Corporate Lifestyle

A Venue For Success

Hotel Nikko adds value to your ventures

Hotels, besides serving their purpose as a luxurious getaway for holiday makers also play a
tremendous role in aiding travelling businessmen and facilitating their growing needs.
Such are the amenities available at the Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur,
one of sixty three properties in the global network of Nikko Hotels.

The Nikko lives up to international standards, and has a tradition of providing
exemplary 5 - star service, amidst the vibrant and bustling cityscape of Kuala Lumpur.
International Business Review explores the hotel, to bring you the latest facilities
available to guests staying at the Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur.

Location, Location, Location

A critical factor when picking the ideal hotel during a business trip of any kind is that it is near frequented business venues. Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur is located as such. Situated in Jalan Ampang in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, the exclusive hotel is a walk away from a host of business and entertainment centres.

Among nearby venues is the popular and frequently visited Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre; Malaysia's most
technologically advanced, purpose-built convention and exhibition hub. In addition, the hotel is situated close to a multitude of public transport facilities which connect the city, these come in the form of the hotel's limousine service, as well as taxis and bus stands available just outside. Also within walking distance are monorail and light rail transit (LRT) stations, which enable one to bypass traffic jams effortlessly.

Built to Please

473 spacious guest rooms, the hotel is well prepared for a peak season influx of guests. Each and every room and suite has been fully refurbished and renovated as of 2009. They are fitted with opulent furnishings of matt gold and various hues of brown, not forgetting a complete range of Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries that will greet guests of the hotel's suites.

The refurbished rooms and suites are now equipped with deluxe amenities, including LCD TVs, steam irons and ironing boards for those with limited wardrobes and tight schedules. Also, plug and play Internet access going up to 6Mbps is available in all rooms, bringing long distance communication to your fingertips. Throughout The Nikko,
wireless connectivity can also found in selected areas such as the Lobby, Club Lounge and Function Rooms. Aside from the above mentioned, basic facilities such as a mini-bar, safe-deposit box and IDD telephones are all readily available in each room.

Beyond the rooms

Making your stay comfortable beyond the rooms, the Lounge on Level 26 serves breakfast and cocktails throughout the day, and offers a selection of local and international newspapers and magazines for the reading pleasure of guests staying exclusively on the Executive Nikko Club Levels 24 to 30. Additionally, the Lounge also features high-speed internet access, a cosy lounge for guests to entertain their clients and conduct small meetings, and is staffed with a highly trained and professional team ready to make your stay worth every single one of its five stars.

The Nikko also provides a business centre which you will encounter on the lobby level - as soon as you enter the building. The centre offers extensive secretarial services ranging from typing, faxing, rental of office equipment and even sees to the hiring of interpreters when needed. On top of these, the centre also hosts three individual work stations, and a boardroom that can comfortably accommodate up to eight people.

In terms of catering to guests who intend to entertain clients, The Nikko's services are easily some of the best in town. Its meeting and banquet facilities are ideal for any event. A pillar-less Grand Ballroom makes this possible, as it allows for limitless possibilities, and comfortably accommodates up to 1,300 guests for a theatre layout, and up to 800 for a dinner setting. For smaller functions, The Junior Ballroom accommodates up to 230 guests. Catering to any other sort of meeting and seminar, you may have in mind the hotel also provides eight function and meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art conference facilities, which are able to accommodate up to a maximum of 100 guests.

Good Eating

To best suit the mood and exclusivity of your events and company, The Nikko offers numerous dining options that aim to please palates and the senses whatever the crowd. Two of these are the award-winning Benkay Japanese Restaurant and the Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant.

Benkay, named after a historic Japanese warrior famed for his strength and courage offers an exclusive a-la-carte menu and set lunches. It is famed for its utilisation of fresh, quality ingredients flown in directly from Japan. Toh Lee is recognised as one of Kuala Lumpur's finest Chinese eateries, and specialises in serving Beijing and Sichuan
cuisine with a touch of fusion. Fitted with opulent furnishings of rich red and gold, it is an ideal location if you
are looking to make an impression on a client. Furthermore, this restaurant features six unique private rooms
which accommodate up to 14 persons each.

The Serena Brasserie is the latest dining outlet at the Nikko. Located at the Lobby level, it offers a scenic view of the lobby waterfall and a lush, refreshing landscape just outside its floor-to-ceiling glass panelling. The modern and contemporary elements of this restaurant offer not only a welcome change of environment, but also offers lavish lunch and dinner spreads of international choices, Japanese specialties and local favourites. Another highlight in this new restaurant are its live cooking sessions, where guests can witness chefs preparing their food.

If you're looking for a spot to have a casual chat with your company, the Lobby lounge is ideal as it offers a vast
selection finger-food in the form of delectable pastries, homemade breads, sandwiches and cakes. The lounge
also serves hot and cold beverages, cigars and features a live band every evening except on Sundays. Or, you
could make your way to Bentley's Pub located on Level 1 of The Nikko where premium beverages, snacks and fine wines are served.

After a tiring day of making connections and attending to business, you'll
need to unwind. The de-stressing facilities available on the hotel's 5th
floor, are the ideal solution for this, as you will find a full range of spa and
massage services waiting to dissipate all that boardroom tension. Or you
could choose to unwind at the hotel's swimming pool amidst a soothing
landscape of tropical greenery, followed by a good workout at the Fitness
Centre to end your day. Ultimately, the choice is yours, as the facilities
available at the Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur aim to satisfy each and every
one of your executive needs, and is constantly upping its standards so as to
ensure its patrons nothing short of luxury, and reliability.