Best Western International has announced a new Best Western Plus hotel in Malaysia. The 139-room project is scheduled to be opened in 2015. The project, Klang, is at the 31 storey tower with contemporary glass facade compromising of 139 well appointed guestrooms designed according to the standards of Best Western International. The hotel reception lobby is located on the ground floor whilst the sky lounge, fitness center and swimming pool are located on the 18th floor. There are also 90 SOVO (small office variable office) suites available for the local and international business travelers.

“We are thrilled to announce this exciting collaboration. Best Western International is the world’s largest hotel chain with 4,000 independently owned and operated hotels around the world. Best Western PLUS is suitable for Port Klang as it’s a Free Trade Zone and surrounded by other international business development, which is right at 1Gateway’s doorstep. Foreign and local businessmen will find it convenient and comfortable to stay in and will enjoy the right ambience for conducting business,” says Mr. Lim Thiam Huat, Executive Director of Lagenda Erajuta Sdn Bhd.

“1Gateway is the latest and arguably the most exciting new development located on 17.27 acres of prime land with 2 towers and a net built up of more than 400,000 sq.ft. Strategically speaking in terms of location, product and brand expansion, this is a valuable addition to Best Western’s growing Malaysian portfolio” said Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s Vice President International Operations - Asia and the Middle East.

With the addition of a Best Western PLUS property is sure to enhance the value of all leading international & regional fashion boutiques, franchised restaurants & cafes, hypermarket, banks, business corporations and leisure ventures at 1Gateway.