press kit (slkl)-27 march 2013

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

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P R E S S K I T

C O N T E N T S

Hotel Overview 2

Guestrooms 3

Horizon Club ~ A Cut Above Luxury 7

Food and Beverage Facilities 10

Banquet and Convention Facilities 17

Health Club & Spa 19

Key Personalities 22

Awards 23

Places of Interest 25

Press Contact 27

11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel (603) 2032 2388 Fax (603) 2070 1514

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.shangri-la.com


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H OTEL OVERVIEW

SHANGRI-LA, A HAVEN IN THE CITY The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is a welcoming presence in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s business and shopping district. It is near major landmarks like the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC, as well as tourist sites. Set amidst lush greenery, the hotel is about first class hospitality, with the very best in comfort and sophisticated facilities. It has 101 custom designed and luxurious suites, the most in any hotel in the city. It’s a place for those who enjoy fine dining as the hotel’s top-notch restaurants offer Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese and French cuisines. There is a bar and grill to wine and dine and be entertained with music from live bands, and a Lobby Lounge for leisurely drinks, beverages and afternoon tea and cakes. The hotel is also the venue of choice for major international conferences, business meetings, banquets and social events. Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is only a 45-minute drive from the KL International Airport. There is also easy access to the city via public transport systems, limousines and taxis.


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G UESTROOMS AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

It’s the ultimate in comfort in all the 662 guestrooms at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The tastefully furnished rooms meet the needs of the different guests at all levels. Deluxe Room 96 units

Executive Room 306 units

Premier Room 62 units

Horizon Club Executive Room 81 units

Horizon Club Premier Room 16 units

Executive Suite 26 units

Premier Selection Suite 70 units

Specialty Suite 3 units

Malaysian Suite 1 unit

Royal Suite 1 unit

Deluxe, Executive and Premier Rooms (464 units) Each Deluxe, Executive and Premier Room has an average size of 40 square metres. The rooms are furnished in warm and soothing shades of red, orange, gold and walnut brown. The rooms are fitted with all the amenities to pamper the guests. These include a 32-inch flat screen LCD TV with in-house movies, IDD telephone services, a well-stocked mini bar, a refrigerator, individual room temperature controls, tea and coffee-making facilities, a mini safe, 24-hour room service and complimentary broadband wi-fi access.


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Horizon Executive and Premier Room (97 units) The Horizon Club Executive and Premier Rooms exude a feeling of warmth and well-being in the pleasing tones of red, orange, gold and walnut brown in the furnishings. The rooms are fitted with ergonomically designed furniture for ultimate comfort, with custom-designed mattresses, plush duvets and bedding for a good night’s sleep. Table and floor lamps and a chandelier of contemporary design are there to light up to suit the mood. Executive Suite (26 units) The Executive Suites are very spacious, covering 74 square metres, and offer a spectacular view of the city. There is a large bedroom with a custom-designed bathroom equipped with designer bath amenities, a separate living room and a private workstation that are so ideal for long staying guests or families travelling together. The suites,

furnished in the warm signature colours of the hotel rooms, also feature classic materials such as velvet and burl veneer. There are also units equipped with a dining area and a kitchenette designed for small get-togethers and semi-formal business appointments.

Premier Selection Suite (70 units) The Premier Selection Suites are a class above in elegance and luxury, reflected in the fittings and space, which is a generous 80 square metres. Guests staying in a Premier Selection Suite are entitled to additional benefits that include the pressing of suit or dress, late check-out and more.


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Specialty Suite (3 units) The Specialty Suites are like a private residence, a luxurious home away from home. Each covers a huge expanse of 115 square metres. Its distinctive décor and colours are complemented by thoughtfully selected artworks. Guests staying in the Specialty Suite also enjoy the same exclusive benefits as those in the Premier Selection Suites. Malaysian Suite (1 unit) Located on the second highest floor of the hotel at Level 27, it has a commanding view of the city’s splendid buildings and landmarks. This one and only Malaysian Suite covers a sprawling 240 square metres. It has a spacious master bedroom with a private dressing area, a wardrobe, sizeable luggage storage compartment and a large bathroom with a deep soaking tub. There is a separate living room and dining room that seats 12, along with a pantry. The Malaysian Suite is accessible via a private lift near the VIP entrance in the lower lobby of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.


