Invisible technology, state-of-the-art communications,
ultra-modern entertainment concepts and contemporary interior
designs and landscapes are pad of the new generation of
luxurious villas at The Ritz Carlton Bali, Resort and Spa's
magnificent six hectare multi-faceted development.
A dream team of leading designers, architects, craftsmen
and industry professionals created a spectacular class of
luxury accommodations, integrating progressive designs,
facilities & services with traditional Balinese architectural
elements and timeless appeal.
The 38 lavishly appointed one-bedroom private villas, six
of which are inter- connecting, sit along the western cliffs
on the 77-hectare resort property with sweeping views of
the majestic Indian Ocean.
The development is dazzling in its concept and design and
includes a minimalist style lobby and entrance leading to
Bali's first exclusive Martini Club, complete with a translucent
optic- Iit glass bar by artist Seiki Torige.
The open-air, Eastern inspired C-Bar lounge offers oriental
fare and relaxation zones at nightwith plush silk-laid and
canopied opium-beds. The stylish 80 seat, lotus shaped elevated
Dava Restaurant with three individual private dining rooms
and a walk-in wine cellar captures spectacular ocean views
and is striking in contemporary glamor.
Additional features include the woodside H2O cafe, an elegant,
fully stocked library with sophisticated facilities, meeting
rooms, gallery spaces, private wedding chapel and venue,
wine, chocolates and cigar atelier, and a stunning two-tiered
black river stone bathers pool with waterfall.
The villas convey sumptuous serenity with plush furnishings
and distinctive ' art and masterpieces collected from the
islands famed adisans and are bail: using smooth marble
flooring and classic alang-alang (thatched) roofing.
Villa interiors blend Japanese Zen-like elements with Balinese
accents where light and open space is the main design principal.
Polished timber panels, brushed metallic and chrome fittings,
sandstone carvings, slate tiling, eclectic artwork, luxurious
fabrics and designer accessories have been used throughout,
while the latest in ergonomic design and technology uses
state-of-the-art flat screen television, DVD, stereo, Wi-Fi
Internet access and individual climate controls to allow
adjustable air- conditioning.
Romantic, canopied beds with luxury cotton linens, soft
ducats, and down pillows lead out to expansive gardens where
an individual infinity edged plunge pool meets a swim-up
relaxation ba/e gazebo pavilion.
Spaciously appointed, the villas feature a bathroom almost
half the size of the 120 my floor space.
The spectacular floor to ceiling glass bathroom features
a step up marble bath for two, positioned to take advantage
of ocean views and adjacent gardens where traditional stone
fountains flow water into the plunge pool. An adjoining
dressing gallery, his and her floating wash basins, separate
shower with dual rain showerheads and walk in wardrobes
make for one of the most spectacular bathrooms ever created.
Each villa offers one button call 24 hour personal butler
service to attend to guests, draw a bath, pack or unpack
clothes, make dinner reservations, set up a laptop or even
apply a coat of sun- screen. A custom-stocked honor-bar,
gourmet coffee and tea selections and exclusive bathroom
amenities with beauty products are part of the exclusive
services and amenities on offer. Architectural firm Wimberly,
Allison, Tong and Goo of Newport Beach, California, is responsible
for the design while pad Design Woodhead International from
Thailand handled the project's interiors. M&N Environmental
Planning Institute Company from Tokyo, Japan, together with
St. Legere Design, Hong Kong, created the landscape design
and architecture for the development and villas. Ground-breaking
Japanese architect Koji Takeda from Tokyo created the innovative
restaurant, Madini Club and Bar.
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