KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2016 — Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality division of Malaysian-based property-construction corporation Sunway Group, announces the opening of its new 4-star 401-room hotel, Sunway Pyramid Hotel West on Friday, 19 February 2016. The group's newest property, located in the 800-acre integrated development of Sunway Resort City in Kuala Lumpur, is set to further strengthen its footprint, catering to the region's robust business exchange, and corporate travel and leisure tourist markets.

Albert Cheong, CEO of Sunway Hotels & Resorts said: "The opening of the Sunway Pyramid Hotel West is strategic and timely; as it complements the diverse facilities, attractions and offerings already here in Sunway Resort City. Our expansion is a right fit to our business strategy of exploring growth opportunities in key emerging markets and segments".

Located on the west side of the iconic Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, the Sunway Pyramid Hotel West opens with introductory rates starting from RM308.00++ per room per night, inclusive of breakfast for two (2) adults for stays between 19 February 2016 to 31 March 2016. From 1 April 2016 onwards, the Best Available Rates (BAR) will start from RM420++ per room per night. Room rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and are subjected to 10% Service Charge and prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST).

The 26-storey hotel features 401 rooms with a choice of two (2) room types that range from the 29 square metre (312 square feet) Superior Rooms to the 32 square metre (344 square feet) Superior Executive Rooms; with options of having unimpeded views of Sunway Lagoon theme park or the city's skyline. Guestrooms reflect fresh details and textures with a contemporary functional design concept, adopting traveller's insights and feedback for a comfortable and fuss-free stay, whether as individuals, families, or groups.

Each guestroom includes convenient touches such as complimentary Wi-Fi and wired broadband internet access, USB charger outlets, 42" LED Smart TV with satellite news, sports and movie channels, flexible workspaces, high pressure walk-in rain shower, ample closet space, in-room electronic safe box and coffee and tea making facilities.

Sunway Pyramid Hotel West provides the right balance between work and play. Besides having direct and full accessibility to the multitude of meeting and event spaces available at the massive Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre and at the flagship 5-star Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, the hotel has five (5) fully equipped function rooms with a seating capacity of 20 to 160 persons and a host of other facilities including the 174-seater Café West, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, in-room dining services, a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests will also have access to facilities and are extended cross-signing privileges for outlets and services managed by Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

Adjoining Sunway Pyramid Hotel West is Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall's newest retail expansion, where hotel guests can look forward to more food and beverage offerings. Located next to the Hotel's main lobby is Starbucks. Guests will be welcomed by the aromas of freshly brewed coffee the minute they step into the hotel's double-volume ceiling-height lobby. Some of the brand names making its presence in the new 3-storey retail extension include Marhaba, Sanook, Mama's Corner, Impresseoul, The Parenthood and several other interesting retail concepts expected to open progressively up until the second quarter of 2016. With this new expansion, Sunway Pyramid now has more than 160 diverse food and beverage outlets.

The opening of Sunway Pyramid Hotel West complements the existing cluster of hotels within Sunway Resort City, namely the 5-star 468-room flagship Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and the 4-star 549-room Sunway Pyramid Hotel East. Guests have extensive business and leisure facilities to take advantage of within the 800-acres integrated resort development offering a choice of 1,418 guestrooms, suites, duplexes and pool villas at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Sunway Pyramid Hotel East and now Sunway Pyramid Hotel West, affording guests every conceivable budget and experience.