Situated within a glittering new skyscraper next to the Petronas Towers, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur has opened its doors. The luxury hotel forms the latest addition to the city’s dramatic skyline and a vibrant hub for both business and leisure travellers, Rising 65 storeys above the busy streets of the capital, the all-new Hotel is welcoming guests to dine, drink, shop, relax, entertain, meet and stay at Four Seasons, and for a select few, to call Four Seasons their new home.
Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle neighbourhood, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, the mixed-use tower includes 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, the 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, and 300,000 square foot (27,900 square metre) luxury retail podium – collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is conveniently located next to the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Often referred to as a “city within a city,” the KLCC offers guests of the Hotel designer shopping, fine dining, and the best of the city’s electric nightlife. The Hotel also overlooks the KLCC Park and is directly connected to the esplanade, allowing guests to take full advantage of the Park’s 50 acres (20 hectares) of green space, including lush gardens, fountains, waterfalls, a wading pool, and jogging track.
Four Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s culinary programme
Acclaimed Four Seasons veteran and Executive Chef Junious Dickerson oversees the Hotel’s culinary programme, with six all-new venues introducing an exciting new era of inspiring dining, each well-appointed to take advantage of the Hotel’s idyllic location in the heart of the city and design-worthy ambiance. The ultra-luxurious hotel introduces a collection of extraordinary culinary experiences, redefining the city’s epicurean scene and cementing Four Seasons as the new gastronomic hub. These include the high-style Yun House for Cantonese specialities by Executive Chef Jimmy Wong, the chef showcase CurATE with its show kitchen, and Bar Trigona, a temple of modern cocktail culture with award-winning Head Bartender Ashish Sharma presiding.
Four Seasons brings its renowned global flair to the destination by way of the menus – ranging from traditional Cantonese to a mix of international flavours including western, pan-Asian and Arabic favourites, along with stylish cocktails fashioned by acclaimed mixologists.
Dickerson, a 30-year veteran chef with half of his career centred in Southeast Asia, is celebrated for creating extraordinary gastronomic experiences through artisanal cuisine that touches the heart and soul. In shaping the restaurant concepts and menus with the food and beverage team, Dickerson notes, “Each restaurant and lounge thoughtfully reflects the authenticity, imagination and innovation that is synonymous with Four Seasons, with special attention influenced by the thriving art scene in Kuala Lumpur.”
“Malaysia has some of the finest ingredients and unique traditions – and equally as impressive is the incredible amount of local farmers and purveyors, all of which have influenced our menus and will be integral in delivering outstanding culinary experiences,” Dickerson adds.
He has recruited two extraordinary experts in the food and beverage community – acclaimed Chinese Chef Jimmy Wong, specialising in traditional Cantonese cuisine, and award-winning bartender Ashish Sharma. “Chef Jimmy and Ashish both bring an incredible vision, meticulous attention to detail, and undeniable talent to their craft – and our guests will have the unique opportunity to witness their respective showmanship and savour their artisanal creations,” noted Chef Junious Dickerson.
Yun House, Four Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur,
Yun House – Destined to become Kuala Lumpur’s premier Chinese restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks, Yun House celebrates time-honoured Cantonese cuisine with a modern attitude. Award-winning chef Jimmy Wong is at the helm of the restaurant and brings his unwavering commitment to quality and expertise to Yun House, while also infusing artful presentations to complement the restaurant’s modern and stylish atmosphere. Paying homage to the past, Yun House is a remix of traditional ingredients and age-old recipes, impeccably prepared and presented in a reimagined contemporary setting.
As with its namesake, yun meaning “park” in Cantonese, the restaurant boasts dramatic views of KLCC park. Blending sophisticated, modern interior design with a timeless elegance, Yun House offers an alluring ambiance to gather with family and friends over lunch or dinner. Yun House’s design is anchored by the richness of pewter and akin to spaces of the contemporary art world to inspire, perpetuate and cultivate thoughtful exchanges while dining.
Bar Trigona – In this stylish new cocktail bar, discover where creative cocktails collide with the most coveted masters of their craft. Bar Trigona, named after Malaysia’s native trigona bee – which produces some of the world’s most sought-after wild honey – boasts hand-crafted cocktails, curated spirits, wines and beers, and light food pairings, all anchored by Four Seasons hospitality. Inspired by Malaysia’s rich and diverse flora, celebrated head bartender Ashish Sharma has developed a captivating menu with an emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients. Sip, savour and enjoy classic cocktails with a reimagined twist, while taking in breathtaking skyline views from this coveted new venue.
The Lounge at Four Seasons – Paying homage to Malaysia’s traditional open-air dwellings, The Lounge transports guests to an enchanting setting – bringing the outdoors in, with an elegant, yet relaxed ambiance. In true Four Seasons fashion, The Lounge is the heart of the Hotel – a sophisticated setting, yet accessible and inviting. It’s an idyllic venue to savour a leisurely breakfast, light lunch, or delicious dinner. Feast on classic fare, such as burgers and steak frites to club sandwiches and Caesar salads, along with a collection of Malaysian favourites incorporating the same bold flavours, but with a contemporary presentation. The Lounge is an idyllic gathering place to indulge in the customary enjoyment of afternoon tea, accompanied by a curated selection of classic tea sandwiches and decadent pastries, reflective of the seasons and sourced using the finest ingredients.
