Malaysia has a number of well-known brand-name hotels, and in Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to Borneo, many hotels, from resorts to city types, are welcoming guests. Among them, the most notable at present is the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which opened in October 2022. Hyatt, an American international hotel group, operates several brands, but Hyatt Centric is positioned as a hotel in town in the lifestyle category. The brand concept implies that the hotel will be located in the heart of the city and will be a hub of action and information. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu embodies this concept and is conveniently located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu for both tourism and business.
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu designed by Kengo Kuma The Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is notable for its design by Kengo Kuma. The hotel’s owner had worked with Kuma in Beijing, and was impressed by his designs, so he commissioned him to design this hotel as well. Kuma’s buildings incorporate wood and Japanese elements in a modern architectural style that does not overpower the building, and the hotel is also full of Kuma’s designs. Furthermore, as a hotel in the state of Sabah, the hotel uses locally produced materials with some exceptions. Since Borneo is a lumber producing island, local wood is used in abundance, and local marble is used for the interior design and furniture. The artwork on display was created by a Malaysian artist, and the entire interior of the hotel conveys the Malaysian atmosphere of multi-ethnicity and multiculturalism. There are 222 rooms in total, 16 of which are suites. The room types are divided into the following categories: sea view and hill view, different floors from 5th to 11th and 6th to 21st, standard and deluxe floor space, and twin beds and king size in the bedrooms. In general, the ocean side tends to be more popular, but the mountain side (higher floors) of this hotel has a view of Mount Kinabalu, and many people may prefer this side. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia at 4,095 meters above sea level. Its form, which stands out because it is an independent peak like Mt. Fuji, is loved by many people, from locals to tourists. The room where the author stayed was on the 19th floor on the mountain side, and in the morning Mt. Kinabalu appeared 50 km away, allowing him to enjoy the view for a short time before heading out. I should add that the hotel has private balconies in every room, so you can sit on the sofas and enjoy the elegance of the surroundings. Inside the rooms, the wood-framed spaces are relaxing and comfortable, while the equipment is state-of-the-art. The toilet is separate from the shower room, and although simple, it is equipped with a warm-water washing toilet seat. The interesting feature is that the wall separating the bathroom from the bedroom is movable, so you can adjust the wall according to your mood, whether you want to make the room more spacious or keep the bathroom out of sight. The large 55-inch LCD TV can also transmit images from your smartphone. I was surprised to find that the bedside alarm clock has a wireless charging function. The spacious desk also makes this a work-cation environment. I was also able to tour the King Suite, a suite with a city view (floors 5-11). This suite has a spacious living room, a walk-in closet, a bedroom, and a bathroom with a tub. The wall art right in the middle of the room is said to be a famous hero of the headhunting tribe. This room can also be used as a connecting room, connected to the next room by an inner door, so it can be used for family or group trips. Let me introduce some of the hotel’s other unique facilities. The 22nd floor of the hotel is home to the restaurant, which serves a buffet-style breakfast, so you can enjoy your favorite dishes as much as you like. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, so on a sunny day, you can enjoy the open-air atmosphere and rejuvenate yourself for the day ahead. The top 23rd floor has a bar, a 24-hour fitness room, and an infinity pool with a view of the city. The views from the hotel are breathtaking, from the city of Kota Kinabalu to the horizon of the South China Sea to Mount Kinabalu, the symbol of the state of Sabah. The hotel’s facilities are first-rate as well. The friendly staff will make your stay a pleasant one and should definitely be considered when visiting Kota Kinabalu.
Dinawan Island, a secluded spot where only those with reservations are allowed to enter. Next is Dinawan Island, a 25-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu City and a 10-minute boat ride from the city. The island is easily accessible, and because it is a private island, the number of visitors to the island is limited. To land on the island, you need to make a reservation through one of the two resort companies. In this article, I will introduce the glamping facilities and activities operated by Ala Dinawan Island Resort. There are two types of glamping options: day glamping and tent accommodation. The tents are comfortable glamping facilities equipped with toilets, showers, and air conditioning, and electricity is generally available for the duration of your stay through solar power generation and other means. Incidentally, this is the first glamping facility on an island in Sabah. The basic schedule for a day trip is to gather at 8:30 a.m., depart for the island at 9:00 a.m., enjoy lunch and activities, and return at 3:00 p.m. For an overnight stay, the plan is to leave for the island at 9:00 a.m. For overnight stays, we leave for the island at 9:00 am and leave the next morning at 11:00 am. Currently, antigen testing is conducted before crossing over to the island to prevent corona infection. Since the surrounding area is ocean, many marine sports can be enjoyed, and equipment such as snorkeling, canoes, and paddle boats can be rented free of charge. Bird watching is also an enjoyable activity while trekking through the jungle on the island. At dawn, you can even spot hornbills, which chirp loudly. At night, in addition to outdoor activities such as campfires and stargazing, there are indoor recreational activities such as playing billiards in the playroom.
The city has a majestic mosque and a pink mosque popular among young people Next to Dinawan Island, we headed to Kota Kinabalu city’s tourist attractions: the Pink Mosque, the Municipal Mosque, the seaside Central Market, and the Handicraft Market. Since the state religion of Malaysia is Islam, there are several majestic mosques in Kota Kinabalu. The Municipal Mosque is the largest of these, with a capacity of 12,000 people at one time. Its waterside exterior is popular for its photogenic appearance. Another mosque I visited was the pink mosque on the campus of the National University of Sabah. Speaking of unusual pink mosques, the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia’s new administrative capital, is well known, but this pink mosque has also recently become popular on Instagram. Incidentally, the reason it is painted pink is said to be to attract young people. It seems that no matter what time of year or place, tireless efforts are needed to attract people to a new place.
The area around the Central Market, where just wandering around is enjoyable The seaside area in the center of the city is home to the Central Market, which offers a wide variety of fresh and processed foods, a food court where you can enjoy reasonably priced meals, and the Handicraft Market, where you can purchase accessories and other goods made from freshwater pearls, a specialty product of the city. The area is also home to the Handicraft Market, where you can purchase accessories and sundries made from freshwater pearls, a specialty of the area. The most noticeable stores are those that sell tropical fruits. Various kinds of mangoes were lined up in front of the stores, and although there were not many, durians and mangosteens were also on sale. As the group was excited by the sight of durians, our guide gave us some sound advice: “They are not in season, so they are expensive and not very tasty! The durians are more plentiful and sweeter from May to July. In addition, I knew that durians were prohibited from being brought into hotels (due to the smell), but I also heard that many hotels in Malaysia prohibit mangosteen from being brought into the hotel because the red juice cannot be removed if it gets on the sheets or other surfaces. It is a pity that the king and queen of tropical fruits are not allowed in hotels.
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