Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.

Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur will be developed and owned by Tradewinds Corporation Berhad and managed by Hilton.

With renovation and construction scheduled to start in the third quarter of this year, guests can look forward to custom-designed interiors and furnishings within each of Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s 279 suites. Room sizes will start from 76m², offering guests the luxury of space to unwind and retreat.

The luxury hotel will also feature culinary excellence through five distinctive restaurants including Peacock Alley, the iconic lounge and bar synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand. Additional facilities will include a state-of-the-art wellness centre and a generous 3,390m² of meeting spaces, including a 1,845m²-ballroom.

“After many years of shared success, we are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Tradewinds Corporation Berhad to launch Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Malaysia. As one of Asia’s key gateway cities, Kuala Lumpur, and to a larger extent, Malaysia, has always been a priority market for Hilton,” says Guy Phillips, Senior Vice President of Development for Asia and Australasia, Hilton. “Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is a fantastic addition to our suite of brands in this cosmopolitan city, and we look forward to further expanding our footprint as we welcome more guests with Hilton’s award-winning signature hospitality.”

“We are honoured and excited to extend our partnership with Hilton to bring the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Malaysia,” comments Muhammad Zainal Ashikin, Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer, Tradewinds Corporation Berhad. “We believe this will be a high value addition that will elevate the country’s hospitality offerings to both business and leisure travellers, further cementing the country’s position as one of the world’s top travel destinations.”