The St. Regis Langkawi brings Ultra Luxury to Malaysia

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 One of the most highly-anticipated properties in Malaysia, The St. Regis Langkawi, has officially opened in UNESCO's First World Geopark. This ultra-luxurious property is a joint venture between the Rajawali Group as well as the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance. The St. Regis Langkawi is the first ever St. Regis in Malaysia (even though The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is slated to open this year too) and it is expected to bring a whole new level of luxury standards to the country. 

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Chinese New Year (2016) at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

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With Chinese New Year set menus going over S$4,000++ a table in Singapore, maybe it's not a bad idea to consider the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru instead. Opt for the more casual Prosperity Buffet Dinner (RM128 Nett per adult) or the more indulgent Prosperity Set Dinner (RM 1,588 Nett per table of 10 guests) complete with a private dining area. 

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Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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I stayed in a Club Deluxe City View room at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.when I visited in September 2015 and since I arrived pretty late (approximately 9PM), my room was already turned down for the night. The first thing you would probably notice about the room is that the decor is slightly dated but fret not because the hotel is actually going through a refurbishment process so the rooms are going to be spanking new in no time. With that being said, the quality of product is still not being compromised. 

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Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu to Open in 2018

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Borneo's first Hotel Jen has been announced by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd and Pacific Sanctuary Holdings Sdn Bhd. The brand new Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu (with an estimated 440 rooms) is slated to open in 2018 and it will be strategically located in PacifiCity - an integrated shopping, entertainment and lifestyle hub - which is located along the the scenic coastal highway of Kota Kinabalu.

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Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences Opens

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A new hotel has just opened this month in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The new Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences is located in the Bukit Bintang district (where all the delicious food is just a short stroll away) and it offers 445 hotel rooms as well as 157 serviced apartments with a spectacular view of the city's iconic skyline. The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences occupies the previous Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur and it will go through a full refurbishment over the next two years to be aligned with the global Pullman standards of excellence (while remaining open).

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DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru to become Category 2 Hotel

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I have stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru a couple of times in a One Bedroom Suite and an Executive Room. The DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru is located approximately 15 minutes drive from the Woodlands Checkpoint (provided there is no congestion) and being a Category 1 hotel, it is extremely worth it at just 5,000 Hilton HHonors Points a night. The hotel is however going to become a Category 2 hotel soon so be sure to redeem your Hilton Honors points early!

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Personal Shopper Experience at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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Indulge in an unrivaled experience of retail therapy at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy personal shopping services and gift-with-purchase offers at two of Kuala Lumpur's best malls, the Suria KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Ranked number four in the world's top shopping destinations by CNN in 2014 and ranked number two in Asia-Pacific retail locations, the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the perfect bridge between luxury shopping and living.

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Three Michelin-star Chef Pop-Up Restaurant in Malaysia

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Arriving at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's first pop-up restaurant, Aziamendi 88, and it is going to feature Spain's renowned celebrity as well as a three Michelin-star chef, Eneko Atxa from 22 July to 31 October 2015. Taking up residency at the Mandarin Grill with a carefully curated team of trained chefs, expert sommeliers and waitstaff from his Aziamendi restaurant in Thailand, guests will be treated to an gastronomical journey through northern Spain for 88 days. 

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