YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd has unveiled two remarkable new properties in Malaysia: The vibrant, millennial-minded Moxy Kuala Lumpur (KL) Chinatown and the sophisticated, design-forward AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh, offering travellers unique and dynamic experiences in two of Malaysia’s most captivating destinations.
Moxy KL Chinatown
Housed in the meticulously restored Oriental Bank building, Moxy KL Chinatown is a 21-storey beacon of bold design and playful irreverence as it marries nostalgic 1970s charm with hyper-modern cool.
Designed for the socially curious and the culturally savvy, Moxy doesn’t just offer rooms, it offers an attitude as guests are welcomed with a signature cocktail at Zone In, a hybrid lobby-social club bursting with colour and conversation.
Upstairs, Bar Moxy is where the city’s creative set gathers — poolside by day, cocktail-fuelled after dusk, with KL’s skyline as the backdrop.
Each of the 320 guest rooms is a clever composition of form and function: Industrial lighting, modular furniture and locally inspired art all come together to create spaces that flex between work and play.
The location, steps away from the bustle of Jalan Petaling, places you at the epicentre of food, fashion and culture. It’s a launchpad for discovery and the perfect place to crash after a night of exploration, as every detail at this property invites you to experience the city like a local who knows all its best-kept secrets.
AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh
A few hours north, another transformation is unfolding in Ipoh, a city recently crowned as one of Asia’s must-visit destinations for 2025 by TimeOut. Enter the AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh, a refined urban escape that captures the city’s soul through a distinctly European lens.
Built on the historic 88 Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, this sleek 291-room property exudes quiet sophistication. Interiors reflect a philosophy of minimalism and mindfulness: Neutral tones, clean lines and thoughtful details cater to both the business traveller and the leisure seeker. But what sets AC Hotel Ipoh apart is its deep reverence for local legacy.
From The Tin Mine Club, a high-level meeting space with panoramic city views, to the Studio 88 recording studios, designed for creative events and boundary-pushing celebrations, the hotel redefines what it means to mix business with pleasure.
For gourmands, the AC Kitchen and Luk Yu offer culinary journeys from European breakfast classics to rich Cantonese flavours. Even fitness enthusiasts are catered to with a modern gym, outdoor pool, and rare-for-Malaysia indoor pickleball courts.
Hosting a wedding? A product launch? The hotel boasts Ipoh’s largest pillarless ballroom, holding up to 1,600 guests in theatre seating. Whether you’re sealing deals or sipping cocktails, AC Hotel Ipoh ensures it’s done in style.
The launch of these two properties underscores YTL Hotels’ commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences across diverse markets. Whether it’s the youthful energy of Moxy KL Chinatown or the sophisticated elegance of AC Ipoh, both hotels reflect YTL’s dedication to innovative design, guest-centric service, and a deep connection to local culture.
