A Golden Season Unfolds at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is ushering in the holidays with unmistakable sparkle. As December approaches, the hotel transforms into a haven of festive charm, unveiling Season of Golden Tidings, a month-long celebration shaped by indulgent dining, elegant décor and moments designed to be shared.
General Manager Matthew Everson describes this year’s festivities as an invitation to savour, reconnect and unwind. With elevated culinary offerings and a new collaboration with luxury skincare maison Helena Rubinstein, the hotel aims to offer guests a more holistic festive experience from the moment they arrive.
Festive Dining at Its Finest
Serena Brasserie
Serena Brasserie sets the tone with an impressive selection of buffets throughout December.
From 1 to 23 December and 26 to 30 December, the Sparkling Season Dinner Buffet tempts with seasonal favourites at RM278 nett per adult and RM139 nett per child, available from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Children aged five and below dine on the house.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bring a more lavish affair. The Golden Feast Dinner Buffet, priced at RM318 nett per adult and RM159 nett per child, highlights slow-roasted prime rib, salmon en croute, fresh seafood, Yorkshire pudding and a selection of festive desserts worthy of the season’s grandness.
Tatsu Japanese Cuisine
For those seeking a Japanese interpretation of the holidays, Executive Japanese Chef Hiroshi Masuda presents a refined Six-Course Christmas Eve Set Dinner on 24 December. Priced at RM258 nett per person, the menu showcases premium ingredients flown in from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market. Expect a whimsical Christmas wreath-inspired appetiser, a comforting Japanese tomato soup, pristine sashimi, and indulgent mains of grilled chicken with foie gras and grilled salmon. A playful snowman rice porridge and a delicate matcha crepe roll round off the evening.
OneSixFive Lounge
Afternoons take a more leisurely pace at OneSixFive Lounge with the Hidden Gems Afternoon Tea – Holiday Edition. Served daily from 2pm to 5pm at RM288 nett per set for two, the spread features savouries such as prawn tartlets with Marie sauce, smoked duck breast, mini tacos and arancini. The sweet tier showcases gingerbread and plain scones, pecan cranberry tart, strawberry vanilla sponge cake, chestnut mousse and lemon ivory cheese mousse.
Guests looking for festive treats to take home may opt for the hotel’s artisanal creations. The Black Forest with Amarena Cherry Yule Log is available at RM178 nett per cake, alongside charming chocolate figurines and lollipops starting from RM20 nett each.
Bentley’s Pub
Bentley’s Pub raises the bar this season with holiday cocktails that capture the spirit of celebration. Guests can sip the Holiday Manhattan or the shimmering Golden Ginny at RM60 nett per glass, or enjoy the Gold Beard mocktail at RM40 nett.
A Touch of Beauty with Helena Rubinstein
This year, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur extends its festive spirit into the realm of luxury skincare. Diners who spend RM500 nett or more across the hotel’s restaurants in December may redeem an exclusive Helena Rubinstein gift set and a Discovery Facial invitation at OneSixFive Lounge.
Suite guests will enjoy an elevated stay experience through the Replasty Age Recovery Welcome Ritual, featuring the brand’s Day and Night Cream duo upon check-in. A Replasty Age Recovery Eye Cream is offered as a nightly turndown amenity, with a Discovery Facial invitation included for further pampering. Premium Lounge Access Room guests will also receive a curated eye cream set as part of their stay.
Festive Escapes & Limited-Time Stays
The hotel’s festive edition of its Stay & Dine package runs exclusively from 1 to 31 December. Guests are welcomed into spacious Super King or Super Single-bedded rooms and may indulge in a curated set dinner for two at Tatsu Japanese Cuisine or explore the wider festive dining offerings. Morning breakfasts at Serena Brasserie, 20% savings on food and beverage (with exclusions), complimentary dining for children aged five and below, shuttle services to Suria KLCC and Pavilion KL, and late check-out until 3pm (subject to availability) complete the experience.
Ringing in the New Year
Serena Brasserie welcomes 2026 with a lavish New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet on 31 December, served from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at RM498 nett per adult and RM249 nett per child. Free-flow beverages and a festive party pack set the tone for the evening.
The celebration continues with the hotel’s Countdown Party from 10.30pm to 1am, featuring live performances by the dynamic band G5, an upbeat DJ set, lucky draws, a midnight balloon drop and light snacks available for purchase.
New Year’s Day brings a Long Lunch Buffet on 1 January 2026 from 12.30pm to 4pm, priced at RM238 nett per adult and RM119 nett per child, with children five and below dining for free.
At Tatsu, New Year’s Eve takes on an elegant Japanese twist with a Six-Course Set Dinner at RM258 nett per person. The menu includes Osechi Yaki-Hassun, soba noodle soup, fresh sashimi, Angus beef steak, grilled eel with burdock rice and a final flourish of green tea tiramisu. Guests will also receive a festive party pack.
Seasonal Savings
Members of IHG One Rewards, partner bank cardholders and those shopping via the hotel’s online store can enjoy 20% savings on selected Season of Golden Tidings dining experiences.
For reservations or group enquiries, guests may contact the hotel via email at fb.lead@ickualalumpur.com.my, call +603 2782 6173, or send a WhatsApp message to +601 6202 4623.
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