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FOLIO<br />

ELITE RECOMMENDS<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> <strong>SUITES</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

Art, culture, history and cuisine collide in Europe’s<br />

finest hotel offerings, whether you opt for an ultramodern<br />

Austrian accommodation with envelopepushing<br />

design or a stately suite in one of Paris’ iconic<br />

grande dames.<br />

VILLA KORONI / THE ROMANOS, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT


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Vienna | Austria<br />

S<strong>OF</strong>ITEL VIENNA STEPHANSDOM<br />

SUITE MAGNIFIQUE<br />

Square Footage | 1,937<br />

Why We Love It | Sean Penn is among the<br />

glitterati who have graced this ultra-modern<br />

suite since its December opening. A crisp<br />

color palette restricted to white, grey and<br />

black puts the 180-degree panorama of<br />

Vienna front and center. Dining space for 12 and<br />

a total of four LCD flat-screen TVs throughout<br />

make it a top selection for social types.<br />

Rate | $4,650<br />

Contact | General Manager William<br />

Haandrikman, 43-1-906-162-100;<br />

william.haandrikman@sofitel.com;<br />

www.sofitel.com<br />

SUITE MAGNIFIQUE / S<strong>OF</strong>ITEL VIENNA STEPHANSDOM


ROYAL SUITE / HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE<br />

VILLA ELEANA / HOTEL<br />

DU CAP-EDEN-ROC<br />

Cap d’Antibes | France<br />

HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC<br />

VILLA ELEANA<br />

Square Footage | 2,690<br />

Why We Love It | This sunkissed threebedroom<br />

villa is blessed with a five-star<br />

locale, fronting the crystalline waters of<br />

the Côte d’Azur. Swank Pierre Frey fabrics<br />

and furnishings adorn the interiors, while<br />

a private garden, swimming pool and three<br />

furnished terraces make for a remarkable<br />

exterior view.<br />

Rate | $9,569<br />

Contact | General Manager Philippe Perd,<br />

33-4-9361-3901; direction@hdcer.com;<br />

www.hotel-du-cap-eden-roc.com<br />

EMMY ROSSUM | ACTRESS<br />

Hôtel Plaza<br />

Athénée<br />

“The Plaza Athénée<br />

is beautiful, chic,<br />

right on the best<br />

shopping street and<br />

they put little macarons in your room. I’m<br />

really into them.”<br />

Paris | France<br />

HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE<br />

ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 4,840<br />

Why We Love It | A grande dame of Paris<br />

hotels since 1911, this landmark has never<br />

lost its luster, thanks to design updates from<br />

Marie-José Pommerau and a commitment to<br />

stellar service. Its most royal residence is impeccably<br />

turned out in gold-threaded drapery,<br />

Italian marble mosaics and engraved glass.<br />

Rate | About $30,000<br />

Contact | General Manager Francois Delahaye,<br />

33-1-5367-6464;<br />

fdelahaye@dorchestercollection.com;<br />

www.plaza-athenee-paris.com<br />

ROYAL MONCEAU SUITE / LE ROYAL MONCEAU—RAFFLES PARIS<br />

Paris | France<br />

LE ROYAL MONCEAU—RAFFLES PARIS<br />

ROYAL MONCEAU SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 2,045<br />

Why We Love It | Following a two-year, topto-bottom<br />

remodel, this Philippe Starck-designed<br />

suite is a charming fusion of old and<br />

new, pairing ‘40s- and ‘50s-inspired décor<br />

with top-name technology. Unexpected<br />

additions like a custom Lâg guitar for guests’<br />

use add up to one unforgettable stay.<br />

Rate | About $14,340<br />

Contact | Marketing and Sales Manager<br />

Jean-Marie le Gall, 33-1-4299-8800;<br />

jean-marie.legall@raffles.com;<br />

www.leroyalmonceau.com<br />

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IMPERIAL PRESIDENTIAL SUITE / PARK HYATT PARIS-VENDÔME<br />

SEAL | SINGER<br />

Paris | France<br />

Park Hyatt<br />

Paris-Vendôme<br />

“In Paris I like<br />

the Hyatt. It’s<br />

never really lost<br />

its verve.”<br />

PARK HYATT PARIS-VENDÔME<br />

IMPERIAL PRESIDENTIAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 2,690<br />

