Hotels & Resorts
Chinatown’s Newest Gem:
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown Te x t b y S H A H I DA S A K E R I Images by SHAHIDA SAKERI AND F O U R P O I N T S B Y S H E R AT O N K U A L A L U M P U R
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown seems to hit all the right notes in the hospitality industry: it has fantastic location, wonderful amenities and superb service. Besides, it helps that the hotel is beautifully-designed; a few seconds in its lift and I am already impressed by the taste of the individuals who were responsible in designing this property. 122
As the lift door opens on the seventh floor where the lobby is situated, I am taken in by the sheer attention to details put into the interior by the design team. Imagine a bright airy space with sunny hues, dark wood reception desk, comfy sofa seating, decorative floor-to-ceiling metal lattice, matching traditional tiles, and richly-coloured walls. At the far end, there are exposed walls of burnt bricks that feature paintings of the neighbourhood’s glorious trading past. I love sitting here in the afternoon as the sun casts shadows into the room. At the same time, peer through the massive windows to spot some of the city’s famous landmarks. The lobby is an understated opulence altogether, a huge departure from those ghastly, characterless spaces travellers might encounter upon check-in. To me personally, the best rooms at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, are those facing downtown, with the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers complementing the glorious view. If you were to ever get such rooms, do yourself a favour by drawing back the curtains during sunset to soak up the lively cityscape that spreads out in front of you while basking in the lovely golden light. The moment is truly uplifting, and more peaceful too, since you are conveniently removed from the
thronging crowd and cacophony, yet still be part of the action. The hotel’s 318 rooms and suites are among the most spacious and well-equipped in Chinatown. Mine, the Premier Downtown room, is decorated in the traditional combination of white, brown and black colour scheme with the much-appreciated splash of refreshing olive green from the suitcase rack. The room’s heritage theme is manifested through a customised wall art by Malaysian creative brand Loka Made, depicting the stories of the local community’s livelihood, craft and trade. Furnishings include the signature Four Points by Sheraton Comfort Bed topped with crisp cotton linens, a 49-inch TV, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, a strategically positioned full-length mirror, iron and board, and plenty of power outlets. In case you have some work to do, there is a workstation in the room. On top of these, I appreciate the hotel’s thoughtful gesture in providing a pamphlet (a beautiful and tasteful one, I might add) in the room that highlights insider’s recommendations on the surrounding attractions and restaurants for guests to discover when staying at the hotel.
