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YTL opens Monkey Island Estate's hotel and floating spa
01 May 2019 . BY Tom Walker
The spa is located on a bespoke crafted barge, moored on the banks of the island
It was through this project and others like it, that we learned that sustainable design can take many forms and doesn’t have to be explored through conventional definitions – Ed Bakos, MD, Champalimaud Designs
Malaysian hotel group YTL Hotels has opened the Monkey Island Estate resort in Bray-on-Thames, UK.
Set across seven acres, the resort will include a 41-bedroom luxury hotel – designed by New York-based Champalimaud Design – and a floating spa.
The spa is located on a bespoke crafted barge moored on the banks of the island and houses three treatment rooms, a themed wheelhouse reception and an Elixir Bar.
Inspired by the monks who once inhabited the island, the treatments and spa experiences have been choreographed to fit the setting and concept.
Each spa treatment will begin with a sensory ritual and ‘Elixir Tasting’ of one of the monk-brewed ancient herbal tonics.
The spa is also peppered with touch points that celebrate the power of water, taking guests on holistic voyages through the history of the island and the River Thames.
The spa team has partnered with British spa brand Moss of the Isles to create the bespoke treatments.
"The spa will bring to life the spirit of adventure on this great river," said Melissa Mettler, responsible for spa planning and development at YTL Hotels.
"Poems, stories and the power of the river will feed our offering...and it all happens on a bespoke wide-beam river boat."
Monkey Island Estate is the latest addition to YTL Hotels’ growing UK portfolio, a collection of hotels which already includes The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Threadneedles, The Glasshouse, and The Academy.
Champalimaud carried out a full restoration of the hotel
17th Century, Grade 1 listed frescoes have been restored
The bedrooms have a country house feel and look out over the River Thames
The Monkey Bar has a garden terrace overlooking the river
All interiors are by Champalimaud Designs
The island is near the village of Bray, a foodie haven, with restaurants boasting seven Michelin stars between them
The spa's Elixir bar, which serves monk-brewed ancient herbal tonics
Treatments rooms have portholes giving views of the river
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strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
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Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
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YTL opens Monkey Island Estate's hotel and floating spa
01 May 2019 . BY Tom Walker
The spa is located on a bespoke crafted barge, moored on the banks of the island
It was through this project and others like it, that we learned that sustainable design can take many forms and doesn’t have to be explored through conventional definitions – Ed Bakos, MD, Champalimaud Designs
Malaysian hotel group YTL Hotels has opened the Monkey Island Estate resort in Bray-on-Thames, UK.
Set across seven acres, the resort will include a 41-bedroom luxury hotel – designed by New York-based Champalimaud Design – and a floating spa.
The spa is located on a bespoke crafted barge moored on the banks of the island and houses three treatment rooms, a themed wheelhouse reception and an Elixir Bar.
Inspired by the monks who once inhabited the island, the treatments and spa experiences have been choreographed to fit the setting and concept.
Each spa treatment will begin with a sensory ritual and ‘Elixir Tasting’ of one of the monk-brewed ancient herbal tonics.
The spa is also peppered with touch points that celebrate the power of water, taking guests on holistic voyages through the history of the island and the River Thames.
The spa team has partnered with British spa brand Moss of the Isles to create the bespoke treatments.
"The spa will bring to life the spirit of adventure on this great river," said Melissa Mettler, responsible for spa planning and development at YTL Hotels.
"Poems, stories and the power of the river will feed our offering...and it all happens on a bespoke wide-beam river boat."
Monkey Island Estate is the latest addition to YTL Hotels’ growing UK portfolio, a collection of hotels which already includes The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Threadneedles, The Glasshouse, and The Academy.
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Champalimaud carried out a full restoration of the hotel
17th Century, Grade 1 listed frescoes have been restored
The bedrooms have a country house feel and look out over the River Thames
The Monkey Bar has a garden terrace overlooking the river
All interiors are by Champalimaud Designs
The island is near the village of Bray, a foodie haven, with restaurants boasting seven Michelin stars between them
The spa's Elixir bar, which serves monk-brewed ancient herbal tonics
Treatments rooms have portholes giving views of the river
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a
strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
American market.
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience
in the world.
Premium hotel and spa destination Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, has launched a poolside
facemask service for its guests, powered by luxury skincare and spa brand Knesko.
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the
Swiss Oxygen Treatment, debuting exclusively at luxury Swiss day spa Labo Spa in Zurich.
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
spa partner for the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia.
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a
sense of wellbeing by almost 70 per cent, as well as improving self-esteem, skin condition
and relaxation levels.