PRESS RELEASE
YTL HOTELS OPENS THE ICONIC MAJESTIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
ON 1st DECEMBER 2012
Kuala Lumpur, November, 2012 YTL Hotels is pleased to announce a much anticipated new
addition to its unique collection of hotels and resorts. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur opened its
doors on 1st December 2012.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur includes the iconic Hotel Majestic building, documented as a
national heritage site under the Antiquities Act. Built in the 1930s, the original hotel became one of
the great landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in its time. The hotel was the place for glamorous social events,
government receptions and the residence for prominent international visitors.The Majestic Hotel
Kuala Lumpur is positioned to share the glamour, heritage and success of its predecessor. Set on 3.2
acres on Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, this key location is the historical mile of Kuala Lumpur, opposite
the old Moorish style railway station, another famous landmark for the city.
The Hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. The Majestic Wing, the fully restored original five
storey Majestic Hotel, houses the Suites with Butler Service, The Colonial Caf, The Bar and The Tea
Lounge. A new 15-storey Tower Wing complementing the art deco style houses the Reception,
Deluxe Rooms and Suites, Contango Restaurant, 13 meeting rooms, a pillar less ballroom that can
seat 1,200 people, a gymnasium and a swimming pool.
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The Majestic Spa, in a separate building, is distinctively appointed in the art nouveau style of Charles
Rennie Mackintoshs famous Willow Tearooms of Scotland. It offers seven treatment rooms, a
relaxation area, and its own swimming pool. True to the spirit of colonial times, The Majestic Spa
reflects upon a golden era in Malaysian history. A second two-storey building called The Smoke
House features a bar, grooming room, cigar room, private dining area with a Chef on call, a screening
room and card room.
To tantalise the taste buds, Contango is a luxuriously designed contemporary restaurant featuring an
open kitchen interactive concept with a seating capacity for 250 people. Available here is the Opus
One vertical collection of wine created through a collaboration between Baron Philippe de
Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The Colonial Caf on the other hand, recreates the atmosphere of
the halcyon days of the planters of Malaya and offers traditional colonial fare. The adjacent Tea
Lounge is also designed in colonial style and serves light refreshments and afternoon tea. Come
nightfall, nostalgia fills the air at The Bar as the descendants of the legendary Maestro Alfonso
Soliano, a family whose musical traditions date well back into the nations history, entertain with
their classic renditions.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a member of The Leading Hotels of The Worlds family of iconic
and legendary hotels. The affiliation verifies that the hotel meets a demanding set of quality
standards which serve as the benchmark for the luxury hospitality industry, putting it in the
company of some of the best hotels in the world. These include The Ritz London, The Pierre in New
York City, Hotel le Bristol in Paris, and Villa dEste in Lake Como, Italy.
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About The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur opened its doors in December 2012 and includes the meticulously
restored iconic Hotel Majestic building. Built in 1932, the original hotel became one of the great
landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in its time. Located minutes away from KL Sentral, the Hotel features
300 luxurious rooms and suites. The Majestic Wing houses the Suites with Butler Service, The
Colonial Caf, The Bar and The Tea Lounge while a new 15-storey Tower Wing houses the Deluxe
Rooms and Suites, Contango Restaurant, 13 meeting rooms, a pillar less ballroom seating 1,200
people, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. Other facilities include The Majestic Spa and The Smoke
House. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpurs only member of The Leading Hotels of
The Worlds family of iconic and legendary hotels. For more information and reservations, visit
www.majestickl.com.
About YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique
experiences and Spa Villages in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, France and the UK,
including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the worlds best resort in 2003 by Cond Nast Traveller UK. The
group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.
2014 brought the launch of Kasara, a new brand of luxury accommodation offering bespoke, one-ofa-kind experiences in Niseko Village. In 2015, the group welcomes their latest addition, The
Gainsborough Bath Spa, the only hotel in the city to be part of the Leading Hotels of the Worlds
collection of legendary hotels. Set in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage Site, this unique heritage
gem exclusively offers the only natural thermal spa within a hotel in the United Kingdom.
With each new experience that it presents, the company strives to embrace and highlight the natural
essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of
YTL Corporation Berhad. Visit http://www.ytlhotels.com/ for more information.
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