Luxury in its most natural form
In the heart of the popular Ukrainian ski resort of Bukovel sits the Hay Boutique Hotel & Spa, a luxury hotel in a class of its own and a tribute to the lush nature of the Carpathian Mountains. The location of the five-star hotel offers an impressive view of the surrounding mountains, making it the perfect base for nature lovers and winter sports enthusiasts. The name Hay Boutique Hotel is derived from the grass of the surrounding meadows, which turns into fragrant hay on hot summer days and is a central design element throughout the hotel concept. The stylishly furnished suites, two fine restaurants and the exclusive wellness area with its uniquely designed pool make the Hay Boutique Hotel & Spa an ideal place where luxury, nature and indulgence combine to create an unforgettable experience. In the midst of the most adverse wartime conditions, this building was constructed under extremely difficult circumstances. Despite the turbulent and challenging circumstances, the decision was made to implement the plans and create a retreat for relaxation. Despite the unstable situation, a refuge was created that offers guests the opportunity to escape from everyday life and relax.
Each of the 40 rooms is luxuriously furnished and has its own seating area with flat-screen TV and a spacious balcony. An absolute highlight in selected suites: The free-standing ceramic bathtub, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains through the panoramic window. The bathrooms in the suites have also been thought through down to the smallest detail and equipped to a high standard. Sanitary technology from TECE meets the highest demands in terms of aesthetics and user comfort, perfectly rounding off the hotel's sophisticated overall concept. TECE toilet modules were used in all bathrooms, which not only score points for their quick and easy installation, but also enable particularly quiet filling of the cistern thanks to the low-noise hydraulic filling valve - perfect for the suites of the wellness hotel, where guests seek peace and relaxation. Thanks to the “easy fit” flush plate installation, the installation of the TECEnow toilet flush plates in elegant matt black was also completed quickly. The extra-flat, rubber-buffered flush buttons ensure comfortable use and at the same time emphasize the understated, purist style of the Hay Boutique Hotel. The dual-volume technology also contributes to economical water consumption.
The TECEdrainline shower channels ensure effective and reliable shower drainage with a minimalist look that blends seamlessly into the interior design. The closed, seamless stainless steel body also makes cleaning much easier. The internal gradient reduces deposits in the channel body to a minimum. A capillary protection edge also prevents dirt from penetrating under the tiling, while the hair strainer keeps the pipe clean. The two-stage membrane odor trap effectively prevents the evaporation of sealing water and the development of unpleasant odors. The TECEdrainpoint S point drain was also used as a floor drain in the bathrooms. The associated stainless steel grate frame with “plate” tile recess enables the drain to be tiled - TECEdrainpoint S could therefore be perfectly integrated into the floor covering. Like TECEdrainline, TECEdrainpoint S is also particularly easy to clean and has a mechanical odor trap. The TECE drainage solutions thus create the best possible hygienic conditions in the hotel showers, simplify the work of the cleaning staff and thus optimize the entire hotel operation.
The Hay Boutique Hotel impresses with its purist architecture: cubic shapes and an anthracite-colored façade with mirrored glass fronts give the hotel an ultra-modern, futuristic aesthetic. The minimalist design concept is consistently maintained inside: the interior design is characterized by geometric shapes and a restrained atmosphere in soft natural colors. The furniture and decorative elements made from materials such as stone, solid wood, metals and fabrics create a reference to the nature of the Carpathians and are also a modern reinterpretation of local craft traditions. This approach to creating interiors from the natural and cultural characteristics of the region is based on what is known as “terroir design”. The ultimate highlight and architectural masterpiece is the infinity pool on the top floor of the hotel, which flows from the indoor wellness area to the outdoor terrace: huge glass portholes have been installed in the floor of the pool and open onto the ceiling of the corridor below on the fifth floor, giving it a mystical, aquarium-like ambience. The spa area at the Hay Boutique Hotel also offers a spacious sauna area with various saunas and steam baths, including an aromatic sauna with a hay smell.
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