Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts today announced a new
development on
the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia scheduled to open in 2016.
Perched
on a 'bukit', or bluff, on the spectacular Balinese coastline with a
spectacular and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Bali
will offer guests 170 luxurious guest
rooms and suites as well as
branded residences.
Denniston International, one of the industry's leading hospitality
design and planning firms, will oversee the project with their
trademark approach of translating local culture into contemporary
design.
Guests
will enjoy a variety of dining options from casual to elegant and
extensive recreational facilities including a spa and 18-hole golf
course. White, sandy beaches and leafy, tropical
trees combine to form an enticing backdrop
to anexclusive beachclub
perfect for relaxing, swimming and a variety of water
sports while a diverse selection of indoor and
outdoor venue spaces will ensure seamless events for both corporate
functions, social occasions and weddings. Bali offers a wealth of
cultural attractions as well as activities ranging from visiting
Balinese temples, shopping for handicrafts and jewelry to boating, or
for the more adventurous, horseback riding, scuba
diving, parasailing and
much more.
"Our
entry into Bali marks the company's first resort in South East Asia
and will provide our guests with a rich and beautiful holiday
destination in the region," stated Jennifer Fox, President,
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Expanding our global
footprint is a key brand strategy and this resort will complement our
existing hotels such as the recently opened Fairmont Makati
in Manila and Fairmont Jaipur as well as the luxurious Fairmont
Jakarta which will open in 2015."
The
resort will also be home to the 80-room Raffles Bali,
featuring one, two or three
bedroom villas and brandedresidences with
private plunge pools, outdoor dining and relaxation areas. Raffles is
a sister brand under the parent company
Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.
One
of the more than 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian
archipelago, picturesque Bali offers visitors a beautiful and diverse
natural environment, ranging from stepped rice paddies, lakes,
volcanoes and beaches as well a rich and varied culture reflecting
Hindu, Indian, Chinese, European and indigenous influences, for an
unforgettable experience.