MUTIARA KUALA LUMPUR - TAKING ASIAN HOSPITALITY TO GREATER HEIGHTS

The 577-room Mutiara Kuala Lumpur officially dawn the skyline of Kuala Lumpur on April 1, 2001 replacing the former Hilton Kuala Lumpur with a new brand identity, Mutiara. The hotel will be managed by PERNAS Hotel Management Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PERNAS International Holdings Berhad.

The property stands majestically on a 5-hectare hillock, commanding excellent location right in the heart of the city’s golden triangle. Set to trailblaze the new paths in the hospitality scene, Mutiara Kuala Lumpur will take the finely crafted Malaysian hospitality to new heights while delivering world class accommodation and service.

"Mutiara Kuala Lumpur is set to deliver a service brand that is cultured by the traditional Malaysian hospitality, offering business and leisure travellers a unique experience in terms of service culture with international standards of accommodation and services," says Halim Merican, Acting General Manager of Mutiara Kuala Lumpur.

Mutiara Kuala Lumpur provides full list of modern amenities and services to cater for those on business or leisure. The grand main lobby entrance, world class restaurants serving local, Oriental and International cuisines, a cigar salon, bars and lounges, café and delicatessen and shopping arcades are part of the hotel’s many offerings.

Mutiara Welcome Package

To celebrate the opening of Mutiara Kuala Lumpur, the hotel has come up with a special package - Mutiara Welcome Package, valid until June 30, 2001 . Priced at RM299 nett per person per night, the benefits include accommodation in a single superior room, complimentary breakfast at the Planters’ Inn, free local calls, one complimentary suit pressing and a late check out time subject to availability. In addition, guests who opt to stay for two nights will enjoy free stay for the third night.

Home Away From Home – Mutiara Club Floor

Towering high on the 20th to 24th floor, guestrooms on the Mutiara Club Floor offer stunning views of the Kuala Lumpur city with a concept of "home away from home". Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out facilities and are assisted by a dedicated Mutiara Club Manager.

Special butler service, two spacious private lounges serving complimentary breakfast, light refreshments and evening cocktails are some of the many features offered at the Mutiara Lounge. There is also a workstation, library and a wide range of newspapers and magazines offered for the exclusive of guests staying on this floor.

Mutiara Sleek City Meetings – Grand Nirwana Ballroom and Windows on KL

The grand and opulent grand Nirwana Ballroom can easily accommodate up to 1,800 guests theatre style and 1,400 for grand receptions and banquets. Exhibitions, gala concerts and international meeting conventions are made possible with the hotel’s superior technical support systems, backed by a team of professional and skilled workforce who are now known as Mutiara Associates.

Windows on KL features choice of six meeting venues complete with natural lighting with panoramic view of the city of Kuala Lumpur.

Mutiara Hotels & Resorts are managed by PERNAS Hotel Management, a premier hotel and resort chain in Malaysia. The six Mutiara hotels and resorts properties are located in Burau Bay (Langkawi), Johore Bahru (Johore), Pedu Lake (Kedah), Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Taman Negara/National Park (Pahang).

Notes

Built in the late 60’s, the hotel has witnessed many historical moments. Over the years, the hotel has played home to visiting dignitaries and celebrities including His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei, Madame Benazir Bhutto, Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s Princess Margaret, various Japanese Prime Ministers, renowned world heavy weight champion, Mohamed Ali, hair stylist, Vidal Sassoon, Irene Cara, Sergio Mendez, Tina Turner and Tom Jones and Anita Sarawak, to name a few.

The hotel has since undergone significant changes to bring new dimensions in elegance, comfort and convenience whilst incorporating state of the art features. Originally designed by Dale Keller of Dale Keller and associates of Hong Kong, the hotel lobby was upgraded by Leese, Robertson, Freeman designers Ltd of Hong Kong. Italian carrara marble, luxurious carpeting and crystal chandeliers offers distinct ambience of unrivalled elegance to any visitor.

The new Mutiara Kuala Lumpur will provide more value added services of gracious tokens, little personal touches and courtesies that will help retain and build the desired ambience of nostalgia of old world graciousness paralleled by highly efficient service and modern day comforts.