Berjaya Hotels – Business Vacation & Wedding Beach Resort Malaysia

Bukit Tinggi, Pahang – Malaysia – Spanning over 16,000 acres of rugged hills and mountains, 3,000 feet above sea level and amidst 150 million-year-old rainforests, Berjaya Hills is the ideal setting for inspiration and renewal. Just 45-minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur and 10 kilometres off the East-West Karak Highway, this enchanting and refreshing haven draws many with its combination of historical themed attractions with cross-cultural influences from France and Japan.

The latest expansion plan for Berjaya Hills is the new Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort scheduled to open in the 3rd quarter of 2008. Modeled after the medieval ‘Haut Koenigsburg’ Castle in Alsace, France, the Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort will have 211 exquisitely furnished guestrooms, featuring a luxurious neo-classical interior design concept. Targeting elite and lifestyle consumers, complementing their stay will be holistic spa treatments dedicated to the treatment of the overall well-being of the body, mind and soul. The total investment of RM100 million (USD27.7 million) went to the majestic castle building structure and to the purchase of exceptional spa facilities sourced from Austria and Switzerland. Each facility is dedicated to treat and bring a new frontier in holistic spa treatments found in the comforts of a private getaway. Other key features include a French fine-dinning restaurant, a tea-room, a wine and cigar lounge with a complete wine cellar, as well as courtyards and pavilions for private dining.

Offering refreshing meetings on top of the hills is the new Berjaya Hills Convention Centre, a two-level, pillar-less convention centre with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests and a banquet facility to serve 700 persons. This RM20.0 million (USD5.5 million) investment also features four rooms designed to meet the needs of smaller meeting groups of up to 70 persons or combined to accommodate a maximum capacity of 280 persons.

The Berjaya Hills Golf & Country Club offers an award-winning 18-hole golf course and exclusive club amenities surrounded by lush greenery, lakes and scenic Bermuda turf with a stunning backdrop of Peninsular Malaysia’s main mountain range. Designed by renowned course architect J. Michael Poellot, the course spans 6,312m² and was voted one of the ‘Top 20 Best Golf Courses in Malaysia’ in 2004.


ABOUT BERJAYA HOTELS & RESORTS Berjaya Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies, a public listed Malaysian conglomerate. Presently, the group manages 15 Berjaya properties in Malaysia, Asia Pacific and Europe. From the exotic island resorts of Tioman, Langkawi and Redang to the cities of Kuala Lumpur and Penang to the highlands of Berjaya Hills, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts’ prominence in Malaysia is further enhanced by the establishment of international hotels and resorts in Singapore, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and London. As a premier hospitality group, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts also owns and operates a commercial airline, service suites and exclusive golf & country clubs in Malaysia. Visit online at www.berjayahotels-resorts.com for more information.
ABOUT BERJAYA HILLS, PAHANG - MALAYSIA Located 2,700 feet above sea level and surrounded by 16,000 acres of tropical rainforest, Berjaya Hills is poised to be the premier resort destination in Pahang, Malaysia. A mere 45-minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur, this enchanting haven set amidst cool and refreshing highlands combines historical themed attractions with cross-cultural influences from France and Japan. A unique and charming French-themed attraction, Colmar Tropicale is inspired by the famous 16th century Colmar Village in Alsace, France. Explore the cultural Japanese Village and capture the true spirit of Japan with a traditional tea ceremony at the Japanese Tea House and by indulging at Tatami Spa. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city, spend time with family and loved ones at the Rabbit Park, Horse Trails, Deer Sanctuary and Golf & Country Club.

ABOUT PAHANG – MALAYSIA Pahang is the largest state of West Malaysia and is mostly covered with dense jungle and has a mountainous interior. The physical geography of the state is formed by highlands, lush rainforests and coastal areas, attracting tourists with plenty hill resorts and seaside retreats. Located north of Pahang is Malaysia’s largest national park, Taman Negara. This large primary rainforest is home to many rare and endangered animal species, such as the tapir, kancil, tigers and leopards. Among the oldest rainforest in the world, the rainforest in Taman Negara is estimated to be 130 million years old and covers almost two-third of the state. Two famous lakes in Pahang are Tasik Bera and Tasik Cini. Tasik Bera is a rich freshwater peat environment and home to various flora and fauna, where the Semelai aborigines reside. Tasik Cini is famed for its lotus blooms and is known as home to a mythical dragon believed to reside in the lake. Some believe that a lost city is sunk beneath the mystical waters of Tasik Cini. The largely mountainous state flattens out towards the coastline, where the state capital Kuantan is located. A traditional fishing industry still exists along the coast. Keropok dried fish cakes are a welcome favourite among locals and traditional industry includes the mass processing of dried fish and seafood as well as the famed keropok lekor. Pahang has a rich history, with it being occupied by various powers in the past, including Siam, the Sultanate of Malacca, the Portugese, the Dutch, Johor, Aceh and British. For decades, Pahang’s main industry centred on tropical timber production, fishery products, mining and tourism.