Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley To Open Its Doors Fall 2016

First New Luxury Boutique Hotel and Spa in Seven Years to Debut at Historical Site in St. Helena

 Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley will open for previews September 2016 in the charming and sophisticated community of St. Helena, next to the stunning Beringer Vineyards and Estate. The hotel’s spacious guest rooms, spa and wellness center, on-site restaurant and event barn will appeal to local residents, leisure travelers, corporate retreats, couples seeking a romantic escape, and those in search of a unique venue for an intimate private event. Each aspect of the hotel is inspired by the beauty and authenticity of the region with subtle nods to the Las Alcobas brand’s Latin American heritage.

“We are thrilled to expand our presence in Northern California with the upcoming opening of Las Alcobas in Napa Valley,” said Hoyt H. Harper II, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts. “As we continue to grow our portfolio in North America’s most coveted destinations, Las Alcobas spectacular location, unparalleled design, and impeccable service reinforces our role as the destination authority.”

“We want to create a lasting impression for our guests and pamper them as if we welcomed them in our own home,” says Samuel Leizorek, Co-Developer and Founder of Las Alcobas Hotel Group. “Our specialized experiences, unique amenities, and approachable service will only enhance what is already a spectacular destination. We’re proud that the breathtaking views from our guestrooms are unrivaled in Napa Valley and are eager for guests to experience them firsthand.”

The hotel’s 68 guestrooms and suites, all with fireplace-adorned outdoor terraces, overlook the tranquil neighboring vineyards or winery, including 10 rooms featuring outdoor soaking tubs situated on private balconies. Gracious interiors designed by award-winning international design firm Yabu Pushelberg are appointed with custom furniture, Rivolta Carmignani linens, and oversized spa-like bathrooms with soaking tubs and showers. The light, airy guestrooms feature headboards upholstered in linen and flanked by custom bedside tables. Clean and modern finishes in natural tones, as well as the use of warm, organic materials like oak and woven jute, promote a fresh, relaxing feeling. Paying homage to the heritage of Las Alcobas, guestrooms will also feature a selection of handmade soaps and in-room amenities such as market bags crafted in Mexico City, where the brand’s award-winning flagship hotel resides.

“We have a very special relationship with Samuel, one that has evolved to become a truly valued friendship. His projects are a labor of love, more intimate in scale than most hotels, and we’ve worked to convey that personality and intimacy in every detail,” says Glenn Pushelberg, Co-Founder, Yabu Pushelberg. “Napa Valley is a very special place, and this was a tremendous opportunity to design for very personal experience with a unique hotel that will define the destination.”

The serenity of the surrounding landscape is emulated at the 3,500 square foot Atrio spa, a wellness center where treatments include ancient healing, artisanal handmade products, and an apothecary-style aromatherapy blending bar. This blending system is designed by a world-renowned clinical aromatherapist, teacher, author and herbologist and is offered as part of all massage experiences. The curated treatment menu consists of traditional massage and mind techniques from across the world, many dating back over 2,000 years. Signature treatments incorporate organic and locally sourced products and ingredients to highlight the best that Napa has to offer. Atrio offers Naturopathica, natural botanical skincare products inspired by nature and drawing from traditional healing practices.

The spa will feature four single treatment rooms, a co-ed steam room, a couple’s treatment suite with a private steam room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. The hotel’s corresponding fitness center will offer state-of-the-art equipment, Beringer estate views, and a dedicated studio for yoga, breath-work and meditation classes. The cabana-lined outdoor pool will also serve as a place for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation throughout their stay.

“We’re confident that Las Alcobas will quickly be considered one of Napa Valley’s leading luxury hotels, and stand out as one of the most romantic hotels in the United States,” says Guneet Bajwa, Managing Principal of Presidio Companies, the hotel’s Co-Developer. “This tranquil haven is the perfect place for couples to cozy up with a glass of world-class wine on their private balcony while gazing out at the exquisite setting.”

The resort’s signature restaurant, Acacia House, will be led by celebrated chef Chris Cosentino together with business partner Oliver Wharton of San Francisco's acclaimed Cockscomb restaurant. Set in a historic property dating back to 1907, Acacia House – the building's original name – reflects the rustic and bustling atmosphere of the former inn, updated with modern elements to showcase Cosentino's renowned combination of bold and balanced flavors.  The menu at Acacia House captures the prevailing seasonal sensibility of California's wine country with a selection of small and larger plates designed to complement a diverse Napa Valley wine list celebrating both established and emerging brands. Cosentino and Wharton will oversee the food and beverage components at Las Alcobas including an on-site artisan bread program; breakfast, pool, lounge and room service; banquets and catering; as well as picnic baskets and musette bags for cyclists. Service elements, executed by the pedigreed hotelier team from Las Alcobas, will be characterized by a warm, intuitive approach for a reimagined and holistic Napa Valley dining experience.

Vaulted wooden ceilings and sliding barn doors provide an airy sense of space in the 2,200 square foot event barn, available for private events for up to 100 people. The venue is equipped with an interactive demonstration kitchen and built-in AV, and is dividable by two full-size soundproof walls. Outside, a smaller event lawn can be reserved for intimate wedding ceremonies and events, and on the Acacia House Verandah, small groups can enjoy a unique private outdoor dining space.

“We’d like our guests to enjoy their own authentic Napa Valley experience during their stay, whether dining aside locals at our restaurant, slowing down at the spa, at a private tasting with one of our vintner friends, or taking in the vineyard views from the comfort of their own room,” says David Shipman, General Manager.

Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley is located at 1915 Main Street in St. Helena, CA, and is currently offering special opening rates starting at $695 for fall and beyond. For more information, please visit www.lasalcobasnapavalley.com.

About Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley

Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley is a luxury boutique hotel located amidst vineyards in the St. Helena community of Napa Valley, California. Set to debut in fall 2016, the hotel will feature 68 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms and suites offering terraces and outdoor fireplaces, a signature restaurant by acclaimed Chef Chris Cosentino, a 3,500 square foot spa and wellness center, an outdoor pool, meeting and event facilities and all of the brand’s signature amenities and services. This will be the second property for the Las Alcobas brand following the award-winning flagship hotel located in Mexico City. For more information and updates, visit www.lasalcobasnapavalley.com.

About The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection® brand is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA® brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble, recently surpassing 100 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information and new openings, visittheluxurycollection.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Sneak Peek: 'THE 13' The Most Luxurious Hotel Ever Built

Louis XIII Holdings Limited announced today that it is officially naming its Macau hotel “THE 13” and released the first images of the interiors. The hotel was first announced in 2013 and will arguably be the most luxurious hotel ever built, expected to open in late summer 2016 at a cost of over US$7 million per room.

THE 13

“As the business and the brand have developed, we felt that the name ‘THE 13’ most accurately reflected our Macau hotel’s combination of Baroque inspiration and contemporary accents. Our brand represents a unique vision of a global luxury lifestyle based on strong bespoke traditions while embracing modern elements that enhance these traditions,” explained Stephen Hung, Co-Chairman.

“13 is my lucky number and the new name along with the new logo fit perfectly with my vision,” said Mr. Hung. “There is a hint of tradition while also suggesting a chic and fun edginess.”

Royal Bedroom

The Company also announced its intention to change its corporate name to “THE 13 HOLDINGS LIMITED” subject to approval by its shareholders and other relevant authorities.

THE 13 today released the first images of the interior of its breath-taking Macau hotel, targeted to open in late summer of 2016. THE 13 revealed images and video of the “Villa du Comte, our entry-level accommodations.” Of the all-villa hotel’s 200 rooms (villas are large suites in Macau parlance), most will be Villa du Comte with a gross floor area of approximately 2,000 square feet while 31 are even larger, topping out at a monumental 30,000 square feet for the Villa de Stephen.

Virtually every design detail in the hotel is bespoke and created especially for THE 13. Everything from the elaborately detailed Baroque scrollwork, to the sculptures, to the fabrics, to the wall coverings, to the furniture, to the tableware, to the Rolls-Royce Phantoms was created by Mr. Hung and THE 13’s talented team of designers.

Stained glass and marble bathroom

“This was a labour of love,” said Mr. Hung. “The team and I put every ounce of creativity and passion we had into this project to ensure every detail was perfect. Our guests, I believe, will find the result truly remarkable and beyond anything they have previously experienced.”

The Villa du Comte is a split-level, one-bedroom villa with the following features:

• Private Elevator Lobby. To ensure the ultimate in privacy, all guests access their villas via elevators which open directly into the villa’s private elevator lobby, like a New York style penthouse.
• Butler Service. Every villa is supported by 24-hour butler service from THE 13’s team of majordome, trained by world famous MCM Palace Consultants and certified by the English Guild of Butlers.
• Spectacular Décor. The décor combines spectacular floor to ceiling baroque details and period artworks contrasted with surprising modern elements woven together through exceptional craftsmanship to create an environment of unparalleled romance, elegance and luxury.
• Roman Bath. 6-8 guests can relax in the Villa du Comte’s ornate marble Roman Bath beautifully presented under a vaulted baroque ceiling supported by neo-classical columns and lit by a spectacular crystal chandelier. When not in use, the Roman Bath is covered by a retractable marble floor.
• Stained-Glass and Marble Bathroom. Guests bathe under art covered ceilings lit by standing candelabra. A rain shower and electric bidet toilet are hidden behind a floor to ceiling stained-glass façade.
• Royal Bedroom. The villa bedroom features a king-size, velvet-canopied bed with an elaborately carved and gilded Baroque headboard in the royal tradition.
• Diamond Series Furniture. To complement the Baroque setting, Mr. Hung created, together with leading artisans, a glittering series of faceted chrome furniture for the living room, bedroom and bathroom.
• Rolls-Royce Transportation. On arrival and departure, all hotel guests receive complimentary transfer to and from Macau transportation hubs via THE 13’s fleet of bespoke, red, extended wheel base Rolls-Royce Phantoms.

Roman Bath

“These images offer a preview of a very special gateway to the refined and remarkable. THE 13 connects our international guests to the world’s most coveted luxury experiences and to each other. We are proud that Macau will be establishing a new world standard for ultra-luxury hotels through its native brand, THE 13,” said Mr. Hung.

Visit website: the13.com

Source: http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/

Travelore News: Rosewood Beijing Opens

Rosewood Beijing opens, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia. The 283-room hotel, located at the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang, opposite the iconic CCTV Tower, is a true reflection of Beijing, a city where ancient meets modern.

A Sense of Place® in Beijing
Rosewood Beijing brings to Asia the collection’s A Sense of Place® philosophy which was interpreted by the hotel’s designer, Stewart Robertson of BARstudio. The guest experience subliminally mirrors the ageless Chinese concept of journey and welcome: travelers arriving at imposing city gates and passing through fine gardens, engaging with hospitable hosts, before finally, as though symbolically ascending through a classic Chinese mountainscape, arriving at a private, relaxing retreat.