St Regis Hotels and Resorts has announced the arrival of the iconic brand in Langkawi. Following the recent opening of the St Regis Dubai the brand is positioned to continue its growth in 2016 with openings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the Maldives; Changsha, China and Cairo, Egypt. Located in the covered Langkawi archipelago the resort Andaman Sea and is conveniently placed within a 30-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport. With interiors designed by G.A Design and architecture by the renowned architecture firm Gensler, the hotel channels a classical contemporary aesthetic. A vision of elegant island living, the resort’s mansion house infuses European and Middle Eastern influences, with a subtle colour palette of soft blues and beiges, playing up the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Islamic arches, mashrabiya-inspired screening, and large private courtyards embrace the design’s axial symmetry, giving way to a garden oasis populated with date palms, allamanda and bougainvillea. The St. Regis Langkawi is the first all-suite luxury resort in the archipelago, offering four private overwater villas and 85 luxury suites. Each suite is distinct in design with bold accent hues and imaginative paintings by esteemed local artists. All suites offer expansive, unobstructed views of the sea from spacious terraces.
