Pullman hotels and resorts, hotels designed specifically for today’s business and leisure travellers, announced today that the Pullman Kuching will open on 17 November, 2009. Pullman Kuching will be Accor’s second Pullman in Malaysia.
Whether visiting Kuching for business or pleasure – ‘Check-in, Chill-out’ in any of the 389 spacious guest rooms at hotel, each boasting the latest technological in-room connectivity devices and other ‘PULLMAN ROOM’ signature features such as Pullman Bed, LCD Televisions with a large selection of international channels, high speed Internet access, in room safety box and Pullman in room fitness workout equipment.
Fabrice Mini – General Manager of Pullman Kuching said “We are very much looking forward to welcoming our first guests to the hotel. The opening of the newest international hotel for Kuching is sure to welcomed by local residents and visitors to the picturesque city, the capital of Sarawak.”
Strategically located
Nestled in the city’s golden triangle and atop the hill of Jalan Mathies, Pullman Kuching is just a mere 20 minutes’ drive from Kuching International Airport and adjacent to Hills Shopping Mall, a two-storey city lifestyle shopping centre also due to open in 2009. Guests can easily venture on foot to discover the city’s diverse selection of shops, restaurants, temples and bazaars. Other attractions include Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach, Bako National Park and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to mingle with the orangutans of Borneo.
Located on the north western part of the island of Borneo, Kuching is a gateway city to visitors to the island with easy access to near by cities such as Sibu, Miri and Bintulu.
A perfect location for meeting and events
The hotel boasts a total of 3,660sqm of meetings and event space with 9 comprehensive banquet and conferencing venues. The state-of-the-art ballroom is the largest hotel banquet space in the city, accommodating up to 1,500 people for a sit-down banquet.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT PULLMAN
Pullman Kuching is set to be popular with extensive food and beverage options, with five food and beverage outlets;
Puzzle, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant offers a relaxing al fresco dining experience as well as private dining rooms. International dishes with a focus on regional cuisine are available all day and into the night from interactive cooking stations or a la carte.
Nu Er Hong the hotel’s Chinese Restaurant is a contemporary environment with an open concept kitchen filling the restaurant with atmosphere and energy. Nu Er Hong also offers private dining options.
Déjà Vu, the hotel’s relaxing and cosy lounge at the lobby, offers house pouring and wide selection of cocktails and is the perfect location for casual business discussions or relaxing with acquaintances.
Liquid is the hotel’s superlative poolside venue with DJ’s each weekend evening and serving fresh juices and healthy snacks in a modern urbane lounge style or poolside daily.
Café Ch@t designed to keep guests connected while serving up home made pastries and cakes, ice cream and deserts.
A perfect balance between serenity and Conviviality
Guests can maintain regular workout routines while staying at Pullman Kuching. The hotels contemporary fitness centre, with knowledgeable support staff offers modern equipment and the latest body exercise programs.
Guests can also relax their mind, body and spirit in Pullman Kuching’s large spa facility with 7 treatment rooms and an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck.
THE PULLMAN NETWORK TODAY
The Pullman Hotels and Resorts brand was officially launched in Asia Pacific in January 2008, and today operates 13 hotels throughout the region. Globally the network is 38 hotels today and will increase to 50 hotels in 23 countries by the end of 2009. A further 22 Pullman hotels are committed to development in Asia Pacific.
Opening promotional rate
Be one of the first guests to experience the stay at Pullman Kuching with an exceptional soft opening rate of RM188++ for Superior Room and RM228++ for Deluxe Room and available til until January 31, 2010.
For reservations and enquiries, please call +60 82-222 888 or email to H6332@accor.com or visit the hotel’s website at www.pullmankuching.com or www.accorhotels.com.
January 14, 2010
Two colourful events at Pullman Kuching
Experience a colourful double celebration at Pullman Kuching to usher in the year of golden tiger and Valentine’s Day.
