Making headway at Sunway Resort Hotel

The hotel is in its final phase of transformation.

All new: The Villas at Sunway Resort Hotel.
All new: The Villas at Sunway Resort Hotel.

The 477-key Sunway Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, is undergoing a major transformation which started in 2020 and has progressed through phases. The latest phase unveiled The Villas, a collection of 17 pool villas nestled in an 800-acre tropical garden to immerse guests in a world of exclusivity.

The hotel is now in the final stage of its transformation, with the last component, the Medispa, scheduled to be launched this year.

The venue in Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway City is part of a fully-integrated township comprising Sunway Lagoon theme park and Sunway Pyramid shopping mall. It has meetings facilities with LED screens that are spread over three levels in the Grand Lagoon Ballroom on level 15 and Arena 4, Level 12’s Grand Congress and Level 10’s Grand Forum. Other function rooms at Sunway Resort Hotel are outfitted with 85-inch Smart TVs.

Special meeting packages are on the Sunway Pals app. The hotel is currently working on the development of hotel loyalty programmes for the future.

Jeanne Chan, director of commercial, Sunway Resort Hotel, said: “In general, our outlook for 2024 in the MICE sector is positive. We have successfully bid for and secured several promising and prominent MICE leads on an international level for 2024, 2025, and 2026. These leads were acquired through participation in International Trade Shows such as IMEX Frankfurt, WTM London, and IBTM World Barcelona.

“The industries experiencing significant growth and activity include medical/pharmaceutical, IT/telecommunications, finance, MLM, and education.

“European countries have shown a renewed interest in Southeast Asia, and while we face competition from Singapore and Thailand, our advantage lies in the strength of the Malaysian currency. Coupled with Malaysian hospitality, vibrant culture, diverse cuisine, favourable weather, and our comprehensive hotel facilities - including rooms, banquet spaces, and attractions like the Theme Park and Shopping Mall - we are well-positioned to attract and secure opportunities.”