inTHENEWS – Inspiration on some Individual Luxury Hotel Gems
This week we bring you a superb selection of luxury independent properties from our newest inVOYAGERS, including a secret gem in Portugal and a beachside palace in Dubai.
We hope you feel as inspired as our editorial team did! Enjoy…
Es Saadi Resort
A GENUINE OASIS – ES SAADI MARRAKECH RESORT, MOROCCO
Just three hours from most European capitals and close to the bustling Medinas of Marrakech, the Es Saadi resort embraces the beating heart of the city whilst offering its guests the chance to relax within the calm serenity of its gardens.
With four accommodation options available, guests can choose from the Es Saadi five star hotel; The Palace with one of the largest swimming pools in Marrakech; the Ksars private villas inspired by Berber architecture and the splendid Resort Villas where time seemingly stands still.
Diners will be delighted by the selection on offer across the resort, from The Palace Restaurants on the top floor and La Cour Des Lions to Othello’s seafood cuisine and Lagon & Jardin for healthy, organic food. The Le Saadi within the Es Saadi hotel is one of Marrakech’s finest restaurants and the resort’s late-night restaurant - L’Epicurien - offers refined dishes and live concerts.
Es Saadi also boasts a number of bars, from the Casino de Marrakech - Morocco’s first casino - to the Theatro nightclub.
With its easily accessible location, Es Saadi is an ideal place for key guests to gather for a seminar, business meeting or convention, and it offers spaces for up to 200 guests.
Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel
LUXURY WITHIN A NATURAL PARK – ONYRIA QUINTA DA MARINHA HOTEL, PORTUGAL
Located in the dream landscape of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, 25kms from Lisbon, the Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel lies between beach and mountain, the ideal place to close important business, enjoy a game of golf or simply relax at the heart of nature.
Its recently remodelled rooms include a large balcony with verdant views and décor inspired by the surroundings and Signature Suites which benefit from a terrace.
The Five Pines restaurant has also been fully redecorated and can seat up to 300 guests, while the Bar Trent Jones is perfect for a light meal by the pool or a sundowner.
For a little more privacy, guests can choose one of the villas in Cascais, a blend of traditional and contemporary Portuguese style. They can also enjoy an outdoor breakfast or picnic basket from the Rocca restaurant.
Keen golfers benefit from the 18-hole Quinta da Marinha Golf Course located in Cascais which offers a host of challenges as well as incredible views over the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, Hole 3 has quickly become one of the most famous holes in Portugal with golfers coming from all over the world to play.
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
ONE OF PORTUGAL’S BEST KEPT SECRETS – HERDADE DA MALHADINHA NOVA, BAIXO ALENTEJO
Caught in a time capsule, the Baixa Alentejo region of Portugal is one of the country’s best kept secrets and home to the Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, a member of Relain & Chateaux family.
Filled with ancient traditions, the rural plans of Alentejo inspire handmade items alongside local regional marble and objects by Portuguese and international designers which form an integral part the luxurious rooms, suites and villas.
Beautifully blended into the landscape, there are six guest accommodation options – five on the estate and one in the village of Albernoa five kms away. Monte da Peceguina is a charming hotel with facilities including two swimming pools, spa, library, wine bar and terraces. Casa das Pedras has four exclusive suites, Casa do Ancoradouro has seven and an outdoor pool. There are three suites at Casa da Ribiera with shared pool and two unique suites at Case das Artes e Ofícios. Along the road in Albernoa, Venda Grande houses a further six suites.
Malhadinha’s restaurant is inspired by local cuisine and uses organic products from the estates’ field, vineyard, olive grove and pastures.
In addition to a winery, there is also a spa offering therapies from around the world, a stud farm breeding pure blood Lusitano horses and the possibility of enjoying numerous experiences, from a balloon ride to skydiving or bread baking.
Raffles The Palm
GILDED LUXURY AND ELEGANCE – RAFFLES THE PALM, DUBAI
Antique furnishings, elegant rooms and uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf, this is where travel connoisseurs savour some of life’s finest experiences.
