Elite Traveler November-December 2015

EXPLORE MIAMI

St. Regis Bal Harbour PRESIDENTIAL SUITE BAL HARBOUR A private elevator whisks you from the garage to this dramatic pie wedge-shaped suite on the 24th floor for the ultimate discreet entrance, which is probably why this is the go-to Miami suite for numerous A-Listers including Sofia Vergara, Justin Timberlake and Will Smith. Fresh purple orchids flown in from Amsterdam highlight the Yabu Pushelberg-designed, beachy wood floors and contemporary soft furnishings in lavender and gray. All rooms access the curving 1,200 sq ft balcony that wraps around the suite for sun-kissed days and moonlit nights. Custom menus (from kosher to Middle Eastern) can be created by the culinary team. Special amenities VIP access to the city’s top art museums and renowned private collections, including the new Herzog & de Meuron-designed Perez Art Museum and Rubell Family Collection. Size 2,800 sq ft Number of rooms Seven (including two bathrooms) Nightly rate From $12,000 Contact Milton Sgarbi, general manager, balharbour.reservations@stregis.com, +1 305 993 3331, stregisbalharbour.com

Four Seasons PRESIDENTIAL SUITE BRICKELL

The personal shopper will pick up anything you need — from Chanel to Michael Kors — at the ritzy Bal Harbour Shops across the street

The splendid Four Seasons has a central Brickell location in Miami’s booming downtown and this richly furnished suite on the 29th floor makes the most of it, with views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Entertain in the grand living room where multiple seating areas have plump, down-filled sofas or in the formal dining room that seats eight under a Murano glass chandelier. The suite provides every comfort with monogrammed bathrobes, a fully-stocked kitchen, plus bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and guests’ preferred toiletries. Special amenities: A private butler is available, as is a personal shopper who will fill the walk-in closet with designer clothes, perfect for events from Art Basel openers to VIP parties. Connecting rooms can be turned into a private fitness center or enormous dressing rooms with clothing racks and a make-up table. Size 2,830 sq ft Number of rooms Nine (including five bathrooms) Nightly rate From $8,500 Contact Dan Normandin, general manager, dan.normandin@fourseasons.com, +1 305 381 3026, fourseasons.com

Guests who travel with their own private chef can access the hotel’s banquet kitchen