Elite Traveler Winter 2019

EUROPE

Royal Penthouse Suite HOTEL PRESIDENTWILSON, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, GENEVA With superb views of Lake Geneva and a prime locale near the Perle-du-Lac park, Hotel President Wilson offers a serene stay in the busy city. It has several great bars, including a whisky bar; a spa with La Mer treatments; and a beautiful pool. The restaurants reflect Geneva’s international reputation: Enjoy Lebanese delicacies at Arabesque, Michelin- starred French fare at Bayview by Michel Roth and Japanese-French fusion at Umami. Above it all is one of the world’s finest suites: the Royal Penthouse Suite, spanning all 18,000 sq ft of the eighth floor with 12 bedrooms (two masters); top-notch safety features like a private elevator and bulletproof windows; a large terrace with views of the lake and the Alps; and plenty of room for entertaining. Antiques, a grand piano and a blue billiard table set the tone in the elegant space. From $81,000 per night. Contact Stéphane Ros, director of reservations, s.ros@hotelpwilson.com, +41 22 906 6666, hotelpresidentwilson.com

Maestro Suite THE DOLDER GRAND, ZÜRICH

High atop a hill overlooking Zurich, the Dolder Grand is at once a fairy-tale come to life and a modern masterpiece. An ultra-modern wing connects to the Main Building, which dates to 1899 and epitomizes traditional Swiss architecture. Inside, there’s an enormous art collection; a 43,000-sq-ft spa with every treatment imaginable, including La Prairie facials; a two-Michelin-starred restaurant; and a panoramic sun terrace with superb views. If you’re looking for classic charm, book the Maestro Suite, set at the top of the Main Building. The two-story suite spans 4,300 sq ft and has many charming features, including a dining roomwithin a circular tower, an antique grand piano, restored red timberwork, a terrace at the hotel’s highest point, and a fully stocked kitchen (whose appliances were too large for the elevator and had to be flown in via a helicopter that landed on the roof). From $14,850 per night. Contact Céline Bonnaure, director of revenue, reservations@ thedoldergrand.com, +41 44 456 60 09, thedoldergrand.com

Photos Marriott International, Peter Hebeisen