KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): King’s Park, a 150-acre (60.7-hectare) integrated mixed-use development in Genting Highlands, is set to open Asia’s largest Hard Rock hotel called Hard Rock Genting Highlands in 2027.

King’s Park Development Sdn Bhd in a statement on Saturday said the 45-storey Hard Rock Genting Highlands will feature 371 rooms and 630 suites, bringing the total to 1,001 rooms and suites, 200 sq m of retail space called the "Rock Shop", as well as a heated swimming pool, several dining options, spa as well as a lounge and bar. It is part of the third phase of the King’s Park development.

With a gross development value of RM10 billion, King’s Park will be developed in five phases, comprising residential, commercial and entertainment components. King’s Park Development, which is the master developer of the project, is a partnership between Yuk Tung Group and the Association for the Promotion of Higher Education in Malaysia (Aphem).

Meanwhile, the agreement for the Hard Rock Genting Highlands development was signed on Saturday by Hard Rock International senior vice-president and head of global business development Todd Hricko, and HR Resort & Residences Sdn Bhd chairman Lim Kim Chai. HR Resort & Residences is the builder and owner of Hard Rock Genting Highlands, while Hard Rock International is the operator.

Witnesses of the signing ceremony included Hard Rock International senior vice-president and head of Asia-Pacific hotel business development Edward Chan, as well as King’s Park Development group chief executive officer and co-founder Datuk Jayandren Subramaniam, and executive vice-president Sean Chen. 

In the statement, Chen said, "This partnership marks a monumental milestone in the world of hospitality. Our focus is on creating an unforgettable adventure that fuses the best of high-end design with the freewheeling energy of rock 'n' roll. Here at King's Park, the soon-to-be-open Hard Rock Genting Highlands in Malaysia will represent the pinnacle of high-energy fun, luxury, and elegance for solo travellers, groups of friends, and families alike.”

Chen also shared that the upcoming Hard Rock Genting Highlands would generate a large number of jobs in fields such as room division, engineering, food and beverages, and other services, thanks to the Hard Rock brand. This course, he added, will spur economic growth, and significantly improve the quality of life in Pahang and the surrounding states.

Representing Hard Rock International, Hricko said, “We take enormous delight in the fact that King's Park will be home to another iconic property for Hard Rock, holding the distinction of the largest in Asia. This strengthens Hard Rock's position and profile in the area. Our essence lies in developing the exact experiences people seek, and I wholeheartedly believe that King's Park, with its abundant options, would irresistibly lure [people]."

Besides the hotel, King’s Park will also see the development of theme parks, residential properties and medical facilities, among others. The entire development is expected to be completed in about 10 years.