Hyatt has expanded its portfolio of hotels in
Malaysia with the opening of the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, the
brand’s first property in Southeast Asia.
The 222-room hotel is centrally located in the
heart of the city’s dining and entertainment district,
providing a convenient base from which to explore the coastal capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state on the island of Borneo.
The Sabah International Convention Centre is in
close proximity, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Guests can also take a short 20-minute boat trip
from the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal to surrounding islands to
enjoy white sandy beaches and underwater activities.
“We are delighted to introduce Hyatt Centric Kota
Kinabalu as Hyatt’s first Hyatt Centric hotel in Southeast Asia,
setting a new milestone for our rapidly expanding lifestyle
brand,” said David Udell, Group President, Asia-Pacific, Hyatt.
“Building on Hyatt’s brand presence in Malaysia for over 40 years,
we are excited that this hotel will offer fresh experiences
through this new launchpad from which savvy travelers can discover
the natural beauty and local experiences around Kota Kinabalu and
beyond.”
Rooms and suites at the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
feature
floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with outdoor
furniture, overlooking Signal Hill, the islands at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the South
China Sea.
Accessible via a digital key in the World of Hyatt
mobile app, the guestrooms offer thoughtful amenities for leisure
and business travelers – from oversized ergonomic workspaces and
large 55” television where guests can stream their favorite media
to a relaxing rain shower with Hyatt Centric hooded bathrobes and Beekind bathroom
amenities.
Facilities at the hotel include a double-edged
infinity pool, fitness centre, duplex restaurant and bar on the
rooftop, a lobby lounge and 3,154 square feet (293 sqm) of
versatile function space with seven meeting rooms.
“Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu truly embraces the city’s flourishing
cultural and culinary scenes, from our ON22 restaurant and ON23
rooftop bar serving traditional family recipes with a modern twist
and locally inspired craft cocktails respectively, to guided tours
of the colorful street art in the neighbourhood, led by our hotel
team,” said Ruben Schrijver, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Kota
Kinabalu. “Our passionate Sabahan team is excited to share their
local knowledge and tips on local, under-the-radar attractions,
ensuring travelers and locals alike never miss a moment of adventure.”
