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A contemporary spa inspired by Turkish traditions
Hirsch Bedner Associates’ (HBA) recently completed design for the much-anticipated ESPA spa located in the Istanbul EDITION hotel. HBA London’s Inge Moore and Nathan Hutchins created a contemporary spa inspired largely by Turkish traditions, with design elements that echo the Hammam customs and atmospheric elements of Istanbul. This juxtaposition of the old with the new create a uniquely contemporary and luxurious space.
Elements like embossed bronze floors, chocolate brown marble, cast bronze sinks, walls of crystals and lighting effect gives the spa a warm, rich and mysterious ambiance. The Istanbul EDITION is positioned in Levent, a wealthy residential and boutique area in the heart of Istanbul. Set to be one of the first groundbreaking hotels out of the partnership between Marriott hotels and Ian Schrager — creator of the world-renowned Gramercy Park Hotel.
Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa in Koh Samui, Thailand
The InterContinental Hotels Group are still expanding and have recently put in place an agreement in Thailand with Elite Villa Co., Ltd, to launch the Inter Continental Resort brand in Koh Samui, Thailand. Under the agreement the Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa, the island’s very first luxury resort will come under the management of IHG.
Koh Samui which is barely an hour away from the Thai capital Bangkok is a popular destination that offers visitors the idyllic island life. The resort with 300 meters of its own beach frontage is spread amidst coconut plantations and is the perfect luxury getaway. It offers panoramic view of the National Marine Park and the neighboring “Five Islands’. The resort will be shut down temporarily for an extensive $15 million renovation.
IHG has been focusing on the resort segment and this is definitely valuable addition to their portfolio. Taling Ngam Resort is Koh Samui’s first luxury resort and today remains one of the top resorts in the island. It will be IHG’s second resort in Thailand, joining InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, which opened in 2009. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has presence in more than 60 countries.
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