Dozens of hotel schemes associated with Accor’s prolific midscale brand are currently being tracked within the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
![Brand overview: 46 projects in Mercure’s expansion plans [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mercure-Hotel-Groningen-Martiniplaza-Image-by-©-Accor.jpg)
Malaysia
Design showcase: Top five nooks
Size isn’t everything as we take a look at five hotels whose creative use of small spaces delivers big results in our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Design showcase: Top five modular designs
We explore how hotels from Alila, Aman and One&Only feature architecture and interiors with regularly repeating design elements in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
Marriott to introduce Le Méridien to Penang
Designed by SA Architects, Le Méridien Penang Airport off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula is due to begin construction later this year with a view to opening in 2026.
Malaysia welcomes second Fairfield by Marriott hotel
Fairfield by Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, which encapsulates the brand’s ‘modern calm’ aesthetic, has started hosting business and leisure travellers in the Malaysian capital.
Group overview: China accounts for a third of IHG’s hotel pipeline
British hospitality giant IHG is ramping up its presence in the People’s Republic, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with 150 new schemes in the works.
Design showcase: Top five wine cellars
We raise a glass to five hotels around the world whose wonderful wine cellars underline their passion for oenology in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
2022 hotlist: Hilton Worldwide’s top three openings
The coming year will see the Virginia-headquartered hospitality giant debut almost 300 hotel schemes around the world – and here’s what to expect at three of our favourites.
Biophilia to take centre stage at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur
A spectacular Parkroyal Collection hotel, with 78 sky planters dotted across its façade and roof terrace, will showcase cutting-edge sustainable features when it opens in June 2022.
DoubleTree by Hilton makes a welcome entrance to Putrajaya
A 290-room hotel with stunning lakeside views has opened in the fast-growing Malaysian city, just a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Project in focus: Amari Penang, Malaysia
Onyx Hospitality Group is partnering with Malaysian property developer SP Setia Berhad to launch the 453-key Amari Penang hotel in the third quarter of 2022.
![Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Crowne-Plaza-Shenzen-Exterior.jpg)
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
![Brand overview: Aloft on the up with 47 planned openings [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/aloft-Manhattan-Downtown-Exterior.jpg)
Brand overview: Aloft on the up with 47 planned openings [Infographic]
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Marriott International’s brand will grow its footprint in the coming years, especially in North America.
Project in focus: Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Malaysia
Expected to reach completion in 2022, Kota Kinabalu’s under-construction Crowne Plaza hotel will form a key part of an exciting mixed-use waterfront development.
![Country overview: More than 23,000 hotel rooms mooted in Malaysia [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sadie-teper-WG-hXR1rLNk-unsplash.jpg)
Country overview: More than 23,000 hotel rooms mooted in Malaysia [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database illustrates the scale of Malaysia’s hotel project pipeline, with both established and emerging destinations growing their offering.
Accor signs Mercure Living Putrajaya
French hospitality giant Accor is set to roll out Malaysia’s first Mercure Living property, with the planned April-2022 opening of an extended-stay hotel in Putrajaya.
Project in focus: Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Currently under construction and expected to open in 2022, this elegant Kengo Kuma-designed property will be Malaysia’s first Hyatt Centric hotel.
Project of the Week: Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur
Architecturally impressive and promising an array of world-class facilities, the luxurious Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur has won our latest Project of the Week title.
![Region overview: Nearly 600 hotels lined up for South-East Asia [Construction Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tri-Vananda-1-1.jpg)
Region overview: Nearly 600 hotels lined up for South-East Asia [Construction Report]
A deep-dive into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that there are almost 600 projects in the pipeline across South-East Asia.
![Region overview: APAC to add nearly 600,000 additional rooms [Construction Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ruslan-bardash-WMSvsWzhM0g-unsplash.jpg)
Region overview: APAC to add nearly 600,000 additional rooms [Construction Report]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 597,427 rooms will be added across the APAC region in the coming years, with China accounting for half of the extra keys as its hospitality scene continues to grow at breathtaking speed.
