Starwood announces St Regis Langkawi
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has announced the arrival of the brand into Langkawi with The St. Regis Langkawi.
Located in the coveted Langkawi archipelago, the resort overlooks the Andaman Sea and is conveniently placed within a 30-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport.
The St. Regis Langkawi is the first all-suite luxury resort in the archipelago, offering 4 private overwater villas and 85 luxuriously-appointed suites. Each suite is distinct in design with bold accent hues and imaginative paintings by esteemed local artists. All suites offer expansive, unobstructed views of the sea from spacious terraces.
The hotel channels a classical contemporary aesthetic with interiors designed by G.A Design and architecture by renowned architecture firm Gensler. The resort’s mansion house infuses European and Middle Eastern influences with a subtle colour palette of soft blues and beiges. Islamic arches, mashrabiya-inspired screening, and large private courtyards embrace the design’s axial symmetry, giving way to a vast garden space populated with date palms, allamanda and bougainvillea.
“The St. Regis brand remains laser-focused on increasing its presence in destinations where travellers from around the globe are seeking bespoke guest experiences, and we are thrilled to expand our portfolio inSoutheast Asia with an extraordinary brand debut in Malaysia – one of the most dynamic countries in the world,” says Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts: “The St. Regis Langkawi is set to redefine luxury hospitality on the island, from the resort’s lush, secluded location, to the iconic St. Regis Butler Service which provides guests with beyond expectation experiences.”
The St. Regis Langkawi will also feature six distinct restaurant and bar venues, including Kayuputi,which serves Asian-inspired haute cuisine. Designed by renowned landscape architect, Bill Bensley, the restaurant represents a private over-water beach house of an art collector. The venue is augmented by a specially curated antique collection featuring century-old wooden doors and windows repurposed from the Dutch embassy in Yangon and 60 teak columns inlaid with camel bone from India.
Spanning more than 8,600ft2, the St. Regis brand’s signature Iridium Spa enables guests to indulge in a range of specialty massages and well-being treatments. Meanwhile, other facilities include a salon, an infinity swimming pool, a natural-salt water lagoon, and a well-equipped athletic club.
The hotel also features private event spaces, including the outdoor Wedding Pavilion inspired by Moorish design, a pre-function area, and six meeting and event venues.
“The highly anticipated arrival of St. Regis into Malaysia marks another milestone for the luxury brand’s expansion in South East Asia,” comments Charlie Dang, Regional Vice President South East Asia, Starwood Hotels & Resorts: “With Langkawi rapidly emerging as a world-class destination, the opening of The St. Regis Langkawi will enhance the island’s efforts to become an internationally renowned luxury destination for affluent global travellers.”
Owned by Integrated Nautical Resort, the resort is a joint venture between Rajawali Group and the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance. Following the recent opening of The St. Regis Dubai, the St Regis brand is poised to continue its growth momentum this year with grand openings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the Maldives; Changsha, China and Cairo, Egypt.
“The St. Regis Langkawi will be the first luxury resort to open within the last decade in Langkawi and there is an opportunity to further strengthen a market of well-heeled travellers that will appreciate the renowned brand’s tailor-made services and programs. We look forward to a long-term collaboration with Starwood Hotels & Resorts”, concludes Mr. Erhard Hotter, Senior Vice President Hotel Operations, Rajawali Group.
