| YTL Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce the
March 2005 grand opening of Spa Village Kuala Lumpur, a dedicated spa that
offers an impressive array of Southeast Asian healing traditions.
The spa concentrates on the ancient holistic techniques of the
Nusantara region of Asia, the archipelago that stretches from
Myanmar to Peninsula
Malaysia and includes the
islands of Indonesia and
the Philippines. The Spa Village concept, first launched at
Pangkor Laut Resort in April 2002, has created a remarkable reputation
worldwide for its diverse range of treatments based on the healing cultures
of Malaysia,
China,
India and
Thailand. Spa Village Kuala
Lumpur continues on this regional tradition offering 4 main treatment
clusters – Original Nusantara, Royal Malay, Chinese Peranakan and Western.
Located on the 4th floor of the new 5-star, luxurious serviced
apartments, The Residences at
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, the Spa Village spans 12,000 square feet
and is designed as a haven for rejuvenation. Featuring 8 spacious treatment
suites with outdoor showers and sunken baths, a sensory room, 3 private
outdoor cabanas for
Thai massage,
a 25-metre lap pool, hot spa and cool dip and a hair and nail salon with a
spa boutique.
Spa Village Kuala Lumpur is dedicated to the pursuit of peace
and joy through healing and will fulfill the needs of the most spa savvy,
offering a unique glimpse into the exotic healing heritage of the Nusantara
region and giving guests the ultimate unification of perfect balance and
inner strength.
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Hotels Pangkor Island |
 Pangkor
Laut Resort Pangkor Island
Location The resort is a privately owned island, located 3 miles
off the west coast, off the Straits of Malcacca.Encompassing 300 acres,
20% of the island has been developed as a resort and the remaining 80%
left as rain forest. The island is a perfect getaway as only resort
guests and staff are allowed onto the island. The resort is located in
the exclusive and secluded cove of Marina Bay. Rooms The resort
features a variety of villas, air conditioned and traditionally
furnished with woven bamboo ceilings and luxurious fabrics. They provide
spacious accommodation, with balconies, deck chairs and a full range of
facilities including marbled bathrooms, tea/coffee makers and
hairdryers. Restaurant The resort has a variety of excellent
restaurants, lounges and bars catering for all tastes. General
The resort offers a full programme of spa treatments, water sports,
diving excursions and trips and jungle trekking. Each estate has its own
pool, car and driver, personal chef and staff on call 24 hours a day.
The feel of the island is one of being on your own deserted tropical
island with all the comforts of a 5 star resort. |
Spa Village at Pangkor Laut was awarded numerous international
awards within a year of its opening including: "Best Overseas Destination
Spa’ – Conde Nast Traveller U.K. Readers’ Travel Awards 2003, inclusion in
the "Top Ten Most Luxurious Spas" – Tatler U.K., "Best Resort Spa" – Harpers
& Queen U.K. 2002 and was also selected "Best Resort Spa" in renowned health
and wellness magazine, Senses, in the international category.
In the ever-growing quest for luxury, both Spa Village and The
Residences aim to accentuate the true meaning of joie de vivre in today’s
lifestyle. The Residences, annexed to The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, offer
110 elegantly appointed serviced apartments, complete with concierge,
in-room dining and housekeeping services.
Dining and entertaining are made pleasurable with a vast choice
of 24 restaurants that vary in terms of identity and type of cuisine – and
room service is available as well. A Carlton Gourmet situated on the ground
floor caters to the needs of the residents when it comes to shopping for
essential needs and gifts. The Residences are conveniently accessible from
Starhill Gallery shopping center via a sky bridge located on the ground
floor. |
