Colony Club Reopens After Complete Renovation
Barbados Landmark restored to its former glory with modern touches
BARBADOS, October 5, 2006. Elegant Hotels Group has officially reopened Colony Club Hotel this week, following an extensive renovation of their flagship Barbados hotel. The transformation served to enhance the luxury resort's facilities, interiors and surrounding landscape, reflecting a sophisticated yet timeless spirit.
Long considered a Barbados landmark and set on Barbados' legendary West Coast, , Colony Club is a world-class retreat featuring 96 guestrooms and suites, private oceanfront access, two restaurants and bars, a fitness center, beauty salon and duty-free boutiques. The hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens, waterfalls and four lagoon-style swimming pools.
"The new Colony Club allows guests to experience a sophisticated and tranquil Caribbean getaway with all the comforts of a top-tier luxury hotel" said Gayle Talma, general manager, Colony Club Hotel. "We have dramatically improved the property both structurally and aesthetically upgrading key furnishings, fixtures and technology while bringing fresh, new colors and textures to guestrooms, dining facilities and outdoor areas."
Elegant Upgrades Galore
80 guestrooms in five categories have been completely renovated and boast luxurious new marble bathrooms; the Luxury Ocean View Suites, for example, have been completely transformed with all-new, custom crafted furnishings, and a total technology makeover has outfitted guestrooms with flat screen televisions, DVD players, cordless phones and high-speed Internet access. New bathrooms now feature marble surfaces, Jacuzzi tubs and separate showers, while mini-bars are now equipped with espresso machines and a special turn-down service has been introduced.
Dining in Style
Colony Club's restaurants and bars have also undergone an aesthetic refurbishment to enhance the ambience and elegance of their unique locations. The Orchid Room, offering world-class cuisine with a Bajan accent, and the Laguna Restaurant, a more casual, open-air alternative offering pool-side dining, have been transformed with new furnishings and color schemes. The festive Sunset Bar continues to offer walk-up or swim-up waiter service, while the Planter's Lounge provides a relaxed setting for cocktails and live entertainment; each bar has been graced with a fresh, new look.
Renovation Highlights
" New color scheme in guestrooms; custom-crafted furnishings, televisions, artwork and mirrors
" Luxury bedding with king-sized down pillows and plush mattress pads
" New mini-bar areas in all guestrooms, some with espresso machines
" Total bathroom redesign, state-of-the-art fixtures, marble tiling
" New surfacing; custom paint, wall coverings
" Landscaping and addition of designer outdoor lighting
" Double day beds are now a permanent accessory to the 1 bedroom suite patios and the ground floor Jr. Suite patios.
" Resurfacing of pool areas and tennis courts
Directed by a leading Barbados-based design team - architect Peter Sandiford and interior designer Fay Parker, Colony Club's new look incorporates signature Barbados colors throughout the property and its guestrooms, reflecting a sophisticated yet vibrant colonial flair.
Founder of Barbados' Habitats Architectural Designs, Inc., Sandiford's unique design approach blends the principals of the eastern philosophy of Feng Shui with the architectural vernacular of the Caribbean and a high level of attention to detail. Sandiford has led a range of high-profile residential and hospitality design projects throughout the Caribbean. Parker is noted for her mastery of color and style and has consulted for a diverse regional and international clientele.
A Legacy of Luxury
Built as a sugarcane plantation home, Colony Club was purchased by shipping heiress Ann Embiricos, who ultimately developed the property in 1948 into a residential club and has since been credited as a pioneer of West Coast luxury hotel development in Barbados. Long considered a Barbados landmark, Colony Club is today the flagship resort of the Elegant Hotels Group.
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