THE MAJESTIC STORY
A Rich and Influential Heritage
Built in 1932, the original Hotel Majestic was designed by the Dutch architectural firm Keyes and Dowdeswell for the Trustees of the Estate of Loke Wan Tho, the youngest son of the businessman and philanthropist Loke Yew.
Constructed in a hybrid of neo-classical and art deco styles, the 51 room hotel sat on a commanding hilltop site facing another of Kuala Lumpur’s famous landmarks, the Moorish style railway station. The main building is characterised by tall white classically proportioned Roman columns and detailed cornices. The curved driveway and covered Porte Cochere contribute to the sense of grandeur.
The hotel catered to every whim and fancy of contemporary society. For the first time in Malayan history, modern sanitation was introduced in all rooms, with hot and cold water, showers, and long baths in 18 rooms, considered the height of luxury in its day.
Custom designed furniture, silverware and furnishings imported from England all added to the sumptuous surroundings. A special feature was the roof garden, with a dance floor and seating for 350 guests. Artistes from all over the world performed at the hotel, including popular acts from Hollywood and the Coliseum in London.
In its heyday, The Hotel Majestic was the largest and grandest hotel in Kuala Lumpur, unrivalled for its prestige and luxury. Favoured by the colonial elite and prominent visitors, she was the venue for extravagant parties, Sunday curry tiffin lunches and that most European of traditions, the tea dance.
By the 1970s, however, the hotel had lost its lustre, giving way to newer, bigger and more luxurious hotels. Saved from demolition by the government, she was gazetted as a heritage building under the Antiquities Act. At the end of 1983, the last guests checked out and the hotel became home to the National Art Gallery from 1984 until 1998, until it relocated to its current premises.
YTL Hotels was then entrusted with the restoration of this national treasure, a project the Company undertook with much pride.
THE MAJESTIC STORYA Rich and Influential HeritageBuilt in 1932, the original Hotel Majestic was designed by the Dutch architectural firm Keyes and Dowdeswell for the Trustees of the Estate of Loke Wan Tho, the youngest son of the businessman and philanthropist Loke Yew.Constructed in a hybrid of neo-classical and art deco styles, the 51 room hotel sat on a commanding hilltop site facing another of Kuala Lumpur’s famous landmarks, the Moorish style railway station. The main building is characterised by tall white classically proportioned Roman columns and detailed cornices. The curved driveway and covered Porte Cochere contribute to the sense of grandeur.The hotel catered to every whim and fancy of contemporary society. For the first time in Malayan history, modern sanitation was introduced in all rooms, with hot and cold water, showers, and long baths in 18 rooms, considered the height of luxury in its day.Custom designed furniture, silverware and furnishings imported from England all added to the sumptuous surroundings. A special feature was the roof garden, with a dance floor and seating for 350 guests. Artistes from all over the world performed at the hotel, including popular acts from Hollywood and the Coliseum in London.In its heyday, The Hotel Majestic was the largest and grandest hotel in Kuala Lumpur, unrivalled for its prestige and luxury. Favoured by the colonial elite and prominent visitors, she was the venue for extravagant parties, Sunday curry tiffin lunches and that most European of traditions, the tea dance.By the 1970s, however, the hotel had lost its lustre, giving way to newer, bigger and more luxurious hotels. Saved from demolition by the government, she was gazetted as a heritage building under the Antiquities Act. At the end of 1983, the last guests checked out and the hotel became home to the National Art Gallery from 1984 until 1998, until it relocated to its current premises.YTL Hotels was then entrusted with the restoration of this national treasure, a project the Company undertook with much pride.
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THE MAJESTIC STORY A Rich dan Warisan Berpengaruh Dibina pada tahun 1932, asal Hotel Majestic direka oleh firma seni bina Belanda Keyes dan Dowdeswell bagi Pemegang Amanah Harta Loke Wan Tho, anak bongsu ahli perniagaan dan dermawan Loke Yew. Dibina pada hibrid gaya deco neo-klasik dan seni, hotel 51 bilik duduk di atas puncak bukit tapak pemerintah menghadapi satu lagi mercu tanda yang terkenal di Kuala Lumpur, stesen gaya keretapi Moor. Bangunan utama dicirikan oleh tiang-tiang putih yang tinggi klasik manis Roman dan berbirai hias terperinci. Jalan masuk melengkung dan ditutup Porte Cochère menyumbang kepada rasa kemegahan. Hotel ini disediakan untuk setiap sesuka hati dan mewah masyarakat kontemporari. Buat kali pertama dalam sejarah Tanah Melayu, kebersihan moden telah diperkenalkan dalam semua bilik, dengan air panas dan sejuk, mandi, dan mandi lama dalam 18 bilik, yang dianggap sebagai kemuncak mewah di hari itu. Perabot yang direka Custom, barangan perak dan perabot yang diimport dari England semua ditambah ke persekitaran mewah. Satu ciri khas adalah taman bumbung, dengan lantai tarian dan tempat duduk untuk 350 tetamu. Artis dari seluruh dunia yang dilakukan di hotel, termasuk perbuatan popular dari Hollywood dan Coliseum di London. Dalam masa kejayaannya, The Hotel Majestic merupakan hotel yang terbesar dan paling besar di Kuala Lumpur, yang tiada tandingan untuk prestij dan mewah. Total Pilihan oleh golongan elit penjajah dan pelawat terkemuka, beliau merupakan tempat untuk parti-parti mewah, makan tengahari Ahad kari makan siang dan kebanyakan Eropah tradisi, tarian teh. Menjelang tahun 1970-an, bagaimanapun, hotel ini telah kehilangan kilau, memberi laluan kepada yang lebih baru, lebih besar dan lebih mewah hotel. Disimpan dari perobohan oleh kerajaan, dia telah diwartakan sebagai bangunan warisan di bawah Akta Antikuiti. Pada akhir tahun 1983, tetamu terakhir diperiksa dan hotel menjadi rumah kepada Balai Seni Lukis Negara dari 1984 hingga 1998, sehingga ia dipindahkan ke premis semasa. YTL Hotels kemudian diamanahkan dengan pemulihan khazanah negara ini, satu projek syarikat melakukan dengan banyak kebanggaan.
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