The Legend Of The Datai
Some people think a hotel is just a bed for the night - A foolish error which
this creation put brilliantly right, built amid stunning scenery which leaves
the heart fully warmed; Here is the story of how The Datai was formed ....
Blended to echo nature, mixed with style and fine traditions, it maintains
quality and excellence as its overwhelming missions. Look around you and you’ll
notice subtlety and air of a hotel-experience that is beyond all compare.
Kerry Hill, an Australian now based in Singapore, was the architect invited
to expertly draw and Didier Lefort, a talent nurtured in Paris, Designed
harmonious interiors to soothe, not to harass. Together they dreamed - stirring
toward the goal of achieving sensations to refresh the discerning soul. With
villas, suites and rooms like chest of treasure - 108 great hideaways bound by
quality beyond measure.
It fits into the landscape, like a hand fits a glove. This architectural
symphony composed with care and love, defies the cynical critics who never would
believe that this construction could ever be so thoughtfully achieved. To move
building parts an elephant was gainfully employed so the natural forest would
not be overly destroyed. Everything arrived by boat through the beautiful bay.
Local workers then assembled this fine hideaway.
Micro-piling foundations disturbed much fewer trees while securing this
construction so sure to please. New trees were resurrected for each one cut down
- another jewel in The Datai’s environmental crown. It took three years to
develop this feast for the senses which displays such a selection of charming
influences, with Mayan Walls, Malay roofs and Japanese screens, creating fine
vistas enhanced by geometrical scenes. The marble and stone with in Langkawi
were sought and the sturdy timbers from all over Malaysia were brought. The
upper reaches are enhanced by belem-wood shingles as luxury and nature so
impressively intermingle...
All the decorations only soft and subtle colours reveal providing a gentle
environment to relax and feel at one with the surroundings while enclosed within
care admiring the magical setting that with nature we share.
In 1993, after every construction puzzle was solved, the Datai proudly opened
and since it has evolved
Into a renowned, friendly harbour for travellers to find.
Built into love and imagination - it’s one of a kind.