Tucked between a 10-million-year-old rainforest and the Andaman Sea, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi lets the island’s natural beauty shine. In a twist on The Ritz-Carlton’s traditionally European-inspired luxury, the Malaysian hotel makes use of indigenous building techniques and natural materials to create a unique property in harmony with its jungle surroundings but not without a few ultra-luxe creature comforts.
A beach-side eatery serving up vegan fare and a sumptuous Ritz-Carlton Spa both draw design inspiration from conical Malay fish traps while sun-dappled infinity pools extend over the sea to the horizon. Accommodations imagined by Kuala Lumpur-based Tropical Area Architects were built to resemble kampong-style villages, and green-veined marble bathrooms pick up the vibrant hues of lush foliage just beyond your window. But when you’re ready to rest, touchpad-operated blinds near your ultra-plush bed allow you to close off the outside world.
Tucked between a 10-million-year-old rainforest and the Andaman Sea, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi lets the island’s natural beauty shine. In a twist on The Ritz-Carlton’s traditionally European-inspired luxury, the Malaysian hotel makes use of ...