St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya, MX [Master Thread]
Nov 7, 2008, 4:29 pm
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St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya, MX [Master Thread]
11 km north of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
The St Regis is one of three hotels coming to this new high end beach and golf resort development. (Limited info in the "Projects" menu at this website.)
No word about when it will open. Some timeshare apartments are mentioned, but there's no indication about whether those are to be associated with the St Regis.
The St Regis is one of three hotels coming to this new high end beach and golf resort development. (Limited info in the "Projects" menu at this website.)
No word about when it will open. Some timeshare apartments are mentioned, but there's no indication about whether those are to be associated with the St Regis.
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Jan 4, 2011, 11:21 am
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Both the St Regis Kanai and the W Retreat Kanai are now scheduled for March 2014.
Location in Google Maps. Just a few miles north of Playa del Carmen at km 302 on Carretera Federal 307.
Location in Google Maps. Just a few miles north of Playa del Carmen at km 302 on Carretera Federal 307.
Apr 1, 2011, 10:03 am
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Here is a press release:
NEW YORK, Mar 31, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
W Hotels Worldwide today announced plans to open W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya, located within an exclusive beachfront community surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mayan Rivera's lush lagoons and pristine mangroves. Nestled on the eastern coast of Mexico's magnificent Yucatan Peninsula, the 180-room Retreat is being designed by acclaimed architect Richard Meier. Owned by ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos, W Kanai will be the centerpiece of the Kanai Resort, which will include four hotels and a Beach Club.
"We are excited to further expand W's exclusive retreat portfolio with W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya, another fantastic location for the global jetsetters to escape and play when the hustle and bustle of the city gets to be too much," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. "W Kanai will offer guests a new way to escape, amidst innovative design and programming, on the coast of one of the world's most scenic beaches."
"The signing of W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya is another sign of Starwood's commitment to developing its brands in great destinations such as Mexico," said Osvaldo Librizzi, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America. "We are delighted to be working with ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos on this new project, and we look forward to developing a long-term, successful partnership with them."
Designed by renowned architecture firm Richard Meier & Partners Architects, W Kanai will appear to float on a carpet of mangroves set against the infinite horizon of sea and sky. Buildings and landscape will flow into one another, as meandering gardens and courtyards, sinuous pools and waterworks intersect with brilliant terraces and foot paths, seamlessly connecting the Retreat's indoor and outdoor spaces. Guestrooms, designed by the New York-based firm Meyer Davis Studio, will have unobstructed views of the sea. Designed as continuous living areas, interior spaces will merge with an exterior deck furnished with lounge seating, cocktail bar, exterior tub and shower. The decks will be enclosed by retractable privacy screens and sun shading louvers.
"We are absolutely delighted that this development will carry the W name, an iconic design-led lifestyle brand. This exciting project is part of a multi-property development of four hotels and 600 rooms built on a 135 acre- site with more than a mile of secluded beach,"said Abraham Metta and Fredy Helfon partners and developers of ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos. "Designed by legendary architect, Richard Meier, we knew that this landmark site presented the perfect opportunity to create one of the best W Retreats in the world."
Only six miles from Playa del Carmen and 24 miles from Cancun International Airport, guests will be able to choose from the Retreat's extraordinary line up of lifestyle programming, water sports, and wellness activities, including W's signature Away Spa, offering a detox from a long, playful night out or a refuel for whatever comes next. Boasting more than 10,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor treatment space, Away Spa will feature a range of treatments incorporating local Mexican influences in an unexpected cool and playful way. W Kanai will feature W's signature Whatever/Whenever(R) service philosophy, providing guests and residences with whatever they want whenever they want it (as long as it's legal!).
W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya will serve as an ideal island venue for weddings, special events, and innovative meetings. Featuring 7,500 square feet of event space overall, the Retreat's Great Room (W's take on the traditional Ballroom) will be 3,000 square feet and wired with the latest in meetings technology.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....835&highlight=
NEW YORK, Mar 31, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
W Hotels Worldwide today announced plans to open W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya, located within an exclusive beachfront community surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mayan Rivera's lush lagoons and pristine mangroves. Nestled on the eastern coast of Mexico's magnificent Yucatan Peninsula, the 180-room Retreat is being designed by acclaimed architect Richard Meier. Owned by ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos, W Kanai will be the centerpiece of the Kanai Resort, which will include four hotels and a Beach Club.
"We are excited to further expand W's exclusive retreat portfolio with W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya, another fantastic location for the global jetsetters to escape and play when the hustle and bustle of the city gets to be too much," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. "W Kanai will offer guests a new way to escape, amidst innovative design and programming, on the coast of one of the world's most scenic beaches."
"The signing of W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya is another sign of Starwood's commitment to developing its brands in great destinations such as Mexico," said Osvaldo Librizzi, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America. "We are delighted to be working with ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos on this new project, and we look forward to developing a long-term, successful partnership with them."
Designed by renowned architecture firm Richard Meier & Partners Architects, W Kanai will appear to float on a carpet of mangroves set against the infinite horizon of sea and sky. Buildings and landscape will flow into one another, as meandering gardens and courtyards, sinuous pools and waterworks intersect with brilliant terraces and foot paths, seamlessly connecting the Retreat's indoor and outdoor spaces. Guestrooms, designed by the New York-based firm Meyer Davis Studio, will have unobstructed views of the sea. Designed as continuous living areas, interior spaces will merge with an exterior deck furnished with lounge seating, cocktail bar, exterior tub and shower. The decks will be enclosed by retractable privacy screens and sun shading louvers.