Why We Love It | With its Haussmannian<br />

architecture, soaring ceilings and pared-down<br />

classic décor from designer Edward Tuttle,<br />

the Imperial Presidential Suite is the epitome<br />

of Parisian style. An inspired in-suite spa<br />

concept grants guests a private sanctuary<br />

with whirlpool bath, steam room shower and<br />

dedicated massage table.<br />

Rate | $20,500<br />

Contact | General Manager Michel Jauslin,<br />

33-1-5871-1234; michel.jauslin@hyatt.com;<br />

www.paris.vendome.hyatt.com<br />

Paris | France<br />

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, PARIS<br />

LA SUITE SHANGRI-LA<br />

Square Footage | 2,420<br />

Why We Love It | Set in a restored historic<br />

mansion built in 1892, this stunner of a suite<br />

combines modern architecture and timeless<br />

Parisian furnishings. Its top-floor perch<br />

guarantees views of Paris’ most staggering<br />

sights—no wonder celebs like Matthew<br />

McConnaughey have made it their home<br />

away from home in the City of Lights.<br />

Rate | About $23,325<br />

Contact | General Manager Alain Borgers,<br />

33-1-5367-1902; alain.borgers@shangri-la.com;<br />

www.shangri-la.com<br />

LA SUITE SHANGRI-LA / SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, PARIS<br />

DELUXE SUITE / BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA<br />

Baden-Baden | Germany<br />

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA<br />

DELUXE SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 1,022<br />

Why We Love It | First constructed in 1872,<br />

this storied hotel unveiled a full restoration<br />

earlier this year. Evidence of its roots remain<br />

in the classic, colorful décor (which references<br />

colonial India through the use of intricate fabrics<br />

and furnishings), but the in-suite technology<br />

has been updated to include a Bose Hi-Fi<br />

system and an LED flat-screen TV.<br />

Rate | $2,296<br />

Contact | Managing Director Frank Marrenbach,<br />

49-7221-9000; information@brenners.com;<br />

www.brenners.com


PRESIDENTIAL SUITE / MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MUNICH<br />

VILLA KORONI / THE ROMANOS, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT<br />

