Putrajaya pitches full F1 weekend: hotels, dining and shopping 30 minutes from Sepang
With Formula 1 returning to the Sepang International Circuit in October, Putrajaya is promoting three hotels, its dining spots and IOI City Mall as a race-weekend base.
PUTRAJAYA – Ahead of the Formula 1 race weekend at the Sepang International Circuit in October, Putrajaya is inviting visitors to turn the event into a full weekend getaway, with the administrative capital located just 30 minutes from the circuit.
Thousands of fans from across Malaysia and abroad are expected to attend one of the biggest sporting weekends of the year. Putrajaya says it offers the accommodation, dining and shopping options needed to round off the experience away from the track.
Three hotels
Le Méridien Putrajaya offers an elegant stay, with speciality dining at Le Mei and an outdoor pool overlooking Putrajaya. The hotel has direct access to IOI City Mall.
Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya provides resort-inspired accommodation surrounded by greenery. It sits minutes from the championship Palm Garden Golf Club, suiting travellers who want to combine the race weekend with leisure and recreation.
Moxy Putrajaya is designed for travellers who like to connect and explore, pairing lively social spaces with direct access to IOI City Mall.
Where to eat and drink
In the lobby of Le Méridien Putrajaya, guests can enjoy afternoon tea, mocktails or handcrafted cocktails in a locally inspired artistic setting where art, culture and contemporary design meet.
At the Courtyard in Palm Garden Hotel, the Kopi Dulu Ritual — exclusive to in-house guests — is served daily from 4pm to 6pm, combining freshly brewed local coffee, traditional dishes and snacks in a nostalgic nod to the country's coffee culture.
Visitors can also unwind with a range of drinks, live music and one of the best sunset views in Putrajaya after the race.
Shopping
IOI City Mall, one of Malaysia's largest shopping destinations, houses hundreds of international and local brands along with a wide range of dining and entertainment options. It connects directly to Le Méridien Putrajaya and Moxy Putrajaya, and is minutes from Palm Garden Hotel.
Visitors planning their stay are advised to check the hotels' official websites for the latest information.
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