Resort of 10 LeadingBrands

RESORTS OF 10

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Edited by Mandy Li

Translated by Weinan Dai

RESORTS OF 10

RESORTS OF 10

ALILA VILLAS

A Brand of High-end Luxury Resorts

in Asia Pacific Region

This book collects the high-end luxury Alila resorts in Asia Pacific region,

the romantic Banyan Tree resorts with Asian flavours, the leading luxury

Shangri-La resorts in Asian Pacific, the St. Regis resorts which combines classic

sophistication and modern luxury, the exquisite and elegant Le Meridien resorts

with French background, the contemporary design-led W resorts, the Westin

resorts, which combines their histories and modern designs, the home style

designed Sheraton resorts, the distinctive and original One&Only resorts in the

world’s best locations, and the local featured Naïade resorts in the Indian Ocean.

These resorts from ten world famous hotels & resorts brands are all exquisitely

designed with ingenuity. Each resort presents the unique charm of its brand as

well as blends the regional features and the designer’s particular design styles.

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BRAND RESORTS SHOW

A Feast for Your Eyes

and A Reference for the Designers

In the process of its formation, each brand of the hotels & resorts with great international influence forms its

unique style and brand features. And each brand shows its infinite charm of classic humanity history which

accumulated during its formation. The direct way to know and understand brand resorts is to be personally on

the scene. The second way is through all-around introduction and intuitive picture shows. This book chooses

about the design cases of 50 resorts from the ten world-renowned brands, through which the design features

and styles of each resort are shown to the reader.

Alila manages high-end luxury resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The hallmark of Alila is stylish, relaxing

environments and superb hospitality that creates a unique guest experience.

Banyan Tree is a pioneer of intimate retreats with an Asian flavour, which blends romance, rejuvenation and

exotic sensuality, incorporating traditional elements of the destination with contemporary modern-day comfort.

Shangri-La is a leading luxury brand in Asian Pacific. Shangri-La is renowned worldwide for its encapsulating

of the serenity and service.

St. Regis is a brand that combines classic sophistication and modern luxury. The St. Regis brand is known for

its unique luxury, customised service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide, which remains

faithful to its commitment to excellence.

Le Meridien is a European brand with French background. Its three outstanding characteristics is exquisite,

elegant and innovative. Le Méridien sticks to a series of international standards, incorporating and absorbing

the distinguishing features of local heritages.

W is a contemporary design-led lifestyle brand. The artistry of its architecture is coupled with the comfort,

luxury and whimsy. Influences of old and new, local and global, come together in playful harmony.

Westin is an international brand with long history. The Westin hotels and resorts are defined by modern design,

gracious service and a deeply relaxing atmosphere.

Sheraton is an international large-scale brand. Featuring home style design, it offers the most comfortable

environment and services. All the guestrooms and the public areas are endowed with mature and stylish beauty.

One & Only always means: distinctive and original resorts in the world’s best locations. The architecture,

interiors and detailing of each resort tells its own individual story.

Naïade is a leader of hospitality in the Indian Ocean. A true delight of the senses, each Naïade beach hotel is

well designed incorporating the local culture.

The understanding of each brand can help designers deeply and comprehensively understand the essential

features and internal rules of resort design. This book introduces the great resorts of ten leading brands from

all over the world in details through beautiful photos and descriptions. It can not only bring a visual feast, but

also provide more references and open a door of new design for the hotel and resort designers.

