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Alila Fort Bishangarh |
Alila,
the contemporary luxury brand under Commune Hotels & Resorts and one of the
most innovative boutique hotel brands, renowned for its architecture, design
and strict eco credentials, will launch six new properties in 2016. The luxury
Alila brand is set to expand its portfolio into two new countries, opening new
properties in Cambodia and China alongside a third property in Jakarta,
Indonesia and a heritage property in India.
Opening
in the second quarter next year, Alila SCBD will be Alila’s third property in
Jakarta and will serve as a vibrant and modern retreat for both young
urbanities and business travellers. Alila SCBD is located in the heart of
Jakarta's Financial District, next door to the Indonesia Stock Exchange, with
convenient access to leading corporate offices, world-class shopping and
entertainment facilities. Guests can choose from one of the 227 contemporary
rooms and suites including the Executive Suites set on the top floor and
offering access to an exclusive lounge.
The
hotel will also be home to the first South East Asian ouchitposts of the Hakkasan,
Sake no Hana and the OMNIA luxury lifestyle brands. The two new restaurants and
nightclub, managed by Hakkasan Group and owned by investors KJA Jakarta, will
ensure the hotel is the ultimate destination for dining and entertainment in
the city.
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Hakkasan |
Three
new Alila properties are set to launch in China next year starting from the
second quarter. Alila Anji will be located in the heart of the Zhejiang
province, surrounded by the pristine beauty of bamboo groves and white-tea
plantations. As the location of the Oscar winning movie ‘Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon’, the area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty
thanks to over 60,000 hectares of bamboo groves, with over 40 different species
found within the region. The resort will resemble a traditional Chinese
village, featuring 74 stately villas and suites with elevated views across the
lake, perfect for guests looking for quiet indulgence and fresh air. The first
Spa Alila in China will be a destination within itself, with seven treatment rooms
and an extensive menu of health, beauty and restorative treatments, including
traditional Chinese medicine inspired treatments.
Alila
Yangshuo, originally a sugar mill, will now become a historical yet
contemporary design resort. As well as 118 rooms, suites and villas, Alila
Yangshuo will feature a signature restaurant, exhibition hall, Kids Club, Spa
Alila, a meeting loft and library for private gatherings and a stunning
infinity-edged pool that connects to the Li River. The third property to open in
China next year, Alila Tianxi Lake, will overlook a stunning lake and
contemporary luxury golf course. It will also feature 68 suites and 13 villas,
two restaurants, an event space, cooking studio, an indoor and outdoor pool,
Spa Alila, a library and herb garden.
In
Jaipur - India, Alila Fort Bishangarh will launch in the fourth quarter next
year following the restoration of the beautiful 230 year-old Rajasthan Fort.
Positioned on a granite hill in the Arvalli Mountain Range, with spectacular
360-degree views, the warrior fort is thought to be the only one of its kind to
be converted into a heritage resort and is a unique example of the Jaipur
Gharana architecture influenced by both the Mughals and the British. The
all-suite resort will feature 59 stately suites with stunning views. Leisure
facilities within the fort will include an outpost of Spa Alila, two specialty
restaurants, an all-day coffee lounge, a bar and cigar room, wine cellar and
library. Down the hill, the public areas will include a pool, pool terrace and
juice bar, fitness centre and a ‘Play Soldiers Club’ for children.
Alila
Villas Koh Russey, Cambodia will launch by the end of the year, the five-star
eco resort will be the first ‘Villas’ resort outside Bali. Located amid the Koh
Rong archipelago, Alila Villas Koh Russey will be a 15-minute boat ride from
the Cambodian coast, offering pristine bays, dramatic peninsulas, white-sand
beaches and tropical forests. The resort will feature one and two-bedroom
villas, each with its own terrace, private pool and garden. For the ultimate in
luxury, the resort’s four-bedroom pool villa features a large living area, kitchen,
master bedroom, three guest bedrooms and an expansive outdoor terrace and pool
area. The resort will offer a wealth of in-house facilities including a
beachfront Spa Alila, Kids Club, Beachside Grill, Sunset Bar on the Western
Cape and the Ridge Restaurant with five-star international and local cuisine.
Commune
Hotels & Resorts will have 15 new properties in Asia by 2018, with further
expansion in China, India, Indonesia and its first resorts in West Malaysia,
Alila Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur and its first resort in East Malaysia, Alila
Dalit Bay.
For
further information on Alila Hotels & Resorts and its new openings, visit
www.alilahotels.com
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Alila Villas Koh Russey |
About ALILA
Surprisingly Different
The
hallmark of Alila is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique
locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, personalised
hospitality and destination experiences. Alila means “Surprise” in Sanskrit,
which suitably describes the refreshing character of our properties and the
reaction of our guests when they stay with us. In support of sustainable
tourism, Alila hotels adopt EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the
natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any
of Alila's hotels or resorts is to embark on a learning journey. Whether
recreating the flavours of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through
ancient healing arts, tasting the thrill of adventure sports or participating
in volun-tourism, you'll find life at Alila an inspiration. Re-discover the
luxury of living at Alila
www.alilahotels.com
About COMMUNE
Commune
Hotels & Resorts is an international, multi-brand lifestyle hotel
management company which manages and operates Alila Hotels and Resorts, an
exclusive luxury brand; Thompson Hotels, a sophisticated lifestyle brand; Joie
de Vivre Hotels, a collection of independently branded boutique hotels; and
tommie, a new micro-lifestyle hotel brand. The COMMUNE office in Singapore
oversees the Asia Pacific development and hotel management for all four brands,
with upcoming developments in Indonesia, Cambodia, China, Sri Lanka, India,
Malaysia and the Philippines.