– First W Retreat in Southeast Asia to Feature 75 Villas, Brings New Dimension of Modern Design and Contemporary Lifestyle to ThailandKOH SAMUI, Thailand, January 20 /PRNewswire/ — W Hotels Worldwide has announced the spring 2010 opening of W Retreat Koh Samui, the first W Retreat in Southeast Asia. An all-villa beachfront resort set on the north shore of Thailand’s Samui Island, W Koh Samui will bring cutting-edge design, contemporary lifestyle, and exhilarating experiences to Thailand.
Adjacent to W Retreat Koh Samui will be The Residences at W Retreat Koh Samui, featuring 17 secluded beachfront villas and full access to W Koh Samui benefits, services and amenities.
“W Retreat Koh Samui will redefine the way we live and play, delivering a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience with the signature W twist,” commented Coetzer Deysel, general manager of W Retreat Koh Samui. “We are delighted to bring our world of ‘Wow’ to Koh Samui, one of the coolest islands in Southeast Asia.”
A modern paradise of vibrant foliage, unspoiled golden sand and warm island breezes, W Retreat Koh Samui will offer panoramic sunrise and sunset views of the Gulf of Thailand from its beachfront location. The Retreat will feature 75 private villas with modern lifestyle innovations, including a private pool, daybeds, outdoor shower, 47-inch plasma screen TV, wine refrigerator, and signature W bed.
W Retreat Koh Samui’s signature services and amenities will bring a new level of extravagance to a renowned Thai island. Exclusive experiences will include W’s signature Whatever/Whenever(R) concierge service, providing guests and residents with whatever they want — from Champagne brunch on a deserted beach to an impromptu island-hopping excursion — whenever they want it.
aWay Spa, the signature spa at W Retreat Koh Samui, will offer guests a wellness escape with signature treatments incorporating local Thai influences, like ingredients, massage techniques or design details, in a cool, playful way. aWay Spa will be a masterpiece of modern design with spa villas, TONIC juice bar and the first “Thaimazcal” treatment facility, based on Mexican tribal rituals, using local Thai ingredients.
