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GuocoLand Limited on Wedneday (6 January) announced that it has appointed AccorHotels as the manager its two newly-built hotels at Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore and Damansara City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“These are two landmark mixed-use developments that are sure to bring exciting new lifestyle options to vibrant, urban areas of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur,” said Tasos Kousloglou, Executive Vice President of Strategic Advisory & Asset Management at JLL Hotels & Hospitality, which served as GuocoLand’s exclusive advisor for the deal.
“It is a partnership between a world-class hotel operator and one of Asia’s leading developers. The companies’ professionalism and top-notch reputation will enable them to create exceptional experiences at these iconic flagship hotels.”
The 222-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will form part of the upcoming multi-billion dollar Tanjong Pagar Centre.
Situated between Chinatown and the central business district, Tanjong Pagar Centre will feature the tallest building in Singapore at 290 metres which will comprise of a residential and office tower, retail and event spaces as well as the luxury Sofitel hotel.
In a press release, GuocoLand said Sofitel Singapore City Centre will feature an outdoor pool, an executive lounge, a 620-sq m ballroom and eight meeting rooms as well as world-class restaurant and bars.
Meanwhile, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara will be an integral part of the new 8.5 acre integrated development within the upmarket Damansara Heights enclave called Damansara City, which comprises two Grade A office towers, two luxury high-rise residences, and an F&B-centric lifestyle mall in addition to the hotel.
Set to open in the second half of 2016, the 312-room Sofitel will be the first internationally branded luxury hotel within the area.
Sofitel Singapore City Centre and the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, added a total of 534 rooms to AccorHotel’s luxury brand portfolio.
Image: Artist’s impressions of Tanjong Pagar Centre. (Source: GuocoLand)
Nikki De Guzman, Editor at CommercialGuru, wrote this story. To contact her about this or other stories email nikki@propertyguru.com.sg
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