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Cultural
Kuala Lumpur
In 1957 Malaysia declared
its independence. This major event took place in the captivating
capital of Kuala Lumpur at the Merdeka Square in the heart of the
city.
The city is a mixture of
architectural styles encompassing modern skyscrapers and
original colonial buildings, even the main railroad station is
intriguing in it's traditional Moorish design. This demonstrates the
Malay wish to preserve their cultured history whilst living in a
hi-tech modern environment.
 Kuala
Lumpur is home to the Petronas Twin
Towers, which reach up some eighty eight storeys. For the brave, there is
a sky bridge located at the 41st floor which is open to
visitors and gives excellent views across the city and beyond.
Fabulous shopping is to
be found in Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Nukit Bintang, the ultra modern
shopping area known as the ‘Golden Mile’, and the massive shopping
centres such as Lot 10, Bukit Bintang and Kuala Lumpur Plazas. The city’s Chinatown,
located at Petaling Street and Jalan Bandar are also excellent
places for
bargains. You are able to buy a whole range of fashionwear,
gifts and ethnic jewellery – just remember to haggle!
Sheraton
Imperial Hotel
 The luxurious Sheraton
Imperial Hotel is in the heart of the city, along Jalan Sultan Ismail.
The hotel is located a five minute stroll from the Monorail system and
makes the entertainment and shopping districts easily accessible.
The spacious executive
guest rooms have remote control television, air conditioning and
private bathrooms with separate bath and shower.
 Among
the facilities offered at this hotel are fitness and spa, massage
treatments, an outdoor swimming pool, 24 hour room service and front
desk, laundry service, a hair salon, a convenience store and a
shuttle service to downtown Kuala Lumpur.
The Sheraton Imperial has a number of
impressive restaurants, including the Botanica Brassiere which
offers an a la carte menu or an innovative buffet. The Celestial
Court serves superb Cantonese cuisine and the Villa Danieli features
wonderful Italian dishes.
JW Marriott Hotel
 The
JW Marriott Hotel is ideally located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur's
business and entertainment district, and is conveniently linked to
the Star Hill centre, home to the city's best shopping.
All rooms at the JW Marriott Hotel have two
telephone lines with voicemail and dataports, in-room safe, minibar,
separate bath tub and shower.
Leisure facilities at the hotel include an
outdoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, fitness centre, squash and
tennis. You can enjoy excellent international cuisine at JW's
California Grill and the Marriott Cafe.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel
 Situated
close to Bintang Walk at the centre of Kuala Lumpur's shopping and
entertainment district, the deluxe boutique Ritz Carlton Hotel
offers unparalleled service, providing butler service for all rooms.
Facilities at the hotel include a health club
containing a 24 hour workout room with cardiovascular and weight
training equipment, a relaxing outdoor swimming pool accompanied by
a refreshing pool bar. There are also beauty treatment rooms,
sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
The Ritz Carlton has two wonderful
restaurants, one serving award wining Cantonese cuisine and the
other delicious Italian specialities. The lobby lounge also
serves light refreshments during the day including traditional
afternoon tea.
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