Elite Traveler July-August 2018

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

THE TATA SUITE TAJ MAHAL PALACE, MUMBAI, INDIA If you are looking for the splendor and majesty that even a maharaja would appreciate, The Tata Suite at the flagship Taj property has all that and more. It perfectly mixes colonial and Indian styles with antique furniture, luxurious hand-knotted carpets, Makrana marble floors inlaid with marquetry timber and pieces from Indian artists MF Husain, RamKumar and Laxman Shreshtha. The showstopping living room has a domed ceiling and a grand crystal chandelier. The hotel’s location on the Colaba Causeway provides views of the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea, and exploring the historic district is as easy as stepping out your front door and wandering through its overflowing shopping stalls and art galleries. For relaxation after a day exploring, head to the in-suite spa with steam room, sauna and two massage tables. From$16,000 per night. Contact Shaheen Rajguru, director of sales andmarketing,

CRESCENT PAVI L ION SUITE THE BERKELEY, LONDON London’s hotels have long been known as some of the most decadent in the world, but now The Berkeley looks to eclipse them all by heading to the sky. Creating a new glass pavilion on the fifth floor, its newly opened Crescent Pavilion Suite places you among the rooftops of tony Belgravia. The glass walls of the pavilion fully retract, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor experience, which is expected in a tropical locale, but certainly not in London. Enjoy unparalleled views of Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and St Paul’s Cathedral on your wraparound terrace, perhaps with an exclusive dinner prepared by the on-site, two-Michelin- starred restaurant Marcus’s chef, MarcusWareing. Inside, the elegant decor by celebrated designer André Fu keeps a sense of lightness with paneled walls, neutral tones and sumptuous fabrics. From$29,000 per night. Contact Nancy Getlan, director of sales andmarketing, ngetlan@ maybourne.com, +44 207 107 8927, the-berkeley.co.uk

shaheen.rajguru@tajhotels.com, +91 226 665 3366, tajhotels.com

STERL ING SUITE THE LANGHAM, LONDON

The Sterling Suite is one of the largest on our list, which is even more remarkable due to its central London location. Its size is eclipsed only by its decor: sterling details are seen throughout, from the antique mirrors to the hand-painted chinoiserie silver-leaf panels in the master bedroom and the verre eglomise glass with Gilded Age details in the dressing room. Every piece was custom designed by top artisans, creating an ultra-luxurious but livable space. The beautiful salon has a dual-tone piano, seating area and butler’s pantry; there’s an elegant dining area, private media room, and at its largest, six bedrooms. When taking the full suite, its private elevator affords direct street access, and it can be closed off from the main hotel. From$30,000 per night. Contact Bob van den Oord, managing director, ttlon.info@langhamhotels.com, +44 207 636 1000, langhamhotels.com

Photos Jamie McGregor Smith, Barbara Kraft