Skip the hassle of cooking at home this Chinese New Year 2025 and reserve a table at one of these hotels and restaurants in KL and PJ for a memorable reunion dinner.
As the Year of the Snake dawns on 29 January 2025, KL and PJ come alive with the spirit of renewal and family togetherness. A hallmark of this season is the much-anticipated reunion dinner, a cherished tradition that brings loved ones together over a feast of prosperity and joy.
If you’re looking to skip the hassle of cooking this year, KL and PJ’s finest hotels and restaurants have you covered. With exquisite festive menus and unique culinary creations, these top-notch venues are serving up everything from decadent multi-course banquets to extravagant buffets, all designed to make your celebration unforgettable.
Picture savouring a grand buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre’s The Mesh, where each dish symbolises prosperity, or indulging in the sophisticated Chinese delicacies at YEN in W Hotel, crafted to showcase the finest traditions of the cuisine. No matter where you choose, these dining experiences promise to make your reunion dinner a memorable affair.
Seats fill up quickly during the holiday season, so book early to secure your spot at the table. Let this guide help you discover the best places to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in KL and PJ.
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A guide to the best Chinese New Year 2025 reunion dinners in KL and PJ
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre is welcoming the Year of the Snake with an impressive array of dining options. From 1 January to 12 February, guests can choose between two distinctive venues: Sichuan Kitchen and The Mesh. At Sichuan Kitchen, helmed by Sichuan-native Chef Justin Song, diners can experience authentic Chinese flavours through various set menus and buffet options. The restaurant offers everything from exclusive private dining experiences to hot pot feasts, perfect for groups of different sizes.
Meanwhile, The Mesh presents a more casual dining atmosphere with its festive buffet spread, featuring a delightful mix of seafood, traditional Chinese dishes, and Malaysian favourites. The venue perfectly balances maintaining Chinese New Year traditions while adding contemporary local touches to its offerings.
Exclusive Private Dining Room Set Menu by Chef Justin Song at Sichuan Kitchen
1 January to 12 February 2025
RM2,588 nett per table with a minimum of 10 pax
Auspicious Individual Set Menu at Sichuan Kitchen
1 January to 12 February 2025
RM228 nett per person with a minimum of four pax
Prosperity Hot Pot Set Menu at Sichuan Kitchen
1 January to 12 February 2025 | Only available for lunch on 28 January 2025
RM138 nett per person with a minimum of two pax | RM168 nett per person for the premium set with a minimum of two pax
Reunion Hot Pot Dinner Buffet Menu at Sichuan Kitchen
24, 25, 31 January and 1, 7, 8 February 2025
6 PM to 10 PM
RM168 nett per adult | RM84 nett per child
28 to 30 January 2025
6 PM to 10 PM
RM188 nett per adult | RM94 nett per child
Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet at The Mesh
28 to 31 January 2025
6.30 PM to 10 PM
RM178 nett per adult | RM29 nett per child
For reservations, visit the Sichuan Kitchen website or The Mesh website.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur invites guests to usher in the Year of the Snake with an array of exceptional dining experiences. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Contango, known for its culinary excellence, presents a lavish interactive dining experience complete with the traditional yee sang tossing ceremony – a symbolic ritual for prosperity and good fortune.
Beyond Contango, guests can explore festive dining options at the grand Majestic Ballroom, which offers a fusion of traditional Chinese and international cuisines. For those seeking a more relaxed celebration, the hotel offers specially curated Snake-themed afternoon tea experiences across various elegant venues, including The Tea Lounge, The Drawing Room, The Writers’ Room, and the stunning Orchid Conservatory.
Chinese New Year Feast at Contango
17 January to 12 February 2025
12 PM to 2.30 PM | 6 PM to 10 PM
RM138++ per person for lunch | RM168++ per person for dinner
Festive Reunion at Contango
29 January 2025
12 PM to 2.30 PM | 6 PM to 10 PM
RM148++ per person for lunch | RM188++ per person for dinner
Majestic Ballroom Festive Reunion
29 January 2025
6 PM to 10 PM
RM188++ per person
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at The Tea Lounge
17 January to 12 February 2025
3 PM to 6 PM
RM88++ per person
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Room and The Writers’ Room
17 January to 12 February 2025
3 PM to 6 PM
RM108++ per person
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at The Orchid Conservatory
17 January to 12 February 2025
3 PM to 6 PM
RM138++ per person
Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur’s Brasserie 25 presents an exciting fusion of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations with contemporary dining experiences. Their signature ‘You Chill, We Grill’ concept gets a festive makeover, offering a unique barbecue-focused celebration that combines Asian and Western flavours. Guests can participate in the meaningful lou sang ritual for prosperity while enjoying a carefully curated selection of grilled specialties.
