Starwood hotels & resorts to debut ultra-luxury. St. Regis brand in the heart of the Indian Ocean with the new St. Regis Mauritius resort

Scheduled to Open 15 September, 2012, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will be Located on the Pristine White Natural Beaches of Le Morne

Mauritius, Port Louis –August 21st, 2012

– St. Regis Hotels & Resorts continues its dynamic global growth with the highly-anticipated St. Regis Mauritius Resort, scheduled to open on September 15, 2012. Situated on the South-West coast of the island, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is set on the pristine white natural beaches of Le Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bordered by a spectacular turquoise lagoon.

“We are thrilled to unveil The St. Regis Mauritius Resort as the first St. Regis hotel in the Indian Ocean region and we look forward to offering our guests the unparalleled luxury and exquisite culinary experiences that the brand is renowned for.” said Bernard de Villèle, General Manager, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort.

Offering guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will feature 172 elegant guestrooms and suites featuring lavishly expansive terraces, of which an extravagant St. Regis beachfront villa, offering breathtaking ocean views. Situated on the peninsula, nestled amongst the beautiful landscapes of the majestic Le Morne Brabant mountain and spectacular turquoise lagoon, the St. Regis villa will feature a private entrance, spacious bedrooms, stylish entertainment and dining areas, a private bar and spa, as well as five pools.

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will also feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels including the signature St. Regis Butler Service, bespoke guest experiences and luxury accommodations tailored to global travellers. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present, yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customising each guest’s stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.

Featuring six distinct culinary experiences, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will offer epicureans a myriad of gastronomic influences ranging from French-inspired and traditional Mauritian cuisine, to the exotic dishes of India and South-East Asia and fine Japanese selections. Led by Executive Head Chef Dominique Blais, the resort will also feature Inspiration which will offer up to sixteen diners the exclusive and intimate experience to enjoy specially prepared dishes according to their individual tastes and preferences. Following in the tradition of St. Regis brand’s legendary New York hotel, the resort will feature an iconic bar; The 1904 Bar.

The resort will also offer extensive state-of-the-art meeting and event space as well as more than 2,000 square metres of ultra-modern health club facilities including the region’s first Iridium Spa featuring seven spa suites and twelve treatment rooms, a full-service salon, relaxation lounge, jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, as well as a special Men’s Grooming Salon. Situated at the heart of resort will be the exclusive Manor House which will include seven luxurious suites, a cinema, library and pool, offering guests the ultimate in luxury and opulence.

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will feature an extensive array of leisure activities including the opportunity to experience the exhilarating sport of kite surfing. Located at the “One Eye” at Le Morne, it is one of the world’s most renowned locations for kite surfing and also plays host to the annual World Cup Kite Surfing competition.

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is currently accepting tour operator reservations. Online reservations will be made available on the hotel’s website from April 1, 2012. For more information on The St. Regis Mauritius Resort please visit www.stregis.com/mauritius.