Take your body and mind on a journey of relaxation with these worldwide destinations of tranquility.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK AT CHAO PHRAYA RIVER, THAILAND
Make your way to Bangkok’s coveted riverside
and discover an urban sanctuary in the city’s creative district. Surrounded by galleries, boutiques, restaurants and cafés, the Hotel – ranked #3 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List 2023 – is a hub of energy and style. Take in sweeping river views from the outdoor lap and infinity pools, savor inventive cuisine in its collection of restaurants, find solace in one of its green courtyards or simply relax in one of its 299 guest rooms.
Rising above the majestic Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok’s Creative District, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is designed by the legendary Jean-Michel Gathy. The energetic urban resort puts guests at the centre of Bangkok’s riverside Creative District, a coveted neighbourhood filled with galleries, boutiques and cafés. The Hotel’s airy indoor-outdoor layout is inspired by the rhythms of the river. The magic begins the moment one arrives, greeted by light-filled open spaces, cascading water pools and a succession of water and plant filled courtyards. Guests take in sweeping river views from the outdoor infinity pools, experience the best of wellness and fitness at the Urban Wellness Centre, discover innovative Thai artworks at the ART Space curated in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok, and savor award-winning inventive gastronomy at the high-concept restaurants – from riverside Italian lunches to refined Michelin-starred Cantonese dining. BKK Social Club serves bespoke cocktails in a setting that echoes the legendary glamour of Buenos Aires and was featured on the 2022 World’s 50 Best Bars list at #14 and the 2023 Asia’s 50 Best Bars list at
The Urban Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok officially opened February 1, 2023 and takes a 360-degree customizable approach to wellness across body (physical and aesthetics), mind (spirituality and mindfulness), and work (movement and function). Whether looking to make a lifestyle change, ramp of a routine, or simply relax, expert instructors, coaches, yogis and therapists are available to help guests achieve their wellbeing goals.
Highlighted by a lavish spa suite with its own private bath and indoor garden, plus eight additional treatment rooms, the spa also includes a spacious consultation area with wellness boutique, and relaxation lounges. Additional services are provided at the in-house Gentleman’s Tonic barber shop, A Sense of Beauty, a Salon by Sasha, and nail salon. The fitness offering encompasses a naturally-lit state-of-the-art gym, a dedicated mind and body studio with regular open and private classes, and a 35 metre (115 foot) lap pool.
BVLGARI HOTEL ROMA, ITALY
The Bulgari Hotel Roma is the second hotel in Italy and 9th of the jewels in the worldwide Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Collection, which currently includes properties in Milan, London, Paris, Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai, Bali, and Tokyo openings schedule in the Maldives and Miami in 2025 and Los Angeles in 2026.
Located at number 10 in the very central Piazza Augusto Imperatore in the Campo Marzio area,
a stone’s throw from Via Del Corso, the Piazza di Spagna and also the historic Bulgari store on Via Condotti, the hotel is a unique entity in the Maison’s history, because of bulgaria’s unbreakable bond with the city where it was founded nearly 140 years ago, and also the opportunity it provides to express the spirit of the city, describing it with a contemporary twist. The Bulgari Hotel Roma is a celebration of the most refined qualities of Rome, reaching beyond cliches, and is a showcase for the best Italian design and craftsmanship, a great heritage that is celebrated through a myriad of details.
The imposing building that houses the hotel
– with an overall surface area 14,000 square meters spread over seven floors, of which one is below ground – is a splendid example of rationalist architecture designed by the architect Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo and built between 1936 and 1938, it was officially opened in 1950 by the Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi as the headquarters of the INPS, the Italian Social Security agency. It is in a historic location, with strong symbolic value: it faces the Mausoleum of Augustus, the circular 1st century tomb, and the Ara Pacis, the altar which celebrates the period of peace that the emperor managed to impose – the Pax Romana – and which is now preserved within the Ara Pacis Museum designed by Richard Meier.
The link between the Bulgari Hotel Roma
and the vision and historical time of the emperor Augustus is guaranteed by the presence of the Statue of seated Augustus, an original Roman sculpture, in Pentelic marble, from the Torlonia collection. Positioned in the center of the entrance vestibule, this statue is the first in a series of five, whose restoration has been sponsored by Bulgari and which will alternate in the exhibition.