Munich | Germany<br />

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MUNICH<br />

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 1,320<br />

Why We Love It | Brilliant design details—<br />

from Swarovski chandeliers to a custom<br />

bulthaup kitchen—and amenities like the<br />

use of a Mercedes-Benz bike have made this<br />

posh presidential the reported pick of Hugh<br />

Hefner and Dustin Hoffman. A formal sitting<br />

room with wraparound balcony looks out<br />

over Munich’s red roofs and church spires.<br />

Rate | $13,875<br />

Contact | Groups & Communications Manager<br />

Konstanze Ruf, 49-89-2909-8810; kruf@mohg.<br />

com; www.mandarinoriental.com/munich<br />

Messinia | Greece<br />

THE ROMANOS, A LUXURY<br />

COLLECTION RESORT<br />

VILLA KORONI<br />

Square Footage | 7,104<br />

Why We Love It | A spa treatment area and<br />

a private infinity pool overlooking the Ionian<br />

Sea make this sweeping villa a top Grecian<br />

getaway. Fine art is an integral part of the<br />

experience, with original works from 17thcentury<br />

and contemporary artists on display.<br />

Rate | Available upon request<br />

Contact | General Manager Peter Alatsas,<br />

30-27-2309-6000;<br />

info.navarino@luxurycollection.com;<br />

www.romanoscostanavarino.com<br />

BUDDY DARBY SUITE / THE LODGE AT DOONBEG<br />

County Clare | Ireland<br />

THE LODGE AT DOONBEG<br />

BUDDY DARBY SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 2,300<br />

Why We Love It | This suite occupies the<br />

Lodge’s most prime real estate, overlooking<br />

the Atlantic Ocean and the property’s Greg<br />

Norman-designed golf course. A grand fourposter<br />

bed with custom goose down quilt<br />

and a warm-wooded sitting room with gas<br />

fireplace nod gallantly to the Irish setting.<br />

Rate | From $930<br />

Contact | General Manager Joe Russell,<br />

353-65-905-5602;<br />

joe_russell@doonbeggolfclub.com;<br />

www.doonbeglodge.com<br />

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Capri | Italy<br />

CAPRI TIBERIO PALACE<br />

BELLEVUE ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 1,940<br />

Why We Love It | Italian footballers and<br />

American pop stars favor this sun-soaked,<br />

open concept accommodation. Fabulous<br />

vintage-meets-modern interiors, butler<br />

service and an oversized terrace, furnished<br />

with sea-facing lounge chairs, allow guests<br />

to experience a taste of la dolce vita.<br />

Rate | From $2,500<br />

Contact | General Manager Edoardo<br />

Officioso, 39-08-1978-7111;<br />

info@tiberiopalace.com;<br />

www.tiberiopalace.com<br />

BELLEVUE ROYAL SUITE / CAPRI TIBERIO PALACE<br />

Capri | Italy<br />

HOTEL CAESAR AUGUSTUS<br />

CAESAR SUITE / HOTEL CAESAR AUGUSTUS<br />

CAESAR SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 4,165<br />

Why We Love It | A recent refresh of the top<br />

suite at this clifftop island hot spot—which<br />

features the kind of imposing, ancient Romanesque<br />

architecture (think wide arches<br />

and columns) that would make its notorious<br />

namesake proud—saw the addition of a<br />

refurbished seafront Jacuzzi.<br />

Rate | $2,145<br />

Contact | Owner Paolo Signorini,<br />

39-08-1837-3395;<br />

info@caesar-augustus.com;<br />

www.caesar-augustus.com<br />

Florence | Italy<br />

HIROHITO SUITE / GRAND HOTEL VILLA CORA<br />

GRAND HOTEL VILLA CORA<br />

HIROHITO SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 328<br />

Why We Love It | Among the international<br />

luminaries who have spent time in this romantic<br />

Florentine casa: Russian composer Pyotr<br />

Tchaikovsky and Japanese Emperor Hirohito<br />

(for whom the suite is named). Recently<br />

remodeled, its 1860s frescoed ceiling is still<br />

intact, though modern must-haves like a flatscreen<br />

satellite TV make it feel fresh.<br />

Rate | $2,500<br />

Contact | Managing Director Claudio Delli,<br />

39-05-522-8790; direzione.villacora@wtbhotels.<br />

com; www.villacora.it


SUNSHINE SUITE / MONTE CARLO BEACH<br />

Monte Carlo | Monaco<br />

HÔTEL HERMITAGE<br />

DIAMOND SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 1,119<br />

Why We Love It | Twin terraces off both<br />

bedrooms in this quintessential Monte<br />

Carlo accommodation overlook the Mediterranean<br />

Sea below, while Pierre-Yves<br />

Rochon’s interiors have the feel of a classic<br />

Belle Époque apartment, with polished<br />

Carrara marble, mosaic tiles and superior<br />

custom linens.<br />

Rate | From about $6,122<br />

Contact | General Manager Pascal Camia,<br />

377-9806-4000; c.olivie@sbm.mc;<br />

www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com<br />

Monte Carlo | Monaco<br />

DIAMOND SUITE / HÔTEL HERMITAGE PRESTIGE DE L’<strong>EUROPE</strong> / HOTEL DE L’<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

