Hilton Kuala Lumpur continues its Winning Streak for ‘Malaysia’s Leading Business Hotel’ and ‘Malaysia’s Leading Hotel Suite’ category for World Travel AwardsTM

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach^[1] - September 6, 2018 - Hilton Kuala Lumpur^[2], Malaysia's upper upscale 5-star hotel has once again been honored the winning title of 'Malaysia's Leading Business Hotel' and 'Malaysia's Leading Hotel Suite' category at the recent World Travel Awards^TM held at Hong Kong.

The awards programme; acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Today, the World Travel Awards™ brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.

These awards showcase Hilton Kuala Lumpur's continued winning streak as becoming the most awarded hotel in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, becoming repeat winners and taking the title of 'Malaysia's Leading Business Hotel' for its fourth year and 'Malaysia's Leading Hotel Suite Award' for a consecutive second year.

Jamie Mead, regional general manager, Malaysia said, "Even being nominated for these awards is an incredible honor, particularly given the extraordinary strength of the field this year. No words can describe how honored we are to have won these reputable awards. We at Hilton Kuala Lumpur will continue to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding performances with sheer determination and hard work. Our guests have placed us at the top of the market as the leading business hotel, and we intend to continue delivering great experiences to each and every guest who walks through our doors."

The ultimate lifestyle hotel, Hilton Kuala Lumpur houses 510 stylish guest rooms and suites, gastronomical excellence, an elegant spa, and magnificent event space in the heart of the vibrant KL Sentral area.

Mead further commented, "This recognition is the best honor we can ask for and our team is genuinely invested in making sure our guests have a memorable and enjoyable stay, whether they are on vacation or business."

To date Hilton Kuala Lumpur has received the following awards:

• World Travel Awards 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015

o   Malaysia's Leading Business Hotel -- Hilton Kuala Lumpur 

o   Malaysia's Leading Hotel Suite -- Presidential Suite at Hilton Kuala Lumpur

• Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2018 and 2017

o   Best Business Hotel in Malaysia

o   Best Lifestyle Hotel in Malaysia

o   Best City Hotel in Malaysia

o   Best Restaurant Hotel in Malaysia

• Going Places Magazine Award 2017 and 2016

o   Best 5 Star Hotel

• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 and 2016

o   Luxury Business Hotel

o   Luxury City Hotel

• Business Traveler Awards 2017

o   Best Business Hotel

• Malaysia Tatler's Best Dining Restaurants 2017

o   Chambers Bar & Grill

o   GRAZE

o   Vasco's

o   Chynna

o   Iketeru

About Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Towering 154 meters above street level with spectacular views of the Lake Gardens and city skyline, Hilton Kuala Lumpur delivers 5-star luxury^[3] in an unbeatable location - 28 minutes by direct high-speed train from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and 33 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2). The hotel is also easily accessible from key shopping and entertainment districts, steps away from Nu Sentral, a 9-story shopping mall and to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in the city centre.

Hilton Kuala Lumpur has received more than 100 awards since the hotel opened in 2005. Some highlights include World Travel Awards for Malaysia's Leading Business Hotel 2015, Smart Travel Award 2016 -- Hot 25 Business Hotels, Going Place Readers' Choice Awards 2016 -- Best 5-star Hotel, Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2017, Business Traveller Awards 2017 -- Best Business Hotel.

All 510 guest rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows for a panoramic view, large flat screen TVs, state-of-the-art modern amenities and technology with open concept bathrooms complete with LCD TV and rain shower. Ten outstanding choices for dining and entertainment from award winning fusion cuisine to our signature Chinese and Japanese restaurants, casual poolside dining with great café, bar and lounge options. With 14 lavish meeting rooms including a magnificent Grand Ballroom, mid-size Sentral Ballroom and a sophisticated multi-event leveL7even, our meetings, events and outside catering services are designed to meet every event needs.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,400 properties with nearly 880,000 rooms, in 106 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences -- every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com^[4] for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook^[5], Twitter^[6], LinkedIn^[7], Instagram^[8] and YouTube^[9]. 

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