/// East Malaysia Property News
Hilton to Step Foot Into Kota Kinabalu
to the rooftop pool and a
lounge bar. Offering a total
of 2,500 square meters
of event space including
a 1,000-square meter
ballroom, the hotel will have
an 8-story car park, which
offers convenient parking
for patrons. It will also have
a business center, a health
club and a spa.
Subject Hotel along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
Hilton Worldwide has signed
an agreement with Pekah
Hotels Sdn. Bhd. to manage
Hilton Kota Kinabalu in
Sabah, Malaysia. The ninth
Hilton Worldwide property
in Malaysia, the 313-room
Hilton Kota Kinabalu will also
be the fifth Hilton Hotels &
Resorts branded hotel in the
country, scheduled to open
in 2015.
“We are delighted to fly
yet another Hilton Hotels
& Resorts flag in Malaysia.
With more than 550 hotels
across six continents, we
continue to build upon
our legacy as the world’s
leading hotel brand by
developing products
and services to meet the
needs of tomorrow’s savvy
global travellers while our
team members shape
experiences designed to
make every guest feel cared
for, valued and respected,”
said Rob Palleschi, global
head, Hilton Hotels &
Resorts. “Given its prime
location in the city center,
Hilton Kota Kinabalu will
welcome guests to this great
city in Sabah with the worldclass hospitality synonymous
with the brand.”
The 12-story Hilton Kota
Kinabalu is strategically
located in the central
business district of Kota
Kinabalu along Jalan Tunku
Abdul Rahman and boasts
313 spacious guest rooms,
including 17 suites with
34
views overlooking lush
greenery and city views of
Kota Kinabalu. “We have
been operating in Malaysia
for more than 30 years,
and Hilton Kota Kinabalu
will be our ninth property
in this great country. As the
capital city of Sabah, Kota
Kinabalu acts as the main
industrial and commercial
center for the state. With a
strong partner like Pekah
Hotels Sdn. Bhd., we are
confident that Hilton
Kota Kinabalu will set the
benchmark for quality
hospitality experiences
catering to both domestic
and international travelers,”
said A