Elite Traveler Winter 2023/24

NEW by Irenie Forshaw

Le Grand Mazarin, Mazarin Suite PARIS Paris welcomed a gorgeous new hotel to its Marais district in September: Le Grand Mazarin. It’s the latest addition to Maisons Pariente’s burgeoning collection of properties dotted across France, and the company’s fi rst Parisian address. Very much a boutique hotel, Le Grand Mazarin has just 61 rooms — the most exclusive of which is the Mazarin Suite. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the one-bedroom suite is a picture of re fi ned elegance in shades of pale green and yellow. Every last detail has been thoughtfully chosen, from the tapestry bedspreads to the antique furnishings (some of which come from the famous Saint-Ouen fl ea market). From $1,580 per night. Lucie Renier, communication and marketing director, l.renier@maisonspariente.com, +44 631 538 687, legrandmazarin.com

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino, Two Bedroom Mandarin Pool Villa COSTA NAVARINO, GREECE Mandarin Oriental opened its very fi rst property in Greece this summer, tucked away in a quiet corner of the Peloponnese region along the Mediterranean coast. Under an hour’s drive from Kalamata International Airport, the hotel is set within 350 acres of lush greenery overlooking the historic Bay of Navarino on the west coast of Messenia. The property joins a collection of luxury hotels at Costa Navarino — a high-end sustainable development comprising opulent private residences, a spa and thalassotherapy center, four golf courses, and an array of restaurants. For a truly memorable stay, consider booking the Two Bedroom Mandarin Pool Villa. Spanning almost 3,000 sq ft, the breezy accommodation features a private terrace complete with a pool, and a peaceful garden overlooking the ocean. From $3,775 per night. Contact mocna-reservations@ mohg.com, +30 211 199 7500, mandarinoriental.com

Ra ffl es London at The OWO, The Whitehall Wing LONDON

Set within the former Old War O ffi ce — Winston Churchill’s headquarters during World War II — Ra ffl es’ fi rst hotel in the UK caused quite a stir at its opening. Following a painstaking eight-year restoration, the architectural landmark welcomed its fi rst guests in September — the fi rst time the iconic building has been open to the public in its 117-year history. The hotel will no doubt become one of the most glamorous addresses in London, with all the luxe trappings you’d expect from a Ra ffl es property. The most opulent abode is The Whitehall Wing, which occupies the entire west wing of the building. Accommodating up to 12 guests, the apartment spans six unique suites, each designed by the late French architect Thierry Despont. Expect lavish marble bathrooms, rich wooden paneling and fl oor-to-ceiling windows revealing sweeping views of the London skyline. Elsewhere, there are three restaurants helmed by Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind France’s Michelin-starred Mirazur and a 27,000-sq-ft Guerlain Spa. Price upon request. Contact Tina Gassert, director of sales North America, tina.gassert@ra ffl es.com, +1 646 428 5060, ra ffl es.com