Cover The guest bathroom at Kimpton Kitalay on Koh Samui, Thailand features a freestanding bathtub and a curated floor-mounted faucet in chrome in front of a natural wood wall to give the resort bathroom a feeling of warmth and back to nature aesthetic
The guest bathroom at Kimpton Kitalay on Koh Samui, Thailand features a freestanding bathtub and a curated floor-mounted faucet in chrome in front of a natural wood wall to give the resort bathroom a feeling of warmth and back to nature aesthetic
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Carl Almeida from hospitality specialists P49 Deesign reveals how to design a spa-like luxury resort bathroom for wellness and well-being
These days, more than ever, leisure travellers are having higher expectations of luxury accommodation. There is a greater emphasis on privacy, experiences and holistic health, encompassing the body, mind and soul, shares Carl Almeida, managing partner of P49 Deesign. With offices in Bangkok and Shanghai, and over 300 completed hotel and resort projects in more than 35 countries, the studio has gained keen insights into what post-pandemic luxury seekers desire.
“Designing to the smallest detail is important in setting the desired mood for guest enjoyment and indulgence,” Almeida says. One prominent example of this is the resort bathroom, which has evolved into a wellness space designed to engage and awaken the senses: a personal spa if you will. Fun fact: did you know that the word “spa” itself originated from an abbreviation of the Latin phrase salus per aquam, which translates to “health through water”?
Elevated water experiences are a crucial part of P49 Deesign’s concept for the Conrad Resort on Koh Samui, Thailand. Inside its luxurious honeymoon villa, many tasteful features have been incorporated within the resort bathroom to enhance the wellness experience far beyond normal expectations.
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Above Another resort bathroom design at Kimpton Kitalay on Koh Samui, Thailand, crafted by P49 Deesign
Another resort bathroom design at Kimpton Kitalay on Koh Samui, Thailand, crafted by P49 Deesign
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The resort bathroom invites guests to savour the plunge pools—one cold and one hot—as well as an utterly pampering personal rain shower. Its walls are fitted with water jets, while the overhead rain shower with steam, light and sound functions elevates the bathing ritual to new heights. Topping off this exceptional resort bathroom experience is a spacious double waterbed for guests to lounge on after soaking and showering.
Almeida elaborates that the wellness trend has also expanded to urban luxury hotels. After all, to business travellers, nothing feels quite as good as a long, leisurely bathing experience after a busy day.
He also shares that personalised luxury is another way to create memorable experiences. P49 Deesign is currently designing a new luxury resort in Phuket that combines the concept of personalised luxury with medical health and well-being. Its guests will be able to tailor their stay to their preferred experiences and benefits based on the hundreds of wellness treatments on offer. Their meals will also be specially prepared for them using local ingredients.
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Above Carl Almeida, the managing partner of P49 Deesign
Carl Almeida, the managing partner of P49 Deesign
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