Luxury Redefined in Southwest Bali

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. November 30, 2009

November 25, 2009 - Alila Villas Soori, a new resort and residential villa community on the southwest coast of Bali, is scheduled to open in December 2009. This latest property by Alila Hotels & Resorts offers 48 exquisitely designed pool villas ranging in size from 1,680 square feet for a one-bedroom villa, to a sprawling 49,500-square foot 10-bedroom villa. Located in an unspoiled area off the tourist trail, the resort is situated on a gentle slope between lush, green rice terraces and black-sand beaches overlooking panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean.

Designed by award-winning Singapore-based SCDA Architects, Alila Villas Soori integrates elements of its surrounding environment with a graceful expression of contemporary Asian design. The resort was designed, constructed and will be managed in accordance with Alila's commitment to environmental sustainability.

“I believe there is a trend towards greater space and more privacy at the higher end of the market,” said Mark Edleson, President and CEO of Alila Hotels & Resorts. “People lead busy, complex lives and the concept of a hotel-as-retreat is increasingly more appealing. Luxury is now being defined less by specific materials and finishes. It's more about privacy and comfort enhancing spatial conception and design components.”

The Villas
Each villa has its own private pool and was designed to connect living spaces to the soothing sights and sounds of the natural surroundings. Inner courtyards open to the sky, letting in natural light and ocean breezes. Living spaces open onto an outdoor pavilion with landscaped gardens and architectural ponds. Each villa was configured to maximize views of the Indian Ocean without compromising individual privacy.

Natural materials such as wood and stone come from several nearby villages, famous for their artisanal workmanship. Terracotta tiles featuring abstract Balinese motifs were also used, with the effect of blending traditional Balinese culture with the resort's contemporary edge. Refined, minimalist and restrained, custom-designed interiors in dark browns, soft beiges, different shades of grey and white evoke a tranquil, intimate atmosphere.

Services & Facilities
Each villa features an outdoor dining area, private pavilion, indoor and outdoor rain shower, luxurious linens, and butler service. Heightening the indulgent living experience, in-villa hospitalities and facilities include 24-hour in-villa dining, a gourmet bar, a Nespresso Machine, plasma TVs, Apple TVs and iPods.

A secluded sanctuary, Spa Alila offers a range of natural treatments and is located below the reflective pond at reception level, creating an aqua roof that fills the spa with a soothing spectrum of watery light.

Guests may choose between Alila Villas Soori's three restaurants: Cotta serves contemporary Indonesian and continental cuisine with an emphasis on the flavours of the Tabanan Regency. Drift is a statement on how resort living should be. It is an all-day casual lounging space for guests to feel at home, and offers an eclectic menu of desserts and savory dishes presented in tapas portions. Coast is situated right on the beach with an open kitchen Izakaya grill at its centre. Its menu changes daily to take advantage of the freshest seafood on the market.

Other facilities include a 164-foot Infinity pool with views over the ocean, beach cabanas with butler service, a library, a fitness centre, a 24-hour clinic with doctors on call, a boardroom and the Alila Gallery, where guests can purchase exclusive art and crafts from various places across the archipelago.

A Location with Royal Pedigree
Alila Villas Soori is set within the Tabanan Regency, formerly the seat of the Tabanan royal family. A historic palace is located nearby and may be visited on a guided tour organised by the resort's concierge team. Also in the vicinity is The Royal Stable, which is run by a noble family and offers horseback riding. The surrounding nature outside of the resort is no less spectacular. Nearby are a magnificent waterfall and river that lie between traditional Balinese bales.

The resort is just a 10-minute drive from the renowned Tanah Lot, one of Bali's most sacred and most visited temples, and less than an hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

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ABOUT ALILA HOTELS & RESORTS
Alila Hotels and Resorts offers a stylish, relaxing environment with a new level of guest experience continuously redefined by the latest developments in design and living. Alila fashions uniquely different lifestyle concepts in creating luxurious destination experiences for its guests. The Alila Experiences are centered on building unique “emotional moments" between the guest, the hotel and destination. Alila Villas are luxurious yet sustainable developments in some of the most naturally spectacular locations, offering an unprecedented level of private space, contemporary design and architecture, personalized hospitality and lifestyle journeys inspired by respect for the local destination. Please visit www.alilahotels.com for more information about our current hotels and resorts.

Currently, Alila is continuing to develop exciting new hotels and resorts in China, India, Laos, Oman, Thailand and Vietnam.