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Small Luxury Hotels of the World - new properties in 2010

EUROPE

Port Palace, Monte Carlo, Monaco www.slh.com/portpalace
Close to the casinos and facing the Prince’s Palace, Port Palace, one of the most popular boutique hotels in Monte Carlo, boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, Restaurant Mandarine, a wellness spa and stunning harbour views from every room. The rooms and suites were designed by Leïla Menchari of Hermes. Guests can enjoy first-class views over the Formula One Grand Prix Circuit at race weekend.

Escalus Luxury Suites Verona, Italy www.slh.com/escalus
Escalus Luxury Suites is a well-kept secret just metres from Verona’s historic Roman amphitheatre. The all-suite hotel offers a stylish alternative to the city’s large hotels with modern décor and spacious rooms designed by Andrea Truglio. Enjoy breakfast in bed before setting off on the hotel’s private ‘City of Love’ tour including a visit to Juliet’s mythical balcony.

Casa Angelina, Amalfi, Italy www.slh.com/casaangelina
Perched on a cliff edge overlooking the Mediterranean, Casa Angelina provides stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine, an outdoor pool, holistic spa and a private boat for touring. Set against the backdrop of an azure sea and sky, the white colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the place with light and capture the superb sea views.

Hotel Vestibul Palace, Split, Croatia www.slh.com/vestibul
Hotel Vestibul Palace, set in a stunning location next to the 1700-year-old Roman vestibule walls in the Diocletian’s Palace, blends history, modern minimalism and comfort.  Discover the delights of the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Palace Complex which dates from AD295.

Cowley Manor, Cotswolds, England www.slh.com/cowleymanor
Cowley Manor, a modernist-inspired country retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds, is a classic 19th-century manor house with a stylish, modern interior set in 55 acres of Grade II private gardens featuring woodland, lakes and Victorian cascades.

The Arden Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England
The Arden is located in the centre of town, opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the river Avon. Executive Chef, Simon Haigh, who holds a Michelin star, has designed a menu of delicious modern European dishes inspired by the best local seasonal ingredients. Simon’s sophisticated cooking and commitment to sustainability, traceability and the environment mean that the Arden Hotel will strive to become a champion of food excellence, introducing customers to some of the finest artisan producers in Stratford. The hotel is scheduled to open in July 2010.

Heritage Hotel, Hallstatt, Austria www.slh.com/heritagehotel
An integral part of the historic centre of Hallstatt, Heritage Hotel comprises three buildings each painstakingly refurbished to reflect their own unique and historic character. With a mountain backdrop and lake views, the hotel is the perfect romantic bolthole all year round. Guests can take a tour of the fascinating 7000-year old salt mining village and nearby subterranean caves before enjoying an evening candlelit tour by boat and an indulgent sauna at the hotel before dinner.

Notos Therme & Spa, Santorini, Greece www.slh.com/notospa
A heavenly spa in a breathtaking setting, Notos Therme & Spa grips the volcanic soil of Santorini where spring water is naturally purified and used as a base for innovative spa treatments. The unique spa contrasts with the bright nautical theme in the rooms above, all with verandas providing stunning sea views. Enter the quiet caves of the spa where you can indulge in sea algae wraps or have a de-toxifying facial.

Le Grand Hotel Cannes, Cannes, France www.slh.com/grandcannes
The oldest hotel on the famous Croisette in this lively Film Festival Town, Le Grand Hotel is right on the beach overlooking the bay and has been completely refurbished in 60s retro style. The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, a private beach club and a large relaxing garden.

Château des Vigiers Golf & Country Club, Bordeaux, France www.slh.com/vigiers
Known locally as ‘Little Versailles’, Château des Vigiers Golf & Country Club is an impressive hotel, golf and country club set in 450 acres of beautiful French countryside near Bergerac with gourmet dining, its own wine estate, a sublime spa and a testing 27-hole golf course.

Palacio Guendulain, Pamplona, Spain www.slh.com/palacioguendulain
Situated in the historic part of Pamplona, a city which is famed for its annual ‘running of the bulls’ festival, Palacio Guendulain is a stunning hotel residing behind a beautiful façade in a charming town square. This hotel strikes a unique balance between ultra-modern comfort and elegant, classical decoration with paintings in abundance all within a charming historic building with a regal 18th-century horse carriage and a fascinating collection of vintage motor cars.

Hotel Viura, Rioja, Spain www.slh.com/viura
A modern work of art in its own right, Hotel Viura is a beacon of architectural modernity juxtaposed against the traditional buildings of Villabuena de Álava village in the renowned Rioja Alavesa wine region. With amazing views of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains, the hotel has a gourmet restaurant with a comprehensive wine cellar, a bar and gymnasium. Reflecting the new wave of modern architecture in Rioja’s well-known bodegas, externally the hotel resembles a series of cubes precariously balanced on top of one another. Inside, expansive French windows flood the rooms with light and provide relaxing country views.

Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri, Cyprus www.slh.com/columbiapissouri
A stunning all-suite resort set on a two-kilometre sandy beach and flanked by impressive white cliffs, Columbia Beach Resort overlooks the Bay of Pissouri. The resort has the feel of a traditional Cypriot village with beautifully restored terracotta roof tiles, stone arches and attractive window shutters. Golf enthusiasts will find a choice of three championship golf courses close by, while the pool and spa are the perfect spots to relax.

Alpaga, Megève, France www.slh.com/alpaga
Overlooking the Arly Valley and onwards to Mont Blanc, Alpaga is an elegant hotel just five-minutes walk from the centre of the ski resort of Megève. With a bar, a spa with an indoor pool, steam room, treatment rooms and a gastronomic restaurant, this is a fabulous all-season bolthole. All 22 rooms, four apartments and six chalets have amazing mountain views. Guests can enjoy a vast range of outdoor activities throughout the year from skiing, horse or dog sledding, and ice skating to wall climbing, pony trekking and tennis in the summer months.

Cap Rocat, Mallorca, Spain www.slh.com/caprocat
Cap Rocat has been created from a former 19th century military fortress, set on an incredibly secluded headland on the Bay of Palma de Mallorca, with direct access to the sea. Stunningly blended into the landscape, the magnificent fortress has been totally transformed, whilst retaining the integrity of its architecture and the natural environment.

Hotel Villa Ducale, Taormina, Italy www.slh.com/villaducale
Perched high on a cliff overlooking the medieval village of Taormina, with breathtaking views of the sea and Mount Etna, Hotel Villa Ducale has the ambience of a private villa and celebrates Sicilian tradition with contemporary touches. Guests can enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the bay of Giardini-Naxos while watching the lava glow of the volcano in the distance.

THE AMERICAS

Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles www.slh.com/kurahulandalodge
At the western-most point of Curaçao, Lodge Kura Hulanda offers the seclusion of an island hideaway. Situated on a white sandy beach with calm, clear blue waters, this is an idyllic spot for diving, snorkelling and enjoying the best sunsets in the Caribbean. A cliff-top free-form pool, three restaurants, poolside massages, a fitness centre and an on site pre-historic Indian Cave add to the allure of this serene getaway.

Kura Hulanda Spa and Casino, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles www.slh.com/kurahulandaspa
Enchanting cobblestone streets meander through Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa and Casino, a beautifully restored collection of 17th and 18th-century Dutch colonial buildings which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interspersed with intimate courtyards and gardens, this historic resort village offers two pools, numerous restaurants and bars, boutiques, a world-class museum, a spa and a casino.

Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club, Massachusetts, Lenox, USA www.slh.com/cranwell
Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club is an all-season resort with a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course, award-winning restaurants and a cross country skiing centre. Guests can brush up on their golf or skiing skills or relax at the spa. The choice of accommodation is vast from guest rooms in the Mansion house to suites, cottages and townhouses.

Hotel Encanto, Acapulco, Mexico www.slh.com/encanto
Located in the exclusive Punta Diamante district of Acapulco, all the suites and villas at Hotel Encanto benefit from private terraces facing the sea. The architectural and interior design is specifically based on a concept of total privacy and serenity with spacious suites, crisp, white furnishings, evocative mood lighting and inspiring water views. A number of the villas and suites have their own private pool. Flor de Mar 360º, the hotel’s restaurant, is an original creation of celebrated Mexican Chef Mónica Patiño, and features natural cuisine with Asian accents and contrasting flavours.

Ka’ana Boutique, San Ignacio, Belize www.slh.com/kaanabelize
True to its Mayan name ‘Ka’ana’ meaning ‘heavenly place’, this boutique resort, set in tropical gardens, offers exceptional accommodation in charming cottages with fine dining, superb service and easy access to ancient Mayan sites and numerous activities.  Guests can relax on their private verandas surrounded by papaya trees, flowers and the sound of macaws. Ka’ana pays tribute to local artists and craftsman throughout the resort, with work in guest accommodations changing on the fourth night of each traveller’s stay in an attempt to expose them even more to local Belizean masterpieces. Guests are invited to guests to off-set their carbon footprint by planting a ginger lily free of charge as they depart.

ASIA PACIFIC

Hotel Quote Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan www.slh.com/hotelquote
Amid the bustle of Taiwan’s capital, Hotel Quote Taipei is a tranquil and cosy bolthole with an atmospheric restaurant, 333 Restaurant & Bar, and convenient 24-hour lounge serving snacks and drinks. The hotel is also within easy access to the business areas and city attractions including the National Palace Museum, Taipei Tower and night markets. Every room in the hotel is stylishly minimalist and decorated in warm, earth tones with bright, harmonious accents of colour.