MONTE CARLO BEACH<br />

SUNSHINE SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 2,120<br />

Why We Love It | In their heyday, screen<br />

sirens like Marlene Dietrich favored the top<br />

suite of this iconic seaside hotel, which was<br />

erected in 1929. Paris-based India Mahdavi<br />

was entrusted with updating the hotel’s<br />

legendary design, opting for a dreamy, natural<br />

vibe that’s perfectly suited to the spirit of<br />

the Riviera.<br />

Rate | From about $2,740<br />

Contact | General Manager Daniele<br />

Garcelon, 33-4-9328-6666; d.garcelon@sbm.mc;<br />

www.monte-carlo-beach.com<br />

Amsterdam | The Netherlands<br />

HOTEL DE L’<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

PRESTIGE DE L’<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

Square Footage | 894<br />

Why We Love It | A corner location and<br />

two terraces make the luxuriant Prestige<br />

De L’Europe the most scenic suite in this<br />

lovingly restored hotel. Meticulous reproductions<br />

of Dutch Masters’ paintings mingle<br />

with high-tech amenities like motion detector<br />

lighting and a built-in TV in the master<br />

bath’s mirror.<br />

Rate | From $2,200<br />

Contact | General Manager Tom J. Krooswijk,<br />

31-20-531-1601; tkrooswijk@leurope.nl;<br />

www.leurope.nl<br />

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Ascot | United Kingdom<br />

COWORTH PARK<br />

THE DOWER HOUSE<br />

Square Footage | 3,283<br />

Why We Love It | There’s nothing antiquated<br />

about this picturesque three-bedroom home,<br />

which is tricked out with Bang & Olufsen TVs,<br />

Blu-ray DVD players and, upon request, a<br />

Nintendo Wii—although you can get back to<br />

nature in your own garden and stream (home<br />

to the property’s family of swans).<br />

Rate | About $5,739<br />

Contact | Head Butler Said Chalboub,<br />

44-13-4487-6600;<br />

info.coworthpark@dorchestercollection.com;<br />

www.coworthpark.com<br />

London | United Kingdom<br />

CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON<br />

THE ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 5,059<br />

Why We Love It | Since opening in April, this<br />

luxe hotel has welcomed celebs like Colin<br />

Firth. The two-bedroom Royal Suite is its<br />

most opulent option, with an Italian marble<br />

bathroom—with fireplace and freestanding<br />

carved stone bath—and curved living area<br />

that offers a panorama of the River Thames.<br />

Rate | About $24,600<br />

Contact | Director of Sales Marianne<br />

Kassapian, 44-20-7930-8181;<br />

marianne.kassapian@corinthia.com;<br />

www.corinthia.com/london<br />

THE DOWER HOUSE / COWORTH PARK<br />

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE / FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON AT PARK LANE<br />

London | United Kingdom<br />

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON<br />

AT PARK LANE<br />

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 2,100<br />

Why We Love It | Up-to-the-minute technology,<br />

including 42- and 50-inch LCD TVs and an<br />

enhanced audiovisual system, prevails in<br />

this lofty London suite. Pierre-Yves Rochon’s<br />

cool, grey-toned interiors, accented with<br />

Gaudi stone marble and rosewood paneling,<br />

add an airy feel to the space.<br />

Rate | From about $14,349<br />

Contact | General Manager John Stauss,<br />

44-20-7499-0888; john.stauss@fourseasons.<br />

com; www.fourseasons.com/london<br />

THE ROYAL SUITE / CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON<br />

ROYAL SUITE / THE SAVOY<br />

London | United Kingdom<br />

THE SAVOY<br />

ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square Footage | 3,498<br />

