COMO has announced its plans for a new resort on ''the very headland of Yamu peninsula.'' As a location, Cape Yamu appears to no longer have sufficient cachet.
The release also says the resort has a ''private beach,'' seemingly overlooking Thai law and the claims of local village residents to access. More accurately, the resort ''sits above a secluded beach.''
The COMO announcement is yet another sign of new vitality on Phuket's suddenly-appealing east coast, with both Club Yamu and The Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa Phuket opening in 2010. Here's the COMO media release:
COMO Hotels and Resorts, the award-winning five-star hotel group based in Singapore, is to develop and manage a new property on the Yamu peninsula of Phuket in Thailand.
Located in Phang Nga Bay on the northeast coast of Phuket, this property is the ninth member of COMO's family of unique destinations and is scheduled to open in September 2012.
The key partners in this project are property development company Campbell Kane, the KS Group and Hotel Properties Limited. COMO's multi-year management role encompasses full branding, sales, marketing and operational responsibilities.
COMO is also playing key roles in the concept, development and execution of design and cuisine, to bring the signature COMO experience to guests.
Located at the very headland of Yamu peninsula, the new property offers 129 rooms with panoramic views of the cape and the surrounding Andaman Sea. Guests can use the resort as a base to explore the dramatic limestone islands and calm turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay.
Just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the hotel will be an attractive proposition for Asia-based guests looking for a short break to rejuvenate as well as long-haul guests seeking a comprehensive escape from city life.
The new COMO resort will offer a 100-metre swimming pool, a COMO Shambhala Retreat with yoga studio, two restaurants and a private beach.
Founded by Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts is known for its handpicked, intimate, and individually curated properties, including The Halkin in London, two Metropolitan hotels in London and Bangkok, Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island in the Maldives, and two Uma experience resorts in Bali and Bhutan.
It also manages, in partnership with its sister brand in wellness, the COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali.
''The addition of this Phuket property is aligned with COMO Hotels and Resorts' expansion plans within the region, supporting our growth strategy to include key destinations within the COMO portfolio,'' says Harry Apostolides, Vice President of Business Development, COMO Hotels and Resorts.
''This new COMO resort will be our second Thai property, after the Metropolitan in Bangkok. These two properties will, in concert, showcase both the vibrancy and serenity of Thailand.
''Phuket is one of the top tourist destinations in the region, and we have focused on its east coast - an area of outstanding natural beauty and great biodiversity. The location perfectly frames the COMO experience of service and cuisine, complemented by a wellness focus delivered by our award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat.''
''We are pleased to be working with COMO Hotels and Resorts on this venture'' states Peter Hamilton, Managing Director at Campbell Kane and developer of the new hotel. ''COMO's range of properties and the experiences they offer continue to redefine luxury travel.''
Phuket Resort Bliss: Trisara Buys BoathouseThe release also says the resort has a ''private beach,'' seemingly overlooking Thai law and the claims of local village residents to access. More accurately, the resort ''sits above a secluded beach.''
The COMO announcement is yet another sign of new vitality on Phuket's suddenly-appealing east coast, with both Club Yamu and The Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa Phuket opening in 2010. Here's the COMO media release:
COMO Hotels and Resorts, the award-winning five-star hotel group based in Singapore, is to develop and manage a new property on the Yamu peninsula of Phuket in Thailand.
Located in Phang Nga Bay on the northeast coast of Phuket, this property is the ninth member of COMO's family of unique destinations and is scheduled to open in September 2012.
The key partners in this project are property development company Campbell Kane, the KS Group and Hotel Properties Limited. COMO's multi-year management role encompasses full branding, sales, marketing and operational responsibilities.
COMO is also playing key roles in the concept, development and execution of design and cuisine, to bring the signature COMO experience to guests.
Located at the very headland of Yamu peninsula, the new property offers 129 rooms with panoramic views of the cape and the surrounding Andaman Sea. Guests can use the resort as a base to explore the dramatic limestone islands and calm turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay.
Just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the hotel will be an attractive proposition for Asia-based guests looking for a short break to rejuvenate as well as long-haul guests seeking a comprehensive escape from city life.
The new COMO resort will offer a 100-metre swimming pool, a COMO Shambhala Retreat with yoga studio, two restaurants and a private beach.
Founded by Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts is known for its handpicked, intimate, and individually curated properties, including The Halkin in London, two Metropolitan hotels in London and Bangkok, Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island in the Maldives, and two Uma experience resorts in Bali and Bhutan.
It also manages, in partnership with its sister brand in wellness, the COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali.
''The addition of this Phuket property is aligned with COMO Hotels and Resorts' expansion plans within the region, supporting our growth strategy to include key destinations within the COMO portfolio,'' says Harry Apostolides, Vice President of Business Development, COMO Hotels and Resorts.
''This new COMO resort will be our second Thai property, after the Metropolitan in Bangkok. These two properties will, in concert, showcase both the vibrancy and serenity of Thailand.
''Phuket is one of the top tourist destinations in the region, and we have focused on its east coast - an area of outstanding natural beauty and great biodiversity. The location perfectly frames the COMO experience of service and cuisine, complemented by a wellness focus delivered by our award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat.''
''We are pleased to be working with COMO Hotels and Resorts on this venture'' states Peter Hamilton, Managing Director at Campbell Kane and developer of the new hotel. ''COMO's range of properties and the experiences they offer continue to redefine luxury travel.''
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