Tripadvisor Recognises YTL Hotels

YTL Hotels' stellar collection of luxurious properties has been recognized by all of you as some of the world's best places to stay through Tripadvisor. The travel website has acknowledged your sentiments and has rewarded a number of YTL Hotels' 5 star properties with Certificates of Excellence as well as declaring several as winners of the Travelers' Choice award for 2012.

The Certificate of Excellence was awarded to all four of the Malaysian based properties; Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, Cameron Highlands Resort and The Majestic Malacca and also the tranquil Indonesian getaway, Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali. Each of the awarded resorts are proud to be recognized by all of you for delivering the excellent service and memorable experiences that we strive towards with every guest that enters through one of our doors.

Whether you are relaxing on the pristine Emerald Bay beach on the tropical island of Pangkor Laut Resort, snorkelling and diving at Malaysia's best kept secret ,Tenggol Island, with Tanjong Jara Resort, indulging in delicious scones and strawberries at Cameron Highlands Resort, learning about the unique culture of Malacca while staying at The Majestic Malacca or relaxing and rejuvenating your soul at Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali, YTL Hotels' aim is to make sure you leave with a collection of lifelong memories.

Staying with YTL Hotels in Malaysia and Indonesia is also your pick to stay with as Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, The Majestic Malacca and Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali were all declared the Winners of the Travelers' Choice award for 2012

Thank you for all your support!

How we Celebrated Earth Hour at YTL Hotels

It'll be another year before we turn off all the electricity and light the candles once again in support of the annual global Earth Hour campaign.

Throughout Malaysia and across to Thailand, Indonesia and Japan, YTL Hotels' properties supported the global movement on the 31st of March, 2012 by joining the rest of the world in turning off all non-essential electrical appliances and its lights from 8:30pm until 10:00pm.

Those that stayed at Tanjong Jara Resort were treated to a Wayang Kulit performance in the orange hue of candlelight. The candles' dancing flames captured the silhouette of the puppets which provided an entertaining performance of manipulated shadows on a white backdrop which was enjoyed with low carbon footprint mocktails in-hand.

Pangkor Laut Resort reverted back to its tropical nature paradise roots when it turned off the lights, allowing guests to walk through the resort in candlelight and moonlight, and enjoy private dining experiences on the world renowned beach, Emerald Bay, with the sound of crashing waves as their backdrop.

You couldn't miss the fact Earth Hour had reached Malaysia's mystical Cameron Highlands with the '60+' symbol representing Earth Hour placed with candles at the entrance of Cameron Highlands Resort. Staff worked behind the front desk in only candlelight while guests enjoyed a specially prepared Earth Hour dinner as well as a drink at the Highland Bar by the fire which crackled in the fireplace.

Gentle piano music filled the halls and lighted tea lights placed along the stairs guided guests to their special Earth Hour candlelit dinner in The Mansion at The Majestic Malacca. The team at the historical Malaysian hotel decorated the hotel accordingly to suit the global occasion by placing candles all around the resort and creating the Earth Hour 60 symbol out of tea lights.

The words 'Earth Hour' were lit with candles and complimentary low-energy snacks were served as guests were guided by atmospheric tea lights to their candlelit dinner at the Coffee House at Vistana Kuala Lumpur. Guests were able to mark the occasion at Vistana Kuantan and Vistana Penang by lighting the candle displays which were set up while enjoying Malaysian delicacies on offer. 

Over in Bali, Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali captured the spiritual ambiance of Earth Hour. The Spa resort was lit only by candlelight and starlight which illuminated the pool in front of the black sand beach. A live Gamelan performance with an accompanying barbeque dinner added to the event.

And the candles were lit in The Surin, Phuket, where there was a candlelit barbeque for guests to experience on the beach which was enjoyed with a complimentary glass of Proseccco in hand. For those that didn't want to dine out in the open, the Lomtalay Thai restaurant also provided a romantic ambiance to celebrate Earth Hour.

Earth Hour at YTL Hotels

Join YTL Hotels in the global campaign to raise awareness of global warming by turning off your lights this Saturday on March 31^st, 2012 for Earth Hour. From 8:30pm until 10pm, YTL Hotels' luxurious properties will be joining the rest of the world by turning off its lights and all other non-essential electrical appliances.

If you're planning on staying at one of our resorts this Saturday, don't worry, we won't leave you completely in the dark! Our properties are going to be candlelit for the occasion which you can enjoy while dining on specially created Earth Hour themed menus which will be accompanied by live music.

The combined carbon emission savings of turning off all the non-essential lights in each of YTL Hotels' Malaysian luxurious properties as well as YTL Corporation's other Malaysian and Singapore companies will come to 1,398 (kgC02/hr). That's the equivalent of almost 8,290 hours of computer usage!

We're not leaving our participation though at just our Malaysian properties, Earth Hour is a global event so YTL Hotels will take its participation overseas with its properties in Thailand, Bali and Japan also collaborating to send out a powerful message on the issues facing our planet regarding Global Warming.

If your staying at the private tropical island, Pangkor Laut Resort, during the event, you can look forward to a specially designed Earth Hour buffet at Feast Village. The special Earth Hour menu is priced at RM375++ per person.

 

There will be live entertainment at the Unmistakably Malay Tanjong Jara Resort with a Wayang Kulit performance which will manipulate the light and shadows. Want a drink with the performance? Low Carbon Footprint mocktails will be served throughout Earth Hour to add to the experience.

