Elite Traveler July-August 2018

87 elite traveler JULY/AUG 2018

ESTATE TWO- BEDROOM SUITE MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY, ST HELENA, CALIFORNIA, USA Not only is the Estate Suite often included in Elite Traveler’ s Top 100 Suites, but The Restaurant at Meadowood is also a regular in the top ten of our reader-voted Top 100 Restaurants. It’s one of the few entries to be included in both, and it’s easy to see why. The cottage-style two-bedroom suite is elegant and relaxed with 2,090 sq ft of indoor space, including private bathrooms with two- person tubs, a large living room and cozy dining space. The living room’s French doors open onto a private terrace with 10-person dining space that overlooks the fairways and forested hillside. This is wine country, so make the most of the daily wine reception or arrange a wine excursion with a Meadowood sommelier. From$11,200 per night. Contact Rob Harrison,

director of guest relations, rharrison@ meadowood.com, +1 707 531 4788, meadowood.com

MAHARAJAH’ S PAVI L ION THE RAJ PALACE, JAIPUR, INDIA

The four floors of the Maharajah’s Pavilion are certainly regal — with antique Indian furniture, crystal chandeliers (the dining room is thought to have the world’s largest chandelier) and gold leaf–painted walls. The first floor has a private lobby, lounge and bar; the second floor (where Thakur Sahib stayed) overlooks the Charbagh gardens and has a private museum— the only suite in the world to have one. Within, you’ll find the old throne of Thakur Sahib. The third floor has its own library, grand dining room, kitchen and second bedroom. On the fourth floor there is a large terrace with

swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lounge, private bar, study, bedroom and private spa. From $19,000 per night. Contact Vijay Joshi, general manager, gm@rajpalace.in, +91 141 263 4077, rajpalace.com

THE BOATHOUSE THE POINT, SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK, USA Like something out of a fairy tale, The Boathouse is set right above The Point’s docked boats, and pine trees encircle the wooden cabin. Unique, Nutcracker -esque furnishings are spread throughout the open-plan space, with a canopied bed occupying the center. Views of the Upper Saranac Lake and the mountains beyond can be seen throughout, but make the most of them by heading outside to the wraparound deck. There are two twin beds suspended from the ceiling that, when gently swaying in the breeze, mimic the bobbing boats below. If you visit during winter, the gigantic native stone fireplace will keep you warm, or, failing that, a whisky from the fully stocked bar will do the trick. From $3,500 per night. Contact Cameron Karger, general manager, ckarger@thepointresort.com, +1 518 891 5674, thepointsaranac.com

Photo Jason Busch, Kindra Clineff