http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T06:29:29Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/14/72117/0252 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Phulay_Bay_Ritz_Carlton_Reserve.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>While last week we were focusing on cheap <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thailand%20hotel%20guide">Thailand hotels</a> on the beach, we can't help getting a little excited about the latest announcement from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Ritz-Carlton%20Hotels">Ritz-Carlton</a> about their <b>Ritz-Carlton Reserve</b> hotel brand. The theory behind their new brand suits us perfectly, because they are targeting: <blockquote><p>People who want to get away from the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures in exotic locations.</blockquote><p>The first Reserve to open up will be <b>Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve</b></a> in Krabi, Thailand, and it should be ready sometime during 2009. Although prices for Phulay Bay show from April onwards, their website currently says they're accepting reservations from June 1, 2009.<p>At that time of year--off-peak amandak 2009-01-14T15:30:49-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/10/15/72415/156 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/KrabiLanghamPlaceEco.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> <p>The Langham Hotels group has just added a fancy eco resort to its collection by converting the Rawi Warin Resort &amp; Spa to be the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Langham+Place+Eco+Resort+and+Spa+/local/895"><b>Langham Place Eco Resort and Spa</b></a> at Koh Lanta, Krabi in Thailand which will open in January 2008. We're talking luxury resort with an eco-friendly policy, which always seems a little bit tricky to manage ... surely really caring for the environment would mean a little less luxury?</p><p>Whatever your political opinion, Krabi's Langham Place Eco Resort is definitely a place for a luxurious sunny holiday. The villas at the resort have a private plunge pool, and guests from all rooms have access to the four main pools. There are also six amandak 2007-10-15T11:59:53-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/