{"id":5276,"date":"2013-09-19T15:10:34","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T19:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/?p=5276"},"modified":"2013-09-19T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2013-09-19T19:10:34","slug":"stregisabudhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2013\/09\/19\/stregisabudhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"The St Regis Abu Dhabi Opens"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of\u00a0The St. Regis Abu Dhabi<\/b><\/a>\u00a0in the capital of the\u00a0U.A.E, marking the brand\u2019s second hotel in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0and third St. Regis hotel to open in the\u00a0Middle East\u00a0since the brand was introduced into the region two years ago. Having more than doubled its global footprint in the last five years to 31 hotels, St. Regis continues to reinforce its position as a leader in luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n

\"St.Exterior of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi with suspended \u2018Abu Dhabi Suite\u2019 between two towers (Photo: Business Wire)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe are proud to be part of the continued development of Abu Dhabi\u2019s travel and tourism sectors. Since Starwood opened its first hotel in the region more than 30 years ago, we remain committed to growing our presence and strengthening our luxury portfolio,\u201d commented\u00a0Michael Wale, President,Starwood Hotels & Resorts,\u00a0Europe,\u00a0Africa\u00a0and\u00a0Middle East. \u201cWith the opening of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, we look forward to offering to global travellers and local residents the bespoke guest experiences and unparalleled luxury for which the St. Regis brand is renowned.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to introduce the brand\u2019s second St. Regis hotel to\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0– a destination that St. Regis guests, a new generation of luxury travellers, have recognized as being at the crossroads of culture, business and leisure,\u201d said\u00a0Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide.<\/p>\n

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi boasts the world\u2019s highest suspended hotel suite, the first Gary Rhodes\u2019 restaurant in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0and the first Hommage Gentleman\u2019s Grooming Atelier in the\u00a0United Arab Emirates. The hotel, owned by International Capital Trading, is part of\u00a0Nation Towers\u00a0on the vibrant Corniche and offers bespoke luxury combining the brand\u2019s unique legacy with contemporary Arabian hospitality.<\/p>\n

Luxuriously Appointed Accommodations<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi features 283 sumptuously-appointed guest rooms, including 55 elegant suites, all offering panoramic waterfront views of the Arabian Gulf. Designed by\u00a0Hirsch Bedner Associates\u00a0(HBA) together with local designers, the hotel\u2019s understated interiors were inspired by the region\u2019s rich heritage and the St. Regis brand\u2019s legacy: designed with the colours of the local sands, the traditional cuisine and souks in mind, HBA has imagined a luxurious setting in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0that is steeped in a sophisticated Art Deco past.<\/p>\n

The extravagant\u00a0Abu Dhabi Suite<\/b>\u00a0is positioned a lofty 650 feet above ground between the two towers and offering magnificent panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche and the city skyline. Spanning over 11,600 square feet, the suite combines contemporary design with a traditional Arabic influence. The opulent suite features cascading strands of crystals, 24-carat gold leaf accents, leather wall tiles, jewel-toned velvet upholstered walls and intricate glass mosaic patterns. The Abu Dhabi Suite features three bedrooms, a grand majlis with a soaring ceiling, luxurious spa and movie theatre as well as a kitchen, dining room, fully-equipped gym and private elevator access.<\/p>\n

All guests at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi have the opportunity to experience renowned hallmarks of the St. Regis brand, including signature St. Regis Butler Service, who provide anticipatory service and customize each stay according to specific tastes and preferences.<\/p>\n

Exquisite Culinary Experiences<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers eight culinary venues including\u00a0Rhodes 44<\/b><\/i>, the first restaurant in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0by famed Michelin-starred chefGary Rhodes. The hotel also introduces\u00a0Villa Toscana<\/b><\/i>\u00a0serving regional specialties from\u00a0Tuscany,\u00a0Umbria\u00a0and\u00a0Emilia-Romagna\u00a0in\u00a0Italy. Guests may also enjoy unique dining experiences at\u00a0Crystal Lounge, Cafe44,\u00a0The Tea Lounge, Azura, Spa Caf\u00e9 and the\u00a0St.\u00a0Regis Bar<\/b><\/i>, which follows in the tradition of the St. Regis brand\u2019s iconic\u00a0New York\u00a0hotel bar and which will have its own signature Bloody Mary cocktail incorporating ingredients native to the region.<\/p>\n

Luxury Leisure Facilities and Bespoke Services<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

The hotel has over 32,200 square feet of leisure facilities, including the indulgent Rem\u00e8de Spa for ladies, two outdoor swimming pools and the first Hommage Gentleman\u2019s Grooming Atelier in the\u00a0UAE. Guests can enjoy private access to the hotel\u2019s\u00a0Nation Riviera Beach Club, which is poised to become one of the most sought-after leisure destinations in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0when it opens later this year. Ideal for special celebrations and functions, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi also offers approximately 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space.<\/p>\n

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is minutes from the Presidential Palace, the\u00a0Marina Mall, as well as the business and administrative hub of the city. For more information on The St. Regis Abu Dhabi please visit\u00a0www.stregis.com\/abudhabi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Starwood Hotels & Resorts\u00a0in the\u00a0Middle East<\/b><\/p>\n

The St. Regis brand made its debut in the\u00a0Middle East\u00a0in 2011 with\u00a0The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort<\/a>, also located in\u00a0Abu Dhabi, and opened\u00a0The St. Regis Doha<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Qatar\u00a0last year. St. Regis will also make its debut in\u00a0Dubai\u00a0and\u00a0Amman\u00a0in the next few years.<\/p>\n

Starwood currently operates nearly 50 hotels in the\u00a0Middle East\u00a0and continues to strengthen its long-established position as one of the leading luxury hotel operators in the region. Starwood currently has over 30 hotels in the pipeline in the region of which more than 30% include hotels under the company\u2019s luxury brands – St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of\u00a0The St. Regis Abu Dhabi\u00a0in the capital of the\u00a0U.A.E, marking the brand\u2019s second hotel in\u00a0Abu Dhabi\u00a0and third St. Regis…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[91,742],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe St Regis Abu Dhabi Opens - VeryGoodPoints<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"St Regis Abu Dhabi\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2013\/09\/19\/stregisabudhabi\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"The St Regis Abu Dhabi Opens - 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