Following the InterContinental in Cambodia and the Dhawa in Vietnam, YANG has added another key piece to its luxury hospitality portfolio in Southeast Asia with the signing the Kimpton Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, under the IHG Hotels & Resorts umbrella. The scope of this collaboration includes not only interior design but also architectural and lighting design. With an integrated design philosophy, YANG will create another classic trend-forward luxury resort for global travelers.
As Sabah’s first luxury lifestyle beachfront hotel, Kimpton Kota Kinabalu is located along the prestigious Tanjung Aru coastline, renowned as one of the world's three most beautiful sunset beaches. Jointly developed by IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pekan Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd, the hotel will feature 350 guest rooms and is expected to open in 2031
Kimpton is renowned globally for its "one hotel, one design" philosophy, with each property conceived around a distinctive and irreplicable soul. This vision resonates deeply with YANG's mission: to make every hotel design an icon of the city.
YANG will delve deeply into Sabah's local culture, integrating Kota Kinabalu's unique musical and culinary traditions into its public spaces and signature experiences. Through a design that pays homage to the local heritage, YANG will create an irreplicable beachfront retreat.
This collaboration not only represents a strong endorsement of Chinese design excellence by a world-leading hospitality brand, but also marks another significant milestone in YANG's global journey.
