YTL Hotels, a collection of five-star, luxurious hotels and resorts around the world, is famed for boasting an enviable list of extraordinary suites and villas, offering luxury travellers a whole new level of comfort, style and exclusivity to immerse themselves in. The brand’s newest and most opulent villa – the House of Terengganu at Tanjong Jara Resort – has launched, joining YTL Hotels’ other incredible accommodation options in paradisal locations including the Pavarotti Suite at Pangkor Laut Resort and the Higashiyama Suite at Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
House of Terengganu – Tanjong Jara Resort
Opened in August 2023, the House of Terengganu is a secluded one-bedroom villa hideaway with an idyllic private pool that allows guests to relax and rediscover themselves. Guests can step into an oasis of calm and tranquillity in this sanctuary of luxury and age-old Malay traditions. Surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens, the House of Terengganu’s exterior is quaint, whilst on the inside, guests can live like royalty amongst the decadent regal interiors, which are inspired by 17th-century Malay palaces. Complete with traditional Malaysian designs, the grand living area is perfect for guests to relax and unwind, creating the ultimate home away from home.
Rates
for the House of Terengganu start at 4,500 RM (approx. AUD $1,448) per
night, sleeping up to two guests.
Pavarotti Suite – Pangkor Laut Resort
Named after the world-renowned opera tenor, the Pavarotti Suite is an elegant two-bedroom suite nestled on the top of a hill in an ancient rainforest. With sublime views of emerald waters and lush tropical gardens, guests will be in awe of their surroundings from the spacious balcony and can also relax in the luxurious lounge area or retreat to the enormous open-roofed bathroom. Declared a paradise by the late Pavarotti, this private island on the West Coast of Malaysia is a heaven on earth two million years in the making.
Rates
for the Pavarotti Suite start
at 4,320 RM (approx.
AUD $1,390)
per night, sleeping up to four guests.
Suria Suite
– Gaya Island Resort
Set amongst an ancient rainforest and protected mangroves, the extraordinary villas at Gaya Island Resort are located in the hills and combine a modern design with local Sabahan elements, using locally sourced materials that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. The Suria Suite is an elegant two-bedroom, 188-square-metre suite with spectacular ocean views from the outdoor deck space. Guests can enjoy the luxury of a two-floor suite separating their lounging and dining areas from their bedrooms, each complete with ensuites and oversized balcony bathtubs.
Rates
for the Suria Suite start at 4,260 RM (approx. AUD $1,431) per night, sleeping up to four guests.
Jim Thompson Suite
– Cameron Highlands Resort
Featuring two bedrooms – one complete with a king-size four-poster bed – this signature spacious suite provides a decadent lounge fully furnished with cosy, plush sofas as well as beautiful, all-encompassing views from the balcony accessed via elegant French doors. Located 1,500 metres above sea level, the accommodation at Cameron Highlands Resort promises splendour, romance and nostalgia, with interiors evoking its grand colonial heritage and colours and textures inspired by Jim Thompson’s famed Asian silks.
Rates
for the Jim Thompson Suite start at 2,850 RM (approx. AUD $873)
per night, sleeping up to four guests.
The Tranquerah Suite
– The Majestic Malacca
Primely located on the top floor of the hotel overlooking the famed Malacca River and the quaint traditional Malay village, Kampung Morten, The Majestic Malacca’s signature Tranquerah Suite provides the ultimate place to relax. Set over a spacious 70-square-metres, complete with a lounging area and powder room, this is the perfect place to retreat after a day of exploring the vibrant history and culture of Malacca. With bespoke furnishings honouring the glory days of old Malacca, sumptuous four-poster beds dressed in fine silk, floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized bathtubs, the Tranquerah Suite invites travellers to unwind and let their imagination take them back in time with a glimpse into Malacca’s colourful history.
Rates for the Tranquerah Suite start
at 2,850 RM (approx.
AUD $918) per night, sleeping up to
two guests.
Ultimate Pool Villa – The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
With a breathtaking panoramic view of the Gulf of Thailand, guests can lounge on the oversized terrace or swim in the 18-square-metre private pool until the sun sets
in this idyllic clifftop villa. Designed with premium Thai-inspired accents and opulent furnishings, guests never have to leave the privacy of their suite as they will have access to their very own outdoor dining area and 24-hour room service facilities. Complete
with a bedroom and lounging area, guests can feel at home in this beautiful suite. Set on a former coconut plantation, this 23-hectare hotel plays homage to its past with use of coconut and other natural Thai materials throughout the stunning design.
Rates
for the Ultimate Pool Villa start at 27,000 THB (approx. AUD$1,174.50) per night, sleeping up to two guests.
Higashiyama Suite – Higashiyama Niseko Village, a
Ritz-Carlton Reserve
As the resort’s largest accommodation, guests can live like royalty in this magnificent suite, complete with two bedrooms both equipped with en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a seating area, as well as a separate lounge, dining area and powder room. Guests can lay in oversized, onsen-style soaking tubs while embracing an unparalleled view of Mount Yotei as well as enjoying 24-hour in-room dining and a mini bar complete with local Japanese products for the ultimate indulgent experience in Japan. The Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is the only Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan and one of only five worldwide.
Rates at Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve start at 480,000 JPY (approx. AUD $5,020) per night, sleeping up to two guests.
Hinode
Suite –
Hinode Hills
With its name paying homage to the rising sun, Hinode Hills is set overlooking the majestic Mount Yotei in Niseko Village, Japan and boasts ski-in access. Nestled
within an alpine paradise, Hinode Hills is a luxury apartment accommodation embracing wabi-sabi aesthetics through authentic, natural forms and appreciation of natural beauty – here, contemporary style is blended with authentic Japanese design as well as luxury
hotel services and amenities. Ideal for larger families looking for an indulgent escape, travellers can book one of the Three Bedroom Suites that feature a spacious living area, dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and three opulent bedrooms. Suitable for
travel in any season, guests can unwind overlooking a blanket of heavenly snow across the landscape of Niseko Village in winter, as well as enjoying an adventure-filled summer escape of exhilarating activities in the warmer months.
Rates for the Three Bedroom Suite start at 110,000 JPY (approx. AUD $1,150) per night, sleeping up to nine guests.
The Wedgewood Suite – Monkey Island Estate
With a rich history, this Grade I listed suite provides picturesque views of the River Thames and the magnificent gardens at Monkey Island Estate, perfect for a peaceful trip away in the quintessentially English village of Bray. Guests can enjoy the luxury of their very own dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and a grand master bedroom, all with a beautifully appointed design reflecting a classic English country house feel.
Rates
for The Wedgewood Suite start at £825 (approx. AUD $1,578) per night, sleeping up to two guests.
For more information about YTL Hotels, visit
www.ytlhotels.com.
