The LUMA Hotel: Borneo’s First Creative Design Hotel
Sabah is rich with unique cultures and beautiful nature. As the first creative design hotel in Kota Kinabalu (KK), it is the aspiration of The LUMA Hotel to give guests an opportunity to have a taste of Borneo luxury while feeling like ‘home’ throughout their stay.
The hotel’s name is derived from one of the ethnic groups in Sabah (Bajau) word ‘luma’, which means ‘home’ in English. Managed by HH Home Hotel Sdn Bhd, the hotel’s designs consist of green colour schemes with neutral tones, emphasising the natural feel of Sabah’s spectacular tropical rainforest. Its natural ambience decorated with plants creates a relaxing atmosphere for visitors. This provides travellers the opportunity to unwind and enjoy after a rushed day in KK city.
As guests step into their respective bedrooms, they will be welcomed by mother nature’s embrace filled with majesty, peace and tranquillity. The different shades of green and wooden furniture in all 115 rooms mimic the look of trees, reducing stress and increasing human well-being. Inside the bathrooms, the golden sanitaryware reflects Sabah’s richness in terms of nature diversity, allowing guests to relax in style.
There are seven types of room categories at The LUMA Hotel namely Fern Cosy Bedroom, Grass Standard Bedroom, Emerald Original Bedroom, Palm Marvellous Bedroom, Eden Deluxe Bedroom, Green Luxury Bedroom and Family Extraordinary Suite. The names and colours of the hotel’s guest rooms are based on the multiple layers of Sabah’s tropical rainforest.
The LUMA Hotel aspires to be fully engaged in environment, nature and wildlife conservation
The LUMA Hotel aspires to be fully engaged in environment, nature and wildlife conservation. The hotel is committed to operating in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible manner. Among the hotel’s efforts to ensure environment sustainability and reduce plastic waste in the state:
- Provision of water fountains for guests to refill their water bottles
- Biodegradable gargle cups made from waste coffee grounds
- Bamboo toothbrushes
- Replacement of mini plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel with refillable pump style dispensers
- Trash bins made out of straws
- Future collaboration with various non-governmental organisations to contribute to environmental protection
The LUMA Hotel also encourages local arts and cultures through its support for art works and designs created by local artists, for example, the hotel’s soap dish and scarfs, which compliments its employees’ uniforms.
The LUMA Hotel is expected to open its door to public starting January 30 this year. The hotel, in conjunction with its opening, will hold a flash sale starting from RM280 with staying period from Jan 30 to June 30. For more information about The LUMA Hotel or to book reservations, call 088286900 or visit www.thelumahotel.com; its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thelumahotel and Instagram at www.instagram.com/thelumahotel.
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