21 Feb 2012
There is something for everyone at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa (SHRS). With 5-star accommodation and facilities, SHRS is the perfect choice for business as well as leisure travelers.
SHRS is a multiple hotel development located within the Sunway Integrated Resort City (SIRC). The 800 acre self-contained landmark comprises a collection of hotels, conference and convention centres, a Balinese-inspired spa, a theme park, a mega shopping and entertainment mall, medical centre, educational facilities and a multitude of distinctive convention.
Strategically located in a bustling suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 25 minutes from the city centre. Managed by Sunway International Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning Hotel development offers 1,234 guestrooms, suites, villas and serviced-residences within the flagship Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, The Villas, The Duplex, Pyramid Tower Hotel and Pyramid Suites & Studios.
For meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, this integrated destination offers over 10,000 square metres of world-class meeting space, making this one of Malaysia's most versatile conventions and exhibitions venue. The Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, located next to the Pyramid Tower Hotel and Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, is connected to the Hotels by an air-conditioned passageway providing ideal accessibility for event delegates and organisers.
The Hotel is within easy access of the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. The 88-acre theme park features five (5) themed wonderlands; the Water Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park, Wildlife Interactive Zoo and Scream Park. The Water Park lays claim to the world's largest manmade beach; the Sunway Surf Beach - an 18,000 square feet expanse of sandy beach recreated with 6,000 tons of sand, complemented by palm trees and huts. The 170-metre long Sunway Surf Beach is one of the world's most unique entertainment venues. There is also a surf pool that is able to generate waves up to five metres and has been an irresistible draw to many events. The newest additions to the theme park are Malaysia's first permanent bungee jump by AJ Hackett and the country's first surf simulator - the FlowRider combining surfing, wakeboarding and skateboarding.
Sunway Pyramid, located adjacent to the Hotel is home to over 800 specialty stores, food & beverage outlets, entertainment centres, and recreational facilities like an ice-skating rink, 48-lane bowling alley, 12-screen cineplex and more.
Leisure facilities that are directly accessible from the Hotels include an oversized free-form landscaped swimming pool with cascading waterfall, a 24-hour fitness centre with an aerobics studio, the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa, and a jogging track to enhance the leisure experience for travelers.
With a total of 1,234 guestrooms, SRHS is the single largest hotel development in Kuala Lumpur, affording guests every conceivable choice and budget.
The flagship of the development is the 5-star premier SHRS that offers a collection of 441 well-appointed and newly renovated guestrooms and suites. The portfolio of rooms includes a selection of creatively decorated themed suites such as the popular Arabian, Tranquility and Hollywood suite. Other guestrooms include the specially designed handicapped rooms, Premier rooms, The Club rooms and suites, Premier executive suites and an impressive Presidential Suite.
All guestrooms are equipped with conveniences for the modern business and leisure travelers, which include broadband facilities, in-room infotainment services, satellite television and movie channels and numerous other facilities and amenities like a private electronic safe deposit box, coffee and tea making facilities and a fully stocked mini-bar. Most rooms have a splendid view of the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park or the Resort's skyline; some provide balconies with an opportunity to walk out to the gardens and swimming pool.
Strategically located on the uppermost floors of the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa are The Club guestrooms and suites, designed for a lifestyle of comfort, privacy and exclusivity with all the necessary facilities and services to cater for business executives on-the-go.
The Club Lounge offers business class conveniences with an experienced team to cater to guests' needs. The Club floor privileges include complimentary Continental breakfast, light refreshments, evening cocktails and canapés, butler service and private check-in and check-out facilities. The Club Floor rooms offer elevator key-access to guarantee the highest level of security and privacy, supplemented by a boardroom and private lounge facilities at The Club Lounge.
The Villas is Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa's luxury portfolio of accommodation. Nestled within the 800 acres of the resort's tropical garden, these 17 Asian-styled luxury villas - each with a private infinity-edge plunge pool, sunken bathtub and shower-rain shower facilities, leafy balcony, and numerous other facilities - are aptly suited for the discerning traveler. The Villas embodies contemporary Malaysian style, and promises an oasis of tranquility and serenity, ensuring a sojourn as relaxing as it is stimulating and inspiring. The Villas is driven by a philosophy of extending tailor-made personalised service including an unrivaled butler service for each villa.
