Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur – a touch of glamour

Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - a touch of glamour
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InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, one of Malaysia’s luxury international hotels has completed the multi-million dollar refurbishment in conjunction with InterContinental’s 70th anniversary this year. The refurbishment introduces a ‘new look’ modern sleek design hotel, with the transformation of 132 Premier rooms and 130 Deluxe rooms.

Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - a touch of glamour

“The fresh and contemporary hotel is designed for discerning business and leisure travellers, and now reflects a modern functional design concept that fulfills today’s travellers’ needs, whether individuals, families or groups”, said Mr. Clive Murray, General Manager of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur; Area General Manager, Malaysia of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). “The refurbishment complements the hotel’s mission to deliver great hotels guests love and to achieve that, we should be going beyond what they expect so they stay with us and recommend us to others,” he added.

Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - a touch of glamour

Featuring hues of soft and simple colour palettes including whites, blues and greys, the Premier rooms now present a total fresh look which makes for a wonderfully calming and sleep-inducing atmosphere. The white sheer curtain on the window adds a contemporary and sophisticated impression to the room, providing day-time privacy and still letting in natural light. Additional features include plush bedding linens with a specially crafted headboard, a contemporary ensuite bathroom with a transparent glass wall, a 46” flat screen LCD TV and a modern white fabric couch.

Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - a touch of glamour

Step into the tastefully refreshed and fully furnished Deluxe rooms and be welcomed by warm, relaxing tones, plush fabrics and furnishings. The new carpets come with soothing brown tones, offering an earthy look to the room, which strike a perfect balance of elegance, comfort and tranquility to each guest.

Sneak Peek: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - a touch of glamour

Daniel Fountain / 12.10.2016

Editor, Hotel Designs

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