Curate, Four Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur,
Curate – Inspired by the world’s best theatres, Curate takes centre stage with its innovative all-day dining buffet that offers a full sensory experience like no other. The modern space serves up cutting edge, yet accessible cuisine – featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a stylish show kitchen ambiance for all to admire. The international buffet menu is infused with an assortment of local and seasonal sustainable ingredients. Designed to indulge epicurean curiosities, Curate cultivates interactive and playful dialogue between the guests and the performers – the chefs. Witness the showmanship – from hand-pulled noodles and rumali roti, to handmade pizzas tossed steps away from the table. The all-day dining menu showcases an international buffet infused with local and seasonal sustainable ingredients. The sleek interior design, enveloped in delicate metallic finishes and glamourous details, echoes that of a theatrical stage for the chefs to create classic cuisine with a twist.
Pool Bar & Grill – An idyllic gathering place, led by Chef Moustafa Elsaady, who hails from Egypt. Enjoy resort-style dining in the heart of the city. The open-air style restaurant is located alongside the pool on the Hotel’s stylish rooftop, overlooking famed Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park. Guests can experience authentic and flavourful Middle Eastern inspired cuisine by day in the beautiful al fresco setting. In the evenings, the resort-style space transforms to a modern shisha lounge and grill, featuring a flavourful shisha menu, savoury cuisine and matched by breathtaking city views from the stylish rooftop setting.
Decadent by Four Seasons – This contemporary café and shop is dedicated to satisfying sweet indulgences with the finest, handcrafted artisanal confections. As with its namesake, Decadent offers an extravagant, yet equally playful and hedonistic menu of edible art featuring modern twists on old classics. Here, the confections are displayed like a whimsical jewel box, featuring everything from made-to-order gelato to artisanal chocolates, seasonal tarts, desserts, baked goods, pastries and delicate cakes. Decadent also features an assortment of artisanal, hand-roasted coffee ranging from nitro coffee to class espresso, well suited for the connoisseur.
Helmed by a team of master chefs, the fanciful atmosphere, combined with the delicious assortment, showcases Four Seasons commitment to artisanal quality and craftsmanship. Inspired by Europe’s leading chocolatiers, Decadent features a live chocolate tempering station with custom made brittles that include classic, new and Malaysian inspired ingredients. Similarly, the gelateria offers made-to-order ice cream and sherbet, using the finest quality of seasonal fruit puree and natural flavours from Malaysia and beyond. Sublime cakes are also among Decadent’s specialties, featuring custom works of art for gifts and special occasions.
The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur facilities
The Hotel also offers an executive lounge for business travellers, a serene spa, a wellness-focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s endless skyline. Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace creates an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below.
Leisure facilities are highlighted by an outdoor pool oasis with private cabanas and adjacent bar and grill, and an eight-treatment room spa offering a carefully designed menu inspired by Malaysian healing traditions and the latest global therapies. There’s also a large fitness centre to round out one’s healthy living routine.
Directly connected to the Hotel and residential tower is a retail podium, The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, which includes a selection of luxury retail and dining outlets spread over six floors and highlighted by Decadent by Four Seasons for the ultimate in sweet treats and The Laundry Shoppe, a luxury laundry boutique.
Hosts and planners of meetings, special events and weddings have 1,821 square metres (19,016 square feet) of flexible, state-of-the-art event spaces comprising two exquisitely designed ballrooms and four meeting rooms, with the assurance that the Hotel’s expert conference team is dedicated to bringing their client’s vision to life, and executing every event to perfection under the guidance of Director of Catering and Conference Services Kellie Ng.
For General Manager Tom Roelens and his team of dedicated service specialists, it’s the end of one long journey of preparation, and the start of a new. “As the Hotel has come to life, we have looked forward to the day when it would be filled with people – international travellers in the city for business or leisure, local guests in our restaurants and spa, and the many residents who are becoming part of the extended Four Seasons family here in Kuala Lumpur.”
“Four Seasons Place is a multi-billion ringgit project with an iconic and majestic tower that elegantly combines a legendary name with a landmark address. With this new project, we are excited to continue our successful partnership with Four Seasons, a name synonymous with quality and service, to create the most exclusive hotel and private residences in Kuala Lumpur,” said Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir, Director and Shareholder, from the property developer Venus Assets.
“One the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in the world, Kuala Lumpur is a key hub for both business and leisure travel, and an exciting destination for Four Seasons to establish a presence,” said J. Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
“We’re proud to work in partnership with Venus Assets to bring their vision for this remarkable property to life. We look forward to welcoming luxury travellers and private residence owners to experience Four Seasons legendary hospitality in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s most vibrant neighbourhood, the Golden Triangle,” he continued
Four Seasons in Kuala Lumpur also invites those looking for longer term accommodations, or who simply want to enjoy the convenience and privacy of a luxury apartment in the city, to “Call Us Home” and stay in one of 27 serviced apartments.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers both international and regional travellers an urban complement to the existing Four Seasons resort in Malaysia, the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.
The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Curate, Four Season Hotel Kuala Lumpur,