Guests are assured of the highest level of anonymity while being able to enjoy an experience that is designed to facilitate their every need. As a result, no one experience mirrors another at The Villas, where any desire is fulfilled. Each villa is perched on undulating slopes and commands a picturesque view of Sunway Lagoon Resort. The timeless Asian ambience of The Villas is also belied by nothing short of modern conveniences and five-star resort luxuries. (The Villas welcomes guests aged 12 years and above).
Located adjacent to The Villas is the Mandara Spa. Bearing a contemporary ambiance, the Mandara Spa showcases hints of Balinese culture which are interpreted in the subtle colour and carefully chosen artifacts that are thoughtfully placed around the premises. It renders a spa setting that is as luscious as its menu of treatments. (Mandara Spa permits guests 16 years old and above).
The Spa facility with a tropical resort feel features two spacious and private double Deluxe Spa Suites with private bath, steam shower and a relaxation area, three single Spa Suites with private steam shower, two single Spa Suites for Thai Massage, three single Spa Suites, and a Manicure and Pedicure Pavilion. The crescent-shaped spa structure also houses an oversized reception and welcome area, a Spa Boutique and a large scenic verandah which aptly frames a picturesque view of the resort's shimmering lagoon and verdant greenery. Mandara aromatherapy massages, wraps, facials, scrubs, and baths employ the purest and highest quality essential oils and ingredients.
The Mandara Spa team of experienced therapists brings years of perfected skills and a diverse range of traditional health, beauty and relaxation practices. The Spa features over 30 treatments which include signatures like the Mandara Massage, Pure Nature Facial and the sublime Ultimate Indulgence package, in addition to the U.K.'s renowned Elemis-branded spa treatments, therapies and packages.
The 12 units of The Duplex offer 5-star customised serviced residences for long-term stays. The fully furnished 2-storey townhouses are designed to meet the accommodation needs of long-term corporate or leisure guests who may require added space. Occupants of The Duplex live within a secure gated community and enjoy the privilege of a dedicated entrance, which leads through a private landscaped garden into a low density, low-rise enclave. To cater to guests' needs, there is a reception desk and concierge service at The Duplex. Residents have access to the fine touches of full five-star hotel facilities of the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, from housekeeping, commissary, laundry and pressing, and even hotel catering services available for private functions.
The 534-room, 4-star Pyramid Tower Hotel, an extension of the main Hotel, brings comfort and functionality. Expect every convenience in the 534 Superior rooms at the Pyramid Tower Hotel. As a "selected service" type of hotel, the Pyramid Tower Hotel is able to accord guests with room rates below the traditional full-service hotel, ultimately extending guests with options that meet their budgets and preferences. Besides the usual services of daily housekeeping, laundry, café and lounge, concierge and business centre, the Pyramid Tower Hotel also introduces services like "Take-Out & Go" food & beverage service - an alternative to room service - with a selection of minibar packages instead of a fully stocked in-room minibar, common lounge with iron and ironing board facilities, ice and beverage vending machines on each guest floor; all this for added time-saving convenience. The 31-storey tower is directly linked to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and guests have easy access to facilities like the Pyramid Convention Centre, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park.
Located on the higher floors of the Pyramid Tower Hotel are the Pyramid Suites & Studios with 230 units of fully furnished suites and studios, complete with a kitchenette, dining and living area. Guests enjoy facilities such as a dedicated parking bay, secure elevator access, a private atrium lobby, concierge service, housekeeping and laundry facilities, 24-hour security, close-circuit surveillance, a reserved fitness centre and exclusive access to a lounge. The resort's comprehensive facilities, services and amenities complement Pyramid Suites & Studios' suitability for corporate or leisure long-term stay.
