After a luxurious update, the 30-storey InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, located in the heart of Malaysia’s bustling capital, is the ideal urban retreat for discerning business and leisure travellers with a taste for style and substance. With an impressive view of the city’s skyline, just steps away from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and within walking distance of countless other shopping and entertainment activities, guests are spoilt for choice. With the added shuttle services and nearby LRT (Light Railway Transit), those looking to dive into Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market and other bustling shopping areas will find the hotel’s strategic location a major plus.
Rebranded in February 2011, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur underwent a major facelift. The owners spared no expense in upgrading the hotel’s facilities and services to ensure top-of-the-line amenities and a comfortable stay for all of its guests.
The newly renovated lobby is guaranteed to impress any international traveller. Stepping into the entrance, guests are immediately welcomed by the grandeur of the lobby, with its design inspired by precious stones. An opulent chandelier creates a waterfall of floating crystals, surrounded by columns and imposing black marble. The hotel’s concierge lounge adds a further touch of luxury – while waiting for room keys, guests can rest comfortably on cosy sofas and be entertained by the professional concierge team who are always at hand to provide local insights to Kuala Lumpur so visitors can be in the know during their stay with InterContinental. Guests can also pick up travel guides and local literature from the lounge at any time.
Suite dreams
The hotel has 473 spacious, stylishly designed deluxe, premier, grand premier and Club InterContinental rooms, as well as a beautiful collection of suites – executive, ambassador, presidential and royal. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur achieves real luxury with its grand premier rooms, designed for sophisticated business and leisure travellers. As soon as you step into the newly refurbished rooms, warm, relaxing earth tones, and expensive fabrics and furnishings welcome you. The décor takes its inspiration from the natural world with an earthy colour palette, and the overall effect is one of subtle elegance. The palette’s simplicity is offset by two carefully selected art pieces and natural light flooding through the large windows. Guests have the choice of a luxurious super king-size bed or super twin beds, topped with plush pillows.
The rooms feature state-of-the-art enhancements, with an iPod docking station, a spacious glass desk and ergonomic chair, multimedia hub with international sockets and wireless high-speed internet access for efficient out-of-the office catch up. Guests can choose to relax while enjoying a movie, as guestrooms are also equipped with a sleek 40-inch Samsung LED TV − sheer enjoyment while lazing on the lounge sofa. Whether it’s a business trip, a company meeting, or an exciting vacation, the rooms are a tranquil retreat from a busy day.
Recreation facilities include the swimming pool – surrounded by lush green landscaping – where guests can take a leisurely dip, sunbathe or enjoy a cold beverage in the covered cabana. For the athletically inclined, the hotel’s fitness centre is well equipped with the latest generation of cardio machines and, located on level five of the hotel, Sompoton Spa offers a zen-like ambiance and wide array of massages and therapies. Guests staying at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur will receive a 15 percent discount on selected treatments and have the option of receiving certain spa therapies in-room.
For Club InterContinental room guests, a spacious lounge offers breathtaking views of the city skyline. Setting high standards of convenience and luxury, Club InterContinental provides personalised service, comfort and facilities bound to impress even the most discerning business traveller. Private keycards allow access to the Club Lounge that serves daily breakfast, English afternoon tea, twilight snacks, and offers complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and personalised business services.
A taste of Asia
A range of restaurants and bars offer guests a wide choice of international and local cuisines, with Japanese, Chinese and Malaysian specialities. Food and beverage facilities include Tatsu, the upscale, award-winning Japanese restaurant that brings a sophisticated twist to the traditional dining experience with its contemporary yet minimalist Japanese design. The restaurant offers five styles of dining, from a sushi bar, a teppanyaki room and private dining rooms, to the public dining area and a cosy lounge area. Authentic Chinese cuisine and dim sum luncheons are trademarks of the newly renovated Tao Chinese Restaurant.
Be impressed by the exquisite array of well-loved traditional Cantonese fare, spiced with a modern twist, all served in the new contemporary interiors.
The stylishly designed all-day dining restaurant, Serena Brasserie, boasts a panoramic view of the lobby waterfall and lush garden landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. It features a relaxing and spacious dining area in which to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner featuring an incredibly lavish buffet spread of different international choices, Japanese specialties and all-time local favourites.
The newly unveiled One Six Five offers guests a refreshing respite from the day’s activities. The lounge, fringed by a tropical garden and waterfall, serves a wide variety of handcrafted cocktails, iced teas, a tapas-style menu of snacks, 20 varieties of afternoon tea and a fine range of cigars, all accompanied by live Jazz entertainment.
Bentley’s, an English-style pub also on the premises, is the perfect place to meet after work for food and drinks with friends and business associates. The bar offers a variety of beers on tap, wine by the glass and cocktails, as well as happy hour specials.
Local knowledge
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur offers a choice of venues for your wedding receptions, business functions, conferences or meetings, each complete with the latest audio-visual equipment. From the pillarless grand ballroom, which accommodates 1,300 guests, and the junior ballroom catering for up to 230 guests, to eight smaller function rooms accommodating 30 to 70 people, we have the perfect venue and support to make every event a success. The hotel shares in local festivals, cuisines, customs and traditions, which can be tailored to any event or meeting, ensuring traditional food and unforgettable memories.
Experience travel that is authentically Malaysian when you choose to stay at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, as knowledgeable staff share their secrets on how to navigate the city as a local. By picking up their know-how you can experience the location not as a tourist, but as a true insider, getting the very most out of your stay.
Further information: email: info@intercontinental-kl.com.my;
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@InterConKL; www.intercontinental-kl.com.my
