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Luma Hotel cements its position among top luxury stays in Malaysia

Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Participants posing with Mohd Ghazali. Kota Kinabalu: The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu has cemented its reputation as one of Malaysia's top luxury stays after clinching four wins at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards. The Haute Grandeur Global Awards are known for honouring excellence in hotels, spas and restaurants worldwide, with winners determined solely through guest feedback. The hotel was named Best Design Hotel in Malaysia, Best Boutique Hotel in Malaysia, Best Destination Hotel in Malaysia and Best New Hotel in Malaysia (under three years). Its General Manager Gordon Montoya Seet said the recognition was a humbling affirmation of the hotel's efforts. 'We are humbled to be recognised by all of our guests with these awards,' he said. According to him, the achievement reflected the team's dedication to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences. Opened less than three years ago, The Luma is celebrated as Borneo's first creative design boutique hotel. Its interior draws inspiration from Sabah's lush rainforests and natural abundance, with the name 'Luma' meaning 'home' in a local native language. The hotel's nature-inspired urban concept features green tones, organic furnishings and Sabahan hospitality, making it a sought-after stay in Kota Kinabalu. The Luma is part of the Design Hotels portfolio and Marriott Bonvoy, under the Marriott International brand, and is also listed in the Michelin Guide's Tablet Hotels Selection.