"We are absolutely delighted that this development will carry the W name, an iconic design-led lifestyle brand. This exciting project is part of a multi-property development of four hotels and 600 rooms built on a 135 acre- site with more than a mile of secluded beach,"said Abraham Metta and Fredy Helfon partners and developers of ALHEL and GIM Desarrollos. "Designed by legendary architect, Richard Meier, we knew that this landmark site presented the perfect opportunity to create one of the best W Retreats in the world."
Only six miles from Playa del Carmen and 24 miles from Cancun International Airport, guests will be able to choose from the Retreat's extraordinary line up of lifestyle programming, water sports, and wellness activities, including W's signature Away Spa, offering a detox from a long, playful night out or a refuel for whatever comes next. Boasting more than 10,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor treatment space, Away Spa will feature a range of treatments incorporating local Mexican influences in an unexpected cool and playful way. W Kanai will feature W's signature Whatever/Whenever(R) service philosophy, providing guests and residences with whatever they want whenever they want it (as long as it's legal!).
W Retreat & Spa Kanai - Riviera Maya will serve as an ideal island venue for weddings, special events, and innovative meetings. Featuring 7,500 square feet of event space overall, the Retreat's Great Room (W's take on the traditional Ballroom) will be 3,000 square feet and wired with the latest in meetings technology.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....835&highlight=
Jun 30, 2013, 6:03 am
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The websites for the W and the St. Regis still claim 2014 but these 2 recent articles state "End of 2015":
http://sipse.com/novedades/inversion...aya-38537.html
http://eleconomista.com.mx/estados/2...les-mas-mexico
Looking at Google Maps in the area which looks like 6 miles south of Playa del Carmen I can not see any construction started and the map data claims to be from 2013.
Besides the latter article showing the W Maldives and not the Kanai Retreat (http://www.arcspace.com/features/ric...retreat-kanai/), does somebody have more info?
http://sipse.com/novedades/inversion...aya-38537.html
http://eleconomista.com.mx/estados/2...les-mas-mexico
Looking at Google Maps in the area which looks like 6 miles south of Playa del Carmen I can not see any construction started and the map data claims to be from 2013.
Besides the latter article showing the W Maldives and not the Kanai Retreat (http://www.arcspace.com/features/ric...retreat-kanai/), does somebody have more info?
Sep 8, 2018, 2:26 pm
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So crazy
Everything still says December 2018 but that’s really doubtful
The St. Regis Kanai Riviera Maya, which will bring the brand’s bespoke style of luxury to the resort area and represent the brand’s third hotel in Latin America, joining St. Regis Mexico City and St. Regis Punta Mita. The property, which was originally scheduled to open in 2011 but encountered massive delays, will feature 124 guestrooms and suites, 32 villas, four restaurants, a signature Remede Spa, oceanfront swimming pools and two 18-hole signature golf courses designed by Jose Maria Olazabal and Nick Faldo. The32 exclusive villas will include private swimming pools and indigenous Mexican design accents with full access to the hotel’s facilities. The resort will be located in the Riviera Maya area, 10 km (6 mi) from Playa del Carmen and 38 km (24 mi) from the Cancun airport.
Everything still says December 2018 but that’s really doubtful
The St. Regis Kanai Riviera Maya, which will bring the brand’s bespoke style of luxury to the resort area and represent the brand’s third hotel in Latin America, joining St. Regis Mexico City and St. Regis Punta Mita. The property, which was originally scheduled to open in 2011 but encountered massive delays, will feature 124 guestrooms and suites, 32 villas, four restaurants, a signature Remede Spa, oceanfront swimming pools and two 18-hole signature golf courses designed by Jose Maria Olazabal and Nick Faldo. The32 exclusive villas will include private swimming pools and indigenous Mexican design accents with full access to the hotel’s facilities. The resort will be located in the Riviera Maya area, 10 km (6 mi) from Playa del Carmen and 38 km (24 mi) from the Cancun airport.
- Official hotel website: not available yet
- Opening date: December 2018
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Sep 9, 2018, 12:46 pm
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construction?
edmondsinternational.com/kanai-st-regis.html
alhel.com/proyectos.php
riviera-maya-news.com/large-riviera-maya-kanai-project-finally-resumes/2015.html
St. Regis 124 rooms 32 villas
W Retreat 180 rooms
Park Hyatt 224 rooms
Auberge 50 suites
could hope for marriott to pick up management of latter two, if any of them ever get built and open
might merge thread with https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...er-thread.html
edmondsinternational.com/kanai-st-regis.html
alhel.com/proyectos.php
riviera-maya-news.com/large-riviera-maya-kanai-project-finally-resumes/2015.html
October 2, 2015 “We have been informed that in the near future they will start the project. There are four resorts, all different projects. It is a huge investment and will work toward further improving the tourism facilities we have to offer." In the meantime, Kanani project developers are waiting for permission to build the roads needed. Once construction resumes
W Retreat 180 rooms
Park Hyatt 224 rooms
Auberge 50 suites
could hope for marriott to pick up management of latter two, if any of them ever get built and open
might merge thread with https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...er-thread.html
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Oct 14, 2021, 4:20 pm
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These highly anticipated new resorts will introduce the brand's visionary spirit, avant-garde style and bespoke service in some of the most dynamic and compelling markets across the globe. Expanding its footprint in Mexico, St. Regis is expected to debut The St. Regis Kanai Resort in 2022
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