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Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud to open later this year as brand's first Indonesian property
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IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud later this year, marking the Kimpton luxury lifestyle brand's debut in Indonesia. Located near Ubud's Art Market, Ubud Palace, and Water Palace, the hotel aims to blend with Bali's creative energy. It will offer 101 accommodations, including rooms, pool suites, and private pool villas. The culinary program features five dining options, including Imamura Ubud, an omakase experience by Michelin-starred Chef Hirofumi Imamura, and Shaku by Imamura, a Japanese izakaya. Wellness facilities include a two-story fitness studio, recovery facilities, and Sakshi Spa, which uses Balinese healing traditions. Signature Kimpton perks include the "Forgot It, We’ve Got It!" program for travel essentials, Kimpton Kickstart for daily coffee, tea, and pastries, and Kimpton Social, an evening gathering. Austin Jones, General Manager, stated the hotel is designed to be a vibrant gathering place for guests and locals. The name "Suntaya" combines Sanskrit words for stillness and vitality, reflecting Ubud's balance of retreat and gathering. The architecture, designed by Denton Corker Marshall, interprets Balinese ceremonial processions and follows the natural contours of Ubud's hillside and riverside landscape.
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