![Region overview: Over 150,000 rooms to go live across South-East Asia [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/alejandro-cartagena-B64B6-kAWlw-unsplash.jpg)
Region overview: Over 150,000 rooms to go live across South-East Asia [Infographic]
South-East Asia continues to be a growth hub for the hotel industry with Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam taking the lead in the development stakes.
![Courtyard By Marriott brand debuts in Malaysia [Construction Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/courtyard-by-marriott-penang.jpg)
Courtyard By Marriott brand debuts in Malaysia [Construction Report]
The 199-room Courtyard By Marriott Penang has opened its doors, focusing on attracting travellers looking for on-the-road fulfilment.
The much-anticipated One&Only Desaru Coast opens to guests
The One&Only brand debuts in Asia with a Kerry Hill Architects-designed property on Malaysia’s pristine coastline.
![Country overview: 25,000 rooms in Malaysia’s hotel pipeline [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photo-1519834089823-08a494ba5a12.jpeg)
Country overview: 25,000 rooms in Malaysia’s hotel pipeline [Infographic]
Malaysia’s hotel market is growing steadily with a strong focus on Kuala Lumpur according to our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in June 2020
June saw some semblance of normality return with lockdowns easing worldwide, and the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database shows plenty of new hotels opened too.
City overview: Kuala Lumpur to gain 26 new hotels
According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS data, over 7,000 new hotel rooms are due to expand Kuala Lumpur’s hospitality offerings in the coming years.
Project of the week: Angsana Teluk Bahang Penang luxury retreat in Malaysia
The historic town of Penang in Malaysia will soon be home to the Angsana Teluk Bahang Penang luxury retreat, a new seaside luxury resort.
![Dazzling Nautilus Resort marks Curio Collection by Hilton debut in Malaysia [Construction Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/The-Nautilus-Resort-1-1405x900.jpg)
Dazzling Nautilus Resort marks Curio Collection by Hilton debut in Malaysia [Construction Report]
Targeted to launch in 2023, The Nautilus Resort is set to be the first property under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in Malaysia and Hilton’s first property on Langkawi.
Stunning Wyndham Acmar Klang welcomes guests in Malaysia
Wyndham’s flagship hotel brand opens in the Malaysian town of Klang and brings business and leisure guests a new upscale option.
![Brand focus: AC Hotels by Marriott brand looks to expand in Malaysia [Construction Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/264495.jpg)
Brand focus: AC Hotels by Marriott brand looks to expand in Malaysia [Construction Report]
YTL Hotels has inked a deal to convert three Vistana Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kuantan to AC Hotels by December 2019.
Revealed: The hotel superlatives you’ve always wanted to know about
Guinness World Records have been announced for many properties in the hospitality business.
New World Hotels & Resorts launch with first property in Malaysia
Rosewood’s New World Hotels & Resorts bursts on the scene with New World Hotel Petaling Jaya
![IHG Relaunches Regent Hotels with New Malaysian Signing [Download Chain Report]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Regent-1024x512.jpg)
IHG Relaunches Regent Hotels with New Malaysian Signing [Download Chain Report]
Regent Hotels and Resorts gets an overhaul with IHG, and signs a new property in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia gears up for new hotel openings
The Malaysian project pipeline looks to be in good health. Over the next few years, the Southeast Asian country is set to benefit from scores of new hotels.
2018’s top 10 luxury hotel openings
Some of this year’s offerings are in far-flung destinations and offer guests superior quality lodgings with a serious focus on design. We check out ten of the most exciting hotel openings this year.
Meliá Hotels International adds 5 hotels to its Asia Pacific holdings
Meliá Hotels International has signed agreements to add several hotels with local partners in the increasingly popular Asia Pacific region
Marriott International Expands its Resort Portfolio in 2017 Across the Asia Pacific Region as Demand for New Experiences Soars
The 16 New Resorts Across Seven Brands in 10 Countries and Territories Will Provide Travelers with More Options
The Ritz-Carlton Unveils Tropical Paradise In Malaysia
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, is pleased to announce the debut of The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, as the oceanfront resort opens today on the Malaysian island
2016 was another record year in AccorHotels’ development
Over the past year the AccorHotels opened 230 new hotels and acquired 120 new locations, while continuing to diversify its activities.
