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Moxy Hotel

Architect :  YTL DESIGN GROUP



Originally known as One Oriental Place, this building is a historical landmark in Kuala Lumpur’s original central business district. Located at No. 1, Jalan Hang Lekiu (formerly Klyne Street), it was part of a heritage row established in 1883-1884 by John F. Klyne. These colonial-era shophouses, showcasing Straits Eclectic architecture, served as both commercial and residential spaces.

In 1994, under MIDF, the site was redeveloped into a modern 21-storey headquarters for Oriental Bank. The building’s contemporary design became a prominent feature amidst the surrounding 2-3 storey shophouses. However, the Asian Economic Crisis in the late 1990s led to the decline of Oriental Bank, and the building ceased its banking operations.

In the early 2000s, YTL Corporation Berhad acquired the building to house its expanding operations, including YTL Communications, YTL Power, and YTL Construction.

In 2025, the building was transformed into Moxy Hotel Chinatown, a 320-room hotel operated by YTL Hotels under the Marriott International brand. Featuring a rooftop bar, pool, fitness center, meeting rooms, event spaces, and an underground bar within the former bank vaults, the redevelopment reflects a growing sustainable trend of adaptive reuse—preserving historical identity while embracing modernity. This transformation ensures the building’s legacy continues as a dynamic part of Old Kuala Lumpur.

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