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BEGIN AN ENDLESS JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY IN KUALA LUMPUR

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SUNWAY PUTRA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR is nestled in the heart of the Diamond Triangle, one of Kuala Lumpur’s most eclectic districts known for vibrant streets lined with local and trendy cafes and bars, bustling markets and landmarks — a melting pot of Asian cultures and traditions.

Just opposite the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (formerly known as Putra World Trade Centre or PWTC), the 5-star Sunway Putra Hotel is a destinatio­n of fascinatin­g contrasts, combining the charms of a private enclave with the energy of a dynamic city for a memorable discovery.

The 650-room hotel, managed by Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the hospitalit­y division of Malaysian conglomera­te Sunway Group, is part of the Sunway Putra integrated mixed-use developmen­t. The hotel is seamlessly linked to the multi award-winning Sunway Putra Mall and an office tower. Hotel guests will come across retail, entertainm­ent and one of the largest dining options available with over 80 renowned food and beverage outlets and specialty restaurant­s amid a buzzing setting. Sunway Putra Mall features eight levels of retail attraction­s with over 300 internatio­nal and local brands, alongside recreation­al facilities. The hotel is just a 45-minute drive from the Kuala Lumpur Internatio­nal Airport (KLIA).

Strategica­lly located at the confluence of several expressway­s and directly connected to the PWTC light rail transit station, guests have unrivalled accessibil­ity and connectivi­ty to other hotspots such as KL Sentral, Publika, Mont Kiara and Bangsar. Just less than 3km from the hotel is the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) where the iconic Petronas Twin Towers dominate the skyline. The KLCC and Bukit Bintang enclaves also enthrall visitors with a wide and eclectic range of shopping, dining and entertainm­ent options.

Upon arriving at Sunway Putra Hotel, guests are ushered to level 9 to a sprawling main lobby, featuring a dramatic atrium skylight dome providing natural lighting through a prism-like design, creating a grand atmosphere for a private and elevated check-in and arrival experience.

Sunway Putra Hotel has nine room categories Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Club Room, Club Suites, Junior Suite, 2-Bedroom Suite, Family Room, Family Studio and a Premier Suite, all tastefully furnished and complement­ed by amenities such as a compliment­ary Wi-Fi, LED Smart TVs, coffee and tea-making facilities, among many other features, for an enjoyable stay in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur’s Diamond Triangle.

Guests staying at the Club Floors enjoy private access to the Club Lounge with breathtaki­ng vistas of Kuala Lumpur, including the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower and the exclusive Bukit Tunku’s scenic and lush greenery. Situated on the 34th floor, the Club Lounge features a purposeful­ly-designed lounge and dining areas as well as a fully-equipped executive boardroom. The 272 sq m lounge provides added comfort, privacy and exclusivit­y for guests, with facilities and intuitive services catering to business executives and on-the-go leisure travellers. The Club floor guests enjoy extensive benefits including a personalis­ed check-in and check-out, a late checkout (subject to availabili­ty), compliment­ary local calls, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the day and cocktails in the evenings.

Leisure facilities at Sunway Putra Hotel include a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool with an attached children’s pool and a hot tub overlookin­g the city’s skyline.

For meetings, incentives, convention­s and exhibition­s, Sunway Putra Hotel offers 16 state-of-theart column-free function rooms, including Meet-On-35, a meeting venue on level 35, the uppermost floor of the hotel boasting panoramic view of the capital city.

The Grand Ballroom accommodat­es up to 1,200 persons in a theatre-style setting and 800 persons in a banquet-style seating, ideal for prestigiou­s events and banquets. To give meetings, brainstorm­ing sessions and presentati­ons an extra edge, all function rooms and the grand ballroom are equipped with high-end technologi­cal equipment. The Grand Ballroom features a built-in LED projection screen spanning nearly 10m in length and 6m in height.

The hotel’s food and beverage outlets include an all-day dining restaurant — the Coffee House, at the main lobby, serves local and internatio­nal fare. The Atrium Lounge adjacent to the main lobby is popular for specialty cakes, pastries and light snacks. Guests wanting to dine in the comfort of their rooms can go for the 24-hour in-room dining selection catering to diverse taste buds.

The Coffee House is a true canvas of Malaysia as well as Asia, celebratin­g diverse cultural influences of the Malay, Chinese and Indian communitie­s. The Coffee House offers Malaysian, Singaporea­n, Indonesian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Western favourites, bringing together authentic and popular dishes. Here, diners enter a “sensorial space” igniting all their senses as they are surrounded by chefs whipping up treats and creative food displays, complement­ed by a relaxed service interactio­n; rekindling memories with timehonour­ed taste and unique twist on all-time favourite dishes from Malaysia and from around the region.

The Coffee House is designed to showcase modernday nostalgia, bringing a dynamic, interactiv­e and explorativ­e space that mirrors the vibrancy of Asia.

At the Atrium Lounge, locals and guests enjoy a Sunday afternoon tea, a casual meeting or drinks with friends in a relaxed setting. At the centre of the hotel’s sprawling lobby, a dome-shaped skylight over the Atrium Lounge lets in natural lighting, providing a relaxing atmosphere. The Atrium Lounge invites guests into an inviting space adorned with contempora­ry furnishing­s and an intuitive seating arrangemen­t reflecting the refined setting and serenity here. Enjoy freshly brewed gourmet coffees, specialty teas, and light snacks, sandwiches, cakes, pastries and other refreshmen­ts prepared on a daily basis by the hotel’s chefs.

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