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Royal Suite (1 unit) The Royal Suite is the most luxurious of all. Also known as Suite Twenty Eight Hundred, it covers 240 square metres and is accessible via a private VIP lift. A sanctuary of beauty and charm, the Royal Suite has an expansive master bedroom with a dressing area and a large bathroom fitted with a whirlpool tub. It has a living room, a dining room for 12 with an adjoining pantry and a well-equipped work area. This suite is popular with royalty, dignitaries and corporate leaders from all over the world.


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H ORIZON CLUB ~ A CUT ABOVE LUXURY

Privileged And Pampered At The Horizon Club At the Horizon Club all the needs of guests are anticipated and met, from the moment they step into the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. For members of this exclusive Club it begins with a personalized check-in at the Horizon Club Lounge, with the option of a late check-out until 4pm on the day of departure. A Club Concierge is at their service, whether in making special travel arrangements, plans for a holiday or translation services. They will enjoy spending time in the beautifully designed Horizon Club Lounge which delivers a home away from home feeling. It is fitted with all the amenities and luxuries to make the guests’ stay hassle-free and pleasurable. Business and frequent travellers will like the convenience of having the use of well-furnished boardrooms for meetings, IT work stations and a reading room with a wide selection of newspapers and magazines. They have private spaces within the Horizon Lounge to meet their own guests informally, or for business talks. It’s a hotel within a hotel in the Lounge, with a dedicated kitchen that serves complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and even refreshments throughout the day. Chefs are present to prepare treats for the guests. The high level of personalized service and privileges within the plush and warm interior of the Horizon Club Lounge make this a welcoming retreat and a conducive place for business. It’s a good reason to stay with the Horizon Club.


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Horizon Club guests enjoy these complimentary services at the Horizon Club Lounge, open from 6am to 11.30pm:

• Club Floor check-in and check-out

• Buffet Breakfast served daily from 6.30am to 10.30am

• Daily Afternoon Tea from 3.00pm to 5.00pm

• Evening Cocktails from 5.00pm to 7.00pm

• Coffee, tea and soft drinks during operation hours.

• Complimentary use of a Horizon Club meeting room for up to two hours daily, by reservation based on availability.

• Complimentary broadband wi-fi access in the Lounge and in the Horizon Club rooms and suites

• Basic secretarial services and concierge services

• Shoe shine service upon request

• Packing and unpacking of bags upon request

• Complimentary pressing of a suit or dress upon arrival.

• DVD movies on loan


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The Horizon Club offers top level accommodation and facilities, with three categories of guestrooms located on the hotel’s highest floors. Special emphasis is placed on comfort and space in the 81 Executive Rooms measuring 39 square metres, 16 Premier Rooms covering 42 square metres and a selection of luxury suites. Horizon Club Executive and Premier Rooms are furnished in warm tones of red, gold and walnut brown. They are fitted with ergonomically designed furniture that is both functional and pleasing, accented wardrobes, chandeliers and lamps in contemporary style. Horizon Executive Suites The Horizon Club Executive Suites are located on the higher floors, with a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur. They are ideal for travellers who are used to style, luxury and comfort wherever they stay. The Horizon Club Lounge The beautifully designed Horizon Club Lounge seats 128 guests and offers them exclusive privileges like Club Floor check-in and check-out and all the amenities to make the guests’ stay hassle-free and pleasurable. There is a well-furnished boardroom for meetings, IT work stations with free wi-fi access, a reading room and a smoking room. A dedicated kitchen serves complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and even refreshments throughout the day. Guests with young children have the use of a family area as well.


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F OOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES

The restaurants at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur cater to all tastes, and the finest palates. From local cuisines to international, from Malay to Chinese and Indian, French to Japanese, it’s a varied and exciting culinary journey for guests and gourmands. The restaurants are headed by the best chefs in their field, and dining here is always an experience to look forward to.

