Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Renewed criticism over proposed punishments
The controversy returned when Brunei announced that provisions making male same-sex relations and adultery punishable by stoning would come into force. Public figures again urged consumers and organizations to avoid hotels associated with the Sultan.
2014
Controversy over Brunei’s Sharia penal code
Because Dorchester Collection hotels were owned or linked to the Brunei Investment Agency, the introduction of Brunei’s controversial Sharia-based penal code triggered protests, event cancellations, and calls for a boycott. The Beverly Hills Hotel was particularly affected because of its visibility in the entertainment and events industries.