2019 Travel & Tourism Awards

Page 38 www.lux-review.com LUX 2019 Travel & Tourism Awards W Bali – Seminyak is located in the trendy enclave of Seminyak and reinvents the exuberance of its locale, where designer boutiques, diverse galleries, lively restaurants, and modern cocktail bars and clubs hold court. The first W Hotel in Indonesia, W Bali - Seminyak brings a ‘new scene unseen’ to the Island through its modern design and signature bars and restaurants that allow guests and locals alike to mix and mingle or disappear into their private escape. Showcasing distinctive architecture by SCDA Architects and interior design by AB Concept and Poole Associates Private Limited, W Bali - Seminyak reflects the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of the destination, with a playful twist of bold designs and textures, inspired by the “conceal and reveal” mysticism of Bali. With a contemporary take on traditional Balinese design, each space allows guests to mix and mingle and be a part of the scene or remain unseen as they escape into their own retreats. Guests arriving at W Bali - Seminyak are welcomed in the signature W Lounge (W’s take on the traditional hotel lobby), captured by vibrant tropical pinks and purples, oversized day beds facing the coastal breeze, and sturdy synthetic rattan that further blurs the line between inside and out. At Welcome, the sea breeze whips past monsoon screens and whistles through a wall of hand-blown glass jars, each holding a piece of capiz shell that allows the wall to “sing.” The sleek Part of the W Hotels Group, W Bali – Seminyak is a sumptuous resort boasting chic restaurants, eclectic art and posh boutiques. To celebrate the resort’s win in this year’s Travel & Tourism Awards we profile it to showcase the unique splendour it has to offer to its discerning guests. W Bali – Seminyak Best Beach Resort 2019 – Bali & LUX Customers Choice Award 2018 - Bali resin contours of the W Lounge with its eye- catching, back-lit bar glowing in electric LED hues, meld with lampshades woven from synthetic rattan resemble pagoda roofs in Bali. The resort offers a unique array of amenities. Alongside the inspiring restaurants, boutique shops and relaxing pools, W Bali – Seminyak is home to W Hotels’ first ever private recording studio and creative space to further support artists, no matter when inspiration may hit. With enough room to host a significant entourage, the 50sqm space includes a lounge, a live room, and a main mixing room featuring the latest professional recording equipment. Even the bedrooms and suites are all unique and spectacular, with 157 Wonderful and Spectacular escapes and suites exude high- energy interiors and vivid design, completed with modern amenities such as complimentary wireless internet, a BOSE ® in-room entertainment system with MP3-player docking station and Bliss ® Spa bathroom necessities. The escapes are some of the largest on the Island with the majority offering views of the Indian Ocean. Seventy-two villa, including Marvelous one-bedroom pool villas, WOW two-bedroom pool villas, and Extreme Wow three-bedroom pool villas are also available, each with private entrance. Ultimately, W Bali- Seminyak aims to offer a unique break for anyone seeking a stunning escape. Known as “The Island of Gods,” Bali is rich in cultural heritage, mountainous interiors and expansive coastal beaches. Sophisticated and laid-back, W Bali- Seminyak is the most exclusive of the Balinese beaches; tranquil yet abuzz with the Island’s best bars, spas and resorts. Seminyak’s Petitenget Beach houses shimmering black sand, while the famous nearby temple of Tanah Lot encapsulates Bali’s cultural history. As such, guests can enjoy a truly unique escape when they visit this decedent resort. Company: W Bali – Seminyak Contact: Bertha Pesik Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ dpswh-w-bali-seminyak