Kuala Lumpur The
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opened in August. All 412 guest rooms offer panoramic views of the city, six meeting and event spaces can host up to 1,300 guests, a 24-hour fitness center features personalized LCD screens with Internet access, and the Essa Spa offers 11 treatment rooms and a sauna.
Ultra-sleek Asian design distinguishes the 513-room
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, set to open in 2013. What promises to be a high-tech haven for business travelers will include 11 meeting rooms able to host up to 2,000 people, plus video and teleconferencing facilities.
To debut on Jan. 1, 2013, the
Seri Chenang Resort and Spa is set on tropical Langkawi Island, one of UNESCO's designated World Geoparks. The boutique resort is a one-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur and features six luxury villas built with local hardwoods to reflect traditional Malaysian architectural style. The Kayangan Spa emphasizes the use of natural ingredients and traditional Malaysian therapies.
Meeting Hotels In Kuala Lumpur, major hotels include the 662-room Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur; 643-room Mandarin Oriental; 503-room Hilton Kuala Lumpur; 473-room InterContinental Kuala Lampur; 385-room Sheraton Imperial; 365-room Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur; and 335-room Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa.
In Putrajaya, about 15 miles from Kuala Lumpur, are the 380-room Marriott Putrajaya and 118-room Putrajaya Shangri-La.
Convention CenterKuala Lumpur Convention Center; more than 30 separate meeting venues, including a theater capable of seating up to 3,000 attendees. (011) 60-3-2333-2888
Taxes Hotels add a 5 percent government tax to all rates, plus an additional 10 percent service charge. (Many restaurants add a 5 percent tax to your bill as well, plus a 10 percent service charge; such eateries are designated as "plus plus" or "++.")
Currency The Malaysian ringgit (MYR or RM). At press time, 3.29MYR was equal to US$1.