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 A Tranquil, Asian-Inspired Resort In The Heart Of South Beach There is no word for it in English, because nothing quite like it has ever before existed. As they say there is no word to describe this Hotel. To get the true feeling of this unusual spot you will either have to go there in person or if you don’t want to read anymore click here and see their web site it is great. Setai Hotel
Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, The Setai introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach.
With 75 impeccably detailed guestrooms and 50 suites, an intima te, private spa, three pools and remarkable restaurants and bars. It is located on Collins Avenue at 20th Street near Miami Beach's thriving cultural district, as well as the nightlife, fine dining, shopping and other South Beach attractions.
Situated adjacent to The Setai Residences, a 40-story glass tower that is one of the tallest buildings in the South Beach skyline, The Setai is a meticulously replicated eight-story Art Deco landmark. Originally built between 1936-1938 as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel, The Setai recreates the style and charm of the city's fabled past.
Tying in with this illustrious Miami Beach era, The Setai also incorporates highlights from Shanghai’s Art Deco period with a grand lobby decorated in Shanghai brick, bronze as well as rich teak, imported stone and exquisite Asian art and artifacts. But setting does not, by itself, account for The Setai's extraordinary appeal. Additional allure rises from a passion for service that is as rare as it is welcome. Adrian Zecha's General Hotel Management (GHM), whose properties are world renowned for unsurpassed service and unique ambiances, will manage the hotel. With
The Setai, Zecha has created an idyllic oasis that will be known not only for its passionate service, but for its profound and abiding respect for individual privacy as well. General Manager Manvinder Puri, who is also Vice President of GHM for the Americas, is an experienced hospitality expert veteran whose team is dedicated to serving guests with passion, intelligence and respect. Soft silhouettes, crisp clean lines, exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance of The Setai accommodations. With sumptuous baths clad in absolute black granite, striking teak, granite flooring and fine silk fabrics, guestrooms at The Setai have been designed to create a tranquil Asian mood. In-room tubs for personal spa treatments, 'rainfall' showers with Acqua di Parma bath accessories and comfortable daybed seating are among the other unique touches.
CD/DVD players, flat-screen LCD and plasma TVs, Lavazza espresso coffeemakers, an honor bar and high-speed Internet access are standard in every room. One-, two- and three-bedroom suites are available at The Setai, as well as a palatial, 10,000 square-foot penthouse with a rooftop pool and sweeping panoramas of the ocean, beach and Miami skyline. The regal penthouse is ideal for receptions, parties and other special events. In this paradise of pools, palms and Zen-like peace, a guest's body, mind and soul are calmed and miraculously recharged with the comfort and service of The Spa at The Setai. Overlooking the ocean, the intimate, private spa offers an array of sensuous spa treatments, many of them ancient and Eastern in origin. In addition, a fully equipped fitness center features personal trainers, who provide expert guidance and personally tailored exercise programs. Other luxurious amenities include magnificent azure pools (three of them - each deeper than the next) that are perfect in which to swim, while teak cabanas and exciting water sport activities beckon guests to the gorgeous and expansive strand of white sand beach.
The Setai offers a wide selection of food and beverage choices, including al fresco courtyard dining in sunken pods amidst quiet ponds and pergolas. The hotel's exquisite Restaurant and its seasoned chef combine the finest and freshest ingredients from different parts of the globe to create trans-ethnic cuisine. An expansive exhibition kitchen allows guests to imbibe the aromas and animation involved in the cuisine's preparation. Another of The Setai's unique offerings is its Champagne, Crustacean and Caviar Bar, featuring foods of the west, such as foie gras, culatello and pata negra hams, Balik salmon, fine oysters from around the world and the best in caviar options. Floor-to-ceiling wine cabinets showcase an extensive selection of champagnes, white and red wines. Between the lobby and the courtyard, a full bar offers cocktails, whiskies, single-malts, rums, beers and other fine beverages from around the world.
Taking advantage of The Setai's myriad of luxurious amenities, deft service and quintessential ambiance, critically acclaimed recording artist Lenny Kravitz has chosen The Setai as the destination for his recording studio. Internationally acclaimed designers Jean Michel Gathy of Denniston International and Jaya Pratomo Ibrahim of Jaya & Associates have contributed their unique expertise to The Setai's landscape architecture, interior design and general architecture in collaboration with the New York firm Alayo Architects and Miami-based Schapiro & Associates.
The hotel's developer, The Setai Group, is a New York City-based private development group specializing in luxury residential and five-star boutique hotel properties in selected markets around the world. The Setai Group's founding partners are Jonathan J. Breene and John P. Conroy, Jr. Zecha founded GHM Hotels, a collection of distinctive hotels characterized by individuality and style. Each is inspired by its unique natural setting - in exotic locals from Langkawi to Phuket, from Bali to South Beach. Zecha and GHM are committed to offering an experience that is intimate, elegant and exclusive - like The Setai.
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