And up in the highlands at Cameron Highlands Resort, a romantic ambiance will be set with with all of the essential lights turned off and the corridors will be lit with tea lights. The special Earth Hour menu is priced at RM200++ per person.

For those of you staying at The Majestic Malacca, a pianist will be performing live for you during a candlelit dinner in The Mansion which you will walk to guided by tea lights that will line up the walkways and common areas. The special Earth Hour menu is priced at RM140++ per person.

At Vistana Kuala Lumpur, complimentary low-energy snacks will be served while walkways and common areas will be lined with atmospheric tea lights to lead you to your candlelight dinner at the Coffee House.

Meanwhile, a mini hawker fair will be set up at Vistana Kuantan’s poolside, with mesmerising cultural performances by the hotel staff, while you can tuck into the mouthwatering array of traditional Malaysian delicacies.

Besides being treated to light snacks and fruit punch,  you will be invited to light up Vistana Penang's re-creation of the Earth Hour logo formed by tea light candles at the Lobby, during countdown.

And what about our oversea properties?

At Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali, get yourself ready for a spiritual ambiance as the resort captures the essence of Earth Hour with the poolside lined with candles out under the stars and by the beach. To mark the occasion, there will also be a live Gamelan performance which you can enjoy with a barbeque dinner.

For those staying at The Surin, Phuket, you can either dine by candlelight at the Lomtalay Thai restaurant or enjoy a candlelit barbeque on the beach which will be served with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

In Niseko, the restaurants and lounge area at The Green Leaf Niseko Village will be lit with candles. The Hilton Niseko Village will also be offering spa treatments in candlelight in the Wakka Spa and there will be a live Japanese Drum performance at The Flame for your entertainment.

“Our customers and guests are our top priority and we want to celebrate Earth Hour with them by having a line-up of interesting events so that 31 March 2012 will mark a special day for all to participate in,” stated Ruth Yeoh.

Love Is In The Air At YTL Hotels

Bring out your romantic side with YTL Hotels by whisking your significant other away to one of YTL Hotels' luxurious properties.

The three day/ two night Valentine's Day packages are available at Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali, Tanjong Jara Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort, The Majestic Malacca, and Cameron Highlands Resort. Each Valentine's package includes an indulgent two hour romantic Spa Village signature treatment; a unique chocolate body scrub with a rose aromatherapy massage, complete with a rose milk bath, all crafted exclusively for this occasion. The package also includes meals, such as an intimate candlelit dinner for two, a bottle of champagne or a non-alcoholic sparkling juice, a bed adorned with flower petals and a relaxing Lovers' Bath. All combined, it makes it the perfect romantic getaway.

Often only an impulsive notion to bring your significant other away to a secluded tropical island, you can now turn this romantic fantasy into a reality by setting off to the award-winning private island, Pangkor Laut Resort. As part of the package, you can avail of round trip ferry transfers between Marina Island Pangkor Laut and the resort. A choice of a set lunch either by the poolside at the Royal Bay Beach Club or by one of world's best beaches, Emerald Bay, at Chapman's Bar is included along with a romantic candlelit dinner for two.

The price for the Pangkor Laut Resort Valentine's Day Package starts at MYR 3,484++ for a Garden Villa per couple which can be upgraded to Hill, Sea or Spa, depending on availability at check-in.

Why not try and be different and make your Valentine's Day not only memorable, but also 'Unmistakably Malay' by take the Tanjong Jara Resort Valentine's Package. Upon arrival, prepare yourselves for instant indulgence by enjoying six pieces of chocolate dipped strawberries while relaxing in a Lovers' Bath. A set lunch is provided at the Nelayan as well as a special candlelit dinner for two.

The price for the Tanjong Jara Resort Valentine's Day Package starts at MYR 2,472++ per room per couple and guests can be upgraded to Serambi upon check-in, depending on availability at check-in.

Every single woman alive likes a little bit of mystery mixed in with their romance and if you add strawberries to the mix, you have found the perfect Valentine's Day surprise. Treat your partner to Cameron Highlands Resort's Valentine's Package. At turn down, you'll be spoiled with indulgent treats; chocolate pralines, sweet strawberries with dipping chocolates and cream. Along with a provided set lunch and a candlelit dinner for two, you will also get to share with your significant over an English Afternoon Tea.

The Lovers Bath and flower petals are not available at Cameron Highlands Resort. The price for the Cameron Highlands Resort's Valentine's Day Package starts at MYR 2,472++.

Do you have a lot of memories to share with your partner? Reminisce in style by visiting The Majestic Malacca for a perfect romantic hotel getaway. A Peranakan Afternoon Tea, a set lunch in The Mansion and a special candlelight dinner for two are all included in this Valentine's package.

The price for The Majestic Malacca's Valentine's Day Package starts MYR 2,372++.

How about just taking a break from it all and getting reacquainted with the love in your life by making a tranquil visit to Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali. From the moment you step off the plane, you are taken in comfort to the resort with round trips from Denpasar airport to the resort provided. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided for the duration of your stay, including an intimate candlelit dinner for two.

The price for the Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali's Valentine's Day Package starts at MYR 2,746++ and guests can be upgraded to the Suite upon check-in, depending on availability.

YTL Hotels' luxurious properties make the ideal setting for a memorable and surreal Valentine's experience. If you want to benefit from these packages, they are available for use from the 1^st of February until the 29^th of February. Along with a collection of memories, you will also be able to take away a personal memento to treasure your Valentine's experience with YTL Hotels.