– By Maciek Klimowicz –
Dig in Phuket’s past and you’ll find hidden treasures, pirate ships, fortunes made overnight, great battles and mighty warriors. And you don’t even need to dig deep, as some true gems are hidden in the islands more recent history. One such gem – the famed Indigo Pearl resort, one of the first to grace the island, is set to turn a page and begin a new chapter of its tale – under a new name.
Indigo Pearl has always had genuine Phuket at heart. Founded by the visionary Na-Ranong family and designed by no other than the internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, the hotel has not only expressed the island’s fascinating past but helped shape its future. Merging the aesthetics of the island’s tin mining times with the glamour of modern day hospitality, the heartwarming Thai manner with world class level of service, Indigo Pearl rose to be a symbol of a luxury experience in Phuket.
Naturally, obtaining such position didn’t come without a bit of daring. Today this bravery continues. After all, what could be a more courageous move for such a renowned hotel than changing its name? So without further ado, Indigo Pearl becomes a thing of the past, the future belongs to…The Slate.
Re-launching this month, The Slate will keep up the Indigo Pearl’s ethos of providing an avant-garde expression of true Phuket heritage, while transforming it into an engaging, multi-dimensional experience. And aiming to become the choice for a distinctive Phuket journey, The Slate, will have to push some boundaries.
The hotel will evolve with refreshed looks in all suites, villas, food and beverage outlets, and wellness facilities. Recreated innovative menus will offer a wider range of healthy options as well as flavourful local dishes that stays true to Phuket’s culinary traditions. Unique new experiences will also be available for family holidays, food lovers, curious culture seekers, wellness aficionados and inspiring meetings and incentives getaways.
The visionary Na-Ranong family have always been mindful of retaining Phuket’s position as a top destination for short and long haul travellers.
“Phuket has long been my home, and I’m continually grateful for what this island has given to us. To stay ahead, we must always evolve and we are excited with the next phase of The Slate which will provide our guests with a distinct yet heartfelt experience. We aspire to offer an experience that intuitively understands guest’s needs, satisfies their desire to indulge while engaging their curiosity” says Mr. Wichit Na-Ranong, Owner and Managing Director.
The inspiring new experiences and concepts will be introduced over the coming months. Phuket’s past has just become more interesting, and its future looks even more promising than before.
For information, check out our new article regarding The Slate: Looking to the future, mining in the past
