Elite Traveler Winter 2019

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The View SIX SENSES YAO NOI, KOH YAO NOI, THAILAND With its thatched roofs and open-plan spaces, Six Senses Yao Noi feels like a luxury treehouse spread over multiple levels in the pristine jungle surroundings. Lily pad-filled ponds and pools dotted between the bars and restaurants help to immerse you in the verdant landscape. As its name suggests, The View offers glorious vistas of the Andaman Sea. The one-bedroom suite is a romantic hideaway tucked away from prying eyes and surrounded by jungle. There are multiple terraces on each level and an infinity pool, all offering panoramic views of the dramatic limestone karsts that dominate the region. Inside, double-vaulted ceilings make the suite feel even more spacious, and sights abound from the expansive windows that run the length of the wall. There are two outdoor waterfalls that surely will lull you to sleep each night. From $1,600 per night. Contact Vendo Terra, reservations manager, reservations-yanoi@sixsenses.com, +66 76 418 500, sixsenses.com

Peninsula Suite PENINSULA SHANGHAI

Presidential Suite MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUDONG, SHANGHAI Despite its central location in the buzzing metropolis, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai makes you feel you’ve escaped the city when you step inside. The luxe hotel occupies 25 floors and boasts views over the Huangpu River and the surrounding cityscape. There are three restaurants, an outdoor bar and a dedicated cake and pastry shop, plus a spa and wellness center. Of its 44 suites, the 8,482-sq-ft Presidential Suite is the crown jewel. The two-bedroom suite on the top floor features ornate and contemporary Chinese design in its artwork, sculptures and traditional floral arrangements. The suite’s most magical feature is the private rooftop gardens, where your butler can bring you a glass of wine from the suite’s 400-label wine cellar. The suite comes with a driver and chef, both on call 24 hours, plus a dedicated concierge service. From $23,000 per night. Contact António Lopes, sales

Situated on the Bund riverfront, Peninsula Shanghai is located in one of the city’s most coveted locations, with easy access to luxury shopping, art galleries and restaurants. But there’s plenty to discover within the hotel, too, including The Rosamonde Aviation Lounge, which celebrates China’s aviation history, and a replica of a 1930s elevator that guests can use to reach the second floor. Building upon these artifacts, the sleek interior recalls the 1920s and 1930s, when Shanghai was dubbed ‘the Paris of the East,’ with a distinct Art Deco style complemented by Chinese decor. The sumptuous Peninsula Suite showcases refined opulence through chinoiserie wallpaper, rich cream and ivory hues, and marvelous chandeliers that hang in the two-story living room. There’s a residential feel to the 4,305-sq-ft space through the grand dining room, fireplace, private gym, kitchen, pantry and balcony with views of the city’s skyline. From $20,800 per night. Contact Emma Dai, reservation manager, emmadai@peninsula.com, +86 212 327 2888, peninsula.com

manager, mopud-reservations@mohg.com, +86 21 2082 9888, mandarinoriental.com

Presidential Suite MANDARIN ORIENTAL TOKYO Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is located in the Nihonbashi district, where skyscrapers meet centuries-old traditions: stores dedicated to washi (Japanese paper), kimonos and lacquerware — there’s even a 300-year-old toothpick store. Check into the 38th-floor lobby with its views of the city through two-story windows. The hotel exudes a cool Japanese minimalist elegance that’s warmed by the hospitable staff. Signature and Tapas Molecular Bar each have one Michelin star, and there are 10 other eateries and bars. Retreat to the one-bedroom Presidential Suite; the 2,691-sq-ft space has a large living room, dining room and spa-treatment room, all with distinct Japanese flair, fromwall murals and floral arrangements to books on Tokyo’s rich history. Towering views over Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay will delight. From $16,140 per night. Contact Kie Kasai, director of international sales, motyo-reservations@mohg.com, +81 332 708 800, mandarinoriental.com

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