How Capella Ubud Revives the Ancient Maritime Silk Road in Luxury Hospitality

If the expedition’s ship runs aground, what would you do? Would you stay by the shore, seeking a path back to civilization from the ocean, or would you step into the dense jungle, forging a new life ...
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“Where do you come from, sir?”

Capella Ubud, nestled deep within a forest.

The entrance to each tent, adorned with carvings crafted by local Balinese artisans, echoed the grace of the affluent homes and temples of the area.
Inside the room, a classic copper bathtub evoked the elegance of 19th-century colonial bathing rituals. Open to the rainforest beyond, the bath enveloped me in a symphony of birdsong and the delicate fragrance of flowers as I soaked.
Each room in the hotel is an independent tent, bestowed with its own story and design.
Each tent is accompanied by its own outdoor shower area. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, guests were invited to learn to coexist with nature in its most primal form.

Within the tents of Capella Ubud, or in its communal spaces, I often encountered objects imbued with Chinese character—ceramics, silks, ancient coins, and delicate tea cups. These artifacts, in their quiet presence, seemed to evoke another great traveler—Marco Polo.

A Traditional Cleansing Ritual “Melukat” at the Temple in Hotel
The century-old temple stood as both a testament to its enduring beauty and a silent witness to the passage of time.

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