Phuket's Indigo Pearl attracts Worldwide Acclaim

Indigo Pearl, a new luxury resort inspired by the tin mining history of Phuket, has already attracted worldwide acclaim within just a year of opening.

The US$21 million fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining tradition on Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport, was recently named one of the best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveler (US) in its ‘2007 Hot List’ of top new resorts, spas, restaurants and nightclubs.

Indigo Pearl was also nominated as “Most Stylish Hotel” by ELLE magazine Singapore, and ranked among the “TOP 50 Dream Resorts” by Honeymoon and Travel magazine.

Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was further selected to join the Kiwi Collection’s exclusive list of the top 1, 500 hotels in the world, and partner one of the world’s leading private members’ club and concierge, Quintessentially.

The resort has also hosted a number of conferences and events for regional and international companies, welcoming corporate groups including large international banks, insurance groups and pharmaceutical companies, along with a number of private ‘high end’ wedding parties.

Targeting travellers seeking a distinctive cultural experience, Indigo Pearl continues to focus on its design culture and vision to pay tribute to the history of tin mining in Phuket.

Inspirational art pieces continue to be installed and the resort is a venue for international shows and art exhibitions with three planned for late 2007 and early 2008.

Designed by world-renowned architect, interior and landscape designer Bill Bensley, everything down to the finest detail at Indigo Pearl fits in with the theme of tin mining, extending through every facet of the resort, from the names of the restaurants and bars to the staff uniforms. The range of 277 distinctive rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites all embody the Indigo Pearl resort experience and feature surreal design underscored by deluxe comfort.

Whether relaxation or activity, Indigo Pearl offers something for everyone – spa, tennis, golf, diving, surfing, swimming, cooking, crafting, shopping and much more.

The eight food and beverage outlets, on this secluded Andaman Sea beachfront resort, range from Thai at Black Ginger and tapas served al fresco in Rebar to modern European fare at Tin Mine.

The historic infrastructure also accommodates a large Conference Pavilion for up to 900 delegates - including a 600sqm Grand Ballroom and twelve adjoining meeting rooms - targeting the meetings and incentive (MICE) market.

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