Diverse food and beverage outlets offering guests an array of local and international favourites include the popular Avanti Italian Ristorante, the hotel's lifestyle dining concept while West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant offers exquisite Cantonese and regional Chinese delicacies, The all day café, Fuzion, presents sumptuous buffets coupled with 'live' orchestration of Asian, Western, Middle Eastern and Japanese cuisines, barbecue, cold appetizers and salads. All prepared a la minute, right before your eyes. Sagar Restaurant which is independently operated, dishes out an array of authentic Northern Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. For drinks, snacks and entertainment, The Lobby Lounge offers great cocktails and light appetisers; the ambiance is further enhanced by nightly entertainment. At the Pyramid Tower Hotel, Atrium Café & Lounge provide an all-day dining menu and happy hours at the lounge. All these are complemented by over 30 other al-fresco dining and entertainment facilities available just steps away from the Hotel at the Oasis Boulevard.
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa combined with the adjacent Convention Centre, offers a total of over 10,000 square metres of function space featuring 55 meeting rooms, making this one of Malaysia's most versatile conventions and exhibitions venue. The Hotel's classically designed ballroom is ideal for the most prestigious banquets of up to 2,200 persons.
Twenty-five (25) state-of-the-art, column-free meeting and boardrooms measuring 84 to 192 square meters as well as two auditoriums are part of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa's inventory of function space, capable of providing flexibility to organisers of both large and small events.
Located on level 10 of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is the Meet-On-10, a meeting-within-a-meeting concept, aimed at being a catalyst for innovative ideas and uncovering new insights. Contemporary and stylish, this meeting zone features seven (7) meeting rooms that accommodate 15 to 120 persons, and are outfitted with state-of-the-art furniture and the latest gadgetry and high-end technology to give small meetings, brainstorms and off-site discussions or presentations the edge. The Circle, a dedicated refreshments area within a bistro-like atmosphere, redefines coffee breaks to the Meet-On-10's signature "Time-Out" sessions, to further fuel the appetite for the next big idea. A team of Meet-On-10 butlers and chefs are on-site to cater to all meeting requirements at this self-contained meeting district.
Located next to the Pyramid Tower Hotel and Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre is directly linked to the Hotels by an air-conditioned passageway. The Convention Centre comprises over 5,600 square metres of unobstructed function space. It complements the Hotel's meeting facilities by accommodating up to 3,500 convention delegates in theatre style seating. For cocktail receptions, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre can cater for up to 6,000 persons, which includes the foyer of the convention space. In addition, eight meeting rooms each measuring 80 square metres, ideal for registration and/or administrative offices, are offered in conjunction with large conventions. Parking facilities for up to 8,000 vehicles are available at the convention centre and within the resort's grounds.
Hi-tech audio-visual and technical support equipment has been selected based on the latest and finest standards. The sound system is adaptable to any kind of function need, and international video conferencing system can also be arranged. Wireless Broadband connections are made available in all the 50 function rooms including the Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Meet-On-10, and at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. Users have to "Plug-In & Enter" for instant on-line connectivity that provides meetings with the edge they require.
The Hotel also provides various venue options within the resort for themed events. The scenic "elephant walk" recreates itself to a self-contained tribal village complemented with villagers, dancers and food for all guests. This outdoor themed event has proven to be a success with numerous incentive groups taking the opportunity to host welcome dinners to impress delegates.
Industry accolades awarded to the Hotel include The Best Employers in Malaysia award in a survey conducted in partnership with United States-based consulting firm Hewitt Associates, The Asian Wall Street Journal and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Other awards include the FIABCI Prix d' Excellence as 1st runner-up in the leisure category (2001) and FIABCI (Malaysia) as winner of the Best Hotel Development 2001. The integrated resort development of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa was awarded the Tourism Malaysia Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in the private sector category.
The Hotel also received the National Excellence OSH Award 2004 & 2006. In September 2005, the Hotel bagged the Minister's Award in Human Resources Development 2005 in the large enterprise category (service sector) in recognition of the Hotel's significant contributions and achievements in the field of human resources development in Malaysia. Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa was awarded the Award of Excellence in Hospitality Asia's Platinum Awards for the Best 5-star MICE Hotel. The award recognised the Hotel's successful implementation of event's innovation and offerings, service delivery, diverse facilities options, integration of services and facilities, customer response methodology, processes and work-flow in the area of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (M.I.C.E). In December 2006, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa further saw its Mandara Spa winning the Best New Spa award at the inaugural Malaysia Spa and Wellness Awards 2006 hosted by Tourism Malaysia. The Hotel was also awarded the award of merit for HAPA Luxury Hotel of the Year in the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2007-2008 and - as part of The Sunway Group - the Hewitt-Fortune-RBL Top Companies for Leaders 2007 - Asia Pacific.
