Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sets New Luxury Benchmark In Malaysia’s Capital City With The Debut Of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT:NYSE), today announced the debut of the brand's 38th hotel with the opening of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. Owned by ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur combines both, modern day glamour with old-world elegance, encompassing thoughtful design elements for convenience, privacy and security; offering an unrivalled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service. The hotel is located in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precinct (KL Sentral). Following this highly anticipated opening, St. Regis will add three additional locations to its coveted portfolio in 2016, including the Maldives, Changsha, and Cairo. "The St. Regis brand is growing in the most vibrant and sought-after destinations around the globe and the debut in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, truly marks an incredible milestone for our company," said Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. "The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's strategic location, tech-forward facilities, and sophisticated services will offer the finest guest experiences imaginable, crafted for today's luminaries who make our hotels their home away from home." Iconic AddressSet against one of the most prominent and romantic neighbourhoods in the city, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur boasts magnificent views of Malaysia's bustling capital, including Kuala Lumpur's largest park, the Lake Gardens, as well as the National Museum and Houses of Parliament. Inspired by a luxurious Manhattan apartment, with interiors and architecture by G.A. Design, the hotel features a timeless design scheme created with historical context and a sense of opulence. The exquisite art collection includes masterpieces such as a monumental 3.5-metres horse sculpture by Fernando Botero; Grace Thunders, a specially commissioned diptych of two 4.9-metres hand-etched leather murals by Mark Evans depicting a powerful polo charge; and a three-dimensional Birds and Butterflies artwork by Barnaby Hosking. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur houses 208 gracefully appointed accommodations, each with a walk-in wardrobe. Starting at 63-square metres, the guestrooms are the largest in the city, and suites, starting from 138- square metres, are also unmatched in size. The Royal Suite, spanning 353-square metres, offers private elevator access, an outdoor terrace with panoramic skyline views, a show kitchen, separate his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes as well as an en-suite massage room and gym. Further enhancing the experience, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur offers the brand signature St. Regis Butler Service, which presents a discreet, personalised, and indulgent service, including complimentary daily pressing, unpacking and packing, and in-room morning coffee and tea service. "The collaboration with Starwood's ultra-luxury brand further positions Kuala Lumpur as a global city, redefining luxury hospitality in Malaysia and the region. As a niche property developer, we are committed to setting new benchmarks for the St. Regis brand, putting modern technology at the forefront of this development. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's distinct style will allow guests to enjoy the city's largest standard rooms, exquisite dining venues and avant-garde event spaces," said Carmen Chua, Chief Executive Officer of ONE IFC Sdn Bhd.