For those seeking a more refined experience, the venue also offers an elegant afternoon tea service specially crafted for the Year of the Snake celebrations. This features an assortment of seasonal delicacies that blend traditional Chinese New Year elements with modern pastry craftsmanship, accompanied by a carefully selected tea menu.
You Chill, We Grill Chinese New Year Edition at Brasserie 25
18 January to 8 February 2025, Friday and Saturdays only
6 PM to 10 PM
RM150++ for two pax | RM50++ per child
The Sizzling Reunion Gathering at Brasserie 25
28 January 2025
6 PM to 10 PM
RM108++ per person | RM68++ per child
Stripes Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at Brasserie 25
18 January to 8 February 2025, weekends only
3 PM to 6 PM
RM68++ per person
For reservations, call +6018 623 0129 or email enquiry@stripeskl.com.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur presents an exquisite lineup of Chinese New Year celebrations across its distinguished venues. The hotel’s Michelin-selected Chinese restaurant, Li Yen, takes center stage with ‘The Reunion Stars,’ offering a traditional feast that honours time-honoured customs. For those seeking a unique dining experience, the Ritzy Weekend Feast embraces the festive spirit with eight specially crafted dishes that showcase culinary excellence. Adding a touch of elegance to the celebrations, the hotel’s Ritzy Afternoon Tea presents a refined experience featuring a delightful three-tiered selection of gourmet creations, including house-made savouries, classic sandwiches, and their renowned signature scones, all served on elegant china.
The Reunion Stars at Li Yen
12 January to 12 February 2025
Lunch:
Mondays to Saturdays, 12 PM to 2.30 PM
Sundays and public holidays, 10.30 AM to 2.30 PM
Dinner:
Daily, 6.30 PM to 10 PM
The Ritzy Weekend Feast – Chinese New Year Edition at The Cobalt Room
17 January to 15 February 2025, Fridays to Saturdays only
6.30 PM to 10 PM
RM170++ per adult | RM85++ per child
The Ritzy Afternoon Tea – Spring Festival Edition
12 January to 12 February 2025
12 PM to 6 PM
RM180++ for two pax (dine-in) | RM198++ per box for two pax (excluding delivery charges)
For reservations, WhatsApp +6018 623 0038 or email li.yen@ritzcarltonkl.com.
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JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur presents an array of festive dining experiences across its acclaimed venues. The Michelin-selected Shanghai restaurant offers an exceptional celebration featuring their renowned Shanghainese yee sang, complemented by Chef Wong Wing Yeuk’s exclusive 20-year-old secret sauce recipe. Diners can enhance their experience with premium ingredients including lobster, abalone, jellyfish, and salmon.
For those seeking authentic Chinese cuisine, Luk Yu Tea House presents a carefully crafted prosperity set menu that celebrates traditional Chinese culinary heritage. Meanwhile, The Alchemy offers a unique fusion experience with their New Yorker Afternoon Tea, specially adapted for Chinese New Year celebrations, featuring an elegant selection of finger sandwiches, savoury treats, and delectable desserts.
A Shanghainese Chinese New Year at Shanghai
12 January to 12 February 2025
Lunch:
Mondays to Saturdays, 12 PM to 2.30 PM
Sundays and public holidays, 10.30 AM to 2.30 PM
Dinner:
Daily, 6.30 PM to 10 PM
Chinoiserie Prosperity Feast Dinner at Luk Yu Tea House
12 January to 12 February 2025
6.30 PM to 9.30 PM
RM1,388++ for five pax | RM2,688++ for 10 pax
The New Yorker Afternoon Tea – Chinese New Year Edition
12 January to 12 February 2025
3 PM to 6 PM
RM160++ per set for two pax
For reservations, WhatsApp +6018 623 0069 or email shanghairestaurant@jwmarriottkl.com.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur with two distinct dining experiences. Xin Cuisine presents elegant 9-course set menus featuring premium dishes such as chicken soup with fish maw, Hong Kong-style steamed marble goby, braised sea cucumber, and king prawns prepared with salted egg mayo sauce. Each set menu concludes with two delightful dessert offerings.
Meanwhile, Melting Pot Cafe offers a vibrant fusion buffet experience combining local, Western, and Thai cuisines. Diners can indulge in an extensive selection including signature dishes like seafood-laden longevity noodles, Marmite-glazed chicken, succulent baked lamb preparations, and authentic Thai specialties such as tom yam and pepper beef. The diverse spread ensures a festive dining experience that caters to various palates.
