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Hospitality Net
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
YTL Hotels Opens 320-Key Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
YTL Hotels, a pioneer in innovative hospitality, has announced the opening of two new properties, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown and AC Hotel By Marriott, Ipoh, offering travelers unique experiences in two of Malaysia's most captivating destinations. The historic Oriental Bank building on Jalan Hang Lekiu has been transformed into Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, the first Moxy property to open in the city. Keeping its original façade, the 21-story restored landmark houses 320 rooms, each offering modern accommodations and Moxy's quintessential playfulness. The design narrative weaves in threads of Chinatown's rich tapestry, from bold crimson accents resembling traditional shophouse colors, to murals blending heritage motifs with street art flair, all accented by neon installations referencing Kuala Lumpur's famous night markets. Each guest room features modular furniture that transforms from workspace to lounge, industrial-chic lighting, and locally sourced artwork that tells Kuala Lumpur's story through visual vignettes. The hotel's location is a front-row ticket to the culture of Kuala Lumpur and the symphony of sights and smells in its Chinatown. Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown also provides the perfect counterpoint to this urban energy. The lobby doubles as a social hub where check-in includes a welcome drink at Zone In. Moxy's all-day dining spot, Zone Out, provides breakfast and space to unwind or work. The property's Bar Moxy evolves throughout the day as poolside lounging culminates in golden-hour cocktails and the soundtrack of the city's pulse gradually shifts to welcome local nightlife. Hotel website
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Oriental Bank restored after RM75mil makeover, reopens as 4-star hotel by YTL
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Hotels has opened two new properties in Malaysia—Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown and AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh—with a combined investment of nearly RM185 million, marking a major milestone in the group's ongoing expansion. These openings reflect YTL Hotels' strategic focus on revitalising heritage buildings and introducing globally recognised hospitality brands to Malaysia's key cities. Housed within the newly restored Oriental Bank building along Jalan Hang Lekiu, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown rises 21 storeys, blending 1970s nostalgia with modern urban flair following a RM75 million investment. This is Kuala Lumpur's first Moxy, bringing 320 stylish, smartly designed rooms that channel the energy and colour of Chinatown. Datuk Mark Yeoh, chairman of YTL Hotels, previously told Business Times that Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown is one of Marriott International's most dynamic global brands, set to redefine hospitality in Kuala Lumpur/ Honouring its heritage surroundings, the hotel showcases crimson hues, eclectic murals, neon installations, and modular furniture for the modern traveller. Up north in Perak, YTL Real Estate Investment Trust acquired the former Syuen Hotel in early 2024 for RM55 million, followed by an additional RM55 million refurbishment to transform the property into AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh. The 11-storey, four-star hotel with 291 rooms ceased operations in May 2020. Following the refurbishment, the hotel now combines European design sensibilities with Ipoh's rich heritage, offering guests refined comfort, minimalist elegance, and spaces like the Tin Mine Club—a business lounge that pays tribute to the city's mining past with panoramic city views. YTL Hotels currently holds 11 Marriott International properties among its 33 hospitality assets worldwide, making it one of Marriott's largest long-term ownership partners in Asia. Next on the horizon is the highly anticipated Moxy Niseko Village in Hokkaido, Japan. Nestled at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri within the renowned Niseko United ski area, the resort promises year-round appeal—from world-class ski slopes and natural hot springs in winter to golf and nature activities during the summer months.
