Ritz Carlton Unveils Completely Reimagined Hotel in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, MY. June 20, 2106 - The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has 'come of age' for today's global affluent traveler with an impressive reveal of the completely reimagined 18-year old luxury hotel. A contemporary expression of iconic style underlines a legacy of celebrated service and attention to detail.
Located in Kuala Lumpur's luxury shopping, commercial and nightlife downtown district known as the Golden Triangle, the city's first luxury property commissioned the renowned New York-based design studio Alexandra Champalimaud, to create an exceptional new environment which would be a canvas for extraordinary new experiences. The result was a transformation of the city's iconic beacon of style and luxury which took as its inspiration the heart of The Ritz-Carlton, its ladies and gentlemen, while finely balancing the cultural and historical heritage of the property. The design imbues the property with a fresh palette of pleasing neutral shades, contemporary details and uncompromisingly high quality furnishings and finishes throughout the 364 new guestrooms and suites, restaurants and public spaces.
The transformation builds on the hotels position as the home of choice for the world's elite including royalty and heads of state. The refreshed Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur also created a series of indulgent new experiences within its exceptionally refined surroundings. The property was renowned as Malaysia's first around-the-clock butler service hotel and the legacy continues. Every guest is assigned their own personal butler on-call throughout their stay 24 hours a day.
The property's Spa Village team developed a new treatment based around the experience of Asia's first Sensory Sound Bath Room and the culinary team have introduced their own equivalent of a butler with a Chef-on-Call to tailor personalized menus and experiences for corporate and private events.
Each experience throughout The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, has been carefully refined, renewed and refreshed from the signature afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge with its extensive tea selection and new menu choices through to the new Library space with its vintage cognac and whiskies collection.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur commands a stellar reputation amongst sophisticated travelers as a lavish luxury landmark in the vibrant Golden Triangle of Malaysia's capital city since it opened almost two decades ago. It has won numerous accolades and is recognized as one of the top five butler hotels in the world by The Independent. Travel & Leisure regards it one of “The Greatest Hotels in the World”, and it made the prestigious “Gold List” in Conde Nast Traveler.
The refreshed Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is within the Starhill Gallery complex, the city's premier luxury retail and dining destination. It also houses the largest number of global luxury brands under one roof, some of which are in Malaysia for the first time.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 87 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).
About Marriott International Luxury + Lifestyle Brands
Marriott International's luxury and lifestyle brand portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, EDITION Hotels, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels and Moxy Hotels - totaling over 550 properties worldwide. By the end of 2016, the portfolio is expected to grow to 650 hotels with new locations in Geneva, Switzerland; Paris, France; Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Santa Fe, Argentina, and Sanya, China. Marriott's Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio also accounts for approximately 28 percent of Marriott's system-wide development pipeline. Future plans call for more than 250 additional luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next several years.
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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