The Crystal Resort Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan www.slh.com/thecrystal
Truly reflective of the magnificent lakeside setting, the stylish use of glass, crystal and mirrors at The Crystal Resort Sun Moon Lake creates a feeling of light and space. Guests can enjoy a moonlit dinner at Crystal Lakeview Restaurant, cycle around the lake and visit the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, the Peacock Garden and the Cihen Pagoda.

Serene Pavilions, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka www.slh.com/serenepavilions
An adult-only resort with only 12 spacious pavilions nestled in a seven-acre coconut grove on the edge of the Indian Ocean, Serene Pavilions offers private pools, four-poster beds, superb international cuisine, a Balinese spa and a high degree of personal attention. A 24-hour butler caters to guests’ every need.

Chrome Hotel, Kolkata, India www.slh.com/chromehotel
Chrome Hotel is a stylish, contemporary design hotel offering 24-hour butlers who can take care of guests’ every need including secretarial work and will personally accompany guests on private city tours. The hotel has 63 rooms including eight suites and many are themed based on concepts around golf, music, theatre, love and greenhouse. One of the suites is based on the colour therapy philosophy.

Orange County Coorg, Siddapura, India www.slh.com/orangecountycoorg
Bordered by the legendary river Cauvery, and surrounded by virginal forests, this 300 acre working plantation resort perched at a height of 800m, gives guests a unique insight into the deepest secrets of this mystic mountain. Coorg is 235kms from Bangalore by road via Srirangapatna.

Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa, Sibu Island, Malaysia www.slh.com/sibu
Set against a lush tropical backdrop and facing a golden sandy beach, Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Sibu Island overlooks its own private bay with views across the water to Tinggi Island. The spacious villas each have spectacular sea views and Zen touchers and guests can enjoy sophisticated international cuisine, a fabulously indulgent spa and excellent snorkelling and diving.

Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa, Pulau Redang, Malaysia www.slh.com/redang
Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Redang Island overlooks the white sands of Pasir Panjang beach. With generously sized villas, superb dining, a stunning infinity pool and unmatched diving and snorkelling, it is the ultimate tropical escape. The endangered green turtle migrates here to lay its eggs and nature lovers will appreciate the colourful coral reefs and glimpses of macaque monkeys, mouse deer sea eagles and rare species of orchids.

Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Lang Tengah Island, Malaysia www.slh.com/langtengah
Hidden away on one of Malaysia’s little-known islands, in the midst of some of the best diving and snorkelling sites in the country, Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Lang Tengah Island is an idyllic retreat with 47 traditionally-styled villas. A powdery sand beach, irresistible cuisine and a fabulous spa combine to create the ultimate secluded getaway. Among the deep purple, offshore coral reefs divers and snorkellers can discover a rich diversity of sea life from clown and parrotfish to barracuda, leopard sharks and turtles.

Brilliant Resort & Spa Chongqing www.brilliantspa.com
Brilliant Resort & Spa Chongqing is located in the North Hot Spring Park which has a rich heritage of over 1,600 years. Executive Chef Arthur Zhao is passionate about combining molecular gastronomy and traditional Chinese cuisine. In addition, Brilliant Resort & Spa Chongqing will have a fine-dining Cantonese restaurant as well as a Japanese restaurant with two Teppanyaki long tables and a sushi bar.

S31 Sukhumvit Bangkok, Thailand www.slh.com/s31
At the cutting edge of contemporary design, S31 Sukhumvit Bangkok combines a prime location with supreme comfort and style and caters to both business and leisure travellers. Designed by the well-known Thai architect, Dr. Sumej Jumsai, the duplex suites offer city views through vast floor-to-ceiling windows and eight-foot beds.

The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
The Siam is under construction and is due to open in June 2011. It will be the first and only hotel in Bangkok with a pool villa concept. The design is contemporary and the hotel will be filled with ancient Thai antiques and paintings with the Jim Thompson Thai House on site. The Siam is located on the Bangkok side of the Chao Phraya River in the historic area of Dusit. The Siam has a private pier and two luxury boats.

Hansar Bangkok, Thailand
Hansar Bangkok is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in Q4 2010. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Bangkok on Rajdamri Road, around the corner from the luxury shopping haven of Siam Paragon, Central World and Gaysorn Plaza. It overlooks the polo field of the esteemed Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, Kobe Japan
Hotel La Suite Kobe is a city centre resort which offers a fine dining restaurant with French cuisine, views of the ocean from every room, its own chapel for weddings and women’s only spa. A team of butlers, including English-speaking staff, is on hand to cater to guests’ every need. Designed by local architect, Hiroyuki Seki, La Suite Kobe opened in November 2008.