The Federal Kuala Lumpur 吉隆坡联邦酒店 | |
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General information | |
Location | Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Opening | October 28, 1957 |
Owner | Federal Hotels International |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 450 |
Number of restaurants | 4 |
Website | |
Official Site |
The Federal Kuala Lumpur is an international-class hotel located on Kuala Lumpur's fledging Bukit Bintang district. It is owned by multinational hospitality group, Federal Hotels International which owns the Capitol Hotel nearby. It hosts post-independence first revolving restaurant.
History
The Federal Kuala Lumpur is the first international-class hotel of post-independence Malaya. It was built to coincide with Malaya's Independence commemoration to serve as a hotel for witnessing foreign dignitaries. It opened for business just three days before Malaysia's Independence Day which falls on 31 August 1957.[1] It was founded by Tan Sri Datuk Low Yat.[2]
Restaurants and lounges
There are a total of 7 restaurants in this hotel.[3]
- The Verandah
A cosy restaurant for casual dining and buffet overlooking the Federal's tropical garden and swimming pool.
- Mandarin Palace Chinese Restaurant
Renowned for Hong Kong Dim Sum and serves Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine in an imperial setting. It was the recipient for many awards.
- Revolving Bintang Restaurant
A revolving restaurant serving western cuise that offers visitors a 360 degree view of impressive Kuala Lumpur.
- Delaney's The Irish Pub & Restaurant
Offers fine Irish Beer on drought, Irish cocktails, wines, exotic flavour of Irish and Continental dishes, live sports on big-screen LCD TV's and live music from 8.30pm onwards except on Mondays.
- Yi Qi Restaurant, Gallery Dining
A brand new restaurant with great ambience; casual and classy, featuring culinary delights from around the world with special emphasis on Malaysian favourites.
- Sushi Dokoro Maeshima Japanese Restaurant
Specialises in fine traditional Japanese fare. It features a cosy Tatami room for private dining.
- Minnal Pub
An South Asian-themed pub that plays the hottest Bollywood tunes.
See also
- Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
- Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
- Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
- JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur
- Bukit Bintang - Kuala Lumpur's designated retail district
References
External links
- The Federal Kuala Lumpur official Site
- The Federal Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur Hotels Guide and Travel Information