1. (Left to right) Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, Datuk Seth Yap, Claire Gilchrist and Jenny Chew
PETALING JAYA: M101 Holdings Sdn Bhd and Hasbro announced the world’s first Monopoly hotel, Monopoly Mansion by Sirocco, located in Kuala Lumpur recently.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the boutique 5-star hotel will be housed at M101’s second development, M101 Bukit Bintang.The hotel boasts 255 rooms, thematic facilities, bar and restaurant.
The overall look and feel of the hotel will resonate of the distinctive character of Mr. Monopoly’s energetic, charming, experienced and successful lifestyle with class in a 1920s Gatsby feel.
According to the statement, M101 chief executive officer Datuk Seth Yap said, “It was only natural for us to choose Monopoly to be the theme of our hotel at M101 Bukit Bintang. Over the years, there were many versions of the game and it has been played on various platforms to keep it current.”
“The Bukit Bintang area has long since been Kuala Lumpur’s most prominent retail and entertainment belt. Very much like Monopoly, the area has gone through various transformations to keep the attractions current. And like Mr. Monopoly, Bukit Bintang never fails to remain charming and energetic,” he added.
