tallest skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur and the Asia Pacific region.
According to David Udell, the group president of Asia Pacific for Hyatt, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur holds a special place as the 50th property to be flagged under the Park Hyatt name globally. The hotel is located in the new Merdeka 118 precinct, a site of significant historical importance, and is conveniently situated near Petaling Street Chinatown. Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s general manager, Herman Kemp, expressed excitement about the hotel’s prime location.
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The interior design of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was masterfully crafted by renowned international design studio GA Group, with over 35 years of experience in luxury hospitality design. The 252 rooms, including 27 suites, are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views of the city. The suites are elegantly designed with spacious living areas, a full bath featuring a separate rain shower and aromatherapy shower steamer, double vanity, a walk-in dressing room, and a personal study area. In select rooms, guests can also enjoy private dining spaces overlooking the stunning cityscape.
Bathroom of a deluxe room with king bed (Photo: Park Hyatt)
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