The Gold List 2020 Best Hotel Group — Marriott International Malaysia

As one of the most prominent hotel groups in Malaysia, Marriott International has a tangible footprint in some of the country’s most beloved destinations, offering exciting experiences across various price points and enticing loyalty member benefits.

Marriott Bonvoy, a Marriott International-travel program that started in February 2019, has a portfolio of 30 hotel brands. The program offers 120,000 destination tours and adventures on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, enabling members to have access to the largest collection of lifestyle and luxury properties globally.

Whether it is beachfront properties hugging pristine sands like The St. Regis Langkawi; iconic skyscrapers in the heart of the city like Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur; urban loft-like design hotels such as Aloft KL Sentral, Marriott Bonvoy provides members with an unparalleled offering of experiences at various price points to suit every type of traveler.

For modern travelers looking to explore the city and return to warm hospitality and simple essentials, Marriott International’s select service hotels like Aloft Hotels, Element by Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, and Fairfield by Marriott are equipped to suit their needs. Believing that travelers deserve more than a place to stay, Element Kuala Lumpur was built green from the ground up and infuses eco-friendly practices into its operations such as their RISE signature breakfast offering healthy options. The newly opened Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown boasts of contemporary Oriental design, influenced by the intriguing surrounding area and weaves in the location’s unique heritage and history into its cultural, experiential offerings.

For discerning travelers with a desire to immerse in the destination and savor the experience of being away, Marriott International’s premium brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien, and Renaissance Hotels are worth the venture. To experience Mother Nature’s best in the Land Below The Wind, Rooftop @ Le Méridien, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu’s rooftop bar, offers panoramic sunset in motion views of the South China Sea. To recharge and gear up for the week ahead, booking the Westin Weekend package at The Westin Kuala Lumpur comes with complimentary late checkout on Sundays and extended breakfast hours all weekend long. To get up close and personal with nature, look no further than Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, where activities such as cave adventures, hiking, river boat cruises and more are within reach at the recreation desk in the lobby.

For travelers balancing luxury and lifestyle with exceptional experiences, Marriott International’s luxury brands such as The St. Regis, The Ritz Carlton, W Hotels, and The Luxury Collection are the definition of the word. Cosseted between centuries-old rainforest and the glistening calm Andaman Sea, The St. Regis Langkawi is crafted for modern connoisseurs who desire the finest experiences with elegant suites and over-water villas, all of which come with the signature St. Regis Butler Service and its legendary rituals. The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi is tucked away between a 10 million-year-old rainforest, the tranquil Datai Bay, and an 8,000-year-old fringing coral reef, where guests can go on A Journey Through Wellness which combines the spa’s signature offerings into one holistic package at the award-winning V Botanical Spa.