9-Course Chinese New Year Set Menus at Xin Cuisine
6 January to 12 February 2025, closed on 29 January 2025
11 AM to 2.30 PM, 6 PM to 10 PM (weekdays) | 9 AM to 2.30 PM, 6 PM to 10 PM (Saturdays) | 8.30 AM to 2.30 PM, 6 PM to 10 PM (Sundays and public holidays)
Abundance Set Menu: RM1,688 nett per table for 10 pax (not available on 28 January 2025)
Fortune Set Menu: RM1,988 nett per table for 10 pax (not available on 28 January 2025)
Prosperous Set Menu: RM2,488 nett per table for 10 pax
Chinese New Year Feast at Melting Pot Cafe
28 to 30 January 2025
Buffet Dinner:
28, 29, 30 January 2025 | 6.30 PM to 10 PM | RM188 nett per person
Buffet High Tea:
29 & 30 January 2025 | 12.30 PM to 4 PM | RM118 nett per person
For reservations, contact +012 399 5007 or email fbkl@concorde.net.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur rings in the Year of the Snake with an impressive array of dining experiences. The hotel’s acclaimed Michelin-selected restaurant, Yun House, under Chef Jimmy Wong’s leadership, presents five distinctive set menus that blend traditional Cantonese cuisine with modern luxury. Highlights include premium dishes like five head abalone and crispy prawns with wasabi mayo aioli.
For those seeking variety, Curate offers an international buffet celebration featuring a mix of Chinese delicacies and global cuisines. The spread includes traditional favourites like steamed Peking duck alongside international offerings such as Indian, Arabic, and Italian dishes, plus fresh seafood and carved meats.
The Lounge transforms afternoon tea into a Chinese New Year celebration with themed creations. Special highlights include the ‘red snake’ dessert featuring red velvet genoise with lychee-rose mousse, and the ’emperor’s treasure’ made with black sesame diplomat cream. Traditional scones get a festive twist with unique flavours like pineapple five-spice and black sesame, served with house-made mandarin orange jam.
Chinese New Year Feast at Yun House
6 January to 12 February 2025
From RM328 to RM1,288 with a minimum of four pax per set menu
Flavours of Fortune Buffet at Curate
6 January to 12 February 2025
RM188+ per person for lunch (not available on 29 January) | RM238+ per person for dinner (not available on 28 and 29 January)
Chinese New Year Reunion Buffet at Curate
28 and 29 January 2025
RM268+ per person for 28 January dinner and 29 January lunch
RM238+ per person for 29 January dinner
Bountiful Blossoms Afternoon Tea at The Lounge
6 January to 12 February 2025
RM242+ per person
For reservations, contact +603 2382 8602 or email diningreservations.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com.
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W Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Year of the Snake with their ‘Scales of Fortune’ celebration, emphasising themes of transformation and new beginnings. The hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, YEN, offers an innovative dining experience under Chef Tan Kim Weng’s expertise. The menu artfully combines traditional Chinese New Year elements with modern culinary techniques.
The restaurant presents several enticing set menus, each carefully curated to showcase exceptional Cantonese cuisine. Diners can expect masterfully prepared dishes that blend authenticity with contemporary presentation. Notable menu highlights include a delicately roasted chicken with lin seed, an innovative wok-fried beetroot rice featuring prawns and crab meat topped with crispy rock rice for textural contrast, and a succulent steamed tiger grouper served with fresh clams.
YEN’s set menus range from intimate dining experiences for two to grand feasts suitable for larger family gatherings, offering flexibility for different group sizes and preferences. Each menu is thoughtfully designed to deliver a memorable Chinese New Year celebration that honours tradition while embracing modern culinary innovation.
Treasured Flavour Set Menu at YEN
RM208+ per person with a minimum of two pax (only available for lunch)
Prosperous Life Forever Set Menu at YEN
RM318+ per person with a minimum of four pax (not available for Chinese New Year Eve dinner)
The Noble Set Menu at YEN
RM368+ per person with a minimum of four pax
Double Happiness Set Menu at YEN
RM488+ per person with a minimum of two pax
Lucky 8 Reunion Set Menu at YEN
RM1,488+ for five pax | RM2,888+ for 10 pax
LoHei Feast Set Menu at YEN
RM1,888+ for five pax | RM3,688+ for 10 pax
Firecracker Feast Set Menu at YEN
RM2,288+ for five pax | RM4,488+ for 10 pax
For reservations, contact +6012 357 4788 or email w.kulwh.yen@whotels.com.
