Monday, March 16, 2009

Selangor's One World Hotel Supports Earth Hour


The five-star hotel in Selangor, Malaysia has announced that it it will join the Earth Hour program initiated by the World Wildlife Fund.

On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time, the entire hotel will will turn off all their lights to do their bit to protect the earth.

Earth Hour is a global initiative that asks people around the world to switch off their lights for an hour in a bid to highlight the need for action in the race against global warming.

For more information on Earth Hour and to sign up to be counted as a participating hotel or resort please visit http://www.earthhour.org

One World Hotel is a 438-room hotel nestled in a prestigious residential enclave. It is ideal for both business and leisure because of its great location and accessibility. One World Hotel is adjoined to 1 Utama Shopping Centre--one of Malaysia's most successful shopping centres--which showcases 600 retail outlets, 2 cinema complexes and a 36-lane bowling alley. Rest and relaxation is a mere 35-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by road and a 15-minute drive away from KL Sentral which is the Express Rail Link (ERL) station to KLIA, that takes 28 minutes.

For more information about this five-star Malaysia hotel, visit http://www.oneworldhotel.com.my

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Extend Your Stay at the Mandarin Court Hotel

Site-seeing can be a fun and delightfully distracting activity when you're in Kuala Lumpur. Famous tourist spots such as the Petronas Towers and KLCC, the shopping havens of Bukit Bintang, Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10, and the local Chinatown of Pasar Seni are just some of the must-see places when you're in this vibrant city.

Recognizing the Malaysian capital's lure amongst its visitors, Mandarin Court Hotel has come up with two new promos for their guests this March to encourage a longer stay in Kuala Lumpur. Conveniently located near most of the major tourist destinations in the area, the hotel is an ideal place to relax after a long day of shopping and touring. With its 250 well-appointed rooms and fully-equipped business facilities, it is quite popular with executives on the go and leisure travelers alike.

With Mandarin Court's Family Weekend Package, guests get three (3) days, two (2) nights at RM173++ per night, a complimentary extra bed, a 15% discount voucher for coffee house, complimentary breakfast for two (2) persons with additional breakfast at RM18 nett per person, flexibility on early check-in, and free use of Internet access in the room. With the Executive Long Stay Package on the other hand, guests will get five (5) days, four (4) nights at RM131++ per night, a 15% discount voucher for coffee house, complimentary breakfast for two (2) people, 20% discount on all business center services, flexibility on early check-in, free use of Internet access in the room, free pressing for up to two (2) garments, complimentary newspaper, and extended check-out at 1500 hrs., subject to room availability. Both promos can be availed when reserving the Deluxe Room of the hotel and is valid until March 31, 2009.

For more information on Mandarin Court Hotel and their promo packages for March, visit the hotel's website at http://www.mandarincourthotel.com.my/ and make your reservation online.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Make a pit stop at Hotel Armada this F1 season

Come April, the F1 Malaysian Grand Prix excitement is expected to reach fever pitch as the entire nation gears up for this momentous occasion. Tourists and locals are expected to flock to Penang, where the hyper-modern Sepang International Circuit can be found. Hotel Armada, located in Serangol Darul Ehsan, expects the inevitable influx of people from all corners of the world. It gears up and celebrates this big event by offering discounted rates in all its rooms during the duration of the race.

From the 3rd to the 5th of April 2009, this strategically-located Serangol hotel is offering a special discounted rate on all their rooms. Guests may book the Deluxe Room for only MYR 308.00 a night, the Grand Deluxe for only MYR 310.00, the Junior Suite for only MYR 358.00 and the Executive Suite for only MYR 448.00. Aside from its world class accommodations, guests may also enjoy the different entertainment and dining options Hotel Armada offers.

For a wide range of local and international a la carte menu selections, dine in Utara Coffee House where they serve buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is most famous for its non-stop Marathon Buffet during weekends. For guests who are fans of kopi tiam, Coffee Terrace is the best bet for its kopi tiam-style dishes. When the day draws to a close, unwind in The Merchant Pub, which is famous for having the longest bar counter in town. There is a live band featured nightly, except Sundays. Pool tables are also available for billiard buffs. If your choice of a night cap is somewhere more mellow, then Piano Lounge is just the destination for you. This lounge provides a relaxed ambiance and serves an extensive selection of beverages and snacks. They hold a Happy Hour every Sunday where house pouring brands are sold at half the price.

Hotel Armada's generous offering to F1 fans is for a limited time only and is subject to availability of rooms. To secure your reservation as early as now, visit http://www.armada.com.my/