HOTEL OVERVIEW

A long-standing favourite of the Asian glitterati, the Datai has built itself a reputation as one of the most desirable hotels in Malaysia. Like some mythical wooden city in the jungle, the Datai emerges from the rainforest floor and meanders down a Langkawi hilltop to the sea, where a seductive and private white sand beach awaits.

With two pools, three restaurants, a luxury spa and its own 18-hole golf course, the Datai is not one to scrimp on service - and it has a buckling mantelpiece-worth of international awards to prove it.

Warm woods and natural stone compose a striking architectural harmony with the lush, green surroundings, giving the Datai the air of an organic extension of the forest; a tranquil antidote to the urban hum. Not that the hotel is silent - the sounds of the rainforest permeate, from the calls of tropical birds to the chatter of the neighbourhood monkeys. Nevertheless, this is a peaceful place, perfect for honeymooners in search of seclusion, romantic nature-lovers, or those wanting to get away from it all without sacrificing contemporary comforts. From film stars to financiers, the Datai is where the well-heeled head when they get itchy feet.