Elite Traveler Winter 2020

The Raj Palace, Maharaja’s Pavilion JAIPUR, INDIA Covering 16,000 sq ft over four floors and with a private elevator connecting each floor, the Maharaja’s Pavilion is, naturally, fit for a king. On the first floor there is an entrance lounge and lobby, plus a larger lounge with a bar. The second floor houses the four bedrooms and overlooks the inner courts of the palaces and Charbagh gardens, and has a striking double-height reception room. It was used as a sleeping chamber for Indian prince Thakur Sahib so the decor is suitably regal: gold-leaf painted walls and antique furniture. The third floor has a library, bar and dining area, while the fourth floor has a private swimming pool, Jacuzzi, bar, dining area and separate butler entrance. The panoramic views across the city are simply spectacular. Samantha Coles Best feature In-suite private museumwith the old Throne and Bolsters of the Thakur Sahib From $18,000 per night. Contact Ankur Rara Jethlia, general manager, gm@rajpalace.in, +98 290 515 4300, rajpalace.com

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Presidential Suite TOKYO, JAPAN

The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo perfectly represents Tokyo’s unique nature in its blend of old-world charm with contemporary design features. It’s located within a skyscraper, and the views over the electric city are fantastic from any window you look from. The Presidential Suite offers views out to Mount Fuji through floor-to-ceiling windows, and its position above the city means it is flooded with natural light throughout the day. Newly refurbished in 2019, the one-bedroom suite brings the outside in with unique wall art of tree branches. The bedroom ceiling has also been designed to create a feeling of looking at the sky through the tree branches. Alex Martin Best feature Michelin-starred, in-room dining From $17,000 per night. Contact Kie Kasai, director of international sales, motyoreservations@mohg.com, +81 332 708 800, mandarinoriental.com

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Mandapa Three-bedroomPool Villa BALI, INDONESIA Using locally sourced materials and incredible indoor- outdoor design, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has managed to enhance and complement the natural beauty that surrounds it. The reserve is located within the heart of the Balinese rain forest and overlooks the nearby Ayung River, rice paddies and lush hillsides. The connection to nature is most prominent in the sprawling Mandapa Three-bedroom Pool Villa, which retains an intimate, exclusive feeling despite covering over 21,000 sq ft — including a 1,850-sq-ft pool. Designed in a contemporary Balinese style, the villa features traditional artwork in each of the three bedrooms, and also has spacious outdoor and indoor living rooms, a full kitchen and private spa facilities. Sophie Killip Best feature The 1,850-sq-ft private pool From $5,610 per night. Contact Ayu Diah, reservations manager, ayu.diah@ritzcarlton.com, +62 361 479 2777, ritzcarlton.com