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Alila Villas

Alila Villas Uluwatu / 008

Alila Sothea / 018

Alila Villas Soori / 026

Alila Diwa Goa /034

Banyan Tree

Banyan Tree Al Wadi / 044

Banyan Tree Ungasan / 054

Banyan Tree Madivaru / 064

Banyan Tree Macau / 074

Banyan Tree Lijiang / 084

Shangri-La

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort

and Spa / 098

Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort

and Spa / 108

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort

and Spa / 116

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort

and Spa / 128

St. Regis

The St. Regis Bora Bora Reosrt/ 138

The St. Regis Bali Resort/ 148

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort/ 158

The St. Regis Princeville Resort/ 168

Le Méridien

Le Méridien Bora Bora / 180

Le Méridien Tahiti / 190

Le Méridien Limassol Spa &

Resort/ 198

Le Méridien Phuket Beach

Resort/ 208

Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa

Resort/ 216

W Retreat & Spa

W Retreat & Spa-Maldives/ 224

W Retreat-Koh Samui/ 234

W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island/ 244

W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak / 256

Westin

The Westin Langkawi Resort

& Spa / 270

The Westin Resort & Spa

Cancun / 270

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali / 290

The Westin Resort & Spa,

Playa Conchal / 300

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi

Beach Resort & Marina / 306

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino / 318

Sheraton

Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa / 330

Sheraton Waikiki / 338

One&Only

One & Only Reethi Rah,

Maldives / 362

One & Only Palmilla, Mexico / 372

One & Only Ocean Club,

Bahamas / 382

One&Only Le Saint Géran,

Mauritius / 392

One & Only Cape Town,

South Africa / 402

One & Only The Palm,

Dubai / 414

One & Only Royal Mirage

Dubai / 424

Naïade

Diva Maldives / 436

Beau Rivage and

The Villas / 446

Les Pavillons / 458

Legends / 468

Tamassa / 478

Le Grand Hotel du Lagon / 488

Index / 496

Sheraton Pattaya Resort / 346

Sheraton Krabi Beach

Resort / 352

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ALILA VILLAS

A Brand of High-end Luxury Resorts

in Asia Pacific Region

Alila manages unique city hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The hallmark of Alila is stylish,

relaxing environment and superb hospitality that creates a unique guest experience, continuously redefined

to reflect the very best of a contemporary lifestyle.The name Alila comes from Sanskrit meaning ‘surprise’

which suitably describes the refreshing character of the properties and the reaction of the guests upon

arrival and throughout their stay in the resort. To stay at any of Alila's hotels or resorts is to embark on a

memorable journey into the local culture for a total destination experience.

Currently, Alila is embarking on its next generation of high-end luxury resorts, Alila Villas, in Bali, China,

Oman and the Gulf region. Alila Villas represent a new generation of exclusive timeless properties that

blend the ultimate in luxury with innovative lifestyle. Designed to fully respect the natural environment,

the villa resorts are selectively developed to grace some of the most spectacular destinations in exciting

resort locations.Continually striving to improve the environmental design, management and operation of its

properties, its sustainable actions are focused on: reducing the consumption of energy and water, reducing

waste, switching all paper usage to 100% recycled paper and using other recycled resources wherever

practical, sourcing locally for products and services to reduce costs of transportation and the resulting

carbon emissions, while benefiting local communities, working with suppliers and travel partners who adopt

sustainable business practices, and enabling guests to explore and enjoy the natural environment in ways

that are unintrusive.

Environmental sustainability is also built into the design of these ultra luxury all-villa resorts. Alila has

committed to becoming carbon neutral, first through the head office then throughout all Alila properties.

Working with The Green Asia Group, a specialist carbon management company in Asia, Alila has embarked

on the process of measuring, reducing and offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions. To stay at any of Alila's

resorts is to take on a memorable journey into the local culture for a total destination experience. Whatever

the guest’s personal interests are, new experiences are waiting. Whether learning to recreate the flavours of

the local cuisine, enhancing well-being through ancient healing arts, or tasting the thrill of adventure sports,

the guests will get to see and learn the real Bali and its people.

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Alila Villas represent a new generation of exclusive, timeless properties that blend the ultimate luxury with the latest in innovation. Designed

in harmony with, and fully respecting the natural environment, these villa resorts are selectively grown to grace some of the most spectacular

landscapes in new frontiers.Unifying luxury living and innovative lifestyle, Alila Villas Uluwatu showcasing a contemporary and seamless

Balinese-inspired design aesthetic set in a dramatic natural landscape. Each individual villa is specifically designed and constructed

according to an environmentally sustainable. Alila Villas Uluwatu’s flawless and spacious architecture not only blends in with the surrounding

natural environment, but it also respects and harnesses it to showcase the fullness of Bali’s cultural richness. All individual private pools and

pavilions, which accompany each villa offers a beautiful ocean view backdrop that makes the Alila experience all the more serene, special and

of course, surprisingly different.

This prestigious development offers 52 one-bedroom villas, 2 two-bedroom villas, 5 cliff-side three-bedroom villas and 25 private villas, each

with its own pool and private pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean. All individual villas showcase contemporary interiors enhanced with

touches of nature and traditional Balinese accents – reflected in planes of wood, water, stone and rattan. Walkways and bridges connect the

relaxation pavilions and pools to the spacious living areas, and the open-plan design allows the gentle sea breeze to circulate throughout all

rooms of the villas.