Restaurant Lafite

Restaurant Lafite was designed by Adam Tihany, a renowned American interior designer and interior architect. Spago and Le Cirque are his creations. Lafite is striking for its stylish, contemporary design. It has a unique circular dining area, and in the centre of it is a sea-green glass water feature. A continuous cascade of water from the ceiling down conveys a cool and soothing ambience to the restaurant. Hues of green, brown and ivory in the décor give it a timeless, elegant feel. There is a private dining room that can accommodate a party of 10, while a semi-private dining area allows guests to delight in the ambience of the main restaurant and

still feel exclusive within it. The restaurant can seat 75 persons in total. To complement Lafite’s exquisite French cuisine is its fine wines from France, Italy, Spain and Germany, and from the best vineyards of the New World. A new addition to Lafite is the Red Room, a plush, intimate space where guests can enjoy champagne, wine and cocktails before proceeding to dinner.

Location : Lobby Level Operating Hours: Lunch - 12 noon to 2.30pm Monday to Friday Dinner - 7pm to 10.30pm Monday to Saturday and Public Holiday Closed on Sunday For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3900 or email to [email protected]


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Zipangu

Zipangu exudes calm and serenity in its warm woody feel, water flowing over stone and glass, and in the bamboo garden that surrounds it. Walls of stacked glass bottles that are the sake and wine cellar form a spectacular entrance. There is a bar with a private lounge for drinks before lunch or dinner. Two private rooms and five semi-private enclaves separated from the main restaurant by timber battens are dining options for guests. A sheet of water falling down glass, water bubbling up from rocks or gurgling in a Japanese stone receptacle bring a Zen-like ambience in the main dining hall. It has a view of the gardens too. This Tokyo-style brasserie stands out for its spacious open kitchen featuring the sushi, teppanyaki and tempura counters. Diners can sit at these counters and watch the chefs at work, and interact with them. Signature dishes from Japanese chef Ishii Takayuki include Maguro Tartar Avocado Sauce, Gindara Kousou Mushi or Steamed Cod with Herb Oil and Soy Sauce Vinaigrette, Aji to Yasai No Soup or Minced Horse Mackerel Balls in a Vegetable broth, and Kaisen Spicy Roll.

There are sets for lunch and dinner. At dinner you could try the Australian Wagyu and King Crab, Prime Sushi and Teppanyaki sets, that come with a wide array of appetizers. All these feature the finest and freshest ingredients from Japan. On Sundays and public holidays, Zipangu lays out a Buffet Brunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Location : Level 1 Operating Hours: Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm (Monday to Saturday) 11.30am - 2.30pm (Sunday & Public Holiday) Dinner 6.30pm - 10.30pm (daily) For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3900 or email to [email protected]


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Shang Palace Shang Palace exudes auspiciousness, in its grand welcoming entrance where an intricate carving of nine celestial dragons watches over. Shades of deep red and peach dominate in this classic imperial décor. Inside, sumptuous food awaits, with the finest Cantonese dishes in an extensive menu. You could feast on these in the splendid ambience of the main dining hall that overlooks the lush gardens of the Shangri-La Hotel, or in any of the eight private dining rooms. Dedicated and attentive staff are on hand, seeing to your every need. Master chefs rule the Shang Palace kitchen, bringing out signature dishes like Poached Farm Chicken with Chinese Rose Wine and Dried Scallop Sauce, Baked Large Prawn with Hawthorn Berry Sauce, Slow Braised Beef Short Rib with Aged “Hua Tiao” Wine, and Braised Whole Abalone served with Egg Fried Rice. Then there are the classic Stewed Goose Webs with Fish Maw and Mushrooms in Supreme Oyster Sauce, Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Crab Roe Sauce, and Wok-fried Stuffed Fish Maw with XO sauce.

Set menus for two or more people, and for 10, are available for both lunch and dinner. Shang Palace also carries a vegetarian menu. At lunch, dimsum is very popular, with a wide variety for selection. It is steamed on order and served a la minute.

