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Editor's Pick 53 SEP-OCT 2018 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM T he 300-room New World Petaling Jaya Hotel has been making a visual impact over the suburb's skyline since its opening on January 17 this year. Location wise it sits o the Federal Expressway and the North Klang Valley Expressway with close proximity to the Kelana Jaya and Glenmarie LRT train station. Versatile and stylish The largest and premier facility for events, exhibitions and meetings is the 1,700sqm pillarless Grand Ballroom which is located in an annex building. It is connected by a bridge to the main hotel and has its own entrance, parking and a breakout area of 218sqm, and also receiving areas on the ground oor (which could and has been used for smaller events). The ballroom can accommodate 1,000 guests in total but it can be partitioned into smaller areas. In the Klang Valley, ballroom sizes are normally smaller or bigger than 1,000, with few in the mid-range; this property falls conveniently into that niche. There are an additional eight meeting rooms of various sizes (84sqm to 173sq This hotel is the new baby on the block in this Selangor suburb neighbouring Kuala Lumpur and is the first Rosewood property in Malaysia. m) but appointed in a very refreshing modern styling and functionality. They emphasise natural lighting, with oor to ceiling windows and also reective dimmers. There is also the main motif of the hotel adorning the walls, the wau (the Malaysian kite from the state of Kelantan), which are also found in other areas of the hotel. Rest & Dine The hotel has three dedicated room types, which would make it easier for clients to sort out the arrangements, starting from 36sqm for the rooms to 73sqm for the suites, all very spacious with the latest in gadgets and technology. The Residence Club rooms, of course gives you the privilege of using the Club Lounge. The all-day dining Pasar Baru is fashioned after a traditional market and village with an extensive selection of Malaysian and Western delights. The rooftop features a 360-degree view of the area, and there is also the PJ's Bar & Grill (the largest rooftop bar in Petaling Jaya) next to the innity pool. A spacious lobby with modern elements WORDS S.S. YOGA FAST FACTS Total event size: 21,000 sqm Total event venues: 9 (Grand Ballroom and Gallery 1-8) Contact: marketing. petalingjaya@ newworldhotels.com "The all- day dining Pasar Baru is fashioned after a traditional market and village..." village..." New World Petaling Jaya Hotel Infinity pool with an open deck

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