Elite Traveler May-June 2017

Green Park Suite THE RITZ

The Ritz London’s latest signature suite opened last year as one of the many celebrations of the storied hotel’s 110th anniversary. The elegant decor uses silver leaf and pastel colors throughout, and has custom art and wood furniture mixed with antique furnishings. The living room boasts a marble fireplace and dining table for six. The newly opened suite has a fully-equipped kitchen and many modern upgrades, including double-glazed windows for soundproofing, Samsung televisions and Bose entertainment systems. Special amenities 24-hour butler service, packing and unpacking services, one-way airport transfer in Rolls-Royce Phantom, fresh flowers, fresh fruit and treats, champagne on arrival, complimentary unlimited 3G/4G data and Wi-Fi Size 1,200 sq ft Number of bedrooms Two Nightly rate from $5,000 Contact Sal Gowili, general manager, reservations@theritzlondon. com, +44 207 300 2222, theritzlondon.com

Connaught Apartment THE CONNAUGHT The spectacular carved blue-lacquered doors that greet you at The Apartment are a sign that you are about to see something truly special. Once inside, shades of white, blue and purple and bespoke art create a calming and distinctive look that was designed by the late, great David Collins himself. The living room has double height ceilings, large working marble fireplace and views of Mayfair. The master bedroom has a dreamy cream four-post bed with curtains, thoughtfully designed dressing area and bathroom with freestanding tub. There’s a dining room for eight, and a Connaught chef will come cook a special dinner for your party. You’ll also find a library with large collection of books, chef’s kitchen and a butler’s pantry. Special amenities 24-hour butler service, packing and unpacking service, Burberry trench to wear during stay, welcome bottle of Krug champagne, complimentary treatments at Aman Spa, McQueens flowers in suite and on departure, complimentary full English breakfast, complimentaryWi-Fi, local phone calls and movies, option to reserve Number of bedrooms Two Nightly rate from $17,500 Contact Max Binda, general manager, reservations@the-connaught. co.uk, +44 207 107 8945, the-connaught.co.uk entire sixth floor Size 3,070 sq ft

Discover your inner painter courtesy of Green & Stone, a nearby fine art store. Guests will receive painting materials to paint the view from the terrace. Should your inner painter be a bit shy, it can source an artist to paint your portrait instead.