Elite Traveler Winter 2020

Hotel Bel-Air, Presidential Suite LOS ANGELES, USA Since opening in 1946, Hotel Bel-Air has been a private escape for Hollywood’s celebrities, filmmakers and movie stars. Part of the Dorchester Collection, the hotel is tucked away in the hills of Bel Air and features seven Signature Suites. One of the finest is the classic-yet-modern Presidential Suite, a 2,265-sq-ft suite that draws its design inspiration from Hotel Bel Air’s glamorous roots. California sunshine streams through the tall windows into the suite, but if that’s not enough, lounge in the attractive Spanish-inspired courtyard, complete with a full-sized swimming pool. Inside, there is a large living room with a grand piano, a chef’s kitchen, a study and a private dining room that seats up to 10. Sophie Killip Best feature Private infinity pool From $15,000 per night. Contact Rob James, director of sales,

reservations.hba@dorchestercollection.com, +1 424 421 0058, dorchestercollection.com

Fairmont San Francisco, Penthouse SAN FRANCISCO, USA Standing atop Nob Hill, Fairmont San Francisco is housed within a stately landmark building. It is steeped in history: The UN Charter was conceived in the Garden Room (marked today with a plaque); it was the first US hotel to employ a concierge; and it’s where Tony Bennet first sang I Left My Heart in San Francisco. The Penthouse Suite, much like the hotel, nods to its past; there is an antique map from 1927 on the walls. The suite occupies the entire eighth floor, spanning a huge 6,000 sq ft. It has three bedrooms, four marble bathrooms, living roomwith a fireplace, dining room, billiards room, plus an outside terrace with mosaics, water feature and views over the city and bay. The showstopper is the domed library, filled with original books and with an angelic fresco painted on the ceiling. Samantha Coles Best feature Domed library From$18,000 per night. Contact Colleen O’Neill, director of individual travel sales, colleen.oneill@fairmont.com, +1 415 772 5489, fairmont.com

Amanyara, Amanyara Villa TURKS & CAICOS

The six-bedroom, 14,450-sq-ft Amanyara Villa is a resort within a resort, with several dining areas, a dedicated chef, Pilates studio, personal bar and swimming pool. But best of all is the private access to the resort’s stunning white-sand beach via a walkway. If you want to explore, the villa comes with three golf carts for dashing around the expansive resort. And there is plenty to see: Amanyara is set on a secluded stretch of coastline on the shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve. Committed to sustainability, the resort has a dedicated Nature Discovery Center, which offers a number of adventures on land and sea. Guests can experience some of the best scuba diving in the Bahamas or learn about the reserve’s wildlife during an eco-hike with the resort’s dedicated naturalist. Alex Martin Best feature Private access to the resort’s stunning white-sand beach From $16,125 per night. Contact IanWhite, general manager, iwhite@aman.com, +1 649 941 8133, aman.com

Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, Alii Royal Suite HAWAII, USA

Nestled beside the golden beaches of marine sanctuary Hulopoe Bay, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i is the ultimate Hawaiian getaway. Despite its size, the resort has an intimate feeling, with several outdoor courtyards, and the island beyond just waiting to be explored. The best views on Lana’i are from the resort’s two-bedroom Alii Royal Suite, where guests can relax on any one of three private lanais (keep watch for pods of spinner dolphins in the bay below.) The open-plan living and dining space further enhance the views, while the warm, earthy color palette and mid-century modern design complements the suite’s marine-inspired art. As darkness falls, relax in the master bathroom’s double Japanese soaking tub. Sophie Killip Best feature Watch pods of spinner dolphins from your own private lanai From $21,000 per night. Contact Maureen Flood, director of reservations, maureen.flood@fourseasons.com, +1 800 321 4666, fourseasons.com