To welcome the auspicious celebration, Café Ch@t and Nu Er Hong restaurant offer tempting abalone Yee Sang, salmon Yee Sang, jade passion pear Yee Sang and other reunion dinner and open house favourites such as slow roasted glazed young lamb leg with stuffing and crispy aromatic duckling served with Peking duck sauce fresh from the kitchen available throughout 14th January – 28th February 2010.
On Chinese New Year’s Eve
Nu Er Hong restaurant presents 3 special menus for families intending to dine out for reunion dinner and enjoy chef’s specialty which includes braised shark’s fin soup with dried scallop & crab meat, fragrant fried rice with assorted premium seafood topped golden anchovies, Signature creamy buttered milk curry leaf prawn, aromatic “Shatin” chicken, fragrant crispy duckling served with homemade “Man Tao” and many more. The menus are Jade Tiger, Silver Tiger and Golden Tiger that priced at RM788++, RM888++ and RM1088++ per table of 10 each.
An imperial feast await diners at Puzzle with an extensive international buffet featuring traditional spring feast Yee Sang platter for prosperity, double boiled winter melon with shark fin & seafood, Sautéed duck breast with flower bun & mandarin orange sauce, braised longetivity noodles with shredded ham, Peking duck with condiment, Japanese maki & sushi live and homemade gelato for desserts. Dinner is served at RM88++ per person, half priced for the children between 6-12 and children below 6 eat for free.
The first day of Chinese New Year and Celebration of Love
Puzzle brings you a Valentine’s Day brunch with a mouth watering selection, from starters to desserts. Brunch starts from 11.00am to 2.30pm and is priced at RM58++ per person and half priced for the children between 6-12 years and complimentary for children below 6.
Specially arranged just for couples, guests can dine sumptuously at Puzzle’s “Love Bird” dinner buffet with Chef Matan’s smörgasbord table filled with individual appetizer in shooters, centrepiece of seafood on ice, slow-roasted baby lamb rack Provencal with basil coulis, Pullman Kuching pralines and other favourite selection. All at RM128++ per person.
For guests that prefer a romantic candlelight dinner by the pool can make way to Level 2, Liquid for a “Yours for Eternity” 6 course western set dinner. Make Valentine’s Day a special occasion to be remembered with a dinner comprising love at first sight cantaloupe caviar, mint granite with ham, sea-side stroll tian of avocado & crabmeat with tomato sorbet, lovebirds star-anise duck leg confit on the bed of herbal risotto, figs & spiced duck jus, Passionate kiss Borscht with air dried cured beef & chiffonade of vegetables, soul-mate herb crusted fillet mignon, vine-ripened tomato tartlet & Roquefort café au lait for the ladies, braised short ribs with fontina cheese gratin, oxtail tortellini & edamame beans for the gentlemen and Chef Shukor’s creation of unconditional love dessert. The dinner is priced at RM148++ per person inclusive of a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
From 14th, 15th to 16th February, Nu Er Hong restaurant introduces the modern style for family gathering and eating luxurious meal to celebrate this festival. The Prosperity Lunch starts at RM63.80++ to RM158++ per person.
For reservations or further enquiries, please call 082-222 888 or email H6332@accor.com.
Pullman is Accor’s upscale hotel brand designed with the requirements of business women and men in mind. Located in the main regional and international cities, Pullman hotels provide an extensive range of tailored services, access to groundbreaking technologies, and “Co-Meeting”, a new approach to organizing meetings, seminars and high-end incentives. At Pullman hotels, business travelers can choose between being independent or choosing help from our staff available round the clock. By the end of 2010, the Pullman network will include 60 hotels across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. In time, we anticipate a network of over 300 establishments around the world.
Further information concerning Pullman hotels is available on the website www.pullmankuching.com
Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses:
- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Lenôtre;
- Services, with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and loyalty, and expense management.
PRESS CONTACTS
Pullman Kuching
Alicia Ng
Marketing Communications Manager
+6 (0) 82 222 888
H6332-SL3@accor.com
