The Surin Phuket

About The Surin Phuket

The Surin Phuket Hotel is a member of Design Hotels Amid coconut palms and gently rolling slopes -The Surin Phuket elegantly sashays down the tropical landscape to rest along the islands finest white sandy beach at Pansea Bay - Paris-based architect and designer Ed Tuttle who originally designed The Surin -formerly known as The Chedi is back to rejuvenate this celebrated resort - All accommodation and facilities have been entirely renovated in a fresh take on Thai beach cottages that beautifully combine local materials and Thai designs with modern functionality Elevated walkways link pavilions and public buildings -offering guests unobstructed views of the ocean -while the private cottages literally invite the surrounding nature inside through their shuttered doors - A private veranda and secluded sun deck ensconces each cottage in its own patch of paradise - Here guests can breathe easy in custom-made designs and the earthy colors that reflect the organic aesthetic of Tuttles tropical vision or take advantage of discreet -yet always attentive service - It all stands in contrast to the restaurants dramatic lighting and the hotel librarys graphic elegance - Lustrous black anthracite makes up the hexagonal pools tiling and creates dramatic reflections at night -enhancing the already otherworldly wonder of this tropical retreat - the ultimate in Southeast Asian seaside serenity

Thailand -The land of a thousand smiles - comprises 76 provinces - Fondly referred to as the Pearl of the South -Phuket -located off the countrys south-western coastline is the only island province in Thailand and is 867 km from the capital Bangkok - The island runs 48 km -34 miles north to south and 21 km -16 miles east to west and is connected to Phang Nga province by a motor bridge in the north - Phuket is surrounded by the azure Andaman Sea which joins the Indian Ocean to the south - Aside from its crystal watery surroundings and powder white beaches -Phuket is an island blessed with the natural beauty of mountains and valleys with the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park protecting more than 20 square kilometers of rainforest Phuket is the most cosmopolitan town with the highest developed infrastructure in Thailand - Tourism has inadvertently become a main source of living but much of the countrys customs remains rooted in present day society - Activities are diverse with the islands colourful mix of age-old traditions and inevitable commercial modernization - Sino-Portuguese and European influences are apparent particularly in the architecture of Phuket Town The Surin is nestled in peaceful seclusion on the islands finest shore -Pansea Beach famous for its crystal clear waters and pristine white sand - An away-from-it-all seafront retreat -The Surin is an easy blend of timeless simplicity and modern sophistication