2/24/09

Alila Hotels, Bali

Posted on/at 2/24/2009 10:30:00 AM by dayang sumbi

Alila Ubud Hotel Bali

The Alila Ubud is located near the artistic and cultural center of Ubud on the edge of the Ayung River. The resort has been designed in traditional Balinese architecture, has secluded courtyards, spacious terraces and private gardens that combine to create a feeling of intimacy. The 56 rooms are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. Guests can visit various art galleries, and museums, and experience temple festivals and dances and experience the real Bali. Facilities for recreation and include massage, outdoor pool, spa, water sports.

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

  • Bathrobes

  • Daily Newspaper

  • Desk

  • Hair Dryer

  • Internet Access (wireless)

  • In Room Safe

  • Bathtub

  • Shower

  • Separate Shower and Tub

  • Mini Bar

  • Balcony/Terrace

  • Coffee/Tea Maker

  • Complimentary Bottled Water

  • Non Smoking Rooms

Facilities

  • Hotel/Airport Transfer
  • Tours
  • Babysitting
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Valet Parking
  • Concierge

  • Room Service 24hr

  • Shops

  • Coffee Shop

  • Bar/Pub

  • Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

  • Meeting Facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Room Service

Dining






Towering coconut pillars and a traditional thatched roof lend a bright and open feel to the brasserie-open sytle restaurant. Executive Chef Stuart Blair artfully prepares Balinese and "healthy" natural cuisine as well as some of the finest International dishes available anywhere.

Sports and Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.

  • Massage

  • Spa

Mandara Spa













The Mandara Spa at Alila Ubud comprises one double Deluxe Spa Villa, a double Spa Pavilion, a double Spa Suite, a dedicated Thai Massage Suite, two single Spa Suites, a Manicure and Pedicure Salon and Spa Reception.

  • Pool Outdoor














The dramatic emerald-green swimming pool is perched on a terrace and appears to float above the plunging Ayung River valley below. The pool is surrounded by stone-tiled sun decks that feature comfortable sun-beds with attractive Balinese umbrellas.

  • Garden

Guest Room

The 56 Deluxe Rooms featured below are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the magical Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. For Music lovers checking into Alila Ubud may like to ask the front desk about the latest trend in upscale amenities: in-room Apple iPods. The iPods come preloaded with as many as 1,000 songs and are available in the resort's Deluxe rooms and Villas. Guests can also upload their choice of music at the library. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play.


Customer Reviews

"The hotel is really great. Or participate in yoga classes and dance classes, I enjoyed the whole day doing a lot of events in December and January. Above all the staff was friendly. The food is delicious. I was particularly fond of the breakfast was porridge Bubur ayam. The hotel can recommend a book about a little three-hour trek. The English guide, trekking and enjoyed it so good was the first time. Thank you for your time and really nice." ( Eriko K. , japan)

"Hotel grew on me, getting better day by day, so by the end of my 7 day stay I was sad to leave. Even at a substantial discount it seemed very dear by Bali standards when I first arrived, but it grew on me so by the end it seemed quite fair. The free breakfasts are quite nice, the daily free classes (Yoga, thai chi were good; the free Herald Tribune is nice to get, and they will order you a Wall St Journal or any other daiiy publication and deliver it to your room . Beautiful pool and pool area, with gorgeous long views over the valley; hi speed internet free in the rooms is very convenient." ( Joseph P , USA)

Source : agoda.com






2/21/09

Naumi Hotels, Singapore

Posted on/at 2/21/2009 07:28:00 PM by dayang sumbi

Singapore luxury hotel dedicates floor to the ladies


A LUXURY boutique hotel in has set aside a whole floor for women, decking it out with designer amenities and female-only staff.The Naumi hotel, which opened this year in Singapore’s central business district, said the concept was intended to give women travellers a sense of security and privacy in luxurious surroundings.


”There weren’t any hotels we knew that had a dedicated floor for ladies,” marketing manager Adeline Quek told Reuters.”More women are travelling around the Asia Pacific, whether it is for work, business or leisure and we wanted to provide them with a sense of peace and a feeling of being at home.


The 40-suite hotel has five ladies-only suites, hidden behind a glass panel on one floor which is accessed by a key card system. A sign on the panel reads “Naumi says … for ladies only” and men are strictly forbidden.Special female touches on the floor include in-room cosmetics such as make-up remover, toner and aromatherapy products from all-natural Australian brand Aesop and pink and grey flowery wallpaper.Ms Quek said guests were mainly business executives and well-heeled women on shopping trips or holiday from Europe, Australia, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Occupancy of the floor has been 80 per cent since the hotel opened, she added.And if female guests want to entertain men in their room, Quek said the hotel recommends they stay in their regular suites.Rooms at the Naumi are priced at between $523 and $748.