La Vie Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with YOO, the renowned international interior design and lifestyle group, to bring two of their flagship hospitality brands; the upper upscale YOO2 Hotel and luxury By YOO villas, to Phuket.
This signing follows last year’s announcement in Australia that YOO will make a play in Melbourne, after La Vie secured the exclusive rights to bring the brand to the Pacific.
The Forest by YOO, will be the first design-led lifestyle hotel and luxury villas to enter the market and combined will add close to 600 additional rooms to the Phuket market.
Located on the mountain rises at the southern end of Patong, the hotel will be designed to limit the impact on the existing tropical forest and with the addition of lush tropical gardens, both the YOO2 Hotel and By YOO luxury villas will become a must-visit destination for travellers seeking a totally unique escape.
Chief development officer at La Vie Hotels and Resorts, Craig Bond said that the partnership is an essential step in the group’s expansion.
“We are confident that these resorts will resonate with guests seeking a totally unique and inspiring holiday experience,” said Bond.
“We believe that the YOO2 and By YOO brands will set a new standard in the hospitality industry in Phuket, offering a unique and unforgettable design-led lifestyle experience for our guests. With exceptional leisure facilities, world-class service, and a strong cultural connection to the local area, we are confident that these hotels will be a huge success.”
Spread over two separate zones, both YOO2 and By YOO luxury villas will cater to families, couples and groups, with expansive, luxurious leisure facilities and amenities designed to leave guests re-energised and invigorated. The food and beverage offering at YOO2 is primed to be a must-visit destination for not only hotel guests but visitors to the island, with signature restaurants, vibrant all-day dining, and swim-up bars coupled with live music and entertainment. The Forest by YOO promises to be the most exciting new development in Patong.
Primed for a 2026 opening, YOO2 will be a full-service, design-led lifestyle hotel that will provide the balance required by the modern-day traveller. With 432 guestrooms, a luxurious day spa that will offer beauty and relaxation treatments as well as sunrise yoga, and guided beach and mountain runs, YOO2 will also call home to a signature restaurant and vibrant all-day dining restaurant and bar that will showcase innovative drinking and dining concepts.
Delivering YOO2s ethos of connecting guests with local soul, masterclasses in regional cooking, cocktails and craft will feature alongside food and art tours. The resort will also provide exceptional meeting, event, and wedding facilities, showcasing world-class service and local produce.
There will be 131 By YOO luxury villas and guests will have full access to the facilities on offer at YOO2, while also boasting its own YOO Clubhouse with restaurant, bar, gymnasium and pool deck.
Bond added that the partnership with YOO establishes a goal to create truly immersive experiences for guests.
“We want guests to leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired, with memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to get started.”
Chief Executive Officer of Worldcorp, Dr. Chirasak Chiyachantana said that working with La Vie Hotels and Resorts will result in world-class development.
“We are looking forward to working with the team at YOO to ensure the design and style of the properties truly capture the essence of the brand,” said Chiyachantana.
