DESIGN
neighboring UNESCO World Heritage site , Kotor , also provided rich inspiration for the resort ’ s design . The exterior ’ s terracotta roof tiles and arcaded galleries , typical of local architecture , are met by the cool grey marble of the lobby , where embroidered sheers and a dramatic crystal canopy with handblown glass twigs , leaves and mimosa blossoms , Montenegro ’ s national flower , frame the vista of Boka Bay .
“ One & Only properties are known for fun , playful twists ,” says O ’ Callaghan , “ and in Portonovi , this appears in the ‘ unorthodox ’ guest bathrooms .” Fashioned as libraries with timber millwork , shagreen leather and a chaise longue looking onto the mountainous shoreline , their true surprise is the daybed that , upon request , converts into a couple ’ s tub specially designed with recessed taps . Another brand signature is the swing , “ the perfect symbol of a carefree life ,” she says . From outdoor pools and gardens to alfresco areas of restaurants La Veranda – with its Montenegrin cuisine – and the pan-Asian Tapasake Club , and even the Presidential Suite ’ s terrace , swinging seats abound . In all guest rooms , the hearth is the heart , with each space designed for warmth from the fireplace , since the resort is open year-round .
Making its One & Only debut is cult favorite medi-spa , Chenot Espace . “ HBA Singapore was the first external consultant to work on a Chenot Espace ,” says O ’ Callaghan . “ I learned a lot . The challenge was making treatment rooms look
Soaking tubs with hearths are a signature guest room feature
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