Why We Love It | A whopping $4.1 million<br />

makeover has made this suite one of London’s<br />

finest. Occupying almost the entire front of the<br />

hotel’s fifth floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows<br />

capturing an unforgettable vista over the River<br />

Thames, it’s the ultimate way to take in the city<br />

sights. Elevated Edwardian-influenced interiors<br />

befit the hotel’s considerable heritage.<br />

Rate | About $16,221<br />

Contact | Director of Sales and Marketing<br />

Julian Haddon, 44-20-7836-4343; savoy@<br />

fairmont.com; www.fairmont.com/savoy


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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

ITALY<br />

SARDINIA<br />

VILLA LAS TRONAS<br />

HOTEL & SPA<br />

A delightful five-star resort, Villa Las Tronas has become the landmark of Alghero, the<br />

golden door to tourism on Sardinia located on the sun-drenched Mediterranean island’s<br />

northwest, Riviera del Corallo coast. Once the seaside holiday residence of Italian royalty,<br />

Las Tronas exudes the tradition, charm and historic ambience of the aristocratic buen<br />

retiro, while offering modern comforts and facilities. Perched on a promontory right on the<br />

sea, and surrounded by over two hectares of private park, the hotel envelops guests with<br />

the soothing magic of its location, from the crashing of the waves and gentle lapping of the<br />

surf, to clean salty air and refreshing breezes. Enjoy warm, attentive service, delicious cuisine,<br />

a luxurious on-site spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a pet-friendly policy. At<br />

Las Tronas, you’ll feel like a treasured, personal guest in a remarkably refined home.<br />

Location: Lungomare Valencia 1, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy<br />

VIP Contact: Reservation Manager Piero Dore<br />

Phone: 39-079-981818; Fax: 39-079-981044<br />

Email: info@hotelvillalastronas.it<br />

Website: www.hotelvillalastronas.com<br />

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL / SPA VILLA LAS TRONAS<br />

AERIAL HOTEL VIEW<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: EXECUTIVE SUITE<br />

Square footage: 1,023, plus 538 of outdoor space<br />

Nightly rate: €1300 to €2100 (about $1,810 to $2,920)<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Two bedrooms<br />

Number of entrances to suite: Two<br />

Number of baths: Two, each en-suite with bath and separate<br />

shower<br />

Suite style: Generously proportioned and lavishly appointed,<br />

the suite features high ceilings, exquisite contemporary furnishings,<br />

priceless antiques and original works of art.<br />

Key selling points: Enjoy spectacular open views to the sea<br />

from two double bedrooms, a spacious lounge area and a<br />

glorious terrace with Jacuzzi. In addition to supreme comfort<br />

and charm, you’ll find every modern amenity at your fingertips,<br />

including an iPod docking station, PlayStation and wide-screen<br />

Apple computer.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: Seven<br />

SPA & FITNESS<br />

With a covered, seawater swimming pool overlooking the<br />

Mediterranean, sauna, Turkish bath, Kneipp walkway, gym<br />

and beauty area, the Spa Villa Las Tronas is open throughout<br />

the year. This haven of tranquility offers an impressive list of<br />

beauty and holistic treatments for in-house guests.<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT<br />

Restaurant Villa Las Tronas: Dining here is a real experience.<br />

Indoors, sumptuous cuisine is served by candlelight and<br />

accompanied by live classical music. For an equally delightful,<br />

less formal ambience, opt for the panoramic terrace close by.<br />

SPECIAL SERVICES<br />

Your pet dogs are always welcome at Villa Las Tronas, and<br />

there are over two hectares of private park for them to explore.<br />

AFFILIATION<br />

Condé Nast Johansens


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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

SPAIN<br />

GALICIA<br />

HOTEL PALACIO DE SOBER<br />

Situated in the heart of the beautifully historic Ribeira Sacra region of Galicia, amid<br />

an evocative landscape of deep canyons, riverbanks and vineyards, what is today the<br />

luxurious five-star Hotel Palacio de Sober was once the ruins of the Count of Lemos’<br />

