Asia Hotel News. June 2012

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1 Asia Hotel News June 2012 CONTENTS Six Senses Con Dao Resort (Vietnam) The Westin Xian Hotel (China)

2 Six Senses Con Dao Project Overview Six Senses Con Dao is the first 5-star resort in the archipelago islands of Vietnam, a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City. The resort consists of 50 villas along a mile of sandy beach, sheltered by the green forested hills behind. Built with the very lightest ecological footprint, all building materials are from natural, sustainable sources and local where possible. The teak is reclaimed from the Vietnamese interior and includes more than a thousand beautifully carved antique panels. The resort has received a number of awards, including Green Good Design Award by the Chicago Athenaeum of Architecture and Design; an International Property Award for Best Small Hotel Construction and Design in the World; and more recently Best Hotel and Tourism Resorts Design at this year s MIPIM Awards in Cannes, France. Project Details 1. Type of Business: Five-star resort 2. Open Date: December Concept: Luxurious and ecologically friendly 4. Location: Con Dao, Vietnam 5. Target: Leisure travelers 6. Number of Rooms: 50 villas. Unit styles range from single-level villas to duplexes, in configurations of one, three, four and five bedroom accommodations. 7. Room Rate: Starting at around US$ 600 per night. 8. Developer: Indochina Land; 9. Hotel Operator: Six Senses Resorts & Spas; Architect: AW2 from France; Website:

3 Location Map Six Senses Con Dao is located in the archipelago islands, reachable by daily flights, of 45 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City.

4 Six Senses adheres to the philosophy of selecting remote but accessible destinations in areas of outstanding natural beauty like Con Dao. The area is protected as a national and marine park.

5 The villas have a low environmental impact, maximizing natural light and ventilation, and are situated within the natural slope of the dunes to provide panoramic views of the sea.

6 Linked by sandy paths and separated by split bamboo partitions, villas are constructed from locally sourced tropical hardwood and topped with sloping flat roofs. The resort s beach restaurant.

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8 Each villa was constructed using an intricate pattern of timber frames, made from Indochinese hardwood sourced from sustainably managed forests, and granite found locally on Con Dao Island. Living room. The villas are light and airy, with walls, ceilings, beds and vanities made of blond untreated wood.

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12 Daybeds have been adorned with lime-green and tangerine cotton pillows. Closets are fronted by woven bamboo doors and rope handles, and bathrooms have white terrazzo flooring and bathtubs.

13 The Westin Xian Project Overview The Westin Xian property covers nearly 60 acres and is comprised of a 5-star hotel, adjacent museum and shopping center. The main building features a covered porch and garden courtyard. Guests access cafes, restaurants, and other auxiliary facilities via this interior landscape. The hotel is the first Westin in the world to have its own museum, paying tribute to the ancient history of China with an exceptional collection of over 2,000 artifacts. With 3,100 years of history embedded in the layers of the city, Xian is not merely a formidable backdrop to the design itself; it also provided the architects with design inspirations that inextricably link this past to the future. The hotel showcases a Tang dynasty architectural style, whereby indigenous culture is harmoniously fused with modern design. Project Details 1. Type of Business: 5-star hotel and museum 2. Open Date: April Concept: Modern design in an ancient setting 4. Location: Xian, China 5. Target: Business and leisure travelers 6. Number of Rooms: 329 rooms and 32 one- to two-bedroom apartments, ranging in size between 45 and 135 sqm. 7. Room Rate: Starting at around US$ 155 a night. 8. Hotel Operator: Starwood Hotels & Resorts; 9. Architect and Interior Designer: Neri & Hu Design Research Office of Shanghai; Website:

14 Location Map The Westin Xian is located in the ancient city of Xian, close to the ancient city s cultural attractions, restaurants and shops. The Westin Xian features a complex of four buildings that are clustered around an 860-sqm tranquil outdoor garden with a sunken water feature.

15 The Westin Xian is the first Westin in the world with its own museum, which pays tribute to Xian s important role in the ancient history of China.

16 Da Tang Street at night. The Westin Xian is located directly across from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a 900 year-old architectural masterpiece that is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China, and regarded as the world s first pagoda.

17 The exterior design was inspired by the heavy monumentality of Xian s city center and city walls completed during the 9th Century Tang Dynasty which, with Xian as its capital, was considered the golden age of Chinese history. This heaviness is offset by fresh, contemporary elements and outdoor spaces that lighten up the property and reinforce the sense of peace and wellbeing.

18 The four main buildings are constructed of stone and stucco roofs and laid out in a sprawling rectangular compound. Each building has massive skylights that create intimate public courtyards that are light-filled pools of tranquility. The long, narrow windows of most guest rooms are uniquely angled to view the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The entire assemblage of buildings is surrounded by a reflective pool of water, leaving the impression of a building that is suspended in an infinite sky.

19 The Westin Xian will be home to the Xian Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts which will house an exceptional collection of over 2,000 antiquities and artifacts, including more than 80 Chinese mural paintings from 15 provinces that depict China s rich history through the different dynasties.

20 The famous Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Rendering of entrance.

21 Rendering of lobby lounge. Lobby lounge.

22 Seasonal Taste restaurant. The vast 1,490-sqm pillar-less Grand Ballroom features 7-meter high ceilings. The walls are encased and surrounded with a bronze screen with dark blue glass. Thousands of twinkling lights descend from dozens of chandeliers resembling suspended Chinese lanterns.

23 Meeting boardroom.

24 Executive Suite. The guest rooms feature sleek contemporary interior design that incorporates soothing earth tones and natural materials. Rich, dark wood floors complement the wood-framed furnishings and tie in with the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, which is visible through the long, narrow windows.

25 Premier King Room. Deluxe Twin Room.

26 Suite bathroom.