Avani to expand Asian presence with Kota Kinabalu hotel
Avani Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Minor Hotels, has unveiled the expansion of its Asian presence with the planned 2021 opening of Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel. Situated in the capital city of Malaysian state Sabah, the 378-key newbuild is set to feature a rooftop pool and bar, 855m² of meeting and event space and an all-day dining restaurant.
Set in close proximity to Kota Kinabalu airport, as well as cultural landmarks including the Mount Kinabalu UNESCO World Heritage Site and Kinabalu National Park, the hotel will seek to reflect the mixture of old world charm and cosmopolitanism present in the surrounding city.
Alejandro Bernabé, Vice President of Operations for Avani Hotels & Resorts, comments: “We are excited to expand our Malaysia portfolio with this second property, and especially to have it in Kota Kinabalu. KK is a well-known business and leisure destination, and Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel will put guests in the centre of everything.”
Landing as part of a mixed use development incorporating retail space, offices and condominiums, guests will have access to a host of further dining and entertainment options, whilst more adventurous activities are to be found on surrounding islands including Manukan, Gaya, Sulug and Sapi.
Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel will join a portfolio of 23 Avani hotels in 15 countries including recently debuted properties in Australia, New Zealand and Laos. Avani currently has 13 new hotels in the pipeline set for locations such as Melbourne, Dubai and Bangkok.
