Source: The Expat Magazine March 2011 
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This article has been edited for ExpatGoMalaysia.com 

JUST A 5 MINUTE walk to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is the only business hotel in the area. Nicely nestled in Jalan Ampang and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the prestigious 473-room InterContinental Kuala Lumpur replaced Hotel Nikko on 1 February, 2011, ushering in a new era of luxury and convenience for business travelers.

At midnight on January 31, a traditional Malay gong rang out in the lobby, the InterContinental signs lit up and the flags were raised for the first time. The next day the hotel was blessed in a ceremony conducted in accordance to Malaysia’s four main religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. In the capital city of a multicultural nation, the InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur values all cultures and traditions.

The hotel’s facilities include a fully equipped Business Centre as well as Club InterContinental, a spacious lounge ideal for social or business interactions. The Spa as well as Health Club facilities along with an outdoor swimming pool provide the ideal environment to rest and workout. A range of restaurants and bars offer guests a wide choice of international and local cuisines from Japanese, Chinese to Malaysian specialties.

Each guestroom is furnished with contemporary fittings and amenities of international standard such as plush bedding, flat screen television and high-speed broadband internet.

On the 26th floor is the Club InterContinental which o.ers a spacious stylish lounge with a breathtaking view of the city skyline. Daily breakfast, English Afternoon Tea, refreshments throughout the day, complimentary high speed wireless broadband Internet access and personalized business services are just a few of the many facilities offered at Club InterContinental.

For those who have the time and inclination to explore the city, the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s convenient location (right next to the Ampang Park Light Rail Transit (LRT) station) makes this an easy part of your unforgettable stay. If you want to experience true Malaysia, our Concierge is on hand to share his inside knowledge of the city’s best spots to eat, shop, visit and enjoy.

Do you want to try your hand at batik painting? He can arrange for lessons with a local expert. Feel free to test his knowledge. Only by asking will you make the most of your trip and take home the best memories of Kuala Lumpur.

Though perfect for business, there is no shortage of reasons to visit and stay at the InternContinental Kuala Lumpur as offers a choice of venues for your wedding receptions, business functions, conferences or meetings, each complete with the latest stateof-the-art video/audio equipment. From our pillarless Grand Ballroom which accommodates 1,300 guests and our Junior Ballroom catering up to 230 guests, to 8 smaller function rooms accommodating 30 to 70 people, we have the perfect venue and support to make every event a success.

Visit us in March! 
Every month the InterContinental’s restaurants offer specials to tempt every palate. In March, come to Serena Brasserie for our Mediterranean Madness with specialties such as moutabel (spicy eggplant dipped), Portuguese chicken chorizo & potato salad, gralax of salmon with fresh dill & mustard honey sauce, chucked oysters with lemon & Tabasco cold crabs, tiger prawns marinated with lime mayonnaise, black mussels marinated with vinaigrette, California hand roll, cold soba and more.

Or if you prefer, come to Toh Lee for budget-friendly and delicious Chinese dishes. At Toh Lee, a melting pot of flavours await you as you tuck into unsurpassed delights such as the famous Taiwanese stewed chicken, ma po beancurd in claypot, stewed salmon head in brown sauce, stewed oxtail with button mushrooms & red wine and stir-fried beef with preserved clam sauce. Toh Lee is also the best place to satisfy your craving for seafood with expertly cooked baked prawns in Mongolian specialty sauce, poached prawns with herbs, deep-fried fish with sweet & sour sauce, sautéed fish fillet with black pepper & onion, wok-fried salmon with garlic, deep-fried squid with mayonnaise, deep-fried mussels with butter crisp.

The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is located at 165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For more information, call +603. 216 11111, email [email protected] or visit www.intercontinental.com