Escape the Swelter to the Sweater Weather of Genting Highlands
At the end of 2013, Genting Malaysia unveiled its ‘Genting Integrated Tourism Plan’ (GITP), a ten-year master plan for the development, expansion, enhancement and refurbishment of hotels, theme parks and infrastructure at Resorts World Genting. This include the new Tower 2 Annex of First World Hotel, which offers 1,286 brand new rooms called XYZ Deluxe and XYZ Triple, each room averaging 179.70 square feet. These rooms are designed to be chic yet practical, making them ideal for contemporary travellers since all of them are equipped with separate toilet and shower rooms, including USB ports and international electric sockets.
Should space become travellers’ main concern, we suggest that they fork out a bit more for the elegantly spacious World Club rooms. These newly refurbished rooms by Design Stream are subtly created in soothing blue-grey-white colour combination, floor-to-ceiling windows, high thread-count linens and bathtubs or standing showers. They also come with 40-inch LED TV (with in-house channel), mini fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, including safe deposit box.
The check-in and check-out processes are also made easier now with the self-service check-in kiosks that transact in two languages, English and Chinese, located at First World Hotel’s Tower 1 lobby. Guests with special room requests (bed options, location, views that the room affords, connecting rooms) or in need of an early check-in (from 6am to 3pm), can make the booking through these kiosks with additional surcharge of RM5. The kiosks accept payment in the form of cash or credit card, but those with pre-paid advance booking may just continue straight to check-in by using their MyKad or passport. Guests with Genting Points and Reward Points can also use them here.
When it comes to dining, Resorts World Genting features a plethora of options that can suit every palate. One in particular is the buffet restaurant, Coffee Terrace, which includes six manned cooking stations featuring menus comprising Local Favourites, Baba Nyonya, Chinese, Japanese, Western and Indian (West Asian). The selection of food are fresh, delicious and presentable; but most importantly, the buffet offering at Coffee Terrace has a certain pull that makes patrons want to take a plate immediately and navigate a few rounds. The space is also large and airy, and can accommodate up to 600 diners at one time.
More sophisticated diners, on the other hand, can opt for the finer alternative at The Olive. This award-winning restaurant – including Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards for the Most Exquisite Dining Experience (Western Cuisine) and the Golden Cauldron Award for the Best All-Round Restaurant 2015 – serves prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood, exquisite desserts and of course, fine wines. The place, moreover, exudes a warm and romantic ambience, perfect for special occasions or impressing clients.
Why do we love the property?
The location! In the current hot and dry weather that overwhelms Malaysia especially Kuala Lumpur, taking the quick trip up to Genting Highlands is a good way to escape the heat. Travellers can enjoy cooler temperatures as low as 15°C up to 25°C while indulging in a wide range of activities such as shopping, picking strawberry, golfing, watching world class performances at Arena of Stars and family-bonding.
Who should stay here?
The World Club room is definitely the perfect choice for family with kids. With an average of 422 square feet in size, the spacious room provides a carefree environment for intimate get-togethers among families and friends.
The rate for World Club room at First World Hotel is RM1,090 per night. The rate, however, is subject to availability and may vary according to hotel occupancy.
First World Hotel
Genting Highlands Resort
69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang
Tel: +603 2718 1118
Web: www.rwgenting.com
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