A hotel built around books
The Library stands on a 6,400-square-metre plot of heritage land on Chaweng Beach, with a 50-metre beachfront. The idea came from a love of books, and the architecture is semi-minimalist, in white, red, black and grey. The buildings were designed without bulldozers so that the old trees could stay, and many rooms look out through them to the sea.
The Red Pool, tiled in orange, yellow and deep red, sits between The Lib, a reading room of more than 1,400 books, and The Page, the beachfront restaurant serving Thai and international dishes.
Five ways to marry
Weddings are planned around five themes: Bohemian Romance, Tropical Bloom, Ultimate Chic, Island Reverie and Southern Affair. The last is a traditional Thai ceremony with a monk blessing, water-pouring and a long drum parade. Ceremonies and receptions take place on the beach, at the Red and Long Pool, in the garden or at The Page, for up to 80 guests. The Lib suits Thai ceremonies of up to 30.
At the table
Catering is in-house. The Drawing Room serves Samuian dishes and afternoon tea, and breakfast can be laid on the beach. Outside food and drink needs the hotel’s consent and a corkage fee.
Where to stay
The accommodation ranges from studios and family suites to private pool villas. The Bookmark is a 102-square-metre room close to the sea, and the Secret Pool Villas, at 220 and 347 square metres, have private pools. The Editor and The Writer are adults-only villas: The Writer, at 359 square metres, has sea views and direct beach access, with a library, an outdoor cinema and a private gym.
Packages and terms
The wedding packages are priced for up to 40 guests, and start from THB 99,000++ for Island Reverie. Southern Affair is from THB 139,000, and Bohemian Romance and Tropical Bloom are from THB 149,000. Ultimate Chic is priced on request. The rates exclude 10 per cent service charge and 7 per cent VAT.
Each package includes two nights for the couple in an Exotic Suite, a Secret Pool Villa or The Writer, depending on the package, with daily breakfast on the beach and a private round-trip transfer from Samui Airport. A non-refundable 10 per cent deposit confirms the date, due within seven days of the invoice, then 50 per cent of the balance is due 90 days before the event and the remainder 30 days before. Loud music and noise must end at 11 pm.
