Veteran hotelier Murlidhar Rao is the Estate Manager for the new luxury hideaway property, The Sanchaya, which will open in March, 2014.

'Murli' to his colleagues and associates, brings with him over 25 years of extensive hospitality experience in India, Maldives, Indonesia, Singapore to the Turks and Caicos Islands working for some of the leading luxury hotel brands which include the Four Seasons, Kempinski, Mandarin Oriental, and Alila.

As the Estate Manager, Murli will oversee the 21 individually designed villas and 9 suites on the island of Bintan.  His key responsibility, besides overseeing the pre-opening will be to establish the blueprint for delivering unobtrusive and perceptive service to provide a truly one-of-a-kind luxury experience for its guests, tailored to their preference. He will also be championing artisanship, sourcing hand-selected furnishings and bespoke amenities, further enhancing the holistic craftsmanship of The Sanchaya.

As the first luxury property of its kind in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago just 40km south of Singapore, one of his challenges is to establish Bintan as the ultimate destination for luxury travellers and to elevate its status as an alternative to the traditional beach destinations of South East Asia, such as Bali, Phuket and Koh Samui.

Murli says: “With the launch of The Sanchaya, we will redefine the concept of personalised luxury travel; to showcase the very best of Southeast Asia, from its rich and diverse culture and history, to its unique customs and the distinct flavours in a luxurious manner which is understated and subtle”.

He adds: “The intuitive and engaging essence of our service delivery will be extended to every aspect of the guests' stay and experience, from their preference of amenities to the fragrance and the sort of mood setting they would like in their guest rooms, to the dining experience. All will be tailor made to provide our discerning guests an ideal retreat”.

About The Sanchaya

The Sanchaya is a private estate set on the prime northern coast of Bintan Island, and will form a part of a wider development project for Lagoi Bay and its surroundings, which will add private residences, hotels and private estates, commercial spaces, a golf course, and an international airport, in addition to the existing domestic airport on the island.

The Sanchaya is located 10 minutes away from Bandar Bentan Telani, Bintan's main ferry terminal and can also be accessed by Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal at Tanjung Pinang. Direct domestic flight connections are available daily from Jakarta to Tanjung Pinang Airport. Bintan is located 40 minutes by ferry from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, just 15 minutes from Singapore Changi International Airport, convenient for regional and international visitors as well as residents of Singapore.

The Sanchaya is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Destination Elite and Secret Retreats.

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