Best Western International has announced plans to launch a new Best Western PLUS hotel in Malaysia. The 139-room project, located in Klang, is scheduled to be opened in 2015. The new 31-storey glass-fronted tower will form part of the 1Gateway mixed-use development, currently being developed in the Selangor hub. Hotel facilities will include a sky lounge, fitness centre and swimming pool located on the 18th floor, as well as 90 office suites available for business travellers.
“We are thrilled to announce this exciting collaboration. Best Western International is the world’s largest hotel chain with 4,000 independently owned and operated hotels around the world. Best Western PLUS is suitable for Port Klang as it’s a Free Trade Zone and surrounded by other international business development, which is right at 1Gateway’s doorstep. Foreign and local businessmen will find it convenient and comfortable to stay in and will enjoy the right ambiance for conducting business,” said Lim Thiam Huat, Executive Director of Lagenda Erajuta Sdn Bhd.
“1Gateway is the latest and arguably the most exciting new development located on 17.27 acres (7.0 hectares) of prime land with two towers and a net built up of more than 400,000 square feet (37,200m