A woman has been found murdered at a luxury $1,250-a-night Hamptons hotel and wellness spa.
Staff discovered the unidentified woman’s body inside a guest room at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill on Monday afternoon.
Suffolk County police called the death suspicious and said the woman was a victim of violence.
Authorities said the death appeared to be an isolated incident and does not pose any threat to the public.
Staff discovered the body of an unidentified woman inside a guest room at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill on Monday afternoon.
Suffolk County police called the death suspicious and said the woman was a victim of violence.
They have not released the victim’s name or cause of death.
An autopsy is expected to determine how the woman was killed.
Shou Sugi Ban House is “a private sanctuary and gated compound surrounded by evergreen trees and lush grasses.”
The retreat offers 13 guest studios on three acres, as well as “detached luxury residences for short-term rentals,” according to its website.
The retreat offers 13 guest studios on three acres
Accommodating up to guests, studios offer a “luxury soaking tub,” modern gas fireplace, and private garden patios.
Accommodating up to guests, studios offer a “luxury soaking tub,” modern gas fireplace, and private garden patios.
Former guests of the hotel include actress Kate Hudson and journalist Katie Couric.
Neighbors in the area said News 12 Long Island They were shocked by the apparent murder at the high-level retreat.
“It’s a total shock, that place has a good reputation and I’ve never heard anything bad about it.” I know people who have used it,” said one local.
Police have asked that anyone with information about the murder contact the Suffolk County Police Homicide Division at 631-852-6396.