Palace—Galicia’s oldest civil building, whose tower dates back to the seventh century.<br />

The hotel offers 14 special suites (including one spectacular Royal Suite), eight<br />

special double rooms and 23 double rooms, a spa and swimming pool, library, meeting<br />

space for 450 people (with two beautiful function rooms), a chapel and a stunning<br />

215,278 square feet of gardens with romantic Baroque landscaping. An exquisite private<br />

art collection is on view throughout the property.<br />

Location: Camino del Palacio S/N, Sober, Lugo, Spain<br />

VIP Contact: Director Guido O. van de Waal<br />

Phone: 34-690-643-928; Fax: 34-982-460-449<br />

Email: guido@palaciodesober.com<br />

Website: www.palaciodesober.com<br />

HOTEL EXTERIOR<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square footage: 700<br />

Nightly rate: From about $500 to $1,430<br />

Number of rooms in suite: One, an open-plan loft-style room<br />

with bedroom and living area<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: One, with separate shower, two-person<br />

Jacuzzi tub and Molton Brown bath amenities<br />

Suite style: A charming mix of classic and modern décor, with<br />

fine art from the hotel’s extensive private collection. The suite’s<br />

privileged location provides excellent views of the Lemos Valley.<br />

Key selling points: This regal suite offers a king-size bed<br />

dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets and down pillows, 32inch<br />

and 42-inch Sony Bravia LED TVs, a home cinema with<br />

Blu-ray DVD system, complimentary Wi-Fi and an iPod docking<br />

station. Hotel staff will organize round-trip limousine<br />

transfers for guests of the suite. Perfect for special occasions,<br />

including romantic weddings and secluded country getaways,<br />

the whole hotel is available for private buyout (from about<br />

$8,600 to $21,500).<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 14, including one Royal Suite


outdoor patio bedroom / royal suite<br />

SPA SERVICES<br />

the on-site Spa Aqua Ardens offers extensive facilities for<br />

both men and women, including jacuzzis, a Finnish sauna,<br />

turkish bath and a swimming pool. a wide range of treatments<br />

runs the gamut from hydrotherapy and intensive massages,<br />

to revitalizing facials and nourishing body wraps, incorporating<br />

indulgent ingredients like wine, cocoa and caviar. on offer<br />

are one- and two-night spa packages.<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT<br />

Dona Branca: located in what used to be the palace’s stables,<br />

dona branca’s interiors have been immaculately renovated to<br />

create a refined space with every detail catered to. under the<br />

direction of prestigious chef marco Varela—recently named<br />

the third best chef in spain for 2011—palacio de sober’s signature<br />

restaurant offers authentic Galician fare with a creative<br />

twist. seasonal menus feature the freshest of local produce<br />

and high-quality ingredients, while presentations are refreshing<br />

and contemporary.<br />

master batH / royal suite<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> GOLF<br />

located just 10 minutes from the hotel, the 18-hole Aguas<br />

Santas golf course is easily accessible for guests looking to<br />

enjoy a day on the green. Hotel palacio de sober has a special<br />

agreement with the course, so you’ll be able to secure your<br />

tee time of choice.<br />

jacuzzi / spa aqua ardens master bedroom / double room<br />

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POOL VIEW<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: THE FORTE<br />

Square footage: 1,292<br />

Nightly rate: €2,500 (about $3,700)<br />

Number of rooms in suite: One bedroom<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: Two<br />

Suite style: This secluded private villa, catered to by hotel<br />

services, is designed to embrace nature, rather than compete<br />

with it, and to reflect the timeless beauty of the Estoril coast.<br />

Key selling points: Located in the heart of the Oitavos Dunes<br />

golf course, apart from the rest of the world, The Forte offers<br />

spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Sintra mountains<br />

and the natural links championship course. Enjoy a king-size<br />

suite, living area with fully equipped kitchen, a private seawater<br />

swimming pool and deck, private golf cart and personal<br />

butler upon request. There's also a heliport on-site and a<br />

private air strip 15 minutes away to accommodate VIP guests.<br />

www.theoitavos.com/theforte<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 16<br />