At Wan Chun Ting, Chinese Master Chef Leong Weng Heng brings his impressive 30 plus years of culinary expertise to create an exquisite Chinese New Year feast. The restaurant offers three distinctive set menus – Prosperity, Fortune, and Wealth – each thoughtfully designed to bring good luck and abundance in the Year of the Snake. These specially curated menus showcase Chef Leong’s masterful techniques and deep understanding of traditional Chinese cuisine, perfect for those seeking an elevated festive dining experience.
Prosperity Set Menu at Wan Chung Ting
2 January to 13 February 2025
RM288+ per person
Fortune Set Menu at Wan Chung Ting
2 January to 13 February 2025
RM338+ per person
Wealth Set Menu at Wan Chung Ting
2 January to 13 February 2025
RM398+ per person
For reservations, WhatsApp call or text +6017 511 7725 or email HA123-FB@sofitel.com.
Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur presents an exclusive Chinese New Year celebration focused on the eve of the festival, 28 January. During lunchtime, guests can enjoy their signature dim sum selections, featuring luxurious creations such as abalone chicken siew mai topped with fish roe, lobster dumplings garnished with fish roe and gold leaf, and crispy bean curd rolls filled with succulent shrimps.
For the evening celebration, the restaurant offers an exclusive dining experience with two distinct time slots. The first seating welcomes diners from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM, while the second seating runs from 8 PM to 10 PM. Both sessions feature a meticulously crafted set menu designed to usher in prosperity and good fortune for the Year of the Snake.
Chinese New Year Fortune Set Menu at Lai Po Heen
28 January 2025
RM2,988 per table of 10 pax
Chinese New Year Prosperity Set Menu at Lai Po Heen
28 January 2025
RM3,688 per table of 10 pax
Chinese New Year Wealth Set Menu at Lai Po Heen
28 January 2025
RM468.80 per person with a minimum of two pax
For reservations, contact +603 2380 8888 or email mokul-lpoheen@mohg.com.
At Lai Ching Yuen, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur presents an opulent Chinese New Year celebration with three distinct eight-course prosperity set menus. Under the guidance of Executive Chinese Chef Thye Yoon Kong and his skilled team, these menus showcase exceptional Cantonese cuisine perfect for family gatherings. The culinary offerings are designed to bring prosperity and good fortune, featuring premium dishes such as steamed Teochew-style silver pomfret, slipper lobster prepared kam heong style, signature baked iberico spare ribs, and chef’s special pan-fried jumbo river prawns. Each menu has been thoughtfully curated to create memorable reunion experiences while honoring traditional festive flavours.
Bejewelled Prosperity Set at Lai Ching Yuen
2 January to 12 February 2025
RM2,288++ per table of 10 pax
Seasons of Harmony Set at Lai Ching Yuen
2 January to 12 February 2025
RM2,888++ per table of 10 pax
Golden Abundance Set at Lai Ching Yuen
2 January to 12 February 2025
RM3,888++ per table of 10 pax
For reservations, WhatsApp +6012 204 6217 or call +603 2117 4180.
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur’s Thyme Restaurant is offering an extensive Chinese New Year celebration with multiple buffet options. The culinary team has crafted a diverse selection of traditional Chinese dishes and contemporary interpretations. The menu features an impressive array of specialties including claypot lotus leaf rice, succulent tiger prawns served with glass noodles, beef short ribs complemented by white radish, salted egg squid, kam heong crab, and premium seafood dishes such as XO sauce-fried Hokkaido scallops paired with lotus root and sweet peas. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to bring prosperity and joy to the festive celebrations.
Toss to Prosperity Buffet Dinner at Thyme Restaurant
7 January to 12 February 2025, only available on Tuesdays to Thursdays
RM185 nett per adult | RM92.50 nett per child
Lunar Luxe Weekend Buffet High Tea at Thyme Restaurant
11 January to 23 February 2025
RM148 nett per adult | RM74 nett per child
Chinese New Year Buffet Brunch at Thyme Restaurant
29 January 2025
RM218 nett per adult | RM109 nett per child
Chinese New Year Reunion Seafood Buffet Dinner at Thyme Restaurant
28 to 29 January 2025
RM218 nett per adult | RM109 nett per child
For reservations, contact +603 2782 8388 or email sales.prckul@parkroyalcollection.com.
