Bali, Indonesia – 23 September 2014 – The St. Regis Bali Resort has once again been recognised for excellence as one of the Asia's “Top 25 Leisure Hotels & Resorts” as well as “Asia's Top 25 Spa Hotels & Resorts” in the 2014 Best in Travel Poll by Smarttravelasia.com.

Bali's finest address boasts 123 exquisite suites and villas in an unparalleled location in Nusa Dua. A hallmark of the brand for over 100 years, the signature St. Regis Butler service transforms every stay into an experience beyond expectations.

Designed by multi-award-winning designer, Bill Bensley, Remède Spa is a butterfly-themed sanctuary that offers a seamless blend of tranquility and opulence. Exclusive treatments that have made Remède Spa legendary include authentic Balinese healing journeys and customized experiences based on the resort's signature products including King Cole Bar's iconic Bloody Mary cocktail and Champagne treatment.

Smart Travel Asia is the region's only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide. These are frequent travellers in the know. The site offers review-based editorial written by seasoned journalists to help people make intelligent choices.

Smart Travel Asia – 2014 Best Travel in Poll, now in its tenth year, is a distillation of their readers' perceptions and favourite travel brands. During the three decisive months of May to July, readers selected from an unlimited field of thousands of possible choices in Asia. Their vote was based on substantial hands-on travel experience or feedback from traveller's acquaintances. On average, voters took 12.32 air trips over the past 12 months and earned US$155,000 in household income.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, The St. Regis Bali Resort is the brand's first beachfront address in Asia and has since opening garnered a number of noteworthy awards and accolades including this year's Condé Nast Gold List.

About The St. Regis Bali Resort

Located on the pristine beach of Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali is nestled in the heart of the noteworthy “Garden of Bali”. Exuding understated barefoot elegance and Balinese-inspired living, the Resort offers infinite panoramic ocean views on a generous 9 hectares of lush gardens, a strand pool with a swim up bar and 3668sqm of crystal blue lagoon to its lavishing guestrooms. Captivating in every detail, the beautifully appointed 123 Suites and Villas welcome guests with all the comforts of a contemporary refined Balinese home with striking interiors, complimentary Wi-Fi, and The St. Regis heritage of uncompromising luxury:  bespoke 24-hour Butler Service. The resort promises culinary excellence with 3 distinctive restaurant venues and 2 bars spread across the expansive property. Indulge into blissful treatments at Remède Spa or unwind at the fitness center. In its own tropical park, the Children's Learning Center features intelligent fun-filled activities for youngest connoisseurs. For more information on The St. Regis Bali Resort, please visit www.stregisbali.com

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at over 30 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV,  the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travelers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today's grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Haikou, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Macao, Quingshui Bay, Sanya Haitang Bay and Zhuhai. Additionally in Europe and the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Dubai and Istanbul. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com, for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences, and to learn how the brand celebrates the art of play visit www.stregis.com/familytraditions. Connect with St. Regis on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

For further information, please contact:

Stephanie Carrier (Ms)                                                                  

Director of Marketing Communications – Complex

The St. Regis Bali Resort                                                              

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa    

Email: stephanie.carrier@starwoodhotels.com                  

Tel.: 62 361 300 5540