Park Hyatt makes landmark debut in Merdeka 118

New Straits Times

10 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, marking the luxury brand's highly anticipated entry into Malaysia and its 50th property globally.
Set within the upper floors of Merdeka 118 – the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific and the second tallest in the world – the hotel offers an elevated urban retreat. Positioned between levels 75 and 114, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur delivers unmatched panoramic views of the capital's skyline, redefining luxury hospitality in the heart of the city.
Permodalan Nasional Berhad group chairman Raja Tan Sri Arshad Raja Tun Uda welcomed the brand as a key component of the landmark Merdeka 118 development.
Raja Arshad said Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is more than a hotel – it is part of a legacy project that aims to unlock new potential, foster national pride, and serve as a catalyst for community upliftment.
"Merdeka 118 will be a catalyst to uplift communities and enhance Kuala Lumpur's long-term vibrancy as part of Warisan KL, an initiative to celebrate heritage and revitalise the city. It plays an important role in supporting Kuala Lumpur's cultural regeneration and heritage tourism," he said in a statement.
David Udell, group president, Asia Pacific, Hyatt, highlighted the opening as a significant milestone in the brand's global journey.
"The Park Hyatt brand hits a milestone at 50 properties globally, adding its first hotel in Malaysia with the debut of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur – also marking an important breakthrough for the brand within Southeast Asia and worldwide.
"This makes for an exciting chapter for Hyatt's brand growth in the region, with three new properties opening in Kuala Lumpur within a year, an expansion of diverse offerings," he said.
Designed as a sanctuary in the sky, the hotel features 252 guest rooms, including 27 suites, each offering floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping city views. The interiors combine understated elegance with locally inspired art, creating a refined, tranquil environment for both business and leisure travellers.
Herman Kemp, the hotel's general manager, said, "We are proud to be part of the new Merdeka 118 precinct, with its rich, historical significance and its proximity to the vibrant Petaling Street Chinatown."
From locally inspired art and design to purposeful wellness and elevated culinary concepts rooted in Malaysian culture, hotel guests will discover enriching experiences from this unique vantage point and through the Park Hyatt brand's distinctive take on understated luxury, he said.