Element Kuala Lumpur to debut in March 2017

PETALING JAYA (Dec 14): Element Kuala Lumpur, the first Element hotel in Southeast Asia under Element Hotels by Marriott International Inc, is slated to open for business in March 2017.

In a statement today, Marriott International said it has finalised a management agreement with IB Tower Sdn Bhd where Element Kuala Lumpur is located within the 275m Ilham Tower, making it the highest hotel in Malaysia.

The hotel will feature 252 guest rooms, ranging from studio units to three-bedroom suites.

“Element is experiencing tremendous growth momentum, fuelled by strong demand from consumers who are increasingly interested in environmentally-friendly practices and sustainable living.

“In partnership with IB Tower Sdn Bhd, we are thrilled to introduce Element to Kuala Lumpur, a vibrant, forward-thinking city that is an ideal for the brand,” said vice-president for brand management of Marriott International Asia Pacific, Nelli Yong.

Element Kuala Lumpur is Green Building Index certified and is part of a mixed-use development which also houses the Ilham Gallery, a public art space, commercial units and restaurants. It is also situated within walking distance from the Ampang Park LRT and Petronas Twin Towers.

The hotel will feature a fully equipped 24/7 fitness centre, complimentary bikes for guests to borrow, a spa, indoor swimming pool, 1,744 sq ft of versatile meeting rooms with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

“We are pleased to collaborate with Marriott International by introducing the innovative Element brand in the Malaysian capital. 

"Element’s environmentally aware commitment is perfectly aligned with our own sustainable values which can be seen in the prominently designed Ilham Tower,” said senior manager of Ilham Tower, Selina Raj.

According to Marriott International, the Element brand continues to gain momentum in Asia Pacific following its debut in Suzhou, China in 2015.

“Having shaken up the extended stay hotel experience in North America and Europe, Element is on course to triple its portfolio by the end of 2017,” it said.