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Hilton Petaling Jaya Celebrates Completion of RM50 Million Dollar Refurbishment with a Bang
Iconic property in Malaysia unveils stunning new guestrooms, meeting facilities and a plush ballroom
Hilton Petaling Jaya, the only five-star international chain hotel in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia’s second city, marked the completion of its RM50 million refurbishment of its 554 guestrooms, meeting facilities and the hotel’s Kristal Ballroom with a corporate cocktail event themed “Hilton Petaling Jaya 2.0”.
Hilton Petaling Jaya is set to continue its 30-year association with Petaling Jaya by providing guests with an enhanced five-star hospitality experience through its refurbished guestrooms and meeting facilities. Guests can expect the same highest levels of service from an award-wining team that’s unique to the Hilton brand.
At the launch, Peter Webster, general manager, Hilton Petaling Jaya explained, “This RM50 million refurbishment is in line with Hilton’s commitment and dedication to continue our tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. As the only international brand in Petaling Jaya, we take pride in continuing to be the first choice hotel for world travellers, whether they are here on business or leisure”.
“Our refurbishment is also in line with Tourism Malaysia’s vision of offering world-class accommodation facilities to international tourists to Malaysia. As a key Asean destination for tourism, it is important for hoteliers like us to be at the leading edge of competition as we welcome guests from across the globe, showcasing true Malaysian hospitality with a brand new five-star experience,” he added.
Over 300 guests and members of the media were treated to a night of entertainment and gastronomic delights to commemorate Hilton Petaling Jaya’s almost three decades of history in Petaling Jaya.
This was unveiled in the form of a video presentation which illustrated its origins dating back when the hotel was originally knows as the Jaya Puri Hotel. The refurbishment concept was also revealed to guests at the Kristal Ballroom through a ‘back-in-time’ visual representation that highlighted Hilton Petaling Jaya’s heyday and legacy over the years and its aspirations for the future.
Hilton Petaling Jaya currently boasts 554 brand new guestrooms and suites along with 18 plush meeting rooms and a Kristal Ballroom fitted with state-of-the-art facilities. Together with its five restaurants and bar, Hilton Petaling Jaya radiates modernity combined with hospitality that has long been its trademark, in delivering successful events and memorable experiences for business and leisure guests.
For more information on the new Hilton Petaling Jaya, visit the hotel’s website at http://www.petaling-jaya.hilton.com or follow the hotel on https://www.facebook.com/hiltonpetalingjaya
About Hilton Petaling Jaya
The Hilton Petaling Jaya is the only 5-star international brand hotel strategically located in the heart of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia’s second city. A landmark of Petaling Jaya and the surrounding area, the hotel combines the high standards of the Hilton brand with three decades of local insights for an unforgettable personalised experience. Following its extensive two-year renovation programme, the new-look Hilton Petaling Jaya boasts 554 brand new rooms and suites as well as seven executive floors, all fitted with state-of-the-art facilities to cater to the needs of world travellers. The hotel’s 1,000-capacity pillar-less Kristal Ballroom and 18 plush meeting rooms can cater to the most discerning of corporate events. The hotel is also known for its three signature restaurants – Toh Yuen, Genji and Paya Serai. To begin your Hilton Petaling Jaya journey, log on to http://www.petaling-jaya.hilton.com or follow us on http://www.facebook.com/hiltonpetalingjaya.
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
One of the most recognized names in the industry. Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow’s savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 550 properties in 80 countries and the brand remains synonymous with “hotel”. Access the latest Hilton news at http://news.hilton.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media user can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltonhotels, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels and Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