As with all other Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, the design of the interiors at the Bulgari Hotel Roma
was entrusted to the Italian architecture and interior design firm ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel which has successfully balanced the aesthetic rigor of the stones used in imperial Rome and the building’s clean architectural through the use of especially rich textures.
The hotel has 114 rooms, many of them suites. They are decorated in four different color palettes – white, yellow, red, and green – and every one of them enjoys a splendid view over Piazza Augusto Imperatore or Via della Frezza,
a small street full of Roman charm. Located
on the third floor, the Bulgari Suite covers 300 square meters and has a spectacular view of the Mausoleum of Augustus.
The Bulgari Hotel Roma offers five different types of catering, all curated by the world famous chef Niko Romito. The recipient of three Michelin stars for Reale, his restaurant in Abruzzi, Romito has been in charge of all culinary experiences for Bulgari Hotels & Resorts since 2017.
A true temple of well-being, the Bulgari Spa evokes the atmosphere of ancient Roman baths, with marble columns that rise from the swimming pool and colored glass that creates a warm, soft light. Covering 1500 square meters, this oasis
of peace to rebalance body, mind and spirit has nine treatment rooms and a 20-meter covered pool decorated with sparkling mosaics which draw inspiration from motifs used in celebrated Baths of Caracalla.
BANYAN TREE VEYA PHUKET, THAILAND
Veya is a place of thriving between yourself, others, and nature. Begin your wellbeing journey in a safe space of both wonderment and reflection where you can discover new possibilities and wisdoms, allowing you to weave them into your own path of wellbeing. Banyan Tree Veya is an intimate 12 one-bedroom Veya Pool Villa resort designed for optimal rest and restoration. At 140 sqm each, the villas offer modern comfort through the lens of contemporary Thai design and architecture, outfitted with luxurious king-sized beds, spacious bathrooms, daybeds for private contemplation, 19 sqm swimming pools, and heated jet pools for relaxation.
Veya Pool Villa lets you enter a world of pure comfort and relaxation, allowing you the time to focus on yourself. Veya Restaurant is a place that brings together all who desire to eat well to enjoy conscious and plant-based cuisine that delights the senses and elevates your wellbeing. Veya dishes weave Asian and Mediterranean culinary influences with ingredients that respect the land and are celebrated for their flavor and quality.
Contemporary renditions of traditional cuisine form Banyan Tree Phuket’s array of vibrant and varied restaurants and bars, from the first Saffron Thai restaurant to bites overlooking the golf course and wholesome meals by the pool. During your stay, wellbeing specialists will be on hand to work on a tailored activity program that caters to your unique interests, priorities, and needs. While everyone’s wellbeing journey is different, there are learnings and practices that universally help find balance within the body, mind, and environment. Veya’s approach to wellbeing composes a range of multidisciplinary modalities distilled and clarified into 8 universal pathways toward being well – 8 Pillars of Wellbeing.
Your wellbeing journey leads you towards many different paths centered around your body, mind, and surroundings. To help you find balance on these pathways, there’s an all- encompassing calendar of accessible workshops, impactful activities, and immersive nature-based experiences centering on somatic practices. The calendar consists of a holistic range of expert- led activities, including mindfulness practices, somatic movements, and lifestyle learnings that help discover simple yet effective ways to continue improving wellbeing when you return home. And because you’re in charge of your own journey at Veya, you enjoy the freedom to participate in as many or as few activities as you desire.
At Veya, you’re in charge of your own wellbeing journey. Whether you’re here to rest and reflect or to immerse yourself in a specific wellbeing practice, you have a team of caring specialists and a weekly calendar of over 50 activities to assist you. For those with specific wellbeing goals in mind, there’s a range of curated programs that focus on achieving better sleep, a clearer mind, or improved physical vitality. Each one comprises a consultation, a dietary plan, and a combination of movement activities, learning workshops, and body therapy.
The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa offers a curated array of holistic wellbeing treatments that help restore balance in your body and clarity in your mind. Step into tranquil spa villas and
let trained therapists work their healing touch to alleviate the stressors of modern-day living.
Discover the new range of body works, designed to promote health and combat modern lifestyle challenges. ‘Purposeful Massage’ treatments are crafted with scientific techniques and methods to alleviate issues such as lack of quality sleep, mobility, and postural issues from working long hours, aiding in detox. Consult with spa therapists on the best treatment for you based on your needs for a more satisfying and healing experience.
