InterContinental Hotels Group launched the new Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur…
InterContinental Hotels Group launched the new Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur. This latest addition to InterContinental Hotels Group’s Asia Pacific portfolio, geared towards meeting the needs of discerning business travellers, is set to capture a significant slice of the growing meetings market in Malaysia with quality accommodation and comprehensive business facilities and services.
Said InterContinental Hotels Group’s Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli, “Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur is a significant addition to our portfolio as it places our brand in the heart of one of Asia’s most exciting and dynamic urban centres. This hotel not only reinforces our presence in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia but also underlines our commitment to extend the Crowne Plaza brand in gateway cities and meetings destinations from 34 to more than 40 Crowne Plazas next year. With its specialised business services and amenities, we believe that Crowne Plaza has a strong proposition to capture the burgeoning growth of the meetings and conventions market in Asia Pacific. Through the partnership with the hotel owner Arena Target for Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur, we are indeed fortunate to combine a quality hotel in an excellent location, with the Crowne Plaza offering to deliver the Crowne Plaza brand promise to our customers.”
“We are pleased to have InterContinental Hotels Group manage this landmark hotel in Malaysia. The strength of the world-recognised Crowne Plaza brand will help drive asset value for us by raising the profile of our hotel amongst international travellers and enabling our hotel to compete even more effectively on the international stage. Guests can look forward to the high standards of service and facilities that they have come to expect from the Crowne Plaza brand,” said En Amir Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of owner Arena Target Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Tradewinds Corporation Berhad (formerly known as Pernas International Holdings Berhad).
Guests at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur will appreciate the hotel’s central location. Situated within Kuala Lumpur’s financial and commercial hub, the hotel is easily accessible from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport by taxi and train. The hotel is also adjacent to the soon-to-be-completed Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and within walking distance from the city’s main shopping and entertainment attractions.
Fresh from a RM93 million refurbishment, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur’s 565 guest rooms and suites feature international-standard amenities, complete with luxurious furnishings. The exclusive Crowne Club rooms, spread over four floors, offer tailor-made services to meet every need and Crowne Club guests can also take advantage of the priority Executive Check-in service at the 24-hour Club Lounge on the 21st floor. The hotel also has a ballroom, as well as 11 meeting suites and a fully equipped Executive Business Centre, to cater to all function requirements, both corporate and social.
Busy business travellers and meeting planners can also expect innovative services designed to ensure smooth and productive meetings. Crowne Plaza’s distinctive Meeting Success products and services include a dedicated Crowne Meetings Director to assist with all aspects of a meeting from planning through to execution, a 2-hour Response to all meeting enquiries and an Innovative Meetings programme.
In terms of food and beverage options, the hotel’s five outlets have something to tantalize every palate. Planter’s Inn, with its thematic buffets, serves international and local favourites and offers all-day dining. FIC’s innovative menu serves up French cuisine with a nouveau twist and the traditional gentlemen’s Club Bar offers pub-style food in a casual setting. The Glass Lounge is a discreet meeting place with a soothing ambience and a magnificent view of the Petronas Twin Towers. And finally, Tiffins’ offers an array of light snacks and pastries.
Guests can unwind at the hotel’s tennis and squash courts, spa and fitness centre. There is also an inviting swimming pool that offers a view of the Petronas Twin Towers. With this winning combination of a strategic location, comprehensive facilities and great service, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur is truly The Place To Meet.
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