(Singapore, October 19, 2009) – GHM is well known for its distinctive and stylish group of hotels and resorts worldwide and this has been recognised on the prestigious annual Condé Nast Traveller (UK Edition) Readers’ Travel Awards list for 2009. Every year, along with the category awards, the magazine publishes the Top 100 List that incorporates the best of the best from around the world and GHM has featured on this list consistently since 1998.
The 12th Annual Readers’ Travel Awards were compiled from reader votes that covered the best the travel world has to offer among airlines, tour operators, cruise lines, hotels, spas and destinations.
GHM properties The Datai, The Setai, The Chedi Muscat and The Chedi Phuket were listed among the top Overseas Leisure Hotels in the world in their respective regional categories. The Datai, The Chedi Muscat and The Chedi Phuket were also ranked on Top 100 List which pays tribute to the overall winners in terms of highest scorers, irrespective of category.
“It is a great honour for these GHM properties to be recognised and awarded by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller. GHM strives to develop and operate award winning hotels and resorts that provide guests with unrivalled lifestyle experiences” said Mr Hans R Jenni, President and Director of GHM.
The Datai
Listed as the No 4 Overseas Leisure Hotel in Asia and the Subcontinent and No 25 in the Overall Top 100 list, The Datai in Langkawi, Malaysia is described by Condé Nast Traveller as an ‘oasis of calm’. The Datai was the first GHM property and quickly became one of the worlds most sought-after and award-winning hideaway resorts.
Located on the north western tip of the lush tropical island of Langkawi off the coast of West Malaysia, The Datai is truly an oasis of relaxation and tranquility surrounded by centuries-old virgin rainforest with a private footpath leading to an idyllic white sand beach, swimming pool and spa, and nearby golf course.
The Datai’s 40 villas, 16 suites and 54 rooms are all set within the rainforest with their own private veranda and stunning views of the lush tropical landscape and breathtaking Andaman Sea beyond.
The Chedi Muscat
Listed as the No 5 Overseas Leisure Hotel in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean and No 34 on the Overall Top 100 list, The Chedi Muscat in Oman is descried by Condé Nast Traveller as ‘unrepentantly modern and informal, epitomising the new contemporary, funky Arabia’.
Marking GHM’s debut in the Middle East, The Chedi Muscat opened in January 2003 as an exclusive beach resort in one of the world’s most exciting new travel destinations, the Sultanate of Oman on the Indian Ocean.
Located on the stunning Boushar Beachfront where crystal clear blue waters mirror images of a backdrop of ancient mountain ranges, The Chedi Muscat is a modern oasis of Middle Eastern mysticism and contemporary luxury offering world-class amenities and services.
Each of the 156 exquisite rooms and suites offer exclusive access to turquoise pools with cosy cabanas, a water garden and a private stretch of beach. The décor features simple Asian-inspired elegance in the GHM style with distinctive design features and subtle bursts of vibrant colour characteristic of traditional Omani architecture which add an ageless charm and a distinct sense of place.
The Chedi Phuket
The Chedi Phuket, the first of GHM’s Chedi brand of hotels, was listed as No 7 on the Overseas Leisure Hotel in Asia and the Subcontinent and No 49 in the Overall Top 100 list.
The Chedi Phuket opened in August 1995 and set the tone for a groundbreaking collection of contemporary Asian style hotels in exotic locations throughout the world.
Surrounded by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea and the tranquil coast of Pansea Beach, The Chedi Phuket is the perfect tropical island getaway. 108 thatched cottages sit under a canopy of coconut groves where the appeal of the spacious 89 one-bedroom and 19 two bedroom cottages is further enhanced with private verandas, secluded sun decks and handcrafted teak floors.
The resort includes relaxing spa services, delightful dining venues, practical meeting facilities and exciting recreation options and has been featured on the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards since 2005.
The Setai
Listed as No 15 Overseas Leisure Hotel in the Americas and Caribbean, The Setai is an iconic oceanfront resort hotel located at the centre of the famous American Art Deco neighbourhood of South Beach in Miami, Florida
Opened in late 2004, The Setai occupies what was formerly the legendary 1930’s Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel with an adjoining multi-story glass tower that rises about its surroundings to offer stunning views of the beachside strip and Atlantic Ocean.
The Setai which comprises ‘The Art Deco Building’ with 85 rooms and ‘The Tower’ with 45 suites and 1 penthouse, has been exquisitely furnished in a fashion that celebrates its Art Deco heritage while embracing the Asian influences so distinctive of the GHM style.
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