SPA SERVICES<br />

The exclusive on-site spa is the ideal place to recharge your<br />

batteries and regain inner balance. The spa’s glass walls allow<br />

natural light to flood in, while you enjoy ocean-inspired<br />

therapies, employing high-end Voya products, in one of 10<br />

serene, light-filled treatment rooms.<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> GOLF<br />

Oitavos Dunes: This championship course is recognized as<br />

one of the world’s finest natural links, receiving top honors<br />

from Golf magazine, including best course in Portugal, thirdbest<br />

in mainland Europe and one of the Top 100 Best Courses<br />

in the World. It’s also among the first greens to earn the distinction<br />

of Certified Gold Signature Sanctuary, a conservation<br />

award from Audubon International.<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT & LOUNGE<br />

Ipsylon Restaurante: Specializing in fresh seafood and traditional<br />

Portuguese cuisine with a masterful modern twist,<br />

Ipsylon takes guests on a sensory journey they won’t forget.<br />

Ipsylon Lounge: This inviting space boasts delicious cocktails<br />

and an extensive selection of appetizers and tapas. Pass a<br />

leisurely afternoon with their popular tea and scones service.<br />

THE OITAVOS<br />

Located on Portugal’s Estoril coast, surrounded by a splendid natural landscape of ocean,<br />

dunes and umbrella pines, The Oitavos is a new five-star luxury resort from Quinta da<br />

Marinha Group. The hotel’s design, bold and sleek with elegantly understated interiors,<br />

focuses attention outwards—on the historic and natural elements of the terrain, and the<br />

drama and romance of the ocean. 142 notably spacious guest rooms offer balconies with<br />

gorgeous views, and guests delight in authentic Portuguese gastronomy in three restaurants,<br />

indoor and outdoor heated seawater swimming pools and the rich offerings of<br />

a contemporary on-site spa. Near the village of Cascais, this stunning oasis is only 20<br />

minutes from Lisbon’s airport and comes complete with all manner of amenities, from<br />

bikes and Segways to yoga, a health & racquet club and a horseback riding center.<br />

Location: Rua de Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha, 2750-374 Cascais, Portugal<br />

VIP Contact: Reservations Manager Susana Brito<br />

Phone: 351-21-486-0020<br />

Email: sbrito@theoitavos.com<br />

Website: www.theoitavos.com<br />

BEDROOM DETAIL / GUEST ROOM<br />

<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

PORTUGAL<br />

CASCAIS<br />

HANDMADE INDIVIDUAL<br />

ROOM LAMPS /<br />

ALL GUEST ROOMS<br />

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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

IRELAND<br />

COUNTY WEXFORD<br />

MONART DESTINATION SPA<br />

One of the world’s leading destination spas, Monart has won some of the most<br />

prestigious spa industry awards. It holds the title of Ireland’s best destination spa for<br />

four consecutive years, ranks in Forbes’ top 10 places to visit, is among the world’s<br />

top three spa retreats according to Condé Nast Traveller, 2010 and 2011, and has been<br />

featured in Vogue London, Paris and Milan.<br />

This five-star adults-only destination spa is located one and a half hours from Dublin<br />

Airport in the breathtakingly picturesque southeast of Ireland. Nestled in over 100 acres<br />

of lush Irish countryside, this world-renowned, exclusive retreat places you in close<br />

proximity to some of Ireland’s finest golf courses.<br />

Opt to stay in Monart House, an impressive 18th-century Georgian abode that acts<br />

as a gateway to the modern elite spa. In addition to world-class spa treatments, enjoy<br />

a range of complimentary classes, from aqua and Swiss ball to kung fu and tai chi, and<br />

the guidance of health and wellness experts brought in from all over the world.<br />