Amongst the recent accolades to the Hotel include the Asia Success Award 2010/2011, in which the Hotel was awarded the Super Brand -The Best Preferred Leisure Destination award and was voted one of the top 10 Resorts for Families in Malaysia at the Holidays with Kids 11th Annual Top 10 Awards in July 2011.
The same year brought more accolades with the Hotel winning two awards at the Brand Laureate Top 10 Master Awards 2011. The two awards collected were for The Most Preferred Brand in Hospitality (Resort) and The Brand Laureate SMEs Best Brands Awards 2011 in Brand Speciality (Brand Communication). The Hotel was also ranked 16th in the TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 for the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Malaysia.
Additionally, the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa has hosted major events that include international exhibitions and conferences such as the 20th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress 2005, Merck Sharpe & Dohme (MSD) Incentive Conference, 3rd Academy of Medicine National Conference on Intensive Care, Asia Pacific Liver Update Conference, Asia Human Resources Development Congress, Hewlett-Packard India Convention, Pepsi India Convention, Unilever Asia Pacific Conference, Veritas Asia Pacific Conference, 7th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, FEI - Federation Equestre Internationale General Assembly 2006, Women's Federation of World Peace, Amway China, 12th Asia-Pacific Military Medicine Conference, IFSA / IFCA Asia Pacific Conference 2002, World Islamic Economic Forum and numerous high-profile events and themed parties.
The Hotel has also seen its share of international luminaries and celebrities like the famed Westlife band members, Jazz superstar Diana Krall, Chaka Khan, R&B star Shaggy, Hong Kong stars Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung, actress Michelle Yeoh, South Africa's Honorable Mr. Nelson Mandela, Prime Minister of India, the Honorable Mr. Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and countless other heads of state, dignitaries, royalties and celebrities.
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa makes for an ideal destination for leisure and business travelers. Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is located at Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Tel: + +60 3 7492 8000 Fax: + +60 3 7492 8001
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Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is managed by the Malaysian-based hospitality group, Sunway International Hotels & Resorts. The hotel group manages and franchises hotels under the Sunway Hotels & Resorts and Allson Hotels & Resorts brand names. It also develops and operates serviced suites and residences, conference and convention centres and extends technical assistance and services. Sunway International Hotels & Resorts represents a portfolio of hotels and resorts in five Asian destinations with future developments in several key cities in Asia / Pacific. For more information, visit Sunway International Hotels & Resorts' website at www.sihr.com
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Services & Facilities (At-A-Glance):
- Single largest Hotel development in Kuala Lumpur - an 800-acre "Resort-within-a-City". Strategically located in a bustling suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the Hotel is just 35 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 25 minutes from Kuala Lumpur city centre, and well served by an extensive network of expressways and rapid rail systems.
- Integrated Resort (IR) destination featuring a portfolio of hotels, conference and convention centres, a Balinese-inspired Spa, a theme park, a mega shopping and entertainment mall, medical centre, educational facilities, and a multitude of dining and leisure facilities.
- This Hotel development offers a collection of 1,234 guestrooms, suites, studios, villas and townhouses within Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, The Villas, The Duplex, Pyramid Tower Hotel, and Pyramid Suites & Studios.
- 55 function rooms measuring over 10,000 square metres that include the Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Meet-On-10 and the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre with broadband services, and countless outdoor themed venues supported by 8,000 indoor and open-air parking bays.
- Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Oasis Boulevard, and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park are located within steps away from the Hotels.
- Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa strives to provide an inventive experience, a small adventure that guests will talk about ever after, and hunger to indulge in again. The Mandara Spa team of experienced therapists brings years of perfected skills and a diverse range of traditional health, beauty and relaxation practices that are embodied in over 30 various types of spa treatments.
- The resort has won numerous prestigious awards, among which was the Tourism Malaysia Award for "Outstanding Contribution to Tourism".