Who's Going
Party JetSetters, Residence Owners, W Lovers
Reason to Stay
Party Resort, Architectual Property, Luxury Spa
Hotel Type
Luxury Boutique Resort
Dazzling and architecturally relevant in a resort town where trendy rules, W Koh Samui is part of an illustrious group of W-branded Retreat properties in far-off getaways like the Maldives and Bali that make-up the esteemed portfolio. Its designs are native, penned with innovative architecture by MAPS Design Studio and interiors by Thailand-based P49 Design showcasing a glass and wood edifice suspended over a beachfront hillside providing views of the bay and direct access to a private sand beach.<br /> <br />Mixed media elements like floors with LCD projection juxtaposed to sleek white terrazzo, the lobby is architecturally defined by a towering ceiling covered in angular whitewood panels and walls covered in bookshelves. Oversize lounge area are adorned with signature 12-foot lamps with W Lounge offering lotus-shaped water-feature leading to the even more impressive WooBar with evening DJs and bar scene cantilevered over the hillside with 270-degree views of the Gulf of Thailand.<br /> <br />Two restaurants keep dining options of The Kitchen Table with its circle-shpaed ceiling and beach club vibe that extends onto an outdoor terrace or Japanese restaurant Namu with its pebble floors and location in the middle of a fountain that gives the illusion of a floating restaurant. aWay Spa is the new signature day spa includes a well-equipped outpost of SWEAT fitness center in addition to an on-site water sports center, tennis courts and TONIC juice bar. <br />
The Room
One of Koh Samui’s larger luxury hotels, W Retreat is home to 75 private villas that are some of the best local accommodations to date. Zen-inspired rooms feature monochromatic color palette of muddy, earthy colors with exaggerated panels of glass opening to well-sized terraces with Gulf of Thailand views. Rooms are built for serenity as well as a fair amount of playfulness with including private pool with oversize daybeds and outdoor shower that are hardly for the physically modest. The ewow Suite features a 2-bedroom layout with innovative architecture that includes a wood-paneled bathroom with 10-ft. circular tub and lounge swing to do what you will with in the privacy of your own bathroom. Those that need even more room, or just prefer the privacy of a secured villa setting, The Retreat is home to the Residences at W Retreat Koh Samui featuring 17 beachfront villas ranging from three to five bedrooms with full access to the services and amenities of the neighboring hotel.
Preferred Room
Ewow Suite
Special Features
Architectural Design, Hip Clientele, Party Atmosphere
Amenities
Restaurant, Pool, Spa, Lounge, Bar, Boutique, Private Residences
