Press Release
Clémence Broustine
Tel : + 33 1 44 95 89 57
cbroustine@warwickhotels.com
Paris, January 27, 2010
Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, has been voted Asia’s Best City!Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 22nd Annual Readers' Choice Awards and the winner is: UBUD! A most charming village with just over 8,000 inhabitants dethroning mighty Asian cities.
“Warwick International Hotels share the pride and joy with the people of Ubud, one of the most fascinating cultural and spiritual places in Asia. And our heart goes out to our loyal staff and their families for their every-day smiles and their most gracious manners. We are delighted to operate the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa in Ubud. ” said Ms Ulla Schneider, Senior Vice President for Warwick International Hotels.
An hour away from the surf and sandy beaches, surrounded by lush green rice fields, Ubud is the cultural and artistic capital of the Island of Bali, home to world-famous Balinese artists and numerous renowned art galleries. Set inside lush tropical gardens of wild orchids, coconut trees, bamboos and frangipani trees, the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa is spread over the slope of a river valley, like a magical balcony looking onto green paddy fields. A 5 minutes’ walk to the centre of Ubud and its Royal Palace, holy temples, art galleries and many fine Balinese craft shops.
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa was created from the dream of Balinese Royalty and it is the perfect blend of Balinese art and hospitality.
All 17 villas & suites have recently undergone an extensive refurbishment including beautiful new solid teak beds with draped mosquito awnings, fresh new living room furniture, high-quality furnishings & fabrics, artwork and décor. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, the 17 luxury suites & villas with traditional Balinese roofs thatched with elephant grass merge with nature. Each takes the name of a local flower grown in its gardens. The living spaces are decorated with day beds in exotic wood, ceramics and Javanese glass paintings. Large terraces with sofas, immense bathrooms, hand crafted antique doors are just some of the many luxury features. Some of them have private pools and the most wonderful outdoor showers.
The Spa provides divine experiences to those eager to experience the ancient and herb based therapies of Bali, known to calm the spirits and awake the senses.
And each morning, at sunrise, you are able to meet our local priest, giving blessings to the many temples set throughout the gardens. A most memorable experience.
About Warwick International Hotels
Warwick International Hotels (WIH) was launched in 1980 with the purchase of the Warwick New York, a hotel originally built by William Randolph Hearst for his Hollywood friends. Celebrating its 30th anniversary of hospitality excellence, the WIH Group now includes more than 40 prestigious Hotels, Resorts & Spa worldwide located in city centres and resort destinations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Bali, the South Pacific, and Africa. Further details can be found at www.warwickhotels.com
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa
Campuhan, Ubud, PO Box 193, Ubud, Bali – Indonesia
Phone: + 62 361 974466 / Info.ibah@warwickhotels.com
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