Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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RUSSIA PRESIDENTIAL SUITES, HOTEL NATIONAL, MOSCOW Located at Moscow's political heart, next to the State Duma and opposite the Kremlin, the National has been the go-to place to stay for politicians since the Art Nouveau property opened in 1903. Three of the five Presidential Suites feature an extra study-cum-salon; two include a library; or bag the one with the gleaming 1908 Steinway. All the suites boast original ceiling frescoes, Bohemian glass chandeliers, marble-clad fireplaces, precious art and antique furnishings. From $905 national.ru CHINA PRESIDENTIAL SUITE, MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUDONG, SHANGHAI Dominating the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Pudong tower, the 8,482 sq ft suite blends traditional Chinese style with modern design. Custom porcelain vases by Chinese artist Lai De Quan, hand-woven silks and a marble-encased whirlpool overlooking Shanghai. Master suite and two extra bedrooms, a meeting room, dining room, kitchen and – oenophiles rejoice – a private wine cellar, bar, plus rooftop gardens. From $19,000 To book, email Pierre Barthes, pierreb@mohg.com mandarinoriental.shanghai