Elite Traveler November-December 2015

elite traveler NOV/DEC 2015 ISSUE 6 155

The Delano PENTHOUSE SUITE SOUTH BEACH

This South Beach landmark is the hotel that started it all. And even now, at 20 years old – it celebrates its anniversary this year – it is still an ivory icon that attracts some of the glitziest names in the music industry including Jay Z, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian. The top-floor, light-filled suite matches stunning ocean views with floaty white curtains and custom Philippe Starck furniture that is accented by a wall of real foliage and glowing white orchids. With a walk-in wet bar and a private terrace that runs the length of the suite, this elite sanctuary also has multiple flatscreen HDTVs and deep Italian marble tubs. Special amenities Guests have access to all events being held at the hotel during Art Basel and any other time. Size 1,660 sq ft Number of rooms Five and a half (including two and a half bathrooms) Nightly rate From $3,500 Contact JP Oliver, general manager and regional vice president, +1 305 672 2000, delano-hotel.com

Metropolitan by COMO COMO SUITE MID BEACH The low-rise and laid-back Metropolitan by COMO, which was named one of our Elite Traveler Top 100 Suites earlier this year, is just north of the South Beach action. The top-floor suite is a cool space to unwind with marble floors and contempory decor in mid-century mint green and soft gray. The extra-private suite only shares the floor with the spa, and creature comforts are taken care of with rainfall shower, separate soaking tubs and Shambhala products, plus 55-inch and 42-inch flat screen televisions. Host a healthy dinner party and serve dishes from COMO Shambhala menu specially devised by executive chef Amanda Gale. Special amenities Bottle of Veuve Cliquot, plate of macarons, and an in-room Shambhala massage if you book the experience package. Size 1,113 sq ft Number of rooms Six (including two bathrooms) Nightly rate From $2,556 Contact Javier Beneyto, general manager, javier.beneyto@comohotels.com, comohotels.com

Book a private sunset pool party for 20 of your friends at the rooftop hydrotherapy pool, which has stellar bay and ocean views