All 37 rooms and suites have been newly imagined and constructed like a piece of art; pastel pinks, blues and yellows colour the soft furnishings whilst one off pieces of Mexican art hang on the walls and traditional Talavera bathroom tiles, tapestries and bed linens complement the authentic clay floors. Wooden furnishings have been hand-carved using local techniques and kumquats and orange trees are planted in the shady courtyards.
FASHIONABLE SUITES – BELMOND LA RESIDENCIA, MALLORCA
Celebrated fashion designer, Matthew Williamson is designing a new colourful and vibrant suite at Belmond La Residencia, Mallorca. Opening in April 2018, ‘Suite 67’ is set to feature Williamson’s signature botanicals and luxe textures, all combined with a rustic decadence. Matthew brings his unique interior aesthetic whilst honouring the heritage and traditional Mallorcan feel of the property.
Each space will have a distinct mood, balancing contemporary playful designs with eye-catching hues and hand-drawn fauna and floral patterns. The one-bed suite will feature an outdoor snug, private pool and garden, luxurious living space and a vibrant bathroom; set to be one of the most fashionable spaces on the island.
DESIGNS ON THE MOVE – BELMOND AFLOAT IN FRANCE
Launching on the waterways of Champagne and Alsace in Summer 2018; two new luxury barges Pivoine and Lilas join the Belmond Afloat in France fleet. Carrying just 8 guests, the new barges are designed with every comfort and detail offering the most luxurious barging experience in France.
Designed and built in France, both Pivoine and Lilas feature colours and materials that reflect the natural beauty of the landscapes they travel through. Pivoine’s light natural timber finish, terracotta flooring, and elegant white linens link the design to the colours of Champagne. Lilas’ more rustic interiors feature dark woods and rattan chairs, mixed with ironmongery, evocative of the ancient towns and villages of Alsace. Both feature open decks for al-fresco dining with private floating pools.
GOLDEN AGE OF EXPLORATION – BELMOND SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE, BOTSWANA
This summer, Belmond unveils its new-look Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in the Chobe National Park, following a full redesign by Inge Moore of Muza Lab. Celebrating the golden age of exploration, the designs are inspired by the great explorers of history, from scientists, botanists and adventurers who pioneered a new era in travel.
Respecting the nature and the wilderness of the region, sustainable design features include the removal of all concrete; the use of eco-friendly composite bamboo decking in the principal areas and the lodge will function on a 95% solar grid system. The lodge, which includes 12 tented rooms, spa, lounge, bar and open deck with pool and firepit, will be authentic, timeless explorers retreat with modern luxuries to satisfy today’s curious adventurers.
ISLAND-CHIC HIDEWAY – BELMOND CAP JULUCA, ANGUILLA
Opening in November 2018, a new era of beach-chic glamour and relaxed luxury is introduced to Belmond Cap Juluca, Anguilla, located in the British West Indies on Maundays Bay – one of the most serene white sandy beaches in the Caribbean.
