KUALA LUMPUR, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, marking the luxury brand’s debut in Malaysia and its 50th property worldwide.
Occupying the upper floors of Merdeka 118 — the tallest building in Asia Pacific and the second tallest in the world — the hotel spans levels 75 to 114, offering sweeping views of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in the city.
Permodalan Nasional Berhad group chairman Raja Tan Sri Arshad Raja Tun Uda described the opening as a key milestone for the landmark Merdeka 118 development, calling it part of a legacy project that will boost community growth, national pride, and heritage tourism.
“Merdeka 118 will uplift communities and contribute to Kuala Lumpur’s long-term vibrancy under the Warisan KL initiative, which celebrates heritage and revitalises the city,” he said.
David Udell, Hyatt’s group president for Asia Pacific, noted that the launch represents a major step in the brand’s global expansion, with Kuala Lumpur seeing three new Hyatt properties open within a year.
The “sanctuary in the sky” features 252 rooms, including 27 suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views. Interiors blend refined elegance with locally inspired art, offering a tranquil setting for both business and leisure travellers.
General manager Herman Kemp highlighted the hotel’s location in the historically rich Merdeka 118 precinct, near the vibrant Petaling Street Chinatown. Guests can expect experiences that combine Malaysian culture with Park Hyatt’s signature understated luxury — from local art and design to curated wellness offerings and elevated dining concepts.
