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The Setting:
A touch of nature, situated on Koh Samui's north Chaweng
Beach, renowned as the most picturesque in Thailand with its
powder-fine white sand and crystal clear waters, Muang Kulaypan
Hotel harbors a 100-meter beach frontage, revealing a fabulous view
of the sea and offshore islands.
The Design
is inspired by a tale of Indonesian folklore
introduced to Thailand during the Ayudhaya period and translated into
the Thai language many years later by King Rama II.
As a matter
of fact, the historic Thai kingdom of Srivijaya was substantially
influenced by the Javanese and enjoyed their powerful sovereignty in
Southern Thailand for centuries. |
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The Javanese tale of Inao
is the legend of the romance of Prince Inao and Princess Budsaba set in
the ancient city of Muang Kulaypan where this exotic love story
unfolded. |
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The large, central garden lends a palatial atmosphere
fitting the inspiration while terraces and walkways are dotted with
sculptures and aged bonsai trees alongside custom furnishings designed
by the architect M.L. Archava Varavana. |
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42 rooms are completed in an exquisite fashion combining Thai style comfort and modern amenities embellished with a touch of art. Every room is fully air-conditioned with Satellite TV, in- house movie channel, hot and cold shower, IDD telephone, safety deposit box and mini bar. |
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Bathrooms are equipped with the highest quality fixtures and designer beds reflect a blending of Asian culture with contemporary design. Every room has a unique decoration with its own details ( Scripture, Picture, Bed style). |
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Face
the 100m. beach frontage, they all have an ocean view and private balcony
to the back of the room. |
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The Standard rooms are the only rooms without an ocean view but also
enjoy a private balcony. |
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Have their private balcony overlooking the garden and ocean. The room
design has a Japanese influence with the mattress on a wooden platform. |
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The
Deluxe Inao
rooms have a superior ocean view and have been fully refurbished and
decorated by architect M.L.Varavana. Adding to their location, they stand
on their own, without any adjacent walls, thus emphasizing the privacy of
the room. |
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Have their private balcony overlooking the garden. The Honeymoon Deluxe rooms are located on the ground floor with a connecting door and unique interior decoration. |
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It
is ideal for a family or a group of friends. |
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Have their
private balcony overlooking the garden and ocean. The Honeymoon Inao rooms
have a black mosquito net surrounding the bed and located on the first
floor.
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Is
much larger than the other room types and only a few steps from the
swimming pool and beach, using its private entrance. |
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The room hosts many
original antiques, the most noteworthy being the original bed of King Rama
IV of Thailand
(the great, great grandfather of the architect M.L Archava
Varavana ). |
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Impressive 120sqm suite balancing modern concepts with Asian Art and design - private terrace and panoramic views over the ocean and hotel grounds.
Praseban-Akong meaning “A residence of the King” is the name given to our Inao Suite room designed by M.L Archava Varavana
and newly completed at the end of July 2004. The suite’s 120sqm
dimension and dominating location with its panoramic ocean and garden
views offer ample privacy combined with remarkable attention to space,
detail and modern design elements. Guests entering the suite, passing
through a private, enclosed terrace are captivated by the impressive
combination or material, design and Asian antiques used throughout.
Marble flooring, minimalist furniture carefully designed by M.L. Varavana
and a selection of Bonsai trees creates a timeless yet inspiring
atmosphere before passing through a remarkable oval doorway to the
oversized living area, separated sleeping area and bathroom.
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Once in Praseban-Akong simplicity is balanced with modern comfort and facilities including a 44”TV with satellite channels, DVD, personal safe and kimonos. The oversized sleeping area has a strong emphasis on combining M.L. Varavana’s
exceptional modern creativity with traditional Thai
elements. The significant marble bathroom features modern amenities including Philippe Starck fixtures, rain shower and full sized bathtub. Finally in the living area one is captivated by the modest design, white in colour emphasizing on a unique, calming ambiance. |
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Open-air restaurant, boardwalk promenade, open-air
bar, open-air gym, beach-side swimming pool, gift shop & internet
PC. Muang Kulaypan Hotel opened in 1997. We invite you to be
our honored guest at Muang Kulaypan Hotel. |
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Swimming Pool
Opening hours: from 8.00
a.m. till 7.00 pm.
Reserved for our in-house Guests, the black-tiled swimming pool is one of
the main attractions of the Hotel where all Guests can meet or quietly
sunbath.
The swimming pool is equipped with a showers, bathroom and fresh towels
with are provided to all our Guests. Beach chairs and umbrellas are also
available. |
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Mini Gym
Open Air Mini gym.
A
quiet location with a selection of fitness equipment available daily for
our guests to enjoy.
Gift Shop
Opening hours: from
10.00 a.m. till 7.00 pm.
Guests will find our Gift Shop on the ground
floor of the Hotel, displaying a wide selection of silk and cotton clothes
designed by architect M.L. Varavana. In our aim to help Thailand to
develop its local arts & crafts, our shop also presents articles made in
northernThailand in support of the Royal programs of education and
development. |
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Budsaba Restaurant
Open daily from 6.30 a.m.
till late.
A restaurant like no others, Budsaba brings you the pleasure of
dining while lounging in one of its 14 private Salas (open wooden hut on
stilts) in pure Thai tradition. The Thai delicacies and fresh
seafood are carefully selected to reinforce this experience, an oasis of
peace and flavors. You may also enjoy the music and dances of the
Kings of Siam Every Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 8.30 pm. |
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Panyee Pool Bar
Opening hours: from
10.00 a.m. till late.
Located at the pool side on the beach, Panyee is
another ideal place to enjoy the beach front during the heat of the day
with a long drink refreshment while lounging in one of the Salas. The Bar
also features an extensive selection of legendary music for all tastes. |
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Kulaypan
- The city of Inao
In
the reign of King Boromakot of the Ayudhya period, Princess Kunton and
Princess Mongkut were fascinated by a story told them by their Javanese
governess about charming Prince Inao (Inu Panyee Karatapati) of the
Indonesian Shailendra dynasty (807A.D.), a great lover as well as a
valiant warrior. From this time on the legend became a well-known dance
drama in the Royal Thai court until the reign of King Chulalongkorn. |
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Rama V. Chaochom Manda Khian, the mother of my great grandfather (H.R.H.
Prince Naradhip son of King Mongkut), and niece of Queen Somanat, was
renowned for playing the role of Inao. In these times it was royal
practice that when a prince was born, King Mongkut would lay a little
sword as a gift in the baby's basket. For the birth
of Prince Naradhip,
the king added a dagger or kris as a special present for the Son
of Inao. When I was
asked upon to design a hotel on Chaweng beach, Samui Island;
realizing fully well myself that the southern part of Thailand was
once a territory in the Sri Vijaya Kingdom, Kulaypan - the
name of the capital city in the story of Inao, sprang immediately to my
mind. Falling in love with the location was a delight from the first
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Through the coconut grove before me is a view all the way to the
horizon... waves dancing on a shimmering sea, a small isle and the
endless blue sky. Beauty, natural in form. Perfect light and color. I
decided straightaway that we could never spoil such a truly wonderful
vista. The view is ever marvelous: at dawn, the break of day, late
morning and towards noon, in the afternoon and twilight, or even
late at night you will find the indescribably beautiful seascape and
heavens changing their charms with time, your spirit and your
dreams. Come and be enchanted day and night at Muang Kulaypan. |
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by M.L. Archava Varavana (July 19th, 1996)
Membre Correspondant de l'Académie Européenne des Sciences,
des Arts et des Lettres
Salon des Artistes Français Gold Medal winner 1986 |
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