"No Frills" Hotel Launched

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- A "no frills" hotel was launched here today that allows guests to pay for what they really need from a low price of RM9.99.

Tune Hotels.Com, located at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, is the only "no frills" hotel chain in Asia to utilise demand-based pricing whereby guests are able to add on to suit their accommodation needs and save on what they do not require.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, when launching the hotel, said tourists can now stretch their money and stay longer whilst enjoying the many exciting products that Malaysia has to offer, such as shopping, sightseeing, playing golf and exploring natural wonders.

He said the no-frills concept adopted by Tune Hotels.Com played a very significant role in tourism development in the country, and he called upon other corporate bodies to follow suit.

Tengku Adnan said that though it was a no-frills hotel, Tune Hotel.Com's management must not compromise on the aspect of safety and cleanliness of the rooms, adding that in order for tourism to grow, the frontliners must always be immaculate and presentable at all times.

Meanwhile, Tune Hotels.Com Director Dennis Melka said the company planned to set up similar hotels in Penang, Sabah, Sarawak and Johor Baharu by the end of this year and the first quarter of next year.

Source : BERNAMA