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InterContinental Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Year of the Snake with an exceptional array of dining options. The hotel’s celebrated Tao Chinese Cuisine, known for its Muslim-friendly Cantonese fare, presents seven distinct set menus that masterfully combine traditional flavours with contemporary flair. Guests can savour premium dishes like steamed giant river prawns enhanced with sea urchins and egg whites, and a specially prepared Kirin-style roasted London duck infused with mandarin orange.
For those preferring a more varied dining experience, Serena Brasserie offers a festive reunion dinner buffet. The highlight is their interactive yee sang station where guests can customise their own prosperity toss. The extensive buffet spread features holiday favorites such as Chinese-style BBQ lamb and duck, alongside seafood specialties including kam heong prawn and crispy salted egg squid.
Fortune Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM4,488 nett per table of 10 pax
Prosperity Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM3,188 nett per table of 10 pax
Opulent Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM2,988 nett per table of 10 pax
Longevity Vegetarian Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM2,088 nett per table of 10 pax
Radiance at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM1,688 nett per table of six pax
Renewal Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM1,188 nett per table of four pax
Mystic Set at Tao Chinese Cuisine
26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025
RM588 nett per table of two pax
Feast of Fortune Reunion Buffet at Serena Brasserie
28 January 2025, 6.30 PM to 10.30 PM
RM268 nett per adult | RM134 nett per child
For reservations, contact +603 2782 6173, WhatsApp at +6016 202 4623 or email fb.lead@ickualalumpur.com.my.
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Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur presents an enticing array of Chinese New Year offerings at their Roselle Coffee House. Diners can choose from three distinct Chinese New Year set menus, available both at the restaurant and for banquet orders. These menus have been carefully curated to incorporate premium ingredients and traditional dishes that symbolise prosperity and good fortune for the new year. The celebration extends to special buffet events, including a grand Royal Reunion Buffet Dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve, complemented by festive lunch and dinner buffet spreads throughout the season.
Imperial Spring Festival Set Menu 1 at Roselle Coffee House
From now until 12 February 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM | 5 PM to 10 PM
RM2,688 nett per table of 10 pax
Imperial Spring Festival Set Menu 2 at Roselle Coffee House
From now until 12 February 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM | 5 PM to 10 PM
RM2,888 nett per table of 10 pax
Imperial Spring Festival Set Menu 3 at Roselle Coffee House
From now until 12 February 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM | 5 PM to 10 PM
RM3,388 nett per table of 10 pax
Chinese New Year Eve Buffet Dinner at Roselle Coffee House
28 January 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM228 nett per adult | RM138 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chor Yat Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch at Roselle Coffee House
29 January 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM
RM138 nett per adult | RM88 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chor Yat Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner at Roselle Coffee House
29 January 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM188 nett per adult | RM118 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chor Ye Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch at Roselle Coffee House
30 January 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM
RM138 nett per adult | RM88 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chor Ye Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner at Roselle Coffee House
30 January 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM188 nett per adult | RM118 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chap Goh Mei Buffet Lunch at Roselle Coffee House
12 February 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM
RM138 nett per adult | RM88 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
Chap Goh Mei Buffet Dinner at Roselle Coffee House
30 January 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM188 nett per adult | RM118 nett for children aged seven to 12 and senior citizens above 60 years old
For reservations, WhatsApp +6010 784 0176 and email eat@imperiallexiskl.com.
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Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is offering a unique twist on traditional Chinese New Year celebrations through a special partnership with Malaysian tea brand Roleaf. Their Brews of Prosperity Buffet at Nook features innovative tea-infused dishes and beverages that blend festive traditions with contemporary culinary creativity.
The hotel has developed two exclusive tea blends for the occasion: Aloft Golden Hour (black tea) and Aloft Blossom Breeze (tisane). These signature teas are cleverly incorporated into various dishes, including smoked duck enhanced with Golden Hour Tea Jelly, lamb with Blossom Breeze tea crust, and Golden Hour Tea-cured salmon gravlax tacos. The menu also features classic Chinese New Year dishes, ensuring a perfect balance between innovation and tradition.
Brews of Prosperity Buffet Dinner at Nook
9 January to 8 February 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM158 nett per person
Chinese New Year Eve & Chor Yat Buffet Dinner at Nook
28 to 29 January 2025, 6 PM to 10 PM
RM188 nett per person
Chinese New Year Chor Yat & Chor Ye Buffet Lunch at Nook
29 to 30 January 2025, 12 PM to 3 PM
RM158 nett per person
For reservations, WhatsApp +6012 338 3095, call +603 2723 1154 or email kulal.b&f@alofthotels.com.