Location : Level 1 Operating Hours: Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm (Monday to Saturday) 10.30am - 2.30pm (Sunday and Public Holidays) Dinner 6.30pm - 10.30pm (daily) For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3904 or email to [email protected]


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Lemon Garden Cafe All the food is fresh and hot off the Live Buffet Arena at the Lemon Garden Cafe. It’s a unique dining concept, with the dishes prepared a la minute, using the freshest ingredients. Take your choice of cuisines - Chinese, Malay, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Thai and western. Each has its own theatre kitchen. At the Chinese kitchen is a large water tank with live seafood in it, and the chefs will bring out the ever popular steamed fish, or large prawns hot from the wok, smothered in the most delicious sauce. There is a noodle station and dimsum hot from the steamer. On the Italian side is a wood-fired pizza oven, so expect freshly baked pizzas. Pasta, grilled vegetables and salads are top draw here too. Skewers of freshly roasted chicken come out of the hot tandoor at the Indian kitchen, and the aroma of Indian spices hangs in the air from freshly cooked curries. The variety of food at this constantly changing buffet satisfies every craving, whether it is the freshly-shucked oysters, luscious crabs, prawns and shellfish at the cold section, sashimi and sushi on the Japanese side or the carvery of roast beef and lamb. The dessert counter is irresistible with its attractive display and the chocolate fountain is just as tempting. There is even a gluten-free section to cater to those with special food needs.

Location : Lobby Level Operating Hours: 6am - 1am (daily) For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3900 or email to [email protected]


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Lobby Lounge It’s a green, serene view from wherever you are seated at the Lobby Lounge. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows give an unobstructed glimpse of the matured garden of tropical trees and shrubs. High-backed chairs and sofa settees in light gold and green, and tall crystal chandeliers hanging down, convey an elegant ambience. Guests can lean back, make their orders for afternoon tea and relax to piano music. It’s a place to greet and meet friends, clients or work mates over a cup of tea, coffee and drinks.

There’s a choice of the Traditional Malaysian Afternoon Tea or the Traditional Classic Afternoon Tea served in an elegant three-tiered tray. A selection of signature cakes is also available. The Lobby Lounge also offers a snack menu throughout the day. In the evening, a band performs from 6.30pm till 11.45pm every day except Sunday.

Location : Lobby Level Operating Hours : 9am - 1am (daily) For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3900 or email to [email protected]


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Arthur’s Bar and Grill

Arthur’s Bar and Grill is the perfect place to meet up for drinks and casual dining, or to unwind after work. It is modelled on a Manhattan pub-style concept, with warm tones emanating from the wood, leather and brickwork in its furniture and fittings. From a tall ceiling hangs a cluster of steel lamps in a chandelier formation, hovering over a spectacular stretched bar counter in the centre. A double-height, illuminated back bar bottle feature catches the eye, as well as the display of a wide selection of liquor, wines and beers. There are comfortable leather seats along the length of the bar, as well as at the tables in front of it.

Out of the main dining area, tall tables and stools on the terrace, facing the lush green garden of the Shangri-La Hotel, set the mood for drinks and cocktails with tapas. You can order anything from Nachos to Spicy Chicken Wings, Garlic Prawns with dried chilli and Yorkshire pudding with pulled beef, from a tapas menu hanging beneath the table. The menu at Arthur’s Bar and Grill is about both western and local Malaysian specialities. There is the Arthur’s Beef Burger, Minced Meat and Mushroom Pie and Fish & Chips side by side with Char Kway Teow, Malaysian Satay and Seafood Mee Mamak, even vegetarian dishes.

Band performances and live sports matches are regular entertainment at Arthur’s Bar and Grill. The main dining area can seat 163 guests. Private parties and dinners can be held upstairs, where the whole floor can be yours. Location : Level 1 Operating Hours : 12noon - 1am (Monday to Thursday) 12noon - 2am (Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays) 5pm - 12midnight (Sunday and Public Holidays)

For reservations, call (60 3) 2074 3900 or email to [email protected]


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Lemon Garden 2Go

Lemon Garden 2Go is a deli, café and food retail shop all in one. Signature sandwiches made to order, breads, pastries, pasta and salads are there for takeaway or eat in, together with beverages and a variety of fruit juices. Daily Specials are available for lunch here from Monday to Friday, from hot dishes like Chicken Soup Noodles and Curry Noodles to Nasi Lemak and BBQ Beef Brisket. There are tables within the café, and outside overlooking the green maze.

Lemon Garden 2Go is where you can order that custom-made cake for that special occasion, choosing from the wide selection in the showcase. Here is also the place to shop for hand-made chocolates, cookies, speciality coffee and tea and other Shangri-La branded retail products.