Location: The Still, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland<br />

VIP Contact: General Manager Mark Browne<br />

Phone: 353-53-9238999<br />

Email: mark.browne@monart.ie<br />

Website: www.monart.ie<br />

MONART DESTINATION SPA<br />

VERDANT GROUNDS<br />

MONART HOUSE<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: MONART HOUSE <strong>SUITES</strong><br />

Nightly rate: About $1,160<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Two<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Suite style: This 1740 home is steeped in Irish history playing<br />

witness to the landlord era, Irish rebellions, the Jameson<br />

family and more. Full of Old World charm yet equipped with all<br />

the comforts of modernity, these suites are havens of natural<br />

light offering amazing views of Vinegar Hill, an important<br />

landmark in Irish history.<br />

Key selling points: Luxuriate in an expansive bedroom with<br />

antique four-poster bed, a richly comfortable lounge and an<br />

exceptionally generous bathroom. Staff ensures your experience<br />

is just how you imagined it would be.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: Two<br />

SPA SERVICES<br />

The state-of-the-art thermal spa is at the heart of the spa experience<br />

and offers everything you need to cleanse, relax and<br />

detoxify the body before taking on the world again.<br />

The relaxation rooms provide the ideal place to begin and<br />

end your day at Monart’s spa. In these perfectly tranquil retreats<br />

(choose light or dark), you can curl up with your favorite<br />

book, or simply unwind between thermal treatments.<br />

THE GROUNDS<br />

The spectacular Celtic Gardens at Monart were designed by<br />

Mary Reynolds, Ireland’s only gold-medal winner at the worldfamous<br />

Chelsea Flower show. Stone bridges, concentric Celtic<br />

circles, wild native Irish plants and a handcrafted beehive-hut<br />

waterfall create this beautiful oasis.<br />

An Olympic three-day eventing yard is also located on<br />

the grounds, and guests can watch horses roaming the land,<br />

performing dressage, show-jumping training and exercising<br />

on Monart’s gallops—a true rural Irish experience.<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT<br />

Monart’s fine dining restaurant, recommended by the Michelin<br />

and Bridgestone guides, serves beautiful modern cuisine with<br />

an emphasis on locally sourced produce. Star chefs offer a<br />

choice of healthy detox fare or rich food, accompanied by superb<br />

wine from the hotel’s extensive cellar.


lounge / como suite<br />

top Suite: CoMo Suite (penthouSe)<br />

Square footage: 1,184<br />

Nightly rate: £2,800 (about $4,604) for one-bedroom configuration;<br />

£3,200 (about $5,261) for two-bedroom configuration,<br />

plus VAt<br />

Number of rooms in suite: three<br />

Number of entrances to suite: two<br />

Number of baths: one and one half-bath; the master bathroom<br />

features a free-standing bathtub, expansive shower and<br />

floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the park<br />

Suite style: the contemporary penthouse-style suite offers<br />

an urban escape in the busy capital. the soothing color palette<br />

of the spacious lounge, dining room and master bedroom is<br />

complemented by the surrounding Japanese rock garden.<br />

Furnishings include a stunning italian-made chaise longue.<br />

Designed by united Designers.<br />

Key selling points: the spacious suite on london’s exclusive<br />

Park lane offers undisturbed, dramatic floor-to-ceiling views<br />

over Hyde Park. High-tech detailing includes a large 50-inch<br />

plasma tV in the lounge with Bose surround sound and iPod<br />

docking station. guests also enjoy a private butler service.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 31<br />

Spa & FitneSS<br />

COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: this retreat provides a<br />

counterpoint to london’s urban energy and is designed for<br />

those seeking greater health through yoga and related treatments.<br />

there is a fully equipped gym, two treatments rooms<br />

and separate male and female steam rooms. choose from<br />

among como shambhala’s blissful Asian-based therapies,<br />

many of which employ como shambhