HotelChatter - Tag: Thailand Resorts

Tambol Maifad, Amphur Sikao, Trang: Anantara Wants You to Play With Sea Cows in Si Kao

Jenna — 2008-08-08T09:15:06-05:00

Surely you thought we were clever and hilarious for the "Sea Cow in Si Kao" headline, but we must give credit where credit is due.

To the cute and funny folks over at the upcoming Anantara Si Kao in Si Kao have been using this clever and hilarious line as part of their marketing efforts for their soon-to-open Thailand property.

Located on Chang Lang Beach, the hotel is opening up in December -- hot on the heels of the Anantara Phuket -- in an area famous for its manatees.

Phuket: Coming Soon to Northern Phuket: Another Eco-Friendly Anantara

amandak — 2008-07-15T10:23:29-05:00

Opening up later this year, the Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa is away from the overly-touristed Phuket areas, and will be at the Mai Khao Beach on the northern shore of Phuket instead. They're putting the finishing touches on 83 villas that each have their own infinity pool (we love this) and are arranged around a lagoon in the style of a traditional southern Thai village.

Spa Treatments: Leg-Centric or Heated Clam Shells?

amandak — 2008-03-12T09:25:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Clam_Shell.jpg" class="imgborder"> We've just been sent one promoter's opinion of the top ten spa treatments in hotels across the world. We're not inclined to believe everything we read, but some of these spa treatments do sound like just what we need. Right now, please.Picking the most expensive treatment on the list--on a per-minute basis, that is--would bring us to the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Alvear+Palace/local/212">Alvear Palace</a> in Buenos Aires. They've just opened a new spa and fitness center and have a special on an "exclusive cellular radiant treatment" facial, guaranteed to make you look younger (of course), at a cost of $205 for just one hour.Better value can be had at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hyatt+Regency+Hua+Hin/ian/198691">Hyatt Regency Hua Hin</a> in Thailand, with day packages

Cha-Am: Hotel Openings: Modern But Relaxing at Alila Cha-Am

amandak — 2008-02-11T10:45:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/chaam_room.jpg" class="imgborder"> One more luxury resort to tempt us is open on the Gulf of Thailand. Belonging to the Design Hotels portfolio, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Alila+Cha-Am/local/1103/">Alila Cha-Am</a> just opened on February 1st. It's only two hours south of Bangkok which makes it pretty easy to reach, yet the quiet of the beaches and pool villas sound like more than a world away from the bustle of the city.Design is, of course, an important aspect of the Alila Cha-Am. Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag, well known in his country, has designed the 79 villas and rooms and there's a focus on "clean lines and strong geometric forms", which sounds pretty modern, but the materials are mainly wood, limestone and marble, and that

Krabi : Langham Place Goes Eco in Thailand

amandak — 2007-10-15T11:59:53-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/KrabiLanghamPlaceEco.jpg" class="imgborder"> The Langham Hotels group has just added a fancy eco resort to its collection by converting the Rawi Warin Resort & Spa to be the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Langham+Place+Eco+Resort+and+Spa+/local/895">Langham Place Eco Resort and Spa</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?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