Singapore based luxury hotel group Amanresorts is opening its 28th property in  a quiet valley on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, in August 2011.

The resort named “Amanruya” (named for the Sanskrit word for peace, “aman,” and the Turkish word for dream “ruya”) will offer 36 cottages, each with private pools.  Each cottage offers a bedroom with four-poster bed and writing desk; a dressing room and bathroom with soaking tub and garden views; an exterior terrace with a covered dining and lounging pergola and private swimming pool.  The swimming pools vary in shape from cottage to cottage, yet measure an average of 115 square feet, and a number are heated. All cottages are fitted with outdoor showers, underfloor heating and a fireplace.  The resort’s central buildings include an arrival pavilion, a three-story library, a terrace and wine lounge, a boutique, an art gallery, two spa suites and four dining pavilions. A 165-foot marble swimming pool, tennis court and beach club round out the facilities.

Surrounded by pine forests and olive groves, Amanruya is set on a hillside offering views of the Aegean Sea and a winding pathway leading to a protected beach. Inspired by the region’s traditional architecture, Amanruya incorporates a series of courtyards and terraces to invoke the feeling of a village, while local materials including stone, acajau wood and Turkish marble form a timeless natural palette.

Just 30 minutes by car from Amanruya lies the popular holiday town of Bodrum, one of the South Aegean’s most attractive seaside villages, and its international airport.  Amanruya also provides excursions to nearby classical sites in the region, including the ancient ruined cities of Didyma, Miletus, Priene and Ephesus.

Amanresorts was founded by Adrian Zecha who envisioned a collection of intimate retreats in beautiful surroundings with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private residence. Amanpuri introduced the concept, and since its launch two decades ago, Amanresorts has grown to encompass 28 unparalleled resorts located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Indonesia, India, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, the Turks & Caicos Islands and the USA. You will find several Amanresorts all starting with “Aman” on stylehotelsweb.

The SUU Hotels, a remarkable brand of lifestyle small hotels, today announced its opening of two new locations. Aesthetically decorated and inspired by Xantos Francesco Corleone, a European who has spent his life traveling the world’s most exclusive hotels and resorts, The SUU Hotels aim to blend culture, beauty, perfection and purity into its lifestyle hotels. Each of its centrally-located lifestyle small hotels combines breathtaking mountain and oceanic views, with contemporary and sleek decor. Creatively decorated, The SUU was designed to offer guests a destination for rest and relaxation. The relaxing and elegant ambiance was specifically designed to offer the upscale traveler unique amenities and personalized service.

“The SUU Hotels bring a compelling blend of natural outdoor beauty with sleek, modern and elegant décor,” said Cenk Kinay, CEO and founder of The SUU. “We want our brand to distinguish itself from the others by providing superb personal service in a relaxed and elegant refuge in the most spectacular destinations of the world.”

The SUU represents purity of the mind, body and soul, as guests are able to relax with the hotels’ luxurious services. Yoga programs and healing treatments are held at each hotel’s movement pavilion, where complimentary yoga classes are taught daily to help guests reach a place of absolute bliss and contentment. Butlers are present to extend personalized service and to help guests feel welcomed from the moment they arrive. Poolside butlers offer an afternoon fruit sorbet, Evian spring water, fresh towels and cucumbers. Guests can also be pampered while they indulge in serene indoor and outdoor spa services with organic products that include natural spices, fruits and minerals, indigenous to the area.

The SUU provides an exquisite dining experience to suit everyone’s tastes. Each menu item is made with fresh and organic ingredients and can be served on each guest’s terrace, poolside, beneath a canopy of stars or overlooking the deep blue sea. For those looking for a more intimate experience, a personal chef is also available upon request. Special Xantos menu items have been pre-selected so that gastronomes can distinguish The SUU’s signature dishes. Guests can also enjoy the hotels’ exclusive wine selection, while watching the sunset and taking in the picturesque oceanic views.

The SUU combines the natural environment with contemporary and sleek décor. Its all-white ambiance offers guests an entire holistic experience. Guests can relax and be pampered, while all their cares are left behind.

“We want to offer first class services and amenities to guests seeking a holistic experience in a modern, yet comfortable atmosphere,” said Teresa Alfonso, vice-president of The SUU. “Our guests should leave our hotels feeling rejuvenated and refreshed, having achieved an absolute feeling of purity and balance.”

The SUU Turkbuku, situated on the northern shore of the Bodrum peninsula in Turkey, offers tranquil, luxury accommodation, steps away from the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Having opened its doors on June 30th, 2010, the exclusive lifestyle villas will provide its guests a sense of tranquility and rejuvenation in Turkey’s best kept secret. Located in a rugged region off the Turkish coast, the 48 villas boast stunning views of picturesque mountains that drop steeply into the clear sea waters, surrounded by luscious orchards of lemons and tangerines.

Coming soon to The SUU is a new location. The SUU Manuel Antonio, opening in August 2010, is located in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, just a few minutes away from Manuel Antonio’s world-famous national park. In walking distance from the hotel, is the beautiful Biesanz Beach, which is easily accessible by a trail through the forest.

The SUU plans to develop new destinations, to include locations in Asia, Marrakesh, Mikonos, Riviera Maya, Ibiza, Majorca, St. Barts and Tunisia. For more information about The SUU Hotels, please visit http://www.stylehotelsweb.com