Elite Traveler July-August 2016

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

New by Emma Love

CAYMAN ISLANDS GRAND CAYMAN PENTHOUSE, THE RITZ-CARLTON, GRAND CAYMAN

COLOMBIA PENTHOUSE SUITE, FOUR SEASONS, BOGOTÁ This elegant 883 sq ft penthouse on the eighth floor has a private terrace overlooking the streets of the fashionable Zone T. There’s a marble bathroom with a double vanity unit and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. This suite also comes with a dining table for six guests and a concierge team that is on hand for any request. From $2,500 fourseasons.com

MOZAMBIQUE CASA FAMILIA, &BEYOND BENGUERRA ISLAND

Formerly a rundown fishing lodge until it was taken over by African specialist &Beyond last year, Benguerra Island now houses the three-bedroom thatched Casa Familia. Ideal for families or groups, there are four-post beds with crisp linen, outdoor showers with hand-painted tiles and a private swimming pool on a sheltered wooden veranda. From $4,100 andbeyond.com

Guests are whizzed up to the seventh floor by private elevator and met with views of the famous Seven Mile beach. With over 18,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor space, this penthouse has a wrap-around terrace, dining room for 12, cinema and library, the suite comes with its own private beachfront cabana.

SWITZERLAND LA VILLA DU LAC, LA RÉSERVE HOTEL & SPA, GENEVA Designed by superyacht specialist Rémi Tessier, this newest addition to La Réserve is an ultra-smart contemporary home away from home. It has three bedrooms, two living rooms, a study area and a dining room spread over two levels – encased in glass. A concierge and private boat transfers, from the front of the villa into the city, are available on request. Price on request lareserve.ch

From $15,000 ritzcarlton.com

“Designed by Argentinian owner Alan Faena, with film director Baz Luhrmann and his set designer wife Catherine Martin” Faena Suite, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Miami

CHINA PENTHOUSE, THE TEMPLE HOUSE, CHENGDU On the 11th and 12th floors, this penthouse tops The Temple House, the latest offering from Swire Hotels. Bordering the Taikoo Li shopping district, it offers a private terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi. Inside, there’s a double-sided fireplace and library in the living area. The bathroom has a freestanding tub and double walk-in shower. From $9,238 thetemplehousehotel.com

HONDURAS FRANGIPANI SUITE, MAYOKA LODGE, SANDY BAY With a split-level, open-plan layout and a private entrance through a lush beach garden, this is a real one-off suite that is also the largest within the lodge's main building. On the lower level, there is a lounge area for relaxing and a bathroom with a marble vanity sink; the bedroom is raised so it feels like a soothing, separate zone for sleep. From $425 mayokainn.com

NETHERLANDS PULITZER SUITE, PULITZER AMSTERDAM, AMSTERDAM In one of the 25 17th- and 18th-century canal houses that make up the new Pulitzer Amsterdam, this suite is an eclectic mix of vintage and modern (think chandeliers, antique mirrors and a 1920s drinks trolley paired with a Vitra mid-century chair), around a super king size bed and a freestanding tub. From $688 pulitzeramsterdam.com

US FAENA SUITE, FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH, MIAMI Designed by Argentinian owner Alan Faena, with filmdirector Baz Luhrmann and his set designer wife CatherineMartin, it’s no wonder this suite boasts a dramatic decor of red, gold and brightly patterned textiles. Those wanting more space can book the adjoining suite, creating a four-bedroom, five-bathroom masterpiece with ocean views. From $20,000 faena.com/miami-beach