Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information
(The reservation deadline for the offered rooms is over, please try to manage your booking directly with the hotels that you want to stay, not through the Conference Organizer/Administrator)
We would like to make your trip to Kuala Lumpur for VSMM 2016 as pleasant and easy as possible. Listed below are our official hotel partners, links for transportation options, and links on what you can do whilst you're here, if you have time!
Sunway University is located in Bandar Sunway in the state of Selangor, a 30-minutes taxi ride from Kuala Lumpur City Centre (downtown). Landmarks surrounding the Sunway University are Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Sunway Medical Centre, and the Sunway Lagoon Resort & Theme Park.
To get to Sunway University by public transportation, the LRT Kelana Jaya Train is the best option. The train line is Kelana Jaya line that has stations in KLCC and KL Sentral. By taking the train from Kuala Lumpur, you may choose the last station which is Kelana Jaya Station, and take a taxi to Sunway University (roughly 15 mins excluding morning/afternoon rush hour).
You may refer to the RapidKL website (http://www.myrapid.com.my/rail/routes) to find out other routes and interchange stations to take for your ease of travel in Kuala Lumpur.
Accommodation
We recommend these Hotels for your stay during the conference and they located conveniently to Sunway University.
1. SUNWAY PYRAMID HOTEL EAST & WEST
Choose to stay in Sunway Pyramid Hotel East or the brand new Sunway Pyramid Hotel West. The two hotel towers are conveniently connected to the East and West precinct of the iconic Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, providing guests with direct access to over 900 retail stores, 160 food and beverage outlets, extensive business and leisure facilities within Sunway Resort City and so much more.
2. SUNWAY RESORT HOTEL & SPA
• 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and 25 minutes from the city
• A welcoming ambiance, with hospitable service that begins the moment you step in
• Restaurants and outlets cater to every craving imaginable
• Easy access to Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and Sunway Lagoon theme park
• A collection of guestrooms and suites to make your stay a memorable experience
Website: https://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunwayresorthotelspa/
*Both hotels are linked to the Sunway University with a nice covered pathway above trees (Approximately 5 minutes walk)
The organizers have reserved 25 rooms at Sunway Pyramid West Hotel and 25 rooms at Sunway Resort and Spa. This reservation is only valid if booked through Ms. Emily Ng of Sunway Travel. Bookings must be made before 15th September, as the rooms will be released after the date.
Reservation is a first come first serve, due to the limited number of rooms available.
For booking please contact (before 15 September 2016):
Ms. Emily Ng
Inbound-Assistant Manager
* Room Confirmation is subject to availability.
Alternative Hotel Options
1. Dorsett Grand Subang Jaya. Located at SS15, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya. A 10-minute taxi ride to Sunway University.
Address: Jalan SS12/1, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
Website: http://www.dorsetthotels.com/malaysia/subang/
2. Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre Subang. A 10-minute taxi ride to Sunway University.
Address: 9, Jalan SS 12/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
COMPLIMENTARY Kuala Lumpur Full Day Tour (Limited Seats)
VSMM 2016 has organized a Full Day KL City Tour for the participants for Free. The tour includes Independence Square, National Mosque, KLCC (Twin Tower – photo stop), Railway Station, Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Batik Design Centre, KL Tower, National Museum, Islamic Art Museum Malaysia.
Please note:
Capacity is 40 pax only.
First come first reserved.
Please only sign up if you intend to go on the tour.
Lunch is not included.
The tour has reached the maximum capacity. Those who have registered online or at the registration desk please check the Program.