Elite Traveler January-February 2018

INSPIRE TOP 100 HOTELS AMERICAS/EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA

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BELMONDCOPACABANAPALACE RIODE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

AMANYARA NORTHWEST POINT, TURKS & CAICOS

Everyone from Princess Diana to Justin Bieber has stayed at the Copacabana Palace hotel, and it’s easy to see why it attracts such a high level of clientele. Set inside a monolithic Art Deco building, the Belmond is a stone’s throw from one of the world’s most famous beaches and is a short drive from Rio de Janeiro’s colorful city center. Not only do you have access to a private section of the beach, the Palace is also home to Mee, chef Ken Hom’s pan-Asian restaurant, one of the first in Rio to win a Michelin star. Eagle-eyed visitors will also notice the corridors adorned with photos of past guests, a veritable who’s who of music, film and politics. Penthouse Suite from$7,620 per night. Contact Cassiano Vitorino, communications manager, cassiano.vitorino@belmond.com, +55 212 548 7070, belmond.com/brazil

After suffering light damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria, Amanyara has reopened. Set on the coast of the Northwest Point National Park, Amanyara features surroundings that are typical of Turks & Caicos — golden sands with clear blue waters. However, that’s where theWest Indian clichés end. Unlike other resorts here, Amanyara prides itself on worldly minimalist design. And guests can relax without their vacation being soundtracked by the constant whirring of daiquiri-making. The majority of the hotel’s facilities are in open-sided pavilions made from reclaimed Indonesian wood, while the extensive pools and greenery add to the hotel’s allure. Five-bedroom Artist Ocean Villa from $18,000 per night. Contact Serge Ditesheim, general manager, sditesheim@aman.com, +1 649 941 8133, aman.com/resorts/amanyara

THE SAVOY LONDON, UK

THE RITZ LONDON LONDON, UK

CHEWTONGLEN HAMPSHIRE, UK

The quintessentially English Chewton Glen is set on 130 acres at the edge of the lush New Forest National Park. At the historic main hotel — a traditional country house — you’ll find a world-class spa complete with Europe’s largest hydrotherapy pool, as well as award-winning restaurant The Dining Room. Many of the ingredients used by head chef Simon Addison are fromChewton’s very own kitchen garden. There’s also The Kitchen, which offers classes by famed British chef James Martin. If you want to switch off from the world and connect with nature, be sure to stay in the Secluded Treehouse, suspended 35ft aboveground in the forest canopy. Secluded Treehouse from $3,927 per night. Contact

A superb mix of Art Deco and Edwardian decor, The Savoy is one of London’s most storied hotels. From the American Bar (named the world’s best) to afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer and classic British butler service, every aspect of The Savoy is perfectly considered and executed. The Royal Suite —with views of the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and the Thames —has been revamped to reflect the modern reality of guests wanting to feel comfortable in luxurious settings, not as if they are sleeping in a museum. But don’t mistake the more comfortable decor for a lack of service. You can still book the Royal Entourage, which includes a concierge, chef, bartender, spa therapist, stylist and beauty technicians. Royal Suite from$19,000 per night. Contact Philip Barnes, managing director, savoy@fairmont.com, +44 207 836 4343, fairmont.com/savoy

Created by Swiss hotelier César Ritz in 1906, The Ritz has become a London landmark, celebrated as a symbol of luxury and timeless elegance. The Michelin- starred Ritz Restaurant, PalmCourt, and Rivoli Bar lie at the heart of the hotel, with grand staircases leading off to each of its famously opulent suites. Summer 2016 saw the opening of the two-bedroomGreen Park signature suite, which overlooks the park and features a fresh silver, pale-blue and soft-purple color scheme along with the antique furnishings and artworks The Ritz is known for. With its primeWest End location, this historic hotel provides the ideal base for soaking up the spirit of London. Green Park Suite from$5,310 per night. Contact Sal Gowili, general manager, reservations@theritzlondon. com, +44 207 300 2222, theritzlondon.com

Mark Bevan, general manager, reservations@chewtonglen.com, +44 142 527 5341, chewtonglen.com

Photos Aidan Bradley, Steve Passmore, Niall Clutton