First World Hotel in Genting Highlands is Bigger and better

THE MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with its 5,005 rooms, used to hold the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest hotel.

But last year, a Malaysian contender, First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, broke that record by upping the ante with 6,118 rooms.

Not one to rest on its laurels, First World Hotel recently renovated its rooms to give guests a better deal. Measuring 32.5sqm each, the Superior Deluxe Rooms are fitted with either two single beds or a comfy king-size bed. For relaxation, one can either soak in the bathtub or watch in-house movies on the 74cm-wide televisions.

Securing a room on the 17th floor means you’ll get a grand view of the Theme Park.

And even if you don’t make it to the Outdoor Theme Park, there’s an indoor version at First World Plaza, a shopping mall that incorporates a theme park. There, you can simulate skydiving at Sky Venture, create snowballs at the wintry Snow World, take a ride on the 4D Motion Master or visit the Ripley’s Believe or Not Museum.

The World Club Room offers more space and is partitioned off to include a mini lounge area with a two-seater sofa and coffee table. The room comes with complimentary soft drinks, mineral water, welcome drinks and breakfast. And in the new tower, the queen-size beds ensure guests get a good night’s sleep.

If sleep eludes you, head over to the First World Plaza where you can shop till you drop, grab a bite at Lake View Seafood restaurant, catch a movie at one of two cineplexes or test your skills at the 28-lane bowling alley.

Also situated within the cool confines of Genting Highlands is the four-star Resort Hotel. Furnished with modern amenities and comfortable queen-size beds, the rooms cater to guests who stay for business or leisure.

The standard room offers in-house movies, in-house music, tea- and coffee-making facilities, shower, hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Internet access is available in selected rooms.

Within the hotel, a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlet offers one the chance to relax and chat over a warm beverage while those who feel peckish can check out the Resort Café and Kampong Restaurant which offers both local and western dishes.

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Win a highland getaway

HERE’S your chance to win a stay at Genting’s First World Hotel.

All you have to do is answer the questions below and you could be one of 10 lucky people to win a package comprising lunch for two at Ming Ren Chinese restaurant, a night’s stay in a World Club Room at First World Hotel, and two tickets to Genting’s new international show, FLY: Defy Gravity.

Question 1: How many rooms does First World Hotel have?

Question 2: What Guinness World Record has First World Hotel recently broken?

All entries must include the participant’s name, address, IC number, gender, age, occupation, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

Send your entries to:

The Star-Room Stay contest
c/o Resorts World Bhd
Marketing Department
23rd Floor, Wisma Genting
Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur.

This contest closes on March 7.

Winners will be notified by Resorts World Bhd via telephone or mail. The judges’ decision is final.

Source : Source2 STAR
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