Issue No.22 - International Edition Polo De’Marco Magazine - International Edition | Page 112

Unique Architecture Combines
Historic with Contemporary
The Setai project’s architectural design can be
credited to a London based design agency Ara
Design that’s gone for the “old meets new” outlook.
They have successfully accomplished their
vision through a skilful blend of contemporary
style with historical Mediterranean and Middle
Eastern touch. Majority of the outer stone walls
are kept intact while oak furnishing with leather
coated panels introduce modern elements.
Guests are welcomed by warm illumination
with pendant lights. With Arabic wall textures
and elaborate rugs, the blend of contemporary
with historical works well.
Hospitality at its Finest
The five star hotel features 110 exceptionally
hospitable rooms along with 10 ultra-deluxe
suites. The presidential suite offered by the
hotel spreads over an area of 1,000 square feet
with a premium master bedroom, a luxury
kitchen, a guest room, and a cozy dining area
as well as a spacious balcony to enjoy the view
of the historical city. The Setai also brings a fine
selection of other premium accommodational
services including Deluxe, Premium, Premium
Plus, and rooms that come with balconies
bringing mesmerizing panoramic sceneries of
the Mediterranean Sea and the glorious infinity
swimming pool.
Guests have the option to personalize their
bathroom which is segregated from the
bedroom using an electronic glass LED that acts
as a partition. Bathrooms feature soft lighting
and grey marble flooring to provide a meditative
aura and come with both shower and bath
options. The Setai’s unique architecture also
comes through in the public sections of the
hotel. Reception area has a beautiful doorway
displaying Turkish calligraphy along with
vaulted ceilings where guests and visitors are
welcomed.
On the other hand, ornate carpets, modern
seating arrangement, contemporary decorative
pieces and furnishing define the look of the lobby
that has a bar amidst reclaimed wood acquired
from the hotel’s original roof. Further historical
architectural glimpses can be witnessed in
chanfeliers and lacquered walls. There are a
number of courtyards and four different levels
of terraces beautifully paneled with glass that
enable guests to enjoy breathtaking view of the
city and its beaches while the cabanas and the
pool deck offer further luxurious indulgence.
The hotel also has a spa, a traditional
Turkish Hammam and five large event halls
underground.
A consistent mix of ancient and contemporary
is likewise caught in the different perspectives
on the city’s noteworthy milestones and
destinations. Viewing north from a lodging
gallery, visitors can see the brilliant high rises of
the modern city, while in the southern direction
you can witness the natural rustic beauty of
the city. Looking toward the west offers the
sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the Tel Aviv
coastline while the east brings the amazing
view of Jaffa Clock Tower - which is one of seven
clock towers erected in the Turkish regime.