THE first Weil Hotel has opened in Malaysia’s transit hub of Ipoh, set in the city’s old heritage town and close to its historic and natural attractions.
Operated by Weil Resources, the hotel offers convenient access to the ETS train linking Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. Guests can also access Ipoh Parade Shopping Centre through a link in the hotel lobby.
The Weil Hotel features 313 guestrooms and suites, a rooftop infinity pool, a gym and spa that will open early next year, and dining outlets serving Cantonese cuisines, tea, and gastro bar foods respectively.
Liew Yu-Wei, executive director, Weil Resources, explained that parent company Thong Fook Group has been diversifying its business from manufacturing into fast-moving consumer goods, wellness, and now, hospitality.
“With the opening of Weil Hotel, we have further extended our footprint in Perak, Malaysia and Asia. We bring about a new concept to the hospitality industry where we blend quality hotel services with premium amenities. We foresee Weil Hotel will bring about a change in the business, socio-economic and lifestyle landscape in Ipoh in particular and to the state of Perak in general,” said Liew.
The property’s total function space, spread over two levels, consists of the Weil Ballroom for up to 900 pax, a foyer and terrace space, and three meeting rooms on the sixth level. The second level is comprised of the Weil Conference Centre, which can take up to 600 guests in two meeting rooms.
In conjunction with its soft opening, Weil Hotel is offering a promotional room rate from RM260++ (US$74) onwards inclusive of breakfast, minibar and Wi-Fi Internet access.
