St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has launched the brand’s 38th hotel with the opening of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, which combines modern day glamour with old-world elegance, offering business travellers luxury, sophistication and bespoke service.

Part of ONE IFC, a premiere mixed-use development, the hotel is located in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precinct. Inspired by a luxurious Manhattan apartment, with interiors and architecture by G.A. Design, the hotel features a timeless design scheme created with historical context and a sense of opulence.

“The St. Regis brand is growing in the most vibrant and sought-after destinations around the globe and the debut in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, truly marks an incredible milestone for our company,” says Jim Petrus, global brand leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s strategic location, tech-forward facilities, and sophisticated services will offer the finest guest experiences imaginable, crafted for today’s luminaries who make our hotels their home away from home.”

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur houses 208 gracefully-appointed accommodations, each with a walk-in wardrobe. Starting at 63sqm, the guest rooms are the largest in the city, and suites, starting from 138sqm, are also unmatched in size. The Royal Suite, spanning 353sqm, offers private elevator access, an outdoor terrace with panoramic skyline views, a show kitchen, separate his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes, as well as an en-suite massage room and gym. The hotel also offers the brand signature St. Regis Butler Service, including complimentary daily pressing, unpacking and packing, and in-room morning coffee and tea service.

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur features six distinct restaurant and bar venues including Taka by Sushi Saito, the first restaurant to open outside Tokyo by three Michelin-starred chef Takashi Saito, and Ginza Tenkuni, which offers Edo-style tempura. The Brasserie delivers a European café experience during the day and transforms into a contemporary French-Mediterranean bistro in the evening, while The Astor Bar and Decanter serve exquisite cocktails and carefully-selected wines. The Crystal rooftop bar provides an elegant space for cocktails and champagne, whilst The Drawing Room beautifully presents The St. Regis afternoon tea.

Guests can select from a range of refined experiences that reflect the latest innovations in beauty and wellness at the Iridium Spa. To maintain an active lifestyle while travelling, the fitness centre, yoga room, and outdoor swimming pool offer a refuge to refresh the senses.

Featuring over 10,000sqm of private event space, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is set to transform the region’s meetings and events landscape, including an impressive LED video wall projection system in the Grand Ballroom. The Salon is specially designed for VIP events while The Exchange Rooms are equipped with teleconferencing facilities, making them ideal for boardroom meetings. www.starwoodhotels.com