Presenting the New Look on the 4th Anniversary

The Elysian is celebrating four years since opening and will soon be revealing our refreshing and modern approach throughout the hotel with a new look, new feel and new image as part of our exciting re-branding as an award winning resort honored for Excellence in the Industry as a selected Tablet Hotels, a Hip Hotel and Kiwi Collection. We also welcome Mai Ohno our new Japanese Guest Relations bring a wealth of experience to our resort and an added bonus for our Japanese guests and as well as hot young Executive Chef, Nizar Ahmed who will be dishing out some exciting new plans to delight guests.

From our private location hidden amongst the best of Seminyak, we share our latest news and welcome you to experience the Elysian over the festive season.

I Gusti Putu Redita

General Manager

THE ELYSIAN ANNOUNCES THEY ARE THE APPLE OF THE ISLE| The First Hotel in Indonesia to Introduce in-room Apple TV’s and Macbooks

14 November 2009 – As part of a new-generation upgrade of amenities and services, the Elysian private villas in Seminyak have announced an island and national first by introducing the first Elysian Apple TV’s to the 26 villa resort, virtually turning every guests’ bedroom into their own on-demand movie theatre.

In addition they have upgraded their internet services to offer guests complimentary direct high-speed internet access separately into each individual villa and the opportunity to pre-book their own MacBook or Notebook for the duration of their stay.

The award winning resort has installed 26 Elysian Apple TV’s with Hi-Definition LCD in all their villas so that every guest can wirelessly access their  iTunes as well as content from their Mac or PC on a widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts.

Guests can choose from over 250 feature-length movies and 350 TV shows; four million songs, 5,000 music videos, 100,000 podcasts and 20,000 audiobooks, or enjoy their own music and view slideshows of their holiday photos, all on a widescreen high-definition LCD screens. “The introduction of Elysian Apple TV’s to our villas as well as dedicated high-speed internet access is part of an initiative to advance our guests experience using the latest in high-technologies as we move into the next generation phase for the Elysian”, says Balinese General Manager,  I Gusti Putu Redita.

Supporting the upgrades are Elysian amenities and facilities including in room Apple iPod with Bose Sound System, 60 channel cable TV, private pools, restaurant, 24-hour room service, spa, and shuttle services.

The Elysian has recently embarked on a new branding campaign with a new look and feel set to roll out from January 2010.  Stay tuned.

Introducing the Executive Chef of the Elysian’ Rush Bamboo & Bar

NIZAR ACHMAD BACKGROUNDER | One of the biggest coups for the Elysian is the appointment of Indonesian born; long term Swedish resident, 35 year old, Executive Chef, Nizar Achmad who will head the kitchen, restaurant and bar of the Elysian’ Rush Bamboo & Bar.

Nizar’s love affair with all things good in food and wine has taken him to all corners of the globe including Australia, New Zealand and Stockholm where he lived for 14yrs before returning to his homeland, Indonesia.

Originally from Surabaya, Nizar says his food concepts are “green fusion with an organic focus, seasonal, back to basics, heartfelt and passionate” all which draw from his Indonesian heritage with a little bit of fun and modern taste kicks tossed in.

This can be seen in Nizar’s signature Oyster “Fines De Java” creation with a selection of tempting condiments to suit individual tastes such as Kiwi Crush, Thyme Ginger Chili, Caviar, and Matsuhisa dressing.

Nizar cooked for the 2008 Nobel Prize Dinner held at City Hall Stockholm as well as at the Michelen Star restaurant Feichmaker in Norway.  One of his own restaurants in Sweden, Carpe Diem where Tiger Woods once dined, earned him one of the Top Five Restaurants in Sweden (2nd place) and his Lugnet Bar & Restaurant saw Crown Princess Victoria as a regular diner

Nizar has had a colorful life and is well known as Sweden’s ‘major league party animal’, especially after his stint in one of Sweden’s most exclusive clubs, Berns Salonger where international celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, PINK, Busta Rhymes and Britney Spears were frequent visitors.

He also hosted a video blog Cool Stockholm, where he cooked and interviewed Swedish film stars to some comedic acclaim. Nizar has worked as a fashion stylist and claims he is a fantastic dancer having taught Funk & Hip Hop most of his life. He has a penchant for shopping in his spare time, loves a good Otis Redding or Marvin Gaye album and a bottle, or several, of red wine.

Nizar brings together a unique partnership and exciting new chapter in dining for the Elysian that leaps into another dimension with modern and exciting food and wine concepts that he has garnered from his time spent in Sweden. He hopes to install a Dumpling & Sashimi Bar with a dedicated Barman to pair each dish to a drink, and is passionate about making the restaurant and bar a hip destination to dine and drink at.

THE ELYSIAN DIGS DEEP FOR A BETTER PARADISE

25 November 2009 – As part of an environmental awareness campaign initiated in September of this year, the Elysian Villas in Seminyak have for the second time this November shown their commitment and have dug deep to plant Mangrove plants for a better paradise in Bali.

More than 30 staff from the Elysian gathered on Serangan harbour foreshores, north of Sakenan Temple, in a joint effort to plant over 1000 mangrove plants bought from Mangrove Forest Reserve Bureau (Balai Pengelolaan Hutan Mangrove) with the aim of improving the stability of the existing forest and the prevention of soil erosion caused by heavy rains and ocean currents.

“Mangrove forests are fundemental to the oceans food chains and are key breeding areas for a great many sea creatures. The preservation and care of these vital forests is a project that the Elysian has not only implemented but plans to continue with its efforts every 6 months”, says Elysian General Manager, I Gusti Putu Redita.

The event became not only a environmental contribution, but a great team building exercise and  an enjoyable day for the hard toiling members of the Elysian team.

According to I Gusti Putu Redita, he is determined that his team at the Elysian lead by example when it comes to the care and upkeep of Bali’s environment and show their committment to conservation and preservation of the enviroment.