DoubleTree goes for broke in Asia
Hilton’s DoubleTree brand has been has been investing heavily into developing its presence in the Chinese and Asian markets
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Malaysia
Brand overview: 46 projects in Mercure’s expansion plans [Infographic]
Dozens of hotel schemes associated with Accor’s prolific midscale brand are currently being tracked within the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Design showcase: Top five nooks
Size isn’t everything as we take a look at five hotels whose creative use of small spaces delivers big results in our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Design showcase: Top five modular designs
We explore how hotels from Alila, Aman and One&Only feature architecture and interiors with regularly repeating design elements in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
Marriott to introduce Le Méridien to Penang
Designed by SA Architects, Le Méridien Penang Airport off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula is due to begin construction later this year with a view to opening in 2026.
Group overview: China accounts for a third of IHG’s hotel pipeline
British hospitality giant IHG is ramping up its presence in the People’s Republic, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with 150 new schemes in the works.
Design showcase: Top five wine cellars
We raise a glass to five hotels around the world whose wonderful wine cellars underline their passion for oenology in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
2022 hotlist: Hilton Worldwide’s top three openings
The coming year will see the Virginia-headquartered hospitality giant debut almost 300 hotel schemes around the world – and here’s what to expect at three of our favourites.
Biophilia to take centre stage at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur
A spectacular Parkroyal Collection hotel, with 78 sky planters dotted across its façade and roof terrace, will showcase cutting-edge sustainable features when it opens in June 2022.
DoubleTree by Hilton makes a welcome entrance to Putrajaya
A 290-room hotel with stunning lakeside views has opened in the fast-growing Malaysian city, just a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Project in focus: Amari Penang, Malaysia
Onyx Hospitality Group is partnering with Malaysian property developer SP Setia Berhad to launch the 453-key Amari Penang hotel in the third quarter of 2022.
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
Brand overview: Aloft on the up with 47 planned openings [Infographic]
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Marriott International’s brand will grow its footprint in the coming years, especially in North America.
Project in focus: Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Malaysia
Expected to reach completion in 2022, Kota Kinabalu’s under-construction Crowne Plaza hotel will form a key part of an exciting mixed-use waterfront development.
Country overview: More than 23,000 hotel rooms mooted in Malaysia [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database illustrates the scale of Malaysia’s hotel project pipeline, with both established and emerging destinations growing their offering.
Accor signs Mercure Living Putrajaya
French hospitality giant Accor is set to roll out Malaysia’s first Mercure Living property, with the planned April-2022 opening of an extended-stay hotel in Putrajaya.
Project in focus: Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Currently under construction and expected to open in 2022, this elegant Kengo Kuma-designed property will be Malaysia’s first Hyatt Centric hotel.
Project of the Week: Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur
Architecturally impressive and promising an array of world-class facilities, the luxurious Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Region overview: Nearly 600 hotels lined up for South-East Asia [Construction Report]
A deep-dive into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that there are almost 600 projects in the pipeline across South-East Asia.
Region overview: APAC to add nearly 600,000 additional rooms [Construction Report]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 597,427 rooms will be added across the APAC region in the coming years, with China accounting for half of the extra keys as its hospitality scene continues to grow at breathtaking speed.
Region overview: Over 150,000 rooms to go live across South-East Asia [Infographic]
South-East Asia continues to be a growth hub for the hotel industry with Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam taking the lead in the development stakes.
Courtyard By Marriott brand debuts in Malaysia [Construction Report]
The 199-room Courtyard By Marriott Penang has opened its doors, focusing on attracting travellers looking for on-the-road fulfilment.
The much-anticipated One&Only Desaru Coast opens to guests
The One&Only brand debuts in Asia with a Kerry Hill Architects-designed property on Malaysia’s pristine coastline.
Country overview: 25,000 rooms in Malaysia’s hotel pipeline [Infographic]
Malaysia’s hotel market is growing steadily with a strong focus on Kuala Lumpur according to our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in June 2020
June saw some semblance of normality return with lockdowns easing worldwide, and the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database shows plenty of new hotels opened too.