Four Seasons and Venus Assets Announce Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Located in Premier Golden Triangle Neighbourhood

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2016 /CNW/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Venus Assets Sdn Bhd ("Venus"), an internationally renowned property developer, today announced plans for Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, set to open in early 2018. Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle neighbourhood, Kuala Lumpur's thriving business and financial district, the Hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, 300,000 square foot (27,900 square metre) luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. 

The latest addition to the city's dramatic skyline and a vibrant hub for both business and leisure travellers, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be conveniently located in close proximity to the city's major attractions, including the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC).

Often referred to as a "city within a city," the KLCC will offer guests of the Hotel designer shopping, fine dining, and the best of the city's electric nightlife. The Hotel will also overlook the KLCC Park and be directly connected to the esplanade, allowing guests to take full advantage of the Park's 50 acres (20 hectares) of green space, including lush gardens, fountains, waterfalls, a wading pool, and jogging track.

"Four Seasons Place is a multi-billion ringgit project with an iconic and majestic tower that elegantly combines a legendary name with a landmark address. With this new project, we are excited to continue our successful partnership with Four Seasons, a name synonymous with quality and service, to create the most exclusive hotel and private residences in Kuala Lumpur," said Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir, Director and Shareholder, Venus Assets.

"One the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in the world, Kuala Lumpur is a key hub for both business and leisure travel, and an exciting destination for Four Seasons to establish a presence," said J. Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Continued Smith, "We're proud to work in partnership with Venus Assets to bring their vision for this remarkable property to life.  We look forward to welcoming luxury travellers and private residence owners to experience Four Seasons legendary hospitality in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's most vibrant neighbourhood, the Golden Triangle."

An exciting addition to Kuala Lumpur's culinary scene, the Hotel will introduce four unique dining outlets to the city, including a Cantonese restaurant, lobby and rooftop pool bars, and an all-day dining restaurant with sweeping views of the Petronas Twin Towers.

The Hotel will also offer an executive lounge for business travellers, a serene spa, wellness-focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur's endless skyline.  Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace will create an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will offer both international and regional travellers an urban complement to the existing Four Seasons resort in Malaysia, the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.

About Venus Assets Sdn Bhd

Venus Assets Sdn Bhd is a boutique real estate development firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia whose principals include, His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, The Sultan of Selangor, Tan Sri Syed Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir, David Ban Song Long, as well as Ong Beng Seng, who has a long-standing relationship with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and owns a number of Four Seasons properties throughout the world.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customised service. Currently operating 101 hotels, resorts and residences in major city centres and resort destinations in 42 countries, and with more than 50 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.

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