Corresponding with the growing international trend for elite accommodation experiences, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has noticed a surge in bookings for its most opulent room product, the Royal Villas over the last year, with occupancy anticipated to reach almost 90% during 2008. As an increasing number of regional and international travellers opt for high-end luxury defined by space, authenticity, privacy and bespoke services, the award-winning resort is enjoying ongoing acclaim for its clever interpretation of intelligent luxury and leisure travel.
General Manager and Regional Director of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Bugra Berberoglu is forthright about the potential for boutique luxury components such as the Royal Villas within the greater scope of a resort property, saying “In this travel-savvy generation many guests are seeking a more emotive and experiential vacation that almost transports them to another world where both their mind is stimulated and their body is pampered. This arising trend paves the way for the evolution of the hotel industry, in that we now seek to provide differentiated accommodation solutions that encompass the very best in space, sanctuary, design, amenities and on-demand services.”
Amongst a setting flanked by mountains, with uninterrupted views overlooking the breathtaking Dead Sea, the two Royal Villas are the hotel’s magnum opus; a masterpiece of design splendor discreetly encased in seclusion and bespoke luxury.
Inspired by the Babylonian era, a theme which runs throughout the entire resort, the 476 sqm natural stone villas are spread over two-floors, interspersed by a stunning internal courtyard featuring a mosaic-lined water-feature. Three elegantly furnished ensuite bedrooms each boast front row views of the nearby Dead Sea, as do the two spacious living rooms decked with panoramic floor to ceiling windows. A stylish and fully-equipped kitchen leads into a spacious dining room which can accommodate up to 12 guests, ideal for dinner parties or even high-end meetings.
‘The Royal Villa has hosted a plethora of well-known guests such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Michel Ferrero from the famed family chocolate company Ferrero Rocher and Academy Award winning actress Renee Zellweger, who all appreciate the secure nature of the Royal Villa,’ continued Berberoglu.
Outdoors, guests can bask in the sunshine, dive into the sapphire-waters of the private infinity-edge swimming pool and Jacuzzi or unwind in the soft sands of their own secluded villa-front beach. Adding an extra-special touch to the entire experience, the villas have a private wellness area, where guests can indulge in a complimentary massage upon arrival or enjoy in-room spa treatments from the resorts stunning Anantara Spa therapists.
Recently launched, Anantara Spa at The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, is poised to become the leading Spa in the Middle East. Over 10,000 sq meters in size, the largest in the region, Anantara Spa houses 20 treatment rooms, a large studio where guests can learn and practice the art of Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation and Pilates as well as several breathtaking outdoor therapy lounges, 28 spa suites (Simplex & Duplex), a Hammam, natural Dead Sea water pool, Asian therapies and local salt and mud treatments. The spa will also boast a private Watsu pool.
With access to an outstanding Audi A8 and personal chauffeur, guests will also be attended by a private butler and enjoy VIP welcome kits, a complimentary VIP bar, designer tea and coffee making facilities, Internet access, exclusive Dead Sea bathroom products, luxury turn-down service, use of iPods and laptops upon request, and if guests would like some more space for visiting family or friends, the Royal Villa can be connected to one of the neighbouring Ishtar Beach Chalets.
“The villa is also the ideal solution for GCC families that value privacy, space and exclusivity to spend quality time together. We aim to ensure the most memorable and comfortable vacation for each and every guest,” ended Berberoglu.
Follow in the passages of history amidst the beautiful sanctuary of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea’s superlative Royal Villas, the quintessential Dead Sea experience.
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels was founded in Germany in 1897. Kempinski’s impressive portfolio of distinctive properties includes historical landmarks, unique hide-away resorts and vibrant city hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. Rich in tradition, each Kempinski hotel celebrates the local culture and customs of its destination whilst maintaining the impeccable personalised service for which Kempinski is renowned. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning luxury traveller.
As a valued private-sector member of the Stop TB Partnership, Kempinski is proud to support the Luis Figo Campaign to Stop TB through the distribution of campaign postcards in guest rooms, explaining how tuberculosis, if it is diagnosed and treated with effective medication, is curable. We share the Stop TB Partnership’s vision and goal of a TB-free world.
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