Location : Lobby Level Operating Hours : 8am - 6.30pm (Monday to Saturday) Closed on Sundays and public holidays


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B ANQUET AND CONVENTION FACILITIES

For banquets and functions Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has some of the finest and largest rooms to offer, complemented with unparalleled services to ensure an event proceeds smoothly. There are 13 function rooms in all, named after the States in Malaysia and they are specially designed to cater for private banquets, seminars, business meetings, product launches and displays and national and international conferences and conventions. The function rooms range in size from 44 square metres to 1,509 square metres. The smaller rooms are perfect for groups of 20 while the pillar-free Grand Ballroom can comfortably seat 2,000 people. These can be equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems, lighting equipment, slide, overhead and movie projectors, easels, whiteboards and flip charts and duplicating and photocopying services. Additional telephone and telex lines, closed-circuit television and other equipment can be made available on request. Grand Ballroom The splendour of the Grand Ballroom is reflected in the magnificent crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian craftsmen, decorative light fittings and deep wool carpets in rich gold and blue. Ornamental resin shields with pewter finishing adorn the walls, together with imported wall panels in fabric and bevelled mirror panels. Doors made from solid oak and decorated with floral carvings and mother-of-pearl inlay open into the Grand Ballroom. They are framed with carved timber architraves.

The Grand Ballroom is equipped with state-of-the-art sound system and sophisticated lighting and technology from the UK. It is a definitive social venue, whether it’s for a banquet, grand ball, wedding, international conference or cocktail party, with supportive services to ensure the perfect orchestration of the event.


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Business Centre The Business Centre is designed to offer a conducive environment for business meetings and discussions. Guests can avail themselves of the efficient and comprehensive services at this centre that has boardrooms and meeting rooms for them to hold discussions, presentations and meetings. These are equipped with the latest in office automation. There are work stations fitted with computers, scanners and printers, and offering complimentary high-speed internet access. The Business Centre has a professional secretarial team offering the following:

• Secretarial services such as word processing and private secretarial services • Telecommunications such as facsimile transmission, video conferencing,

e-mail services and IDD call assistance. • Packing, mailing and gift wrapping • Equipment rental such as laptops, personal computers, laser printers, facsimile

machines, photocopiers, mobile phones, slide and overhead projectors, carousels, flipcharts, multi-system televisions and VCRs/DVDs

• Courier and mailing services • Printing and photocopying • Translation and interpretation services • Reference library


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H EALTH CLUB & SPA

The Health Club & Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur comprises a fully equipped gymnasium for a complete workout, and a spa to retreat into to get relaxed, recharged and revitalized. The Health Club It’s a green view on all sides of the Health Club as it looks out to the gardens of the hotel. Working out here is always a pleasant, uplifting experience. The Health Club is spacious, air-conditioned and fitted with a comprehensive range of equipment for both male and female enthusiasts. Outstanding are state-of-the-art equipment such as Life Fitness Engage Elevation Treadmill and the Life Fitness Engage Elevation Cross-Trainer. The Cross-Trainer is designed to offer a total body workout using biomechanics and a natural fluid motion. It delivers an exceptional and comfortable exercise experience to users of any fitness level. There is also the Concept II Indoor Rower with a selection of programmed functions to suit all types of training, age and ability. The Health Club is also fitted with equipment for strength training, toning and body-building. These include a Chest Press, Shoulder Press, Pectoral Fly, Lateral Raise, Pulldown, Biceps Curl, Tricep Press, Seated Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Hip Abduction, Dual Adjustable Pulley, Abdominal Crunch, Row, Smith Machine, Chin/Dip/Leg Raise, Adjustable Abdominal Bench and Flat Benches. There are a Jaccuzzi, sauna and steam room at the Health Club to complete the fitness experience.


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An adult swimming pool and children’s paddling pool are just outside the Health Club and are available to guests and Health Club & Spa participants.

