St Regis Kuala Lumpur opens its doors

Located in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precinct, 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,” a press release said. With views of Malaysia’s bustling capital, including Kuala Lumpur’s largest park, the Lake Gardens, St Regis’ latest luxury offering is inspired by a high-end Manhattan apartment, with interiors and architecture by G.A. Design complementing an “exquisite” art collection.

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur houses 208 accommodations, starting at 63-square metres, each with a walk-in wardrobe. 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. The hotel features six restaurant and bar venues, including Taka by Sushi Saito, the first restaurant to open outside Tokyo by three Michelin-starred chef Takashi Saito. The Crystal rooftop bar provides an elegant space for cocktails and champagne, whilst The Drawing Room serves afternoon tea by a tea sommelier.

 “The St. Regis brand is growing in the most vibrant and sought-after destinations around the globe and the debut in Kuala Lumpur 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.”

Guests can indulge in beauty and wellness treatments at the Iridium Spa, while the hotel also houses a fitness centre, yoga room, outdoor swimming pool and over 10,000-square metres of private event space. Other facilities include a super-sized lift that can transport cars and other sizable exhibits into the ballroom, and The Salon, which is specially designed for weddings and VIP events. St. Regis also revealed it will add three additional locations to its coveted portfolio in 2016, including the Maldives, Changsha, and Cairo.