Hilton Signs Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton has signed an agreement with Pekah Hotels to manage Hilton Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.

The ninth Hilton Worldwide property in Malaysia, the 313-room Hilton Kota Kinabalu will also be the fifth Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in the country. It is scheduled to open in 2015.

The 12-story Hilton Kota Kinabalu is located in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and will feature 313 guestrooms, including 17 suites with views overlooking lush greenery and city views of Kota Kinabalu.

Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, “We have been operating in Malaysia for over 30 years, and Hilton Kota Kinabalu will be our ninth property in this great country. As the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu acts as the main industrial and commercial center for the state. With a strong partner like Pekah Hotels Sdn. Bhd., we are confident that Hilton Kota Kinabalu will set the benchmark for quality hospitality experiences catering to both domestic and international travelers.”

Hilton Kota Kinabalu will offer an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty rooftop restaurant adjacent to the rooftop pool and a lounge bar.

The hotel will also offer a total of 2,500 square meters of event space including a 1,000-square meter ballroom, plus an 8-storey car park. It will also have a business center, a health club and a spa.

Kota Kinabalu is a popular getaway destination as it offers a number of tourism attractions and Kota Kinabalu International Airport welcomed 2.9 million passengers in 2012. Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site, is one of the main tourist attractions and is where the majestic Mount Kinabalu is located. One of the highest mountains in South East Asia standing at 4095.2 meters, it attracts thousands of climbers from around the world every year. Furthermore, the internationally famous island of Sipadan is in the world’s top five dive sites. Apart from the tourist attractions, Kota Kinabalu is a key industrial and commercial hub for East Malaysia.