The villas are designed in a way that allows you to control the space to suit your needs. The seamless architecture enables you to modify your

own living environment, down to the smallest details such as sliding glass doors to maximise the airy flow of natural sea breeze. Fully equipped

with wireless technology for the modern-day globetrotter, feel free to check your email by the pool while enjoying a delicious meal, or surf the

internet out in your poolside pavilion. Having the stunning ocean backdrop is really just the icing on the cake.

Project name: Alila Villas Uluwatu

Completion date: June 2009

Location: Bali, Indonesia

Designer: WOHA Singapore

Photographer: Yaeko Masuda

Area: 144,000 sqm

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5. Guard house

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Nestled in the heart of Siem Reap, Alila Sothea is a charming resort inspired by a celebration of love. Built by a prominent local businessman

as a tribute to his beloved wife ‘Sothea’, the resort exudes the elegance of a grand Khmer villa, fusing nature’s beauty with contemporary charm

and touches of Cambodian heritage. Eloquently furnished suites marry sumptuous space with refined comforts. Lush, landscaped gardens and

flowing waterways soothe the senses, while natural spa therapies and exquisite culinary sensations invigorate and stimulate. Escape to this

refuge of tranquility, to savour, indulge and fall in love.

Alila Sothea is renowned for its unique architecture, charming interiors and beautifully landscaped environment – a blend of contemporary

design and details that celebrate Khmer traditions. Conceived as an enticing hideaway, Alila Sothea evokes the beauty and elegance of its

Cambodian heritage. Sandstone balustrades adorn the public spaces, and long corridors are reminiscent of those in Angkor Wat. Water is a

prominent feature, symbolising the nurturing feminine spirit in Khmer lore. Intimate gardens woven with gently flowing waterways, reflection

pools, fountains and a magnificent swimming pool create an environment that soothes.

Alila Sothea’s 39 rooms and suites are havens of space, privacy and comfort, each with a private balcony and views that gaze across the pool.

The 48-square-metre Deluxe rooms and 65-square-metre Royal Deluxe rooms are based on a studio concept with lounge, bedroom and semi￾open bath area. The 90-square-metre Queen Suites are designed for couple celebration, with luxury bedding, large bay windows, and a dining

room ideal for intimate dinners. Both the King and Queen Suites come with personalised Butler Service. Inspired by traditional Khmer villas,

the King Suites are the largest, ranging in size from 110 to 140 square metres. Each suite comes with a private garden or a large balcony, a

private library, and an in-suite spa area equipped with whirlpool Jacuzzi for two and massage beds.

Project name: Alila Sothea

Completion date: February 2009

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Designer: Atis Rojanapradit

Photographer: Adri Berger

Area: around 20,235 sqm

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Located along the southwest coast of Bali, near the island’s famous Tanah Lot Temple, Alila Villas Soori offers beachfront living at its most

stylish and luxurious. Its contemporary Asian design is seamlessly crafted into the landscape, gently flowing from verdant rice terraces down

to the beautiful black-sand beach, with panoramic views across the azure Indian Ocean. Embracing Bali’s unique balance of tranquility and

vitality, this stunning resort and residential villa community combines exclusive living and relaxation with spa wellness, fully integrating the

beach experience to create a vibrant mix of spaces and experiences. A paradise setting designed for rejuvenation and stimulation of all the

senses.

Designed by Singapore-based SCDA Architects, Alila Villas Soori is an inspired expression of contemporary Asian architecture that blends

seamlessly with the lush surroundings of its tropical beachfront setting, and which has been designed, constructed and managed in accordance

with Green Globe International Environmental Standards. At Alila Villas Soori, guests will enjoy a total destination experience that is serene,

spiritual and completely one-of-a-kind.

All the villas in this luxury all-pool villa property were sensitively designed to maximise views of the surrounding beach, sea and paddy fields,

while still maintaining a sense of privacy and shelter. Interconnected spaces create a harmonious flow from the interior to exterior space. Alila

Villas Soori comprises of 15 one-bedroom Beach Villa, 15 one-bedroom Ocean Villa, 8 one-bedroom Terrace Villas as well as 10 residential

villas. Each villa is accompanied by its very own private pool and in-villa Alila hospitalities, such as dedicated villa host service, a gourmet bar,

espresso coffee and tea making facilities, 24-hour in-villa dining, LCD televisions, Apple TV and iPod, double vanity with complete range of

Project name: Alila Villas Soori

Completion date: December 2009

Location: Bali, Indonesia

Designer: SCDA Architects

Photographer: Lauryn Ishak, Martyn Kreuzer,

Serge Guerand

Area: 65,000 sqm

Alila Villas Soori