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LUXURY I PLUSH RESORTS
P R I C E S A R E Q U O T E D P
E R N I G H T .
T H E LUXE LIST
e all know Asia is
renowned for its
natural, spiritualand cultural beauty.
Here, inner peace
can be found simply by watching
the golden sun rise over the stupa of
a temple, or a walk along the serene
sands of a deserted beach. But other
times – when 24-hour butler service,
pillow menus and exclusively
curated art are on offer – more is
definitely more. From a modern
art sanctuary in Hong Kong to a
traditional Balinese village turned
luxe, we check out six of Asia’s
most lavish resorts for you to
check into in 2016.
Bali’s slice of paradiseMandapa: A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud
What better place to recharge
than Ubud, Bali’s spiritual heart?
Imagined by renowned interior
designer Jeffrey Wilkes, Mandapa’s
35 suites and 25 private pool villas
have been designed to embrace the
surrounding tropical landscape.
Natural and neutral furnishings
– sustainably sourced, of course
– create a mood that is both eco-
friendly and ultra luxe. While
Mandapa offers four restaurants,
including authentic Balinese at
Sawah Terrace and a detox selectionat the Pool Bar, ‘Dining Beyond’
is aimed at ‘collectors of unique
experiences’. The programme
offers five one-of-a-kind culinary
experiences: the intimate dinner
in the private cocoons of Kubu
restaurant with the Ayung River as
the backdrop is a must. Yogis will be
in their element with classes at 7am
and 5pm daily an d when you’re ready
to truly relax, book a treatment at the
on-site Mandapa Spa.
READY TO TREAT YOURSELF TO THE EXTREME ON YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY?
SOAK IN YOUR OWN NATURAL HOT SPRING, SLEEP ON 600 THREAD-
COUNT SILK SHEETS OR CHOOSE TO TRAVEL IN A ROLLS-ROYCE
LIMO AT THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST PLUSH RESORTS
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A Parisiansalon in SingaporeHotel Vagabond,Singapore
Singapore’s first
experience-driven luxury
hotel, Hotel Vagabond,
will transport you back
to 17th-century France.
Designed to embody
the concept of a salon,
the Vagabond aims to
immerse guests in the
theatre of art, food,
drink and conversation.
The 42-room hotel,
featuring interiors by
French designer Jacques
Garcia, runs a palette
of deep red velvet, gold
trimmings and floral
accents. But its heart lies
in the Vagabond Salon, a
modern interpretation of
the cultural, intellectual
and social hubs that
characterised 17th-
century French society.
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therapeutic spa ‘journeys’,
including massages as
well as manicures and
pedicures in a dedicated
studio. Exclusivity is also
an Aman special: the
resort offers just 24 suites
and four two-bedroom
villas, each with either
garden or bay views andinteriors that invoke
the simple elegance of
Japanese design. And
who knows who you’ll
bump into there: the likes
of Bill Gates and Mark
Zuckerberg are said
to be fans of Aman’s
luxury hideaways.
Where high-rollers feel mostat homeLouis XIII, Macau
Soon to be Macau’s
newest ultra-luxury
resort, Louis XIII is
designed for the world’s
most affluent guests. The
hotel – reported to have
cost a staggering US$1.5
billion (S$2.1 billion) – is
due to open later this
year. Located on the Cotai
Strip, the hotel will offer
238 multi-level suites
with direct elevator
access, including a
US$130,000 (S$182,260)
per night, 1,860sqm villa.
The butlers, who are on
call 24 hours a day, have
been trained in Paris to
meet the world’s highest
standards. Meanwhile,
L’Atelier De L’Ambroisie is
an invitation-only retail
centre offering couture
and limited-edition
luxury goods. And forget
the shuttle – Louis XIII
offers the world’s largest
fleet (30) of custom Rolls-
Royce Phantoms for guest
transport.
Here, you can watch an
independent film, listen
to a jazz quartet or mingle
with the hotel’s artist
in residence. All this
conversation will require
some fuel, so luckily the
salon doubles as a bar
and five-star restaurant.
Award-winning chef
Andrew Nocente creates
flavoursome masterpieces
with options such as rum-
cured pork belly.
