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Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, Thailand
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort, is situated on 3.2ha of Phuket’s northwestern coastline overlooking the Andaman Sea. Fronting Phuket’s longest stretch of sand, the resort on Mai Khao Beach features saltwater swimming pools, private villa pools, a reflection pond with sunken seating areas, water gardens, and vertical falls.
The Mediterranean-inspired accommodations comprise 30 one-bedroom suites and 70 one-bedroom villas that each cater for up to two adults and two children. All feature outdoor bathtubs, open-air showers and outdoor terraces. The 78m² suites are complemented by cabanas and the 85m² one-bedroom villas have private plunge pools. Fifteen wellness villas feature an open-air Vitamin C shower, daily massage, ultrasonic essential oil diffuser, air purifier, Tempur-Pedic pillows, fit ball and yoga mat.
The hotel will explore a diverse culinary landscape from four outlets. Near the beach pool with its cabanas and sun lounges, Gaia Beach Club showcases Mediterranean and fusion cuisine, along with a cocktail selection. All-day dining restaurant Sasa specialises in South-east Asian cuisine, while Elyxr Café serves juices and liquors. Leisure amenities include a spa, fitness centre, and kids’ club; while conference facilities comprise of a grand ballroom and two additional multifunctional rooms.
Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort, Indonesia
Perched on the hills above Nusa Dua and overlooking views of the Indian Ocean, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort features 310 guestrooms and suites. Anchoring the six F&B experiences at the resort is Backstage, an all-day dining restaurant offering local and international favourites. There is also contemporary Chinese restaurant Lion X and Indonesian restaurant Nusantara by Locavore. A pottery atelier and cooking lab by day, Tanah Liat transforms by evening into a restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and plant-based cuisines. Atomic 17 is the resort’s resident pool bar which serves fresh juices and smoothies as well as purist cocktails. Integrating the lobby and lounge, R Bar offers crafted cocktails and cold-brew coffee.
Leisure amenities are a spa, 24-hour gym, and four thematic pools including a lagoon-like jungle pool where The Cove is located, a wedding venue with an aisle stretching right to the heart of the pool. The resort also offers 1,119m² of flexible function space, including the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,100 persons, five event rooms and seven breakout rooms.
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart; Australia
The Luxury Collection has debuted in Australia with the opening of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart. Located within the restored heritage area of Parliament Square overlooking Hobart’s waterfront, The Tasman offers 152 guestrooms and suites. The hotel’s three epicurean experiences is led by Peppina, showcasing authentic Italian cuisine with a local Tasmanian twist. Mary Mary is a craft cocktail bar and spirit library, while The Deco Lounge offers afternoon tea or a light lunch in a residential setting that spills out onto a terrace overlooking Parliament Square.
Additionally, the hotel offers 769m² of meeting space spread over seven customisable rooms. The Cumulo Room features floor-to-ceiling windows framing an outdoor terrace overlooking the St. David’s Park, while Parco is an underground warehouse-style events space that can hold up to 400 people. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to a 24/7 fitness centre.
Conrad Shanghai, China
Located in the heart of People’s Square, Shanghai’s tourism and business district, Conrad Shanghai boasts 728 rooms across 66 floors, including 60 luxury suites. Each guestroom features smart connectivity and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of Puxi and the Bund. Conrad Shanghai’s selection of restaurants take guests on a culinary tour, from the Mediterranean seaside and the artisanal bistros of Paris to the banquet halls of China. The hotel also offers a 2,500m² pillarless event space with views of East Nanjing Road. The versatile space includes a 864m² ballroom which can accommodate up to 600 guests, 13 meeting rooms, as well as the Hu’s Penthouse and Hu’s Atelier spaces on the 64th floor.
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, Thailand
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort, is situated on 3.2ha of Phuket’s northwestern coastline overlooking the Andaman Sea. Fronting Phuket’s longest stretch of sand, the resort on Mai Khao Beach features saltwater swimming pools, private villa pools, a reflection pond with sunken seating areas, water gardens, and vertical falls.
The Mediterranean-inspired accommodations comprise 30 one-bedroom suites and 70 one-bedroom villas that each cater for up to two adults and two children. All feature outdoor bathtubs, open-air showers and outdoor terraces. The 78m² suites are complemented by cabanas and the 85m² one-bedroom villas have private plunge pools. Fifteen wellness villas feature an open-air Vitamin C shower, daily massage, ultrasonic essential oil diffuser, air purifier, Tempur-Pedic pillows, fit ball and yoga mat.
The hotel will explore a diverse culinary landscape from four outlets. Near the beach pool with its cabanas and sun lounges, Gaia Beach Club showcases Mediterranean and fusion cuisine, along with a cocktail selection. All-day dining restaurant Sasa specialises in South-east Asian cuisine, while Elyxr Café serves juices and liquors. Leisure amenities include a spa, fitness centre, and kids’ club; while conference facilities comprise of a grand ballroom and two additional multifunctional rooms.
Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort, Indonesia
Perched on the hills above Nusa Dua and overlooking views of the Indian Ocean, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort features 310 guestrooms and suites. Anchoring the six F&B experiences at the resort is Backstage, an all-day dining restaurant offering local and international favourites. There is also contemporary Chinese restaurant Lion X and Indonesian restaurant Nusantara by Locavore. A pottery atelier and cooking lab by day, Tanah Liat transforms by evening into a restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and plant-based cuisines. Atomic 17 is the resort’s resident pool bar which serves fresh juices and smoothies as well as purist cocktails. Integrating the lobby and lounge, R Bar offers crafted cocktails and cold-brew coffee.
Leisure amenities are a spa, 24-hour gym, and four thematic pools including a lagoon-like jungle pool where The Cove is located, a wedding venue with an aisle stretching right to the heart of the pool. The resort also offers 1,119m² of flexible function space, including the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,100 persons, five event rooms and seven breakout rooms.
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart; Australia
The Luxury Collection has debuted in Australia with the opening of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart. Located within the restored heritage area of Parliament Square overlooking Hobart’s waterfront, The Tasman offers 152 guestrooms and suites. The hotel’s three epicurean experiences is led by Peppina, showcasing authentic Italian cuisine with a local Tasmanian twist. Mary Mary is a craft cocktail bar and spirit library, while The Deco Lounge offers afternoon tea or a light lunch in a residential setting that spills out onto a terrace overlooking Parliament Square.
Additionally, the hotel offers 769m² of meeting space spread over seven customisable rooms. The Cumulo Room features floor-to-ceiling windows framing an outdoor terrace overlooking the St. David’s Park, while Parco is an underground warehouse-style events space that can hold up to 400 people. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to a 24/7 fitness centre.
Conrad Shanghai, China
Located in the heart of People’s Square, Shanghai’s tourism and business district, Conrad Shanghai boasts 728 rooms across 66 floors, including 60 luxury suites. Each guestroom features smart connectivity and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of Puxi and the Bund. Conrad Shanghai’s selection of restaurants take guests on a culinary tour, from the Mediterranean seaside and the artisanal bistros of Paris to the banquet halls of China. The hotel also offers a 2,500m² pillarless event space with views of East Nanjing Road. The versatile space includes a 864m² ballroom which can accommodate up to 600 guests, 13 meeting rooms, as well as the Hu’s Penthouse and Hu’s Atelier spaces on the 64th floor.