Elite Traveler Winter 2020

Le Meurice, Belle Etoile Suite PARIS, FRANCE Situated a stone’s throw from the Louvre and Place Vendôme, Le Meurice has provided luxurious accommodation in the heart of Paris since 1835. This historic palace retains many of its original details, which today are mixed with a contemporary French style. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than the Belle Etoile Suite. Situated on the top floor, it offers 6,674 sq ft of private space including a sprawling rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of the city. This expansive outdoor area is more like a private garden with its haven of greenery modeled on the nearby Tuileries Garden. Every detail throughout the four-bedroom suite has been carefully chosen to reflect the grandeur of modern-day Versailles. Shades of bronze and gold are blended with the subtle patina of lightly aged oak. Alex Martin Best feature The stunning marble bathroom From$25,000 per night. Contact Pascal Brihat, front office director, pascal.brihat@ dorchestercollection.com, +33 144 581 041, dorchestercollection.com

Shangri-La Hotel, L’Appartement Prince Bonaparte PARIS, FRANCE

Shangri-La Hotel Paris was the hotel group’s first property in Europe, successfully blending its signature Asian style into a landmark building that was once home to Prince Roland Bonaparte. A decade after opening, it continues to draw guests with its fusion of French and Asian style across its decor and cuisine. The L’Appartement Prince Bonaparte was once his private residence and holds Monument Historique status. Situated on the second floor, the extraordinary one-bedroom suite is a step back in time to post-Louis XV Paris, where contemporary style replaced grandeur. The suite still feels fit for royalty with 16-ft ceilings, authentic crown molding and gilt work, and period artwork adorning the walls. The 2,960-sq-ft space includes a spacious living and dining room that can comfortably seat up to eight guests. Alex Martin Best feature The stunning master bedroom bathed in shades of blue and gold From $18,000 per night. Contact Frederique Dobiezynski, customer sales manager, frederique.dobiezynski@shangri-la.com, +33 153 671 964, shangri-la.com

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Eden- Roc Suite CAP D’ANTIBES, FRANCE

The legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc was originally built as a writer’s retreat in 1870 and, despite becoming a hotel in 1889, it has remained a source of inspiration for some of the greatest storytellers: Ernest Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald were both transfixed by its beauty and enjoyed long stays here. Its position on the rocky coast makes for extraordinary views over the Mediterranean that are best enjoyed from the hotel’s Eden-Roc Suite. Sitting atop the Eden-Roc Pavilion, this one-bedroom suite encapsulates the very essence of Cote d’Azur glamour. Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the distant Lérins Islands from the superyacht- inspired teak deck before sitting down to a private dinner under the chic pergola. For those needing more space, the suite can be converted to two master bedrooms by connecting an adjacent Junior Suite. Alex Martin Best feature A whirlpool bath on the terrace From $6,280 per night. Contact Alice Maybank, head of revenue management & reservations,

reservations.hdcer@oetkercollection.com, +33 492 933 200, oetkercollection.com