The Spa Experience Unwind at the Spa with a wide selection of holistic treatments. Here is a sanctuary you would want to retreat to for its signature massages, foot reflexology, customized facial and detoxifying treatments delivered with utmost care and professionalism. Among the treatments available here are: SIGNATURE MASSAGES These provide complete relaxation of the mind and revitalization of the body. Foot Reflexology This Chinese foot massage stimulates blood circulation and relieves stress, while improving your vitality. Rescue Release It’s a customized treatment to relieve muscle tension where you need it. Balance This is a full body massage using acupressure techniques to improve blood circulation and calm the senses. SENSE OF PLACE Treatments use local ingredients and techniques, reflecting a true sense of Malaysia. Malaysian Urut Traditional Malaysian massage using long kneading strokes and pressure massage to boost circulation and improve well-being. Invigorating Borneo Coffee Scrub The ideal pick-me-up for tired skin. The anti-ageing properties of coffee will leave your skin renewed and revitalized. Healing Herbal Harmony This heated herbal massage uses fresh ginger, lemongrass and other herbs to warm up and heal muscles.


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A SPA JOURNEY It’s a combination of two or more treatments. Choose from below or create your own “journey”. Shang Serenity Treat yourself to a relaxing “Shang Touch” massage followed by an exquisite customized facial that you will leave you blissfully relaxed. Rainforest Ritual Start your journey with an invigorating Borneo Coffee Scrub, then relax while your therapist brings you to another realm with a traditional Malaysian Urut. Renewal Experience Pamper your body with our detoxifying treatments starting with a Detoxifying Marine Algae Wrap, followed by the Aroma Bliss massage. End the treatment with the Rejuvenating Facial Treatment to bring out your youthful glow.


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K EY PERSONALITIES

Manfred Weber General Manager

An Austrian national, Mr Weber brings with him more than 20

years of experience in the hospitality industry. He was previously

with the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, where he was responsible

for the success of the hotel’s daily operations and special

projects. Prior to joining the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Mr

Weber was in Shanghai and Beijing for 11 years. He had

distinguished himself working with luxury hotel groups in Saudi Arabia and Germany

before his China stint. As General Manager of the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur,

Mr Weber is in charge of providing leadership and direction to ensure the efficient

and effective operations of this property.

Allwyn Drego Hotel Manager

Mr Drego comes with 20 years of experience in hospitality. He

was previously the Hotel Manager with the Shangri-La Hotel,

Mumbai, where he was responsible for its pre-opening and

overall hotel operations. He has worked with resort hotels in

Indonesia and Maldives where he was the Pre-opening and

Opening General Manager. He has also held the posts of General

Manager and Executive Assistant Manager in hotels and resorts in Goa and Agra.

With his extensive experience, Mr Drego is well placed to further enhance the market

position of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur as the top hotel choice for travelers in

the city.


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A WARDS

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has received several awards -- both local and international -- over the years for its gracious hospitality and excellent service. International • Travel + Leisure Best Hotel in Kuala Lumpur 2014.

• Travel + Leisure Top 500 World’s Best Hotels 2014.

• Best Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2014

• ASEAN Green Hotel Award on 19 January 2014 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2014 by ASEAN Green Hotel Standard 2014-2016

• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 winner under the Top 25 Hotels in

Malaysia category • TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 winner under the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in

Malaysia category

• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 winner under the Top 25 Hotels for Romance in Malaysia category

• Recipient of 2013 Gold Circle Awards by agoda.com • Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur 2013 by Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific).

• Hotel of the Year Award 2012 within Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Group.

• No. 1 for Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Malaysia by the 2012 TripAdvisor Travellers’

Choice Awards on 18 January 2012 • Top 10 Masters Awards for Best-Brand in Hotel-Business at the Brand Laureate

Awards 2010-2011 Gala Dinner. Presented By Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) on 23 March 2011.

• World Luxury Hotel Award’s Global Winner in the “Best Luxury Business

Hotel” Category at The World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 Gala Ceremony held in Zagreb, Croatia.

• World Luxury Hotel Award’s Global Winner In The “Best City Hotel” Category

at The World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 Gala Ceremony held in Zagreb, Croatia.


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Local • KL Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2014 Platinum Award for 5-Star Hotel.

• KL Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2014 Platinum Award for Fine Dining Restaurant

– Lafite. • Best City Hotel by the Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine during the 2012 Best of

Malaysia Awards in StageKL, Kuala Lumpur on 28 September 2012. • Best Business Hotel – Excellence Awards by the Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine

during the 2012 Best of Malaysia Awards in StageKL, Kuala Lumpur on 28 September 2012.

