citizenM Kuala Lumpur — Photo by citizenM

SINGAPORE – Affordable luxury for the traveller of today and tomorrow – Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), together with Pinnacle Supreme Sdn Bhd, a member of Cornerstone Partners Group, are delighted to announce the signing of citizenM hotel in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

It was confirmed today that Kuala Lumpur will be the location of Asia's third citizenM hotel, as part of Artyzen Hospitality Group's plans to transform the hospitality experience for modern travellers. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2018, the citizenM Kuala Lumpur opening
2 will follow the inaugural citizenM in Asia, opening in Taipei Northgate in Q2 this year, and citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao, set to open in Q1 2018.

Robbert van der Maas, President of Artyzen Hospitality Group, adds, "We are continuously growing our presence in Southeast Asia with a key focus on cosmopolitan, gateway cities such as Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. We look forward to the opening of citizenM Kuala Lumpur."

citizenM offers a revolutionary hotel experience for travellers in Asia who value personal choice, contemporary design, friendly technology and close proximity to a city – all for great value. The new 198-key citizenM Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur's shopping and entertainment epicentre, is in a prime location close to key transportation hubs, local attractions and nightlife. Mizi Rahim, Director of Pinnacle Supreme Sdn. Bhd., a member of Cornerstone Partners Group says, "We are thrilled to partner with Artyzen Hospitality Group to introduce the citizenM brand to Kuala Lumpur. Leveraging on the expertise of a global, trend-setting hospitality company, combined with strong local market knowledge, we firmly believe that citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang will enhance the international appeal of Kuala Lumpur as a tourist and business destination". citizenM hallmarks include a living room lobby concept with ultra-modern designer furniture, contemporary art collections and innovative technology that allows guests to customise their room experience including the lighting, temperature and movies on the television. There will also be a 24/7 canteenM for hungry guests looking for quality local food at any time of the day.

Robin Chadha, Chief Marketing Officer of citizenM announced, "We look forward to providing a unique citizenM experience for our mobile citizens visiting Kuala Lumpur."

Since citizenM was founded in the Netherlands in 2008, it has been a strong disruptive force breaking the rules of traditional hospitality through its offering of affordable luxury. The citizenM hotels in Asia join the existing hotels in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, London, Glasgow, Paris and New York.

About Artyzen

Established in 2013, the Artyzen Hospitality Group ("AHG") offers culturally relevant guest experiences in a unique and contemporary manner. Embracing "Art, Culture and Emotional Wisdom" as the operating philosophy and a unique sensibility that bridges the cultures different cultures, AHG creates lifestyle brands that truly connect and fulfill the evolving needs of the next generation of guests while generating profitable partnerships with developers and owners.

AHG's distinctive lifestyle brands include Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen Habitat, The Shàng by Artyzen and YaTi by Artyzen. AHG also operates a portfolio of independent brands including the Grand Coloane Resort, Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn. AHG is well positioned to further expand its presence in Asia Pacific.

Artyzen Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited ("Group"), listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1973, with a solid foundation in tourism and hospitality in Hong Kong and Macau. This strategic expansion strengthens the Group's position to better capture the opportunity of the burgeoning Asian tourism landscape, both China and beyond, especially for the increasingly affluent, distinct, and mobile travelers.

Lynda Williams
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Artyzen