Elite Traveler Winter 2020

EUROPE , MI DDLE E A ST A ND A FR ICA

Hotel Principe di Savoia, Presidential Suite MILAN, ITALY

First opened in 1927, Hotel Principe di Savoia is one of Milan’s most cherished landmarks. Now part of the Dorchester Collection, the hotel is a magnet for A-listers and attracts a fashionable jet-set crowd. The Presidential Suite is certainly the most spectacular in Milan, and perhaps the whole of Italy. Its standout feature is a private spa complete with a Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath, and a spacious swimming pool. Working fireplaces and low ceilings create a warm ambience throughout the large living room and three master bedrooms. There is even enough space left for a private terrace, which offers prime views over Piazza della Repubblica. Alex Martin Best feature Hand-painted and mosaic-tiled spa room From $21,300 per night. Contact Elena Sgro, director of sales, elena.sgro@dorchestercollection.com, +39 026 230 4042, dorchestercollection.com

Hotel Cala di Volpe, Harrods Suite SARDINIA, ITALY Costa Smeralda is the most exclusive corner of Sardinia, famous for its pristine beaches and luxury hotels. Hotel Cala di Volpe is the jewel in the crown. The elegant hotel revealed the all-new Harrods Penthouse in early 2020, just as Covid-19 was hitting Italy. As a result, barely a soul has stayed in this beautiful three-bedroom suite, which comes with a wine cellar, cigar humidor and a private marble cocktail bar. Designed in conjunction with the world’s most famous department store, the suite welcomes guests with a Harrods hamper containing, among other luxury gifts, three fine champagnes to toast the start of their stay. Alex Martin Best feature Private rooftop with infinity pool and alfresco dining area From $46,000 per night. Michela Celena, director of sales, michela.celena@marriott.com, +39 078 997 6111, marriott.com

JWMarriott Resort & Spa, Villa Rose VENICE, ITALY Set on its own flourishing 40-acre private island in Venice, the JWMarriott is accessed by the hotel’s private (and gorgeous) launch, so you can expect seclusion and privacy from the crowds of the popular city. Villa Rose offers even more seclusion: It is a stand-alone, multilevel villa with two master bedrooms (the second lounge can be converted into a third en-suite bedroom), relaxing living area with a sitting room, and dining room with separate kitchen. The villa is set within its own blossoming 4,520-sq-ft garden, where you’ll also find a private swimming pool and generous deck area. The hotel is currently closed due to Covid-19 with plans to reopen in Spring 2021. Samantha Coles Best feature Complete privacy; it is an ‘island within an island’ From $5,000 per night. Contact Markos Tzamalis, general

Il Sereno, Lake Como, Penthouse Suite LOMBARDY, ITALY

An intimate, all-suite hotel on the iconic shores of Lake Como, Il Sereno differs from its grandiose neighbors by opting for a contemporary, relaxed approach to luxury. The hotel interiors have been created by Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola, who chose a neutral color palette and natural materials to allow the expansive views to draw the eye. For the best views, opt for the Penthouse Suite, which includes a huge outdoor terrace, a private hot tub and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The one-bedroom suite can accommodate up to four guests, and also features a dining room, living room, two bathrooms, a wet bar and a multimedia room. Sophie Killip Best feature Awe-inspiring views of Lake Como From $4,000 per night. Contact Valentina Paggi, hotel manager, valentina.paggi@ilsereno.com, +39 031 547 7800, serenohotels.com

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Photos Via Dei Monti Parioli, Daniel Herendi, Roberto Bonardi