Elite Traveler July-August 2018

GRAND PRESIDENTIAL SUITE TAJ LAKE PALACE, UDAIPUR, INDIA Built in 1746 as the party palace of Maharana Jagat Singh II, the hotel’s white marble walls come to the edge of the water, making it appear to magically float atop Lake Pichola. The painstakingly restored palace has rich fabrics and upholstery, dozens of chandeliers, hand-knotted carpets and inlaid marble floors. The Grand Presidential Suite is lavishly decorated in honor of a maharana — trace the evolution of Udaipur’s style through the suite’s design. The master bedroom is particularly grand, with a high, arched ceiling, gilded columns, canopy bed, rare paintings and brocade furniture. From$16,500 per night. Contact Vinayak Kumar, director of sales, vinayak.kumar@tajhotels.com, +91 294 242 8800, tajhotels.com

TERRAZZA SUITE THE DOLDER GRAND, ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND This fairytale-esque hotel was first built in 1899 and after a major renovation in 2008, The Dolder Grand welcomed a new era, perfectly blending old and new. Atop a hill overlooking Zürich, the castle-like hotel sits next to an undulating glass wing designed by Lord Norman Foster. This juxtaposition of classic and modern can be seen throughout the ‘city resort,’ from the owners’ important modern-art collection, to the spa that extols the longstanding virtues of Swiss wellness, albeit in an ultra-modern setting with ice room and La Prairie treatments. To best enjoy this contrast, pick the Terrazza Suite, known as the residence, as it’s perfectly suited for extended stays. With a separate entrance, three bedrooms, butler service and expansive living spaces, it’s a stunning home away from home. From$10,655 per night. Contact Anna Roost, director of sales, reservations@thedoldergrand. com, +41 444 566 000, thedoldergrand.com

THE PENTHOUSE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS

Upon entering the Art Deco hotel, there’s simply no place you could be other than Paris. With Louis XVI style from acclaimed designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, dramatic floral arrangements from Jeff Leatham and as Europe’s only hotel to boast five Michelin stars among its three restaurants, it’s pure perfection. On the eighth floor, The Penthouse’s silk-upholstered walls, glossy marble floors and gilded architectural details continue the classic elegance, which sleekly hides modern technology. The pastel-and-gold colors weave their way through the rooms, ending in the showstopping conservatory. White-floral-fabric walls and scores of white orchids decorate the space, which is flooded with light from the glass walls leading to the private terrace, where views of the famed Golden Triangle’s rooftops and a superlative vista of the Eiffel Tower beg for intimate dinners. From $26,500 per night. Contact Gaëlle Houdusse, director of reservations, gaelle.houdusse@fourseasons.com, +33 149 527 100, fourseasons.com