YTL Hotels already operate the stylish The Surin Phuket.
“The two hotels are to feature the renowned hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton – distinguished, personalised services and refined, luxurious accommodation for discerning travellers,” said a release issued in Singapore yesterday (Nov 19).
The hotels are in line with YTL Hotels’ global expansion of its portfolio of 26 award-winning hotels and resorts across Asia, Australia and Europe which include The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur and three Marriott hotels in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, said the release.
“YTL Hotels has had a long standing relationship with Marriott International since 1995 managing five of our properties with 2,000 rooms across Asia-Pacific and this expansion into Thailand and Japan is a continuation of our shared success over the years,” said Dato’ Mark Yeoh, Executive Director, YTL Hotels.
“The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui and the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Niseko Village will elevate the stature of the two highly sought-after tourist destinations. This is especially so in Niseko Village where we have long-term developmental plans to transform it into a leading all-season tourist destination of Asia.
“In the next 10 years, we will also build Ritz-Carlton Residences complementing both hotels to meet growing demands by international home buyers looking to invest in resort residences. This approach is in alignment with The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Kuala Lumpur, which YTL developed as the first Ritz-Carlton branded residences in Malaysia.”
The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is to be developed in Plai Laem in the Choeng Mon area at the north-eastern tip of the island. The hotel will feature approximately 187 luxury guest rooms and pool villas with fines dining, wellness and recreational facilities on the beachfront.
The resort is slated to be completed within the next two years and is to complement the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Krabi - Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
“The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui would also add to YTL Hotels’ current footprint in Thailand which includes The Surin Phuket, a member of Design Hotels, and the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express which travels from Singapore to Thailand,” said the release.
“When styling and designing a Ritz-Carlton, we are extremely conscious of the surrounding and abundant natural beauty which makes people fall in love with the destination,” said Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Ritz-Carlton.
“We want guests to enjoy and discover the extraordinary diversity and beauty to be found in this part of Thailand.”