PWTC

PWTC or its full name, Putra World Trade Centre, is a popular venue for many conventions and exhibitions since its completion in 1985. Before the opening of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, PWTC was also the venue of choice for high-profiled performers such as David Copperfield, political gatherings such as the annual UMNO General Assembly and national open houses during major festivals.

With its superb location and experienced teams of event planners, as well as state-of-the-art facilities, PWTC continues to attract many to hold their events here. It is easily accessible via public transportation with the commuter train and LRT stations just minutes away on foot. Their F&B service has great reputation and experience in handling both small and large gatherings. There is also versatility in choosing from local to international cuisines to suit most palate. Other facilities include a fully-functioning studio that comes complete with high-end AV equipments and lighting systems. The teams involved also have a reputation of being very professional and committed in performing their tasks.

If you’re looking for an affordable yet a clean and comfortable place to stay near the PWTC area, you cannot go wrong with Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This 3-star hotel is located off Jalan Raja Laut, in one of the artery roads, which is fantastic for those who have some business or functions to attend at the PWTC. It’s just a quick hop onto a bus or taxi or if weather and time permits, you can even take a leisurely stroll. Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur provides basic hotel amenities with rooms that come in contemporary styles which would suit most travellers well. It offers a great starting rate of RM149 (USD42) which is a bargain for a hotel in the city centre.

Finding a place to stay in the vicinity of PWTC is not a problem. Just across the road is the popular Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This five-star property is located adjacent to the Mall, a favourite shopping destination with Parkson Grand as its anchor tenant. As soon as you step out of the lift, you’ll notice immediately the spacious lobby area. Each room is luxuriously furnished and to add to its excellent facilities, it actually comes with a personal computer complete with high-speed broadband Interned connection. Its restaurants are favourite hangouts for many politicians and business tycoons who find it convenient to just walk over after their seminars or conventions for coffee. The rooms come at a starting rate of RM115 (USD) which a great bargain for a hotel that offers excellence in service, true to its tagline, ‘Above Them All’.

When you don’t mind paying a bit more for comfort and convenience, look no further than the Seri Pacific Kuala Lumpur. This hotel is especially popular with attendees of exhibitions at the PWTC due to it being just next door. Talk about convenience. It sure beats the need to wake up at the crack of dawn and going through KL’s horrendous rush hour traffic. Seri Pacific Kuala Lumpur is a 5-star hotel that only ensures its guests are pampered in luxury but also surrounded by warm hospitality and staff with excellent customer service. The choice venue for businessmen and politicians to do power lunches, Seri Pacific Kuala Lumpur offers spacious rooms overlooking the majestic Petronas Twin Towers and Genting Highlands. Getting around is a breeze with the LRT station just across the road that would take you up to KL Sentral and through some of KL’s popular shopping destinations. From just RM400 (USD113), you can be assured that your every need is taken care of.