Suchens Crap: Dinner @ Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Located right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, next to the highly overrated Welcome Seafood Restaurant in Asia City lies Kota Kinabalu’s newest 5-Star hotel … The Hilton Kota Kinabalu. It has not 300… but three hundred and ONE rooms ….. I really dont get the 301 rooms thingy. Must be a superstitious thingy or something, which is pretty common in these parts of the world.

It was a Saturday, the 18th of November. It was a gloomy night with signs of a heavy downpour coming soon. I decided to come and try out the food at Hilton KK and also test out my new Samsung Note8’s camera on some food photography without using the ‘food’ mode.

If you are planing to drive there, turning into the hotel entrance is pretty tricky as you have to either turn into the seafood restaurant area and make a u-turn about 50meters in front and come back and turn just before the main road or go pass the hotel and go around it and come back in…. don’t ask me why but then again, lots of things over here don’t really make sense but I still love Kota Kinabalu.

Having gone through the mini maze and arrived at Hilton for dinner only to realise just like most places, my Kombi cant enter the carpark which can accommodate 500 cars but not one Volkswagen Kombi with a roofrack (my kombi needs a minimum 2.2m height clearance). The good side to this is I usually get to argue with the hotel staff into letting me park in the Valet/VIP parking area in front for free (the usual charges for the valet parking at Hilton is RM20 for the first 2 hours….. RM20!!! thats like the highest parking charges in KK I think at the moment, and then its RM5/hr afters) but unfortunately this time it didn’t work. Damn! Maybe it was the beard..

We were greeted with a huge smile and was shown to the lift which brought us up to the restaurant at the top floor where we were greeted with a big smile by Rickey our waiter (and I think he is the bartender too) who brought us to our table.

They have a pretty good selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas but their mains from their wood fired grill looked pretty impressive. Not forgetting their steaks too, which is also done from their wood fired grill.

After ordering a bottle of wine, we started off with the Lobster Bisque and the Herb Crusted Scallops which was simply amazing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone but be warned, the bisque comes piping hot. The scallops itself were simply to die for but I’m not a big fan of beetroot which comes with the Scallops.. even more so for pickled beetroot but luckily my date enjoyed it.

Continue reading (Incl. Pics) at: Suchens Crap: Dinner @ Hilton Kota Kinabalu

.
.

A Fat Girl's Food Guide: Hilton Hotel – Kota Kinabalu

If you have been reading this blog regularly and following me on Instagram and YouTube then you’ll be well aware that I have been living it up In Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.

While we enjoyed a sumptuous stay at the beautiful Rasa Ria Resort, we also enjoyed a few days in the city.

We were lucky enough to be offered a stay at the brand spanking new Hilton Hotel.

This place is so new you can still smell the paint, it has only been open for just a few short months but is already one of the hottest hotels in town.

The team at the Hilton hooked us up with the most fabulous one bedroom suite.

It was awesome, this place was even bigger than my apartment back in Seoul.

There was a gigantic bed, double sink bathroom with a bath and a shower, dressing room, living room with two TV’s, office, dining room, and a guest bathroom.

Like seriously, it kinda made me wish we had friends to invite over and show off to.

Had there been more of the two of us it would have been a great spot to host a party.

After the most relaxing night sleeping in our incredibly big King sized bed, we headed down to try the breakfast.

Although I do enjoy the elegance of a private breakfast, we decided to have breakfast in the main restaurant Urban Kitchen instead of the club lounge, as my greedy self just couldn’t resist seeing what was on offer at the breakfast buffet.

I have eaten at a hell of a lot of hotel buffets and this one was pretty epic.

Continue reading (Incl. Pics) at: A Fat Girl's Food Guide: Hilton Hotel – Kota Kinabalu

.
.

Hilton arrives in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Kota Kinabalu, a 305-room hotel located in the center of Sabah’s capital city.

An urban melting pot of Southeast Asian culture, Kota Kinabalu has emerged as a growing resort destination for local and international travelers alike due to its unparalleled access to Borneo’s pristine beaches, rugged mountain ranges and incredible biodiversity.

“Borneo has long attracted visitors seeking a vacation out of the ordinary,” said Sean Wooden, vice president, brand management, Asia Pacific, Hilton.

“At Hilton, we are always looking to be in the destinations that matter most to our guests, and with the opening of Hilton Kota Kinabalu, we are well positioned to deliver our award-winning hospitality from the gateway to this beautiful island.”

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is only 300 meters from Kota Kinabalu’s newest landmark – Plaza Shell, Sabah’s first fully green building.

The hotel is also near the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands, Kota Kinabalu Observatory Tower, and several restaurants and shops at the city’s Waterfront complex.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is approximately nine kilometers from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and 90 kilometers from the Kinabalu National Park – home to Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest mountain in the country.

Inspired by Borneo’s unique biodiversity, Hilton Kota Kinabalu’s design features an intriguing fusion of nature and art, resulting in an authentic, minimalist decor that creates a calm and reflective contemporary guest experience.

All 305 guest rooms and suites are equipped with motion sensing technology that controls lighting and air conditioning, modern furnishings and ergonomically-designed workspaces.

Continue reading (incl. Pics) at: Hilton arrives in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

.
.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu adds to Sabah's prestige

Kota Kinabalu: The grand opening of the ninth Hilton property in Malaysia – the 305-room Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu – is timely as Sabah continues to grow as a popular tourist destination.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the State Government is confident the presence of this well-established hotel chain would complement economic growth, especially in the tourism sector in Sabah, and the city in particular.

He said the State Government welcomed the establishment of this reputable hotel that adds to Kota Kinabalu's landscape, which is a milestone for Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and a testimony of the confidence that investors have in Sabah.

"Let me assure Hilton Hotels and Resorts that you have made the right decision to invest in Kota Kinabalu.

I also commend Pekah Hotels for rescuing this project, which was abandoned for a couple of years.

"This hotel has all the attributes for success with its strategic location in the city and latest facilities that create ease for both business and leisure travellers whereby its grand ballroom can accommodate 900 people which will also provide an alternative to those seeking space within the city to hold their events.

"To grow our economy, we do not only need infrastructure development, but also complementary services such as reputable hotels," he said, at its official opening, Saturday.

He hoped the hotel would contribute to the State's long-term goal to establish Sabah as the world's destination of choice in terms of nature diversity, rich cultures as well as business and investments.

"I wish to take this opportunity to call on hotels and resorts in Sabah to create their own niche and to offer something different to guests. Make use of feedback that guests send you to update your services and to cater to the needs of your target market.

"I also wish to see hotel and resort operators in Sabah raising the bar on standards so that your guests will return not only to Sabah, but to your hotel or resort.

"Sabah is known for its biodiversity, clean environment and nature based destinations, and thus, I am urging the resort and hotel operators to be mindful of the need to implement policies that support this," Musa said.

He said Sabah does not only need infrastructure development to boost its economic growth but also complementary services such reputable hotels.

"Tourism will continue to feature as part of Sabah's economic development. With our strong presence in the global tourism market, the government remains committed in further developing the sector along with private entities.

"Sabah has a variety of tourism products that cater to the needs of tourists, from nature destinations to rich cultural heritage, a diversity of food, and shopping options. There is always something for everyone who visits our State.

Continue reading (Incl. Pic) at: Hilton Kota Kinabalu adds to Sabah's prestige

.
.