• Best Hotel Restaurant – Excellence Awards by the Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine

during the 2012 Best of Malaysia Awards in StageKL, Kuala Lumpur on 28 September 2012.

• Best Hotel Bar – Excellence Awards by the Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine during

the 2012 Best of Malaysia Awards in StageKL, Kuala Lumpur on 28 September 2012.

• Award for Outstanding Achievement (5-Star Accommodation Category) during

the Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2011 on 21st June 2011. • Award of Excellence (Restaurant Category) for Lemon Garden Café during the

Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2011 on 21st June 2011. • Excellent Front Liner Award for Angie Ng Set Fui (Guest Service Manager,

Horizon Club) and Chef Jasper Chow Chen Ann (Restaurant Lafite) during the Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2011 on 21st June 2011.

• Best City Hotel 2011 Excellence Award in October 2011 Issue of Expatriate

Lifestyle. • Best Hotel Restaurant (Lafite) 2011 Excellence Award in October 2011 Issue of

Expatriate Lifestyle • Best Hotel Bar (Arthur’s Bar and Grill) 2011 Excellence Award in October 2011

Issue of Expatriate Lifestyle • Kuala Lumpur Beautiful Landscape Award 2011 (Hotel Category) by the Kuala

Lumpur City Hall Innovation Day 2011 at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Auditorium on 17 November 2011.

• Human Resources Minister Award 2011 in the Large Employer Category

(Service Sector) at the Human Resources Development Awards 2011, held in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre on 12 September 2011.


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P LACES OF INTEREST

KL Tower The KL Tower of Menara Kuala Lumpur, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, stands at 421 metres and is the seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. Experience a breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur on the Observation Deck at 276 metres above ground. The Tower is located within the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, one of the oldest forest reserves in the country. You can also talk a walk through this. Petronas Twin Towers The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, standing at a height of 451.9 metres, is Kuala Lumpur’s crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling by night, it was designed by master architect Cesar Pelli. You can go up to 170 metres in an elevator, with the doors opening at the Skybridge connecting the two towers. You can ascend even higher at Level 86 and capture a spectacular view of Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding area.

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Kuala Lumpur’s most historical landmark. It was designed by British architect Arthur Charles Alfred Norman and was completed in 1896. It is striking for its Moorish domes and clock tower and served as the British secretariat until Malaya’s independence in 1957. It is now home to the Supreme and High Courts, and houses the National Textile Museum. It faces the Tudor-style building of the Royal Selangor Club.


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National Monument The National Monument is a group of bronze sculptures of seven soldiers carrying the Malaysian flag, and represents the fight for freedom in the country. The monument, built in 1966, stands at 15.5 metres high. It was the work of architect Felix de Weldon who also designed the famous Iwo Jima monument. Each of the soldiers represents one of the seven qualities of leadership: leadership, unity, strength, wariness, suffering, courage and sacrifice.

Central Market

The Central Market is a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. It houses several art galleries and stalls, shops and restaurants and is a showcase for the arts and culture of the country. It began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan.

Chinatown

Also known as Petaling Street, Chinatown at the heart of Kuala Lumpur is one of the most colourful and popular tourist spots in the country. It’s a vibrant night market and a bargain hunter’s paradise. It’s brightly lit and jam-packed with stalls offering all kinds of wares, from clothes to bags as well as food and drinks. On either side of this night market are shops that have been around since the turn of the 19th century.

Karyaneka Handicraft Centre Karyaneka is a centre for Malaysian handicraft. It has on exhibition and for sale a large collection of products which mirrors the country’s cultural roots. They range from batik paintings and clothes to elaborate woven songket pieces, rattan products, silver jewellery, wood carvings, pottery and brasswork.


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P RESS CONTACT

Rosemarie Wee

Area Director of Communications Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : (60 3) 2032 2388 extension 1186/1187 Fax : (60 3) 2031 4927 Email : [email protected] Website : www.shangri-la.com

Digital images are available upon request.

03/07/2014

press kit (slkl)-27 march 2013

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