• Kuala Lumpur,  local events

    Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur Grand Opening

    A new chapter in the history of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is being written yesterday (8 December 2012), signalling not just a rebirth but heralding a second renaissance. Clad in deep history since 1932, the colonial heritage building has been meticulously restored as YTL Classic Hotel.


    Image credit: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

    Regarded as one of the great hotels of Asia in its heyday, Hotel Majestic was once a prestigious landmark in Kuala Lumpur akin to the likes of London’s Dorchester, Hong Kong’s Peninsular, Singapore’s Raffles, New York’s Waldorf Astoria and Paris’ George V. The hotel was an icon of Malaya’s boom years leading to World War II and came to be the place for glamorous social events, government receptions and the residence for prominent international visitors.

    The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur includes the original Hotel Majestic which is documented as a national heritage site under the Malaysian Antiquities Act. time. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is positioned to share the glamour, heritage and success of its predecessor as a YTL Classic Hotel.

    The fine luxury hotel at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin now features 300 plush rooms. The Majestic Wing consists of the original building with 47 classical suites, while the Tower Wing which complements it, features 253 luxurious rooms and suites.


    Poolside, Tower Wing, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

    In his opening speech yesterday, Dato’ Mark Yeoh, Executive Director of YTL Hotels said that YTL is confident that the rebirth of the hotel will see it flourish once again, reclaiming its place as one of Asia’s finest properties. Speaking right after his brother, Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Francis Yeoh hopes that the hotel will help to reaffirm Kuala Lumpur’s status as one truly great international city.


    Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Francis Yeoh.

    The glorious opening of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur was celebrated by a performance of American jazz singer and pianist, Freddy Cole (and his Quartet). Freddy showed his dexterity in rendering remarkable songs like “I’m not my Brother, I’m Me”, “Pretend” and “I Love You”.


    Freddy Cole Quartet.

     Here is moi with blogger BFF buddy, LadyJava.