Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur adds 724 rooms in Expansion Program

The Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is to add four new brands of accommodation to its portfolio that increases the total available rooms of 441 to a progressive total of 1165 by end 2004.

The growth represents a 62 percent increase in the number of hotel rooms, all of which are located within the 800-acre integrated development and managed under the brand umbrella of Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. The expansion will position the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel as the single largest Hotel development in Kuala Lumpur. 

The four brands of accommodation are The Villas, The Duplex, Pyramid Tower, and Resort Suites, now under construction and scheduled to open progressively from February 2004 to the end of 2004.

The Villas, opening in February 2004 is the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel's first luxury collection of accommodation. Nestled within the 800-acres of tropical garden of Sunway Lagoon Resort, these 17 Asian-styled luxury villas are designed in a contemporary Malaysian style and will offer full butler service, the finest furnishings, excellence in service delivery, cuisine and amenities. Each villa features a private infinity-edge plunge pool with a view of the resort's lagoon, LCD flat screen television, DVD, surround-sound systems and numerous other facilities suited for the discerning traveler.

The Duplex, opening March 2004 is another first for the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel's brand of accommodation offering 5-star customized service residence for long-term stays. The 12 units of 2-storey townhouses are designed to meet the accommodation needs of corporate guests looking for long-term stay or for leisure travelers who require more space. The Duplex is fully furnished and includes all utilities, maid service, and full access to the resorts facilities. Each unit boasts a balcony that overlooks the resort's lagoon.

The 549-room Pyramid Tower, an extension of the resort is to open July 2004. With rooms measuring 32 square metres, expect every convenience in the standard and superior rooms with amenities like an oversize bed, vanity area, day bed, satellite television channels and access to the resort's extensive facilities. The 31-storey tower is nestled between the bustling commercial, shopping and entertainment district. For dining pleasure, the hotel will feature a 450-seater café that serves an international buffet selection, available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pyramid Tower is directly linked to Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel and guests have easy access to numerous facilities like the Convention Centre, Shopping Mall and Theme Park.

The 5-star Resort Suites is yet another first for the resort and is set to open in October 2004. All 280 units of service-suites are fully furnished offering a selection of layouts including studio, one and two bedroom units, out of which 134 are privately owned and the hotel manages the balance of 146 units. The Resort Suites is strategically located between the 11th through 31st floor of the Pyramid Tower and aims to be the epitome of sophisticated living.