Introducing Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the newest Luxury Collection Resort, Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui, in January 2013. Exquisitely nestled in a stunning cove overlooking the Gulf of Siam near Chaweng Beach, Vana Belle, Koh Samui is a private haven of luxury offering an enchanting getaway and memorable experiences. Escape into luxury Accommodations
The first Luxury Collection property on Koh Samui, Vana Belle offers 80 magnificent accommodations, with a selection of stunning guest suites and villas, with sizes ranging from 86 square meters to 211 square meters. With architecture and detailing reflecting the indigenous rich local culture, all of the stylish guest suites and villas feature views of the tropical gardens or the cerulean waters.

Exceptional Locale
Located 80 kilometers off of Thailand’s southern coast, Koh Samui is an unspoiled corner of the globe, known for its borderless ivory beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. Perched on a quiet, serene bay at the southern end of Chaweng Beach, and not far from Samui International Airport, Vana Belle, Koh Samui offers convenient access to the island’s remarkable recreation and cultural treasures.

Epicurean Excellence
Thai cuisine and other flavors of the region are showcased at the resort’s 2 restaurants and lobby lounge. The resort’s signature restaurant, Kiree, is a contemporary indoor/outdoor venue with ocean views that serves breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy an international breakfast buffet with live cooking stations or experience a new savory journey with epicurean influences of Southern Thai dishes exclusively created by the Executive Chef, Dario Congera.

Panali is Vana Belle’s poolside restaurant, serving Italian and international favorites for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy daily fresh picked seafood for barbeque, pizzas, paninis and many more.

The intimate Lobby Lounge is an open air bar overlooking a grove of palm trees, endless open sky parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It’s the perfect setting to take in the views while sipping hand-made drinks and selections from an extensive whisky menu along with delectable nibbles from the kitchen.

Spa Indulgence
Get away from the boiling sun and enter a realm of refined sanctuary of peaceful and subtle luxury. Vana Spa is designed to rejuvenate body and spirit with a menu of locally-inspired experiences and signature treatments selections.

Daniel Fountain / 27.11.2012

Editor, Hotel Designs

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