Set to open at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in July, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer domestic and international business travellers convenience and state-of-the-art facilities.
Designed by Amir Hamzah of Malaysia’s HIJJAS Architects + Planners, the landmark development will feature a distinctive architectural style, reflecting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and the hotel’s status as a Shariah-compliant property.
Located just a few minutes from KLIA and neighbouring KLIA2, within easy reach of the Sepang International Circuit and Malaysia’s administrative capital Putrajaya, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a new architectural highlight within a fast-developing area.
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The project is already garnering considerable attention in Asia and recently won the “Best New Hotel Construction and Design” accolade at the Asia Pacific Property Awards’ Malaysian edition. This means the property is now in the running for the global title, which will be decided at the International Property Awards in London this December.
“Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA is an integrated facility designed to the highest possible standards,” says Hamzah. “The development is a harmonious fusion of Malaysia’s modern vision and its rich and colourful local culture. It blends soft building forms and multi-layered green landscapes to create an oasis that will be well remembered by guests.”
The exterior of the hotel features intricate patterns influenced by Islamic geometric art and Kufic script – the earliest style of Islamic calligraphy that was used to record the Qur’an. These designs also extend to the banquet hall’s ceilings, creating a dramatic three-dimensional effect. A series of interior columns reflect some of ancient Islam’s greatest architectural wonders, such as the Alhambra in Spain, while the hotel’s distinctive “lancet” archways pay homage to the style widely used in buildings across the Muslim world, including Turkey and Iran.
Guests will be able to access the Convention Centre directly from the hotel, providing a seamless experience for conference delegates. Housing a vast 1,500-guest banqueting hall, pre-function area, exhibition hall, ten seminar rooms, VIP lounges and other facilities, the conference centre will serve as the departure hall for Malaysia’s hajj operations and as a major host venue for international exhibitions and conferences.
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Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will feature a total of 333 rooms, including luxurious suites with up to two bedrooms, plus an executive lounge and six dining outlets. Separate leisure facilities will be offered for male and female guests, including swimming pools, fitness centres and spa facilities. The hotel will also feature four modern meeting rooms, two boardrooms, a children’s pool, playground and tennis court.
Thanks to its convenient location, stunning features, exacting service standards and extensive amenities, including one of Malaysia’s largest convention centres, the hotel will provide all the facilities needed for Malaysia’s rising number events, conferences, and annual hajj.
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