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If your vision of paradise is a tropical resort where your bungalow
faces a private beach and you are surrounded by beauty and tranquility,
then you'll love the The
Chedi Phuket at Pansea Bay.
But The Chedi is more than a great location. General Manager André
Kretschmann has taken his twenty years of experience managing hotel
properties from the United Kingdom to Hong
Kong and made The Chedi a world class resort. There are 89 one
bedroom and 19 two bedroom bungalows each with luxurious sun chairs
on a private deck overlooking the Andaman Sea. The Chedi is in a
constant state of improvement.
"There is not a day when we don't look for a way to make a
stay at The Chedi more comfortable, more of a unique and wonderful
experience," comments Mr. Kretschmann.
Most recently, The Chedi has become the latest Phuket
resort to add a world class spa. "We have developed our own
spa program by recruiting from some of the most experienced spa
therapists in Thailand,"
he continues, "we have a high percentage of return guests each
year who stay with us for an extended holiday. I want to provide
these valued guests with the most rejuvenating and nurturing spa
experience right on this property. After all, we offer our guests
an opportunity to retreat from the busy world and have a deeply
relaxing holiday."
The Spa at The Chedi is as beautiful as any found on Phuket. The
same materials as used in each of the bungalows, marble, polished
native woods and authentic Thai textiles, are used throughout the
spa. Guests are greeted by soothing music and the fragrance of tropical
flowers as they enter.
"We've designed nine different therapeutic massages ranging
from a traditional Swedish Massage to a Herbal Body Scrub,"
explains Khun Paramee Wongprasert, manager of The
Spa at The Chedi. "Each of our therapeutic massages has
been designed with our own essential and herbal oil products including
tangerine, nutmeg ylang ylang and prai, a Thai ginger. These are
offered at a fraction of the price of most spa treatments offered
on Phuket."
A vacation at The Chedi is what a real holiday is meant to be.
The carefully landscaped gardens are a delight to explore. Mr. Kretschmann
has designed the perfect vacation for his guests from the moment
they wake up to when they retire in the evening.
A holiday at The Chedi begins at check in where the friendly staff
greet guests in the informal open air reception area. Nearby is
the internet business center and two boutique shops that not only
offer sundries required for a vacation, but the most extensive collection
of Thai textiles, silver jewelry, Buddhist relics and treasures
from around Southeast Asia found in any resort on Phuket.
The beauty and elegance of The Chedi is in the design of it's classic
buildings set in various open shapes that seem to cascade down the
side of the tropical jungle and hang over the distinctive black
tiled swimming pool.
The Chedi has two large open air dining areas that are open during
May through October. The Lomtalay or Seawind offers a gourmet buffet
international breakfast each morning from 06.30-10.30. In the evenings,
fresh seafood from the surrounding Andaman Sea is offered cooked
to guest's request with a special charcoal grill seafood and meat
kebab promotion. Included are Phuket lobster, fresh squid, white
prawn, crab, tiger prawn, white and red snapper and rock lobster.
The barbecue offers six different sauces prepared by Executive Chef
Amnat Kamjadpaireepol, who creates some of the most exciting menus
on Phuket.
"In Thailand, we have four distinct and different types of
cuisine. I'm interested in combining the various culinary influences
and adding a Western influence," states Chef Amnat. "For
example, in kaow soi seafood, I've used local squid, tiger prawns,
and snapper and made a northern curry used dried chili and added
roasted shallot, ginger and coriander seed to create an original
new dish."
Chef Amnat has brought his Thai sense of culinary adventure to
his Western menu. He likes to explore food textures that contrast
and taste combinations that are exciting. An example is a duck salad
with fresh pomelo and raspberry compote or deep fried prawns and
camembert cheese coated with grated coconut meat and accompanied
by mango chutney.
Just beneath the Lomtalay, the guest walks past several of the
twenty historical pieces of art that has been collected and restored
at The Chedi. These include Thai temple motifs and a long drum are
placed to remind of the beauty of Thai culture. Down a flight of
stairs opens onto the Sunset Café where guests enjoy both lunch
and dinner while enjoying the view of Phuket's most beautiful beach.
The Sunset menu features Chef Amnat culinary creations including
home made pastas and a range of tastes from steaks to seafood.
At The Chedi it's always a treat to return to one's chosen bungalow
which is an oasis of beauty and comfort. Each bungalow is a small
palace with design features that are elegant and understated.
Mr. Kretschmann has chosen distinctive designer products that promote
the diversity of Thai textiles. The bedding is 100 per cent cotton
from Chiang Mai and the walls have beautiful slate features. Even
the toiletries have been created especially for The Chedi guests
to enjoy.
"From the moment our valued guests arrive to The Chedi until
they leave, we want them to feel as though they have had the most
memorable and delightful holiday experience that far exceeds their
expectations," smiles Mr. Kretschmann. Contact The Chedi at
tel: +66-76 324 017 or visit www.ghmhotels.com
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