Swiss-Belhotel has opened its first hotel in Malaysia with the arrival of Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan, part of the Kuantan Waterfront Resort City complex located on the country’s east coast.
Located in the traditional fishing village of Tanjung Lumpur, the 27-storey Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan has 366 rooms and suites.
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Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan is the first stage of the KWRC project, a 200-hectare mixed-use development that will feature a marina walk, promenade, business park, waterfront bars and restaurants, a golf course, and a healthcare hub.
The property and its surroundings are sure to appeal to meeting planners, thanks to its seaside location and variety of meeting rooms, including a main ballroom, while leisure amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre.
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“The fact that we are an integral part of such a transformative development as KWRC makes our entry into Malaysia even more special, and we plan to unveil new properties in other key destinations in the country including Kuala Lumpur and Melaka,” says Gavin M. Faull, Swiss-Belhotel International chairman and president.
Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport is 25 minutes’ drive from the hotel and offers connections to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Penang.
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