WALDORF Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, is expanding into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, which is scheduled to open its doors in 2024.
Developed and owned by Tradewinds Corporation Bhd and managed by Hilton, the new hotel joins an award-winning portfolio of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific in destinations like the Maldives, Bangkok, Beijing and Shanghai.
“After many years of shared success, we are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Tradewinds Corporation Bhd to launch Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Malaysia,” said Hilton senior vice president (Development) of Asia and Australasia, Guy Phillips.
“As one of Asia’s key gateway cities, Kuala Lumpur – and to a larger extent, Malaysia – has always been a priority market for Hilton.
“Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is a fantastic addition to our suite of brands in this cosmopolitan city, and we look forward to further expanding our footprint as we welcome more guests with Hilton’s award-winning signature hospitality.”
With renovation and construction scheduled to start in the third quarter of this year, guests can look forward to custom-designed interiors and furnishings at each of Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s 279 suites.
The luxury hotel will also feature culinary excellence through five distinctive restaurants including Peacock Alley, the iconic lounge and bar synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand, and a state-of-the-art wellness centre.
“We are honoured and excited to extend our partnership with Hilton to bring the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Malaysia,” said Tradewinds Corporation Bhd managing director/group chief executive officer Muhammad Zainal Ashikin.
“We believe this will be a high value addition that will elevate the country’s hospitality offerings to both business and leisure travellers, further cementing the country’s position as one of the world’s top travel destinations.”
Perfectly located within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is within walking distance of the city’s top malls and attractions, including Pavilion Mall and Suria KLCC, in the famed Bukit Bintang shopping and entertainment district.
“The debut of Waldorf Astoria in Kuala Lumpur reinforces our commitment to bring unrivalled luxury to landmark destinations around the world and this launch in the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur will mark an important milestone for our luxury presence in Asia Pacific,” said Hilton vice president (Luxury – Asia Pacific) Nils-Arne Schroeder.
“With Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur set to be a remarkable icon in the heart of the city, coupled with the upcoming opening of our first Conrad hotel in the country, we will welcome two of our award-winning luxury brands within a year of each other which will bolster our ability to deliver truly exceptional and memorable experiences to luxury travellers in the coming years.”
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur joins an existing portfolio of 12 operating and nine pipeline hotels and resorts across Malaysia, and 14 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts currently open or under development in Asia Pacific. – June 22, 2022
