ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

ONE Luxury Hotels, the parent group of Bal Harbour's oceanfront ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, announced today the property's new executive team, including Erin Hosler as General Manager/Corporate Director of Branding and Operations, Debra Klemm as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Maria Elena Armenta as Corporate Director of Marketing. ONE Bal Harbour opened summer 2009 in the former Regent Bal Harbour hotel tower, assuming the 124 rooms to deliver a true luxury travel experience to guests.

Hosler brings more than 18 years of hospitality experience to ONE Bal Harbour, with an extensive background in hotel management. Joining the team from Andre Balazs Properties, where she ran operations as the general manager for New York's hotel QT, she has also overseen reservations, revenue, and special services at Ian Schrager's Delano and The Shore Club hotels on Miami Beach, as well as for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel company.

Also transitioning from Andre Balazs Properties, Klemm joins ONE Bal Harbour with more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing in South Florida. Functioning as the Regional Director of Entertainment Sales for The Standard Spa on Miami Beach and The Raleigh Hotel, her knowledge of the local and regional markets is extensive. Klemm's professional background includes work with major brands like Island Outpost, Ian Schrager Hotels and Morgans Hotel Group, and activity in such organizations as the Florida Film Coalition, the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, and National Business Travel.

Armenta joins ONE Bal Harbour from her former post as the general manager at South Beach's Hotel De Soleil. With more than 10 years of experience, she brings a collective expertise in management, operations, sales and marketing to the luxury property. Armenta begin her career in hospitality in New York, assisting in the transition of top real estate developer, Philips International, into Philips Hotel Group. An award-winning manager and director, she has been directly involved in the openings of The Andrews Hotel in Long Island, New York, The Bryant Park Hotel in New York, and The Shore Club in Miami Beach.

ABOUT ONE BAL HARBOUR

ONE Bal Harbour is the first luxury hotel to open in the exclusive Village of Bal Harbour in nearly a half-century. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and 750-feet of pristine oceanfront complete with umbrellas, lounge chairs, water sports, and beach attendants. The 18-story tower defines curated luxury with its modern glass exteriors and portfolio of world-class amenities. There are 124 ocean-view studios and suites inclusive of terraces and semi-private elevator access. The hotel boasts an ocean-view bar, lounge, restaurant and poolside garden café. A 10,000 sq. ft. spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and spectacular swimming pool provide every kind of rejuvenation for leisure travelers. The two-story lobby, completed with Jatoba columns, leather upholstered walls and marble flooring welcomes business travelers as well as the conference and banquet facilities that accommodate up to 110 guests. ONE Bal Harbour is a combination of beautiful grounds with impeccable service offering guests the ultimate full service luxury experience.

THE LOCATION

The hotel is walking distance from the famous Bal Harbour Shops. It is 15 minutes from South Beach and Aventura Mall, 25 minutes from the Port of Miami, and 30 minutes from both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports and Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades

BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regent Bal Harbour, the first luxury hotel property to debut in Bal Harbour Village in nearly half a century, opened its doors today. The epitome of privacy and exclusivity, The Regent Bal Harbour brings unprecedented levels of sophistication, service and serenity - not to mention international flair - to the pristine oceanfront community.

Located on one of Bal Harbour's most pristine white-sand beaches, the 18- story, 124-room Florida oceanfront property affords inspiring panoramic views of the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway. Designed for timeless elegance, the hotel will also house a commissioned, museum-quality art collection featuring works by established and emerging American artists that evoke the Asian heritage of Regent Hotels & Resorts.

Guest rooms reflect The Regent Experience, playing out as elegant, sublime sanctuaries with subtle Asian influences. Set before ocean and bay views, each guest room and executive suite assures the utmost privacy and quiet with access from semi-private or private elevators. Bathrooms are outfitted with freestanding bathtubs placed before 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning water views.

For the ultimate in accommodation in Bal Harbour - or just about anywhere - the hotel's 18th floor is occupied by the extraordinary Presidential Suite. At 3,500 square-feet, including 702 square-feet of terrace, a theatre and media room; 46-bottle wine storage; and grand-piano bedecked living room. A Roman tub on the suite's master balcony offers breathtaking views of the Miami skyline and bay.

The Guerlain Spa at The Regent Bal Harbour unfolds as a 10,000 square-foot oasis of calm and luxury. Meander along bamboo flooring past the spa's limestone waterfall to discover the pleasures waiting in each of 15 treatment suites. With views overlooking Baker's Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic, guests can sample signature treatments such as Five-Senses Hydrotherapy, as well as a menu of Harmonizing Massages incorporating the latest anti-aging technology.

Discriminating diners find culinary contentment from the finest and freshest provisions at the hotel's signature ocean-view restaurant 1 Bleu, where the Executive Chef, Gerdy Rodriguez creates an inspired, contemporary menu full of Mediterranean flavors, combined with produce from South Florida green markets and savory local seafood. Guests may also dine poolside in a more casual atmosphere, or imbibe at the View Bar with an oceanfront lounge where the hotel's signature cocktail, the Bal Breeze, whets whistles better than East Coast humidity.

Get set to experience the finest of South Florida at The Regent Bal Harbour.

Rates begin at $750/night up to $1,000 and Suite rates begin at $1,150/night up to $8,500. For reservations or for more information, call 800-545-4000 or 305-866-2121, or visit http://www.regenthotels.com/BalHarbour .

CONTACT: Sarah Evans of Hawkins International, +1-212-255-6541,
Sarah@hawkpr.com , for The Regent Bal Harbour

Web site: http://www.regenthotels.com/BalHarbour

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