An artsanctuary in a cityHotel Stage, Hong Kong
Kowloon’s newest
addition, Hotel Stage
incorporates the old,
romantic flavour of the
Yau Ma Tei district with
the neighbourhood’s
vibrant, contemporary
atmosphere. The hotel’s
97 guestrooms and suites
have been designed to
reflect both a sense of
place and space: oversized
windows provide natural
light and sweeping
views of local heritage
sites, while modern
touches include in-room
home but with modern,
luxurious perks: think
private plunge pools,
ambient lighting and
a palette of natural
colours and textures set
against sweeping views of
lemongrass plantations.
Come sunset, head to the
Cigar & Cocktail Lounge,where you can sip a
location-inspired drink
(a lychee chilli martini
made with smashed
lychee and chilli, peach
schnapps and rum) while
watching an orange sun
sink behind the clear-blue
infinity pool.
The relaxationresort
Amanemu, Japan
Set in the forests of Ise-
Shima National Park and
overlooking Japan’s Ago
Bay, the recently opened
Amanemu is all about
relaxation. The second
Japanese venture of ultra-
luxe resort brand Aman,
Amanemu embraces the
centuries-old Japanese
tradition of onsen (natural
mineral hot-springs)
that are common in
the region. The resort’s
spa offers two onsen
bath pavilions, a watsu
pool for private water
treatments, and a menu of
Nespresso machines
and remote-controlled
lighting. The hotel’s
in-house art initiative,
Art Bridge, curates local
and international works
to connect guests to
the neighbourhood’s
history and culture. The
permanent collectionincludes charcoal and
watercolour work focused
on street life by artist
Kwong Man Chun; an
art installation that
reimagines the city’s
skylines by Angela
Yuen Ka Yee; and
Halley Cheng’s acrylic
and wood ode to the
neighbourhood’s trees.
Or check out Hotel
Stage’s dedicated gallery
space, Spotlight at the
Muse, which showcases
temporary exhibitions
and performances.
TraditionalCambodianappeal meetsluxury living Phum Baitang, Siem Reap
You don’t just stay at
Phum Baitang, you
embark on a visceral
journey that will transport
you to a Cambodian
village far from the
frenetic pace of Siem
Reap. Just a 10-minute
drive from UNESCO
World Heritage-listed
site Angkor, this five-star
resort offers 45 villas,
each designed to replicate
a traditional Cambodian
Phum Baitang,
Siem Reap
Terrace villa(includes breakfastand taxes) fromKHR2,260,000(S$794); pool villa(includes breakfastand privateplunge pool) fromKHR2,520,800(S$885).Phum
Svaydangkum,
Sangkat
Svaydangkum,
Siem Reap,
Cambodia,
+855 6396 1111;
phumbaitang.com
Amanemu, Japan
Suites startat JPY124,481(S$1,554); villasstart at JPY427,140(S$5,333).2165 Hazako Hamajima-cho,
Shima-shi, Mie,
Japan, +65 6715
8855; aman.com/
resorts/amanemu
Louis XIII, Macau
lxiii.com
LUXURY I PLUSH RESORTS
RATES &
DETAILS
Mandapa:
A Ritz-Carlton
Reserve, Ubud
Suites (includebreakfast, wi-fiand 24-hour butlerservice) fromIDR5,850,000(S$611); villas(include privatepool, breakfast,wi-fi and 24-hourbutler service)from IDR8,850,000(S$925).Jalan Kedewatan,
Banjar Kedewatan,
Ubud, Gianyar,Bali, Indonesia,
+62 361 479 2777;
mandapareserve.
com
Hotel Vagabond,
Singapore
Classic roomsstart from S$209,suites start fromS$315.39 Syed Alwi
Road, Singapore,
+65 6291 6677;
hotelvagabond
singapore.com
Hotel Stage,
Hong Kong
Rooms are pricedfrom HKD1261(S$228); suites fromHKD2904 (S$525).1 Chi Wo Street,
Jordan, Kowloon,
Hong Kong,
+852 3953 2222;
hotelstage.com
ABOVE and BELOW:Tradition meets modernluxury at Phum Baitang
Hotel Stage’s sleekinteriors provide asense of space
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Therichly coloured interiors at Hotel
Vagabond; gourmet delightsat Louis XIII; a warm welcome
at Phum Baitang; poolsideperfection at Mandapa; trueopulence at Louis XIII
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