KUCHING, Oct 25: Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 hotel brands, announced the opening of Sheraton Kuching Hotel, their first Sheraton Hotel in East Malaysia and the third Sheraton Hotel in the country.
In a statement, Marriott International Area Vice-President (Indonesia and Malaysia) Ramesh Jackson, described the location of the hotel as a place steeped in history, culture and mystery surrounded by lush, ancient rainforest and wildlife.
He added that Sarawak has piqued the interest of many dreaming of an exotic destination.
“As the capital of Sarawak, Kuching is also a key destination for business travel,” elaborated Jackson.
He added they are very excited to expand their portfolio in Sarawak with the opening of the Sheraton Kuching Hotel, making it their first hotel in Kuching, and their sixth property in East Malaysia.
“Whether it’s for leisure or work, we are always in search of opportunities in key destinations to deliver the Sheraton brand’s mission of creating an intuitive, holistic experience for guests, said Jackson.
Sheraton Kuching Hotel General Manager George van Osten opined that Sheraton Kuching is a gathering place where the world can come together to explore the authentic and charming city of Kuching, whether for business or leisure.
He said guests can be reassured of receiving Sheraton’s enduring hospitality hallmarks of reliability, familiarity and excellence.
“Inspired by our community, we are excited to welcome all to experience our new hotel,” he added.
The same statement describes Sheraton Kuching Hotel as an ode to the city’s prominent contrast of the old and new as it is situated in the quaint locale of Jalan Padungan, which is just a 15-minute drive from Kuching International Airport.
Inside, the decor is a testament to Sheraton’s design philosophy centred around the Art of Gathering, where design blends seamlessly with places to connect, gather, and be inspired through effortless style and comfort.
Once fully opened, Sheraton Kuching will feature 378 guest rooms and 38 spacious suites, comprising a Presidential Suite, as well as Executive, Club and Junior Suites.
Sheraton Kuching offers diverse selections of food and beverage in its four restaurants, cafes and bars, namely the Nomadic, The Assembly, Gu Jin and Ukemochi.
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. It has a 20-metre infinity pool and also The Kids’ Club for kids between 5-12 years with hotel-trained and certified caregivers.
For meetings and events, Sheraton Kuching boasts nine versatile spaces for corporate conferences, board meetings and memorable wedding receptions, including its 830 square-metre pillarless Grand Ballroom, equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual facilities and a capacity to accommodate up to 700 guests.
For more information, visit: www.sheratonkuching.com. — DayakDaily
