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Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 466-key Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur is situated in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) district, above The Exchange TRX shopping centre. The hotel spans 26 storeys and includes guestrooms and suites with city views, including Merdeka 118 and KL Tower.
Facilities include a rooftop bar, dining venues, fitness centre and wellness spaces, with meeting and event rooms scheduled to open in early 2026.
The hotel is within Kuala Lumpur’s main business and retail precinct and is close to public transport, offices and cultural attractions in the city centre.
Wyndham Goseong Gangwon, South Korea
Wyndham Goseong Gangwon is a 529-room hotel on South Korea’s east coast, near Bongpo Beach and Seoraksan National Park.
Guestrooms include ocean-view options suited to leisure travellers, families and groups. Facilities include dining outlets, leisure amenities and event spaces designed to support meetings and group travel.
The hotel sits close to Seoraksan National Park, with access to hiking trails and coastal scenery. Bongpo Beach is within walking distance, while the surrounding Gangwon Province area is known for seafood markets, seaside towns and seasonal outdoor activities.
La Résidence Phou Vao, Laos
La Résidence Phou Vao has reopened following a full refurbishment and is set on Phou Vao Hill overlooking Luang Prabang and its UNESCO-listed old town. The property has 37 suites, including new connecting options, all with private terraces. Rooms have been reconfigured to increase natural light and views of the surrounding gardens and mountains, with updated bathrooms, walk-in showers and terrazzo bathtubs.
Facilities include a restaurant serving French and Lao cuisine, a bar, boutique and landscaped grounds. Accessibility upgrades have been introduced across pathways and guest areas. The hotel is a short walk from the historic centre and close to temples, the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Further additions, including a wellness centre and meeting facilities, are planned for 2026.
Nala Maldives by Jawakara Islands, the Maldives
Nala Maldives by Jawakara Islands occupies a private 10-hectare island in Lhaviyani Atoll, a 35-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport. The adults-focused resort has 80 one-bedroom villas across beach and overwater settings, with selected categories including private pools or lagoon access.
A short speedboat ride links the resort to the neighbouring Jawakara island, allowing use of additional dining, sports and recreation facilities. On the island, guests have access to a spa with thermal facilities, a fitness centre, multiple dining venues and bars, and a wide range of water sports. The resort is also connected to marine conservation initiatives, with access to the Jawakara Atoll Research Centre and the Sea Turtle Health Institute.
