Elite Traveler July-August 2018

BELLE ÉTOI LE SUITE LE MEURICE, PARIS

Located on the seventh floor of the regal Le Meurice is the Belle Étoile Suite. Its central location offers a view of Paris unlike any in the city. In fact, from the master suite’s blue canopy bed you can see the Place Vendôme column and the Sacré Cœur, but if you want a more direct view, the private terrace attached to the bedroom has 360-degree views of several iconic landmarks, such as Le Louvre, Arc du Triomphe, Musée d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower. Allow your personal chef to cook you dinner served on the terrace, or soak in the Italian marble Jacuzzi in the en-suite to watch the City of Lights in action. From$17,000 per night. Contact Beatrice David, director of sales andmarketing, beatrice.david@dorchestercollection.com, +33 153 676 502, dorchestercollection.com

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUDONG, SHANGHAI

On the banks of the Huangpu River, in the heart of Shanghai, guests who crave a traditional yet high-class stay can find both in the Mandarin Oriental Pudong’s Presidential Suite. The 8,482-sq-ft space is the largest in Shanghai and covers most of the 25th floor, allowing the twinkling Shanghai cityscape to flood through the floor-too-ceiling windows on all sides of the suite. Sip on champagne from your private wine cellar while lounging in the living roomwhich has both contemporary and traditional Chinese decor. For a more relaxing way to take in these views, a 538-sq-ft marble bathroom with a large tub awaits. What’s more, two private roof gardens offer glorious views from each side of the suite. From$24,000 per night. Contact Clemens Hoerth, general manager, mopud-reservations@mohg.com, +86 212 082 9888, mandarinoriental.com

ROYAL PENTHOUSE SUITE HOTEL PRESIDENT WILSON, GENEVA

The Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson is just about as grandiose as they come. As one of the most expensive suites in Europe, it spans the entire eighth floor of the hotel and showcases striking views of Lake Geneva andMont Blanc through floor-to-ceiling bay windows. As you walk in, you’re greeted by a resplendent living room, grand piano, billiards table and collection of rare books. If the views from your living room aren’t enough, the suite’s terrace allows you to see all of Geneva without having to leave your room. The marble bathroomwith Jacuzzi has a gorgeous lake view and Hermès bathroom amenities. For the security conscious, the suite includes a panic button, bulletproofed windows and cameras. From$80,000 per night. Contact Stéphane Ros, director of reservations, s.ros@hotelpwilson.com, +41 229 066 117, starwoodhotels.com