LANGKAWI, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced the arrival of the iconic luxury brand into Langkawi, UNESCO’s First World Geopark, with The St. Regis Langkawi. Owned by Integrated Nautical Resort Sdn Bhd (INR), the resort is a joint venture between Rajawali Group and the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance. The opening marks the brand’s 37th address and the first ever St. Regis in Malaysia. Following the recent opening of The St. Regis Dubai, the brand is poised to continue its growth momentum this year with grand openings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the Maldives; Changsha, China and Cairo, Egypt.
“The St. Regis brand remains laser-focused on increasing its presence in destinations where travelers from around the globe are seeking bespoke guest experiences, and we are thrilled to expand our portfolio in Southeast Asia with an extraordinary brand debut in Malaysia – one of the most dynamic countries in the world,” said Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “The St. Regis Langkawi is set to redefine luxury hospitality on the island, from the resort’s lush, secluded location, to the iconic St. Regis Butler Service which provides guests with beyond expectation experiences.”
Rainforest Meets Riviera
Located in the coveted Langkawi
archipelago, the resort is a natural paradise, fringed by a pristine
white sand beach overlooking the emerald green waters of a swimmable
lagoon, which integrates seamlessly with the Andaman Sea. The hotel is
conveniently located within a 30-minute drive from Langkawi
International Airport.
With interiors designed by G.A Design and architecture by renowned architecture firm Gensler, the hotel channels a classical contemporary aesthetic. A vision of elegant island living, guests are welcomed into a dreamlike atmosphere where each moment thoughtfully blends indoor spaces with the outdoors. The resort’s mansion house infuses European and Middle Eastern influences with a subtle color palette of soft blues and beiges, playing up the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Islamic arches, mashrabiya-inspired screening, and large private courtyards embrace the design’s axial symmetry, giving way to a garden oasis populated with date palms, allamanda and bougainvillea.
The St. Regis Langkawi is the first all-suite luxury resort in the archipelago, offering 4 private overwater villas and 85 luxuriously-appointed suites. Each suite is distinct in design with bold accent hues and imaginative paintings by esteemed local artists. All suites offer expansive, unobstructed views of the sea from spacious terraces.
“The St. Regis Langkawi will be the first luxury resort to open within the last decade in Langkawi and there is an opportunity to further strengthen a market of well-heeled travelers that will appreciate the renowned brand’s tailor-made services and programs. We look forward to a long-term collaboration with Starwood Hotels & Resorts”, says Mr. Erhard Hotter, Senior Vice President Hotel Operations, Rajawali Group.
Exquisite Culinary Experiences
The St. Regis Langkawi
features six distinct restaurant and bar venues, including Kayuputi,
which serves Asian-inspired haute cuisine. Designed by renowned
landscape architect, Bill Bensley, the restaurant represents a private
over-water beach house of an art collector. The visual feast is
augmented by a specially curated antique collection featuring
century-old wooden doors and windows repurposed from the Dutch embassy
in Yangon and 60 teak columns inlaid with camel bone from India. In
addition, the resort also offers modern French cuisine infused with
Asian and Middle Eastern flavors at L’Orangerie, featuring
spectacular views of the Andaman Sea and lush rainforest. The Gourmand
Deli crafts a generous selection of fresh, homemade breads and
pastries, as well as a selection of refreshing iced teas infused with
local herbs and spices.
The St. Regis Bar is the premiere destination for classic cocktails and canapés and surrounds guests in a rich atmosphere influenced by its views of the dense rainforest. The Decanter wine bar is an intimate and refined space where connoisseurs can savor the pleasures of rare vintages while The Drawing Room provides the perfect backdrop for guests to enjoy intimate gatherings amid plush interiors.
Refined Facilities and Bespoke Services
Spanning more than
8,600 square feet, the St. Regis brand’s signature Iridium Spa
enables guests to indulge in a range of specialty massages and
well-being treatments in a tranquil and inviting environment. Other
facilities include a salon, an infinity swimming pool, a natural-salt
water lagoon, and a well-equipped athletic club.
With over 10,000 square feet of private event space, including an exquisite outdoor Wedding Pavilion inspired by Moorish design, a pre-function area, and six meeting and event venues, The St. Regis Langkawi is the ideal setting for grand or intimate gatherings. Spanning 3,200 square feet, The Astor Ballroom, crowned by crystal chandeliers, features state-of-the-art technology as well as bespoke catering options to ensure flawlessly executed gatherings.
“The highly anticipated arrival of St. Regis into Malaysia marks another milestone for the luxury brand’s expansion in South East Asia,” highlighted Charlie Dang, Regional Vice President South East Asia, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “With Langkawi rapidly emerging as a world-class destination, the opening of The St. Regis Langkawi will enhance the island’s efforts to become an internationally renowned luxury destination for affluent global travelers.”
For more information, please visit www.stregis.com/langkawi.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining
classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed
to delivering exceptional experiences at over 35 luxury hotels and
resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the
first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob
Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of
bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered
flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. Starwood’s
ultra-luxury brand is set to expand its legacy to 50 hotels by 2020. For
more information and new openings, visit www.stregis.com
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About Rajawali Property Group
Rajawali
Property Group is the real estate investment and development arm
of Rajawali Group. Rajawali Group is one of Indonesia’s largest
investors. Driven by the philosophy of value creation, the Group has
successfully engaged across a wide range of industries, including hotel
& property, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, transportation, and
media. Over the last three decades, the Group has built a solid
reputation for strategic investments, including Indonesia’s first
privately-owned television network Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia
(RCTI), the nation's first private mobile services operator PT XL
Excelcomindo Pratama, and growing PT Express Transindo Utama into the
country's second largest taxi operator by fleet size with a business
model recognized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as an
effective poverty reduction program for emerging economies. The Group's
track record in value creation includes the turnaround of PT Perusahaan
Rokok Tjap Bentoel and partnering with the Government of Indonesia to
significantly increase the shareholder value of the country's largest
cement maker PT (Persero) Semen Gresik Tbk. As part of the Group’s
vision of a sustainable future for Indonesia and Asia, it established
the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia and initiated the Harvard
Kennedy School Indonesia Program to enhance research and education in
public policy and governance issues.
