St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur Pre Review

A six-star St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open its doors for business this December 15, 2015, and adding a touch of luxury to the KL skyline.

This prestigious property will be home to both residences and hotel guests with the Residences at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur located on the upper floors of the 48-story building and The St. Regis Hotel below.

Update: April 2016 – The St Regis Kuala Lumpur opening has been delayed until May 2016.

St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur Pre Review

The St Regis Hotel and Residences KL are designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, will feature 200 luxury hotel rooms and 200 whole ownership units or branded residences as well as a spa, gourmet dining, and meeting facilities.

Following in the tradition of the legendary St Regis New York, St Regis Kuala Lumpur will feature the famed hallmarks of St Regis hotels – butler service and luxury accommodations for worldly travellers.

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St. Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The location of the St. Regis Hotel KL is set against one of the most prestigious and romantic neighbourhoods of Kuala Lumpur by the main transportation hub of KL Sentral.

The hotel and residences also overlook Malaysia′s largest and oldest park – the 227–acre Lake Gardens and other heritage landmarks of the National Museum, Parliament House and Carcosa Seri Negara.

The St Regis brand was founded by John Jacob Astor in New York in 1904 and is world-renowned for its service and hospitality excellence. Astor was among the fatalities in the infamous sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

The St Regis chain also targets a niche market comprising presidents and prime ministers, diplomats, dignitaries and captains of industries.

95% of the staffing requirements of the hotel will be sourced locally and trained under St Regis’ existing training programs in service and food and beverage.

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St Regis Residences Kuala Lumpur

The Residences at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur will be managed to the brand’s unsurpassed reputation for excellence and bespoke service. It will include;

• 200 breathtaking residences

• Six-star amenities and personal butlers

• A private Astor Residence Lounge

• In-residence dining, housekeeping and other personalized services delivered from the St. Regis Hotel below

• Prices for the residences start from around RM2 million

The St Regis Residences KL will occupy the 23rd through 48th floors of the 48-story building, and The St Regis Hotel and Spa KL, which will occupy the first through 21st floors, with a residence lounge on the floor in between.

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St Regis KL construction, Photo from Greater Kuala Lumpur

The smallest residence unit has 1 room and a bathroom, within its spacious 766 sf or 820 sf studio apartment.

The biggest unit spans over 4,253sf and has 3 bedrooms, 1 gym room, and 1 maid room. Each unit also comes with a parking bay.

St Regis is developed by One IFC, a joint venture between CMY Capital and Malaysia Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB). CMY Capital is wholly owned by prominent businessman Tan Sri Chua Ma Yu, while MRCB is the master developer of KL Sentral.

CMY Capital holds a 60% stake in the JV while MRCB and Jitra Perkasa have 30% and 10% stakes, respectively.

St Regis Kuala Lumpur Map

Final Thoughts on the St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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This will also be the first property in Malaysia where the St Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur will open after the St Regis Langkawi Resort opens its doors in ~~November 2015~~ April 2016 after a slight delay.

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