Elite Traveler May-June 2017

EXPLORE TOP SUITES

Manor House Wing ROSEWOOD LONDON

This grand, single-story compound is formed of a large collection of suites and rooms, and is the only suite in the world with its own postal code. Accessed by a private elevator with doorman, it’s the perfect respite for a privacy-conscious guest. While Manor House Wing is extremely private, it’s also ultra-luxurious and sumptuously decorated by Tony Chi. There’s an elegant private lobby, glamorous vanity room, three living rooms filled with eclectic objets d’art, dining room for 10, and seven perfectly appointed bedrooms, including the master with the option of two king beds. In the master bathroom you’ll find a spectacular freestanding circular marble bathtub. Special amenities 24-hour butler service with packing and unpacking service, private parking, private elevator with doorman, car with driver, round-trip airport transfers, personalized Rivolta pillowcases, bathrobes, stationary and business cards, Czech & Speake toiletries, complimentary minibar and curated wine selection, McQueens flowers, fresh fruit and treats, complimentary Wi-Fi Size 6,295 sq ft

Number of bedrooms Seven Nightly rate from $25,000

Contact Michael Bonsor, managing director, london.reservations@ rosewoodhotels.com, +44 203 747 8000, rosewoodlondon.com

Royal Suite INTERCONTINENTAL PARK LANE

The Royal Suite sits on the site of Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood home and has recently been redesigned in homage to her early life, with touches that include a hand-blown glass chandelier inspired by Her Majesty’s jewelry and a satin canopy bed reminiscent of those in Cecil Beaton’s royal portraits. The large sitting room is decorated in shades of silver and gray and has a stately study with writing desk and collection of Taschen books. Each room has endless views of Hyde Park and the London skyline. A new service to the suite is the Style Service, in collaboration with Harvey Nichols. A dedicated phone number directly connects to one of the famed store’s top stylists, who will bring a perfectly curated selection of fashion and accessories straight to the suite. Special amenities Penhaligon’s toiletries, access to InterContinental Club, fresh fruit, option to connect up to four additional rooms and the duplex London Suite Size 1,450 sq ft Number of bedrooms One Nightly rate from $11,800 Contact Steven Sheridan, director of sales, +44 207 409 3131, parklane.intercontinental.com

Photos Will Pryce, Durston Saylor