Hong Kong – Swiss-Belhotel International’s acclaimed success story over more than three decades has been marked by milestones – and another has just occurred with the soft opening of its first Malaysian property.

In Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan, the global hospitality management chain offers a remarkable four-star hotel on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, facing the South China Sea, only 2 kilometres from buzzing Kuantan, the capital of the culturally rich Pahang state.

Located in the traditional fishing village of Tanjung Lumpur, the 27-storey property has 366 rooms and suites – all featuring modern amenities for business and leisure travellers such as LED TVs, free Wi-Fi and power showers. The 86 Family Rooms create opportunities for multi-generational vacations, 16 suites offer additional luxury and exclusivity.

Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan provides an array of upscale leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre and “Water Lounge”. Adding to the property’s appeal are 10 state-of-the-art Meeting rooms including a Ballroom which are suitable for all types of events – from intimate strategy meetings and training sessions to grand corporate Conferences and Gala dinners.

Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan is the first stage of the Kuantan Waterfront Resort City (KWRC), a superb 200-hectare mixed-use development and the region’s first integrated leisure, retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality and residential landmark. Its other features include a business park, healthcare hub and tourist resort, making it the destination’s premier MICE venue. This visitor magnet will feature a Marina walk, Green promenade, Waterfront Bars and Restaurants, including a Floating Restaurant, Duty-Free shopping, Golf Course and a Waterpark with a variety of Watersports adding to the appeal.

In short, KWRC is a game-changer for the region, with Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan now the Hotel of choice for business and leisure guests.