Reborn Iconic Los Cabos Resort Raises the Bar for Baja Peninsula Ultra-Luxury
Long known as one of the world’s most exclusive ultra-luxury resorts, the iconic One&Only Palmilla resort will re-open on 20 April 2015. One&Only Palmilla
will welcome guests back to a resort that is better than ever with a
number of new elements including the new steakhouse, SEARED by
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, completely refurbished guest rooms and
suites, new adult outdoor lounging areas and a new One&Only Spa and
Fitness Centre. Past guests of the resort will find what they have come
to love about it, but will also discover some new experiences. Most
importantly, One&Only Palmilla will continue to deliver the incredible warm and genuine service that guests love.
“We are so thrilled to be welcoming back guests to One&Only Palmilla, a legendary resort in Mexico,” said Mark DeCocinis, President/Chief Operating Officer, One&Only
Resorts. “We are bringing the resort back, better than ever before with
a number of new enhancements. With our incredible team, we will
continue the generosity of spirit that One&Only Palmilla has been known for.”
One&Only Palmilla is set to become THE dining
destination in Cabo. Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
brings his internationally renowned signature culinary style to a
brand-new steakhouse at One&OnlyPalmilla, SEARED by Jean-Georges Vongerichten,
showcasing a selection of the finest steaks--displayed in a
glass-walled curing room, as well as chops and the freshest Pacific
seafood. The décor at the steakhouse by Jeffrey Beers International
offers smart and comfortable elegance accented by original Mexican
techniques, with tawny marble, amber chandeliers, and Aztec geometric
marble floors. Guests may also dine al fresco on the restaurant’s new
expansive ocean-facing terrace.
Adjacent to SEARED, Suviche restaurant
has a whole new look with a back-lit alabaster bar, and offers dramatic
floor-to-ceiling views of the Sea of Cortez. Here too the cuisine is
choreographed by Jean-Georges, who selected the masterful Chef Yoshiaki
Akaike from Japan to delight guests with his expertise in sushi and
sashimi. A sushi bar will allow 12 guests to closely watch the craft of
the expert chefs.
Guests are invited to enjoy the One&Only Lounge,
adjacent to Suviche, and select from a vast array of cocktails,
including an extensive selection of Mexico’s finest tequila and mezcal.
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer spectacular vistas of the sunsets, as
guests can lounge on low couches before or after dinner, whilst
listening to nightly live entertainment, enhancing the vibrant ambiance
every evening.
At the popular local and guest favourite, Agua by Larbi,
the large and airy space has been newly redesigned with an earth-to-sea
tone design scheme by David Mexico. Chef Larbi Dahrouch and his team
will welcome guests throughout the day to enjoy the farm-to-table
dining, offering authentic Mexican cuisine with some Mediterranean
influences. The menu will change seasonally, with some menu items
changing daily, depending on the fresh catch and produce available from
the organic garden. Interactive dining will be showcased here,
including fresh, hand-made tortillas, authentic moles and signature
guacamole and ceviche made tableside.
A beautiful renovation and realignment of the spaces in the One&Only Spa and Fitness Centre underscores the dedication to wellness that is a central feature of One&Only Palmilla.
The 22,000-square-foot spa offers extensive space both outdoor and
indoor, providing guests with a sense of calm and seclusion. Signature
treatments take place within a series of 13 private treatment villas,
each set within its own secluded landscaped courtyard, many complete
with plunge pool, rain showers and swinging day beds. A tranquil lunch
or fresh juice in the spa’s Yoga Garden is another delight for
visitors.
The latest innovation at One&Only Palmilla is the OBO Salon by Jonathan & George. One&Only created
this brand-new beauty salon concept and partnered with Beverly Hills
celebrity stylists Jonathan Antin and Amanda George to open their first
offsite venture. One&Only Beauty
Not to forget the men, Barber&Blade is being introduced as One&Only Palmilla’s
exclusive new men’s salon. A dedicated team of grooming experts will
offer male guests the chance to unwind and indulge in a series of
shaving, grooming and barber shop treatments, as well as pampering for
the face and scalp.
The
state-of-the-art Fitness Center welcomes guests to continue—or begin—
healthy lifestyle pursuits, equipped with an integrated collection of
TechnogymÒ cardio, strength and functional equipment, which offers the
best in design, biomechanical engineering and interactive technology. A
myriad of group and individual classes are on offer for all fitness
levels, ranging from yoga and transformational breathing to nutrition
and personal training, while outdoor activities such as Sunrise Yoga and
Beach Boot Camp allow guests to breathe in the healing powers of Baja’s
sea air and sunshine. The entire workout space has been reoriented to
enable those using the equipment to enjoy the extraordinary views of the
resort’s gardens and ocean beyond.
Rooms and Suites
Each of One&Only Palmilla’s
173 oceanfront guest rooms and suites have been enhanced, with new
furnishings, fabrics and color schemes, plus a complete makeover of the
rooms in the classic Tres Palmas wing. As always, to underscore One&Only Palmilla’s
unique atmosphere, every single guest is served by a butler whose role
is to cater to each guest’s comfort, need and whim. The resort’s
exclusive Villa Cortez – a four-bedroom beachside residence, complete
with private pool, beach access, gardens, lavish entertainment areas, a
12-seat private screening room, study and staff quarters – has also
been completely restyled.