Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur adds 724 rooms in expansion programme

The Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel adds four new brands of accommodation to its portfolio that increases the total available rooms of 441 to a progressive total of 1165 by end 2004.

The Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur adds four new brands of accommodation to its portfolio that increases the total available rooms of 441 to a progressive total of 1165 by end 2004.

The growth represents a 62 percent increase in the number of hotel rooms, all of which are located within the 800-acre integrated development and managed under the brand umbrella of Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. The expansion will position the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel as the single largest Hotel development in Kuala Lumpur.

The four brands of accommodation are The Villas, The Duplex, Pyramid Tower, and Resort Suites, now under construction and scheduled to open progressively from February 2004 to the end of 2004.

The Villas, opening in February 2004 is Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotels first luxury collection of accommodation. Nestled within the 800-acres of tropical garden of Sunway Lagoon Resort, these 17 Asian-styled luxury villas are designed in a contemporary Malaysian style and will offer the full butler service, finest in furnishing, excellence in service delivery, cuisine and amenities. Each villa features a private infinity-edge plunge pool with a view of the resorts lagoon, LCD flat screen television, DVD, surround-sound systems and numerous other facilities suited for the discerning traveler.

The Duplex, opening March 2004 is another first for Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotels brand of accommodation offering 5-star customized service residence for long-term stays. The 12 units of 2-storey townhouses are designed to meet the accommodation needs of corporate guests looking for long-term stay or for leisure travelers who require more space. The Duplex is fully furnished and includes all utilities, maid service, and full facilities access to Sunway Lagoon Resort. Each unit boasts a balcony that overlooks the resorts lagoon.

The 549-room Pyramid Tower, an extension of the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, brings comfort and functionality when it opens in July 2004. Measuring at 32 square metres, expect every convenience in the standard and superior rooms with amenities like an oversize bed, vanity area, day bed, satellite television channels and access to the resorts extensive facilities. The 31-storey tower is nestled between the bustling commercial, shopping and entertainment district. For dining pleasure, the Hotel will feature a 450-seater café that serves an international buffet selection, available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pyramid Tower is directly linked to Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel and guests have easy access to numerous facilities like the Convention Centre, Shopping Mall and Theme Park.

The 5-star Resort Suites is another first for the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel and set to open in October 2004. All 280 units of service-suites are fully furnished offering a selection of layouts including studio, one and two bedroom units, out of which 134 are privately owned and the hotel manages the balance of 146 units. The Resort Suites is strategically located between the 11th through 31st floor of the Pyramid Tower and it is the epitome of sophisticated living. Resort Suites provides corporate and leisure traveler with alternative accommodation options.

With the four new range of accommodation set to open, complemented by the 5-star, 441-room flagship Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, enables this integrated hotel development to meet the needs and demands of all guests, corporate, M.I.C.E and / or leisure.

In 2003, the Hotel saw an average occupancy of 80% with an equal business mix of corporate and leisure.

For reservations, please contact the Hotel reservations division at (603) 7492 8000 or email directly to hotelrsvn@sunway.com.my. The Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel is managed by Allson International Hotels & Resorts.