Elite Traveler Winter 2020

THE A MER ICA S

Caldera House, The Taupo Suite WYOMING, USA Situated within Teton Village, in the shadow of the mountains of Jackson Hole, is Caldera House: an intimate hotel that offers outdoor adventures no matter the season. Every activity is customized, whether it be dog sledding or fly fishing, snow trekking or white-water rafting. For the ultimate getaway, stay in Caldera House’s four-bedroom Taupo Suite, a 5,000-sq-ft suite that sleeps up to 12 guests. Designed as a modernist sky retreat, it features a dark, moody color palette and rich finishes, and is decorated with furnishings from around the world. Step outside onto one of two private terraces to take in the views, or relax after a day of thrill-seeking in your own private Diamond Spa copper hot tub. Kim Ayling Best feature Dedicated concierge From $8,500 per night. Contact Reiley Jones, house supervisor, reileyjones@calderahouse.com, +1 307 200 4220, calderahouse.com

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Three- bedroomDuplex LAS VEGAS, USA From the moment you step off the private elevator into this 5,830-square-foot suite, you know you’re in for a treat. The sitting room is expansive with double-height ceilings and huge windows offering views of the Strip. The interior is bathed in earthy tones with gold accents, and the three en-suite bathrooms are swathed in marble and the pearlescent hue of capiz shells. The ultimate party pad, it has ample space for entertaining guests with a dining area that can accommodate eight and a separate billiards room. If Sin City is beginning to take its toll, retire to the massage and fitness room for an in-suite treatment, or recharge in the whirlpool deep-soak tub while appreciating views of the city. Thea Halstead Best feature Dedicated massage room From $4,000 per night. Contact Lee Long, vice president of hotel operations, lee.long@wynnlasvegas.com, +1 702 770 2100, wynnlasvegas.com

Palms Casino, The Empathy Suite LAS VEGAS, USA

For the most extravagant stay at Palms Casino, book The Empathy Suite, a 9,000-sq-ft suite created in collaboration with renowned British artist Damien Hirst and design firm Bentel & Bentel. The two-story suite sleeps four guests in two master bedrooms and features a collection of Hirst’s most famous artworks — including Winner/Loser (2018), a tank of formaldehyde with two sharks ‘swimming’ in it. Styled with specially designed contemporary furniture and decor, the suite also includes an outdoor cantilevered pool, gym, multiple lounges, salt-therapy room and massage room. Sophie Killip Best feature Damien Hirst’s most famous artworks From $100,000 per night. Contact reservations team, empathysuite@palms.com, +1 702 942 1222, palms.com

The Beverly Wilshire, Wilshire Presidential Suite BEVERLY HILLS, USA

The Beverly Wilshire has entertained some of Hollywood’s most iconic names since it opened in 1928, and its Wilshire Presidential Suite is certainly fit for any A-lister. Located on the eighth floor, the suite has its own private entrance set away from the rest of the hotel and offers amazing views across the most sought-after address in the world. The two-bedroom suite begins with a dramatic hallway complete with ornate white pillars leading to a spacious living room. It has a wood-paneled library, private bar and gorgeous marble bathroom, as well as a carefully curated art collection. For those needing the utmost discretion, the hotel can arrange a private drive-in arrival, exclusive use of the terrace and in-suite fittings from a number of the high-end boutiques on nearby Rodeo Drive. Alex Martin Best feature Private access to the terrace From $12,500 per night. Contact Joao Mateus, associate director of sales, joao.mateus@fourseasons.com, +1 310 858 2318, fourseasons.com

Photos Barbara Kraft