Malaysian and Singaporean 2012 Hotel Awards
Sep 24, 12 | 12:05 am 
The 2012 HotelClub Malaysian Hotel Awards acknowledge some of the top traditions and activities that this country is known for and the hotels that best represent them. Celebrating Malaysia’s enormous cities, beautiful beaches and amazing heritage sites, these hotels offer unique specialties enjoyed by both domestic and international travellers.
HotelClub Hotel Awards is a flagship programme that honours exceptional hotels from the most popular destinations around the world. A selection of hotels have been shortlisted in six categories and are uniquely tailored for specific travellers and activities like the Most Family-Friendly Hotel and Best Beach Front Hotel.
The 2012 Malaysian winners and finalists have been selected by public vote hosted on the HotelClub blog. Over 11,000 votes were cast in total with over 3,000 shares on social media.
“These awards provide a great insight into the places and activities that our members are most interested in. As you can see from the results, Penang is a standout destination winning half the awards. The most popular category was Best Hotel to Experience UNESCO Sites with over 1,300 votes cast, showing that travellers are keen to explore cultural sites,” said Jon Wild, Marketing Director at HotelClub.
“Malaysia is a growing destination for our members, often placing in the top five countries. Increasingly, savvy travellers are looking for hotels that stand out from the crowd and unique activities that add to their holiday experience. We hope these awards benefit potential travellers in helping them make more informed choices when booking hotels.”
The full list of Malaysia hotel winners and finalists can be found on the HotelClub Awards website at www.hotelclub.com/Hotel-Awards. Below is a list of all the winners:
Category
| Winner |
| Best Beach Front Hotel | Bayview Beach Resort Penang
|
Best Hotel on a Shoestring
| Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur
|
Best Hotel to Experience UNESCO Sites
| Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
|
Most Family-Friendly Hotel
| Golden Sands Resort By Shangri La Penang
|
Top Customer Choice
| Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur
|
Top Green Hotel
| The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi
|
The 2012 HotelClub Singapore Hotel Awards acknowledge some of the top traditions and activities that this country is known for and the hotels that best represent them. Celebrating Singapore’s spectacular shopping and perennial pampering, these hotels offer unique specialties enjoyed by all travellers.
HotelClub Hotel Awards is a flagship programme that honours exceptional hotels from the most popular destinations around the world. A selection of hotels have been shortlisted in six categories and are uniquely tailored for specific travellers and activities like Best Hotel to Get Connected and Most Stunning View of the Marina Bay.
The 2012 Singapore winners and finalists have been selected by public vote hosted on the HotelClub blog. Over 11,000 votes were cast in total with over 3,000 shares on social media.
“These awards provide a great insight into the features and activities that our members are most interested in. The most popular categories were Top Hotel Near Historic Sites and Best Value Hotel, proving that travellers enjoy cultural activities and want the best hotel for their budget,” said Jon Wild, Marketing Director at HotelClub.
“Singapore is a popular destination for our members, placing in the top ten countries. Increasingly, savvy travellers are looking for hotels that stand out from the crowd and unique activities that add to their holiday experience. We hope these awards benefit potential travellers in helping them make more informed choices when booking hotels.”
The full list of Singapore hotel winners and finalists can be found on the HotelClub Awards website at www.hotelclub.com/Hotel-Awards. Below is a list of all the winners:
| Category | Winner |
Best Afternoon Relaxation
| Resorts World Sentosa Equarius Hotel
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Best Hotel to Get Connected
| Singapore Marriott Hotel
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Best Value Hotel
| Fragrance Hotel Riverside Singapore
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Most Stunning View of the Marina Bay
| Marina Bay Sands Hotel
|
Top Hotel Near Historic Sites
| Hotel Fort Canning
|
Top Shopaholics Hotel
| Marina Bay Sands Hotel
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