Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown resets the urban hospitality pulse with a new heartbeat as Till Martin leads its opening and operations.

This August 26, 2025, the opening of Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is set to create headlines in the luxury hospitality landscape of the Malaysian capital. The 32-storey, five-star urban retreat, where business meets leisure, is elevated by a strong sense of design sophistication, cultural authenticity and commitment to community.
Helming the property, Till Martin, the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, is a seasoned veteran who is highly recognised as a global hospitality leader with over three decades under his belt at the Hyatt Hotels Group &mdash; which he fondly calls the &ldquo;University of Hard Knocks&rdquo; and the &ldquo;University of Hyatt.&rdquo;

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CULINARY FLAVOURS: NORTHERN CHINA TO A FEAST OF ASIA
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Across the seven different brands under the Hyatt umbrella in Kuala Lumpur, Martin highlights that food and beverage (the department where he began his career) is what identifies Hyatt. Drawing on his experience at Grand Hyatt Beijing, Martin enthuses that China House, the Northern Chinese-style restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, reflects the excellence of the former&rsquo;s celebrated Made In China establishment.
&ldquo;We always believe in authenticity,&rdquo; he explains, recounting the rigorous process of perfecting China House&rsquo;s signature wood-fired Peking duck speciality &mdash; from hiring a local chef from China in the assembly of a team of Chinese chefs, to sourcing the right ingredients and replicating the dish in true Northern Chinese style.

Sharing the F&amp;B limelight, Enso Izakaya &amp; Bar is a vibrant venue, replete with a garden terrace and private rooms, serving handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, along with the whole gamut of Japanese fare prepared in an open kitchen. Enso is conceived for fluidity and evolution, allowing it to transition into a sundown enclave and late-night haven, along with live music and a DJ spinning vinyl.
Completing the culinary trinity is the all-day dining space, Midtown Brasserie, an &ldquo;Asian brasserie&rdquo; with a menu of diverse Southeast Asian cuisines, along with a &ldquo;Best of Asia&rdquo; Sunday brunch for indulging the palate with familiar as well as exotic flavours of the region.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: NATURE, LIGHT, AND ESSENCE OF HOME

What will instantly impress and engage guests is the hotel&rsquo;s architectural language, another pivotal element for its distinctiveness. Designed by Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma, whom Martin describes as &ldquo;absolutely unique and extraordinary,&rdquo; the property&rsquo;s harmonious fusion of nature-inspired design and quiet elegance cements it as a premier destination that caps KL Midtown&rsquo;s transformation.

Having previously collaborated with Kengo Kuma on Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing, Martin says, &ldquo;Everything he designs is basically to bring people closer to nature and to blend with the natural environment.&rdquo; This vision translates into a design that generously employs natural materials like wood and stone, alongside a lush abundance of plants and trees, artfully blurring the demarcation between interior and exterior spaces.

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PILLARS OF DISTINCTION: LOCATION, SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY
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Aside from exceptional design and top-notch gastronomy, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown&rsquo;s unique selling proposition boils down to three prime differentiators: location, service and sustainability, as Martin singles out.
Firstly, the hotel&rsquo;s strategic positioning in KL Midtown establishes it as the only five-star hotel with immediate proximity to MITEC (Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre), Southeast Asia&rsquo;s largest convention centre &mdash; a winning factor to draw corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) travellers. &nbsp;As the only premium five-star offering in the affluent residential and business precinct of Greater Mont Kiara, the hotel fills a hospitality gap in the area where its vantage point will be highly favoured.

For Martin, the true soul of the hotel resides in its people and the deeply ingrained ethos of care. &ldquo;Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best,&rdquo; he underscores Hyatt&rsquo;s guiding mantra. He posits that while every hotel may offer rooms, pools and restaurants, it is the &ldquo;best people&rdquo; who truly differentiate the experience.
Geared towards sustainability, the hotel is resolute in eliminating single-use plastics, from keycards to beverage straws, as well as proudly utilising solar panels on its roof and chlorinated saltwater in its pools. Even the stylish staff uniforms are crafted from recycled materials.

BEYOND THE STAY: A COMMUNITY AND EXPERIENCE HUB

The first Hyatt property to integrate hotel rooms and serviced residences, the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown boasts 306 guestrooms and suites, and 104 serviced residences, catering to a wide spectrum of needs, from short-term leisure getaways to extended corporate relocations. With one of the largest membership gyms in town, featuring two inviting pools and a kids&rsquo; club, the hotel advances wellbeing for its guests through sports and fitness.
Recognising that modern travellers seek immersive encounters, it is planning for curated activities and local experiences: guided cycling trips; food and beverage masterclasses, such as sake, tea and cooking sessions led by its team of experts and chefs; and foodie tours of the city&rsquo;s hidden culinary gems.

With its launch, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown stands as a testament to reimagined hospitality for both international and local guests. A &ldquo;place with open doors," as Martin describes, at the convergence of modern luxury, thoughtful design and sustainable practices, where the commitment to caring for people truly shines.
With its distinctive blend of offerings and a passionate team led by Till Martin, this new addition to Kuala Lumpur&rsquo;s dynamic scene is poised to become a landmark in its own right, extending an invitation to all to experience its spirit of community and connections. &ldquo;At the end, the only purpose we have is to be there for our guests,&rdquo; says Martin.

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Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown makes an entrance

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