BEST Western International (BWI) has launched the Best Western Premier Dua Sentral in Kuala Lumpur.

Located in the up-and-coming business and transportation hub of KL Sentral, the 364-room flagship property marks BWI’s entry into the Malaysian capital, and is also the inaugural Best Western Premier hotel in the country.

Glenn de Souza, BWI’s vice president, international operations – Asia & the Middle East, said: “We are delighted to open this stunning new hotel and introduce our Best Western Premier brand to Malaysia.”

Best Western Premier Dua Sentral offers rooms with sizes ranging from 34 to 183m². Hotel facilities include eight function rooms with space for 12 to 192 pax, three F&B outlets, an infinity-edged swimming pool, and a spa.

Elsewhere in Malaysia, Best Western Wana Riverside Hotel will open in Malacca later this year, while other Best Western properties are also scheduled to open in Ipoh, Klang, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya (TTG Asia e-Daily, February 23, 2012).

BWI expects to operate 11 properties and more than 1,700 rooms in Malaysia by 2015.