Tuesday, 20 September 2011

The Hilton Arrives in Koh Samui

Introducing the Hilton to Koh Samui


Hilton / Conrad have recently opened their second hotel in Thailand. The first hotel is in Bangkok and this year (2011) Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa opened. This underlines the importance of Koh Samui as a destination for the affluent.

Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa is located in the Taling Ngam area of Koh Samui in the south-west. The resort consists of 80 free standing villas facing west and overlooking the tranquil beach of Aow Thai.


Private pool villas with sunset views


The villas are cleverly arranged to fan around a hillside so that they all have sea and sunset views. There are 65 one-bedroom villas, 14 two-bedroom villas and 1 Royal Thai Villa. All the villas feature private plunge pools with sea views.

As would be expected of a Conrad / Hilton each villa is stylishly appointed and feature LCD flat screen TV, iPod docking center and wireless internet. The rooms are in a contemporary Thai style with unique art work, Thai silk and tropical hardwood floors.

The Conrad Koh Samui has private cellar dining as well as cliff top dining at the Jahn Restaurant. There’s also Mediterranean dining at the Zest Restaurant. Sunset cocktails are available at the Glow Lounge.

The resort also features a cutting-edge designed spa that offers a range of holistic treatments, a fitness center and a floating pier.

The Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa is definitely one of the leading places to stay in Koh Samui. It is 28 kilometers from the airport.

The downside


The only downside to the Conrad Koh Samui is that the area of Taling Ngam is a quiet one with very little to offer in terms of nightlife. Moreover, the beach is nothing special. As with so many of the luxury hotels in Koh Samui they seem to be about trapping guests in remote spots so that the resort takes the lion’s share of the guests spending on food, drink, souvenirs etc.
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2 comments:

  1. Unknown22 March 2013 at 22:01

    Now make your romantic get away at Koh Samui, Thailand in worlds best Samui Luxury Villas. These villas owners are offering all type of luxurious features & good facilities with complete exclusive services.

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  2. highman12312 December 2013 at 11:57

    Back in May 2013 I spent two nights at the Conrad Koh Samui.

    When I arrived the hotel was fully booked, but I saw less than 10 people during my 2 day stay as The Conrad Koh Samui is less a hotel as collection of very private villas.

    Here is my review of The Conrad Koh Samui with a ton of pictures:
    The Conrad Koh Samui

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