Raffles The Palm Dubai encompasses a beautiful beach, award-winning spa, six restaurants and bars and an opulent selection of rooms, suites and villas, including the legendary 24/7 Raffles butler service.
A five-star beachside palace, the accommodation includes the split-level Duplex Suites, with access to Raffles Club Lounge, and the Raffles Royal Suite, an exquisite 930 square metres with two king size bedrooms, one twin room and a private jacuzzi on the terrace.
Experience extravagance and comfort in the villas, including the Imperial Villa, located on the shoreline, with pool, lush grounds and built-in spa.
Raffles The Palm’s restaurants and bars include: Raffles Club Lounge overlooking the Palm Jumeirah; Piatti By The Beach, a slice of La Dolce Vita via Positano; Sola Jazz Lounge, with live jazz and Asian and Mediterranean finger food; Raffles Patisserie with French and Italian delicacies and Le Jardin, reminiscent of a French palace with al fresco dining on the Terrace.
FInally, there are the Blüthner Hall hotel lobby, which is perfect for gathering with a glass of champagne, and Cinq Mondes’ Spa where you can plan your wellness journey from beginning to end.
The St Regis Mardavall
A MEDITERRANEAN SANCTUARY – THE ST REGIS MARDAVALL, MALLORCA
A luxurious family resort and an exceptional retreat, the St Regis Mardavall on Mallorca’s south-west coast has 125 rooms and suites ranging across four terracotta buildings - all with large private terraces or balconies and a view of the Med.
It’s clear no detail is overlooked with the St Regis Butlers on hand to provide countless bespoke services and fully wired state-of-the-art entertainment and telecommunications systems. Indulge in the Ocean Two Suite, with its two bedrooms, bathrooms, handmade furniture, expansive terrace and living areas or opt for the glittering Mardavall Diamond Suite.
Settle in for an epicurean experience, embracing both Mediterranean and International flavours, at the Michelin-starred Es Fum restaurant, or enjoy the all-day menu at Aqua Restaurant, served under a shaded canopy, or a cocktail and snack at the St Regis Bar.
While the Family Traditions signature St Regis programme provides exploration and play opportunities for all ages and the Explorer Kids Club keeps the youngsters amused, adults can relax within the cool, contemporary elegance of the Arabella Spa and its saltwater pool, the cascade main pool or enjoy a game of tennis at a nearby tennis club.
If business is still on the agenda, the St Regis Mardavall can provide ten events and meetings spaces with a 200-guest capacity and a Mediterranean view from each room’s private terrace.
The Marbella Club
TRUE ANDALUSIAN SPIRIT – THE MARBELLA CLUB, SPAIN
Elegant simplicity is a way of life at the Marbella Club, a luxury hotel by the beach built around the finca Santa Margarita.
The guest rooms and villas stud the extensive grounds providing stylish living with a contemporary spirit throughout the Rooms, Unique and Grand Suites, Bungalows and Grand Villas.
The dining opportunities provide an option for every occasion, from all day dining in El Patio in the courtyard to the Beach Club, redolent with its 1950s Acapulco theme. Other favourites include MC Beach inspired by Malaga’s fish and seafood restaurants, The Grill - with its legendary silver service - and El Olivar healthy gastro food. Sip an aperitif among the citrus trees at the Summer Bar, pause for tapas, a game of backgammon and a nightcap in the Bohemian Rudi’, hide away at the Garden Pool or visit La Bodega and discover the stories of family-owned local wineries.
Beyond this, there’s the temptation of The Clubhouse - a fusion of new and established bar and restaurant spaces all under one roof.
Experience some holistic wellbeing by the sea at the Thalasso Spa, and the joys of slow living at the Marbella Club.
For life’s golfers, Marbella Club experiences include an outing for unlimited golf at the Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort, a pristine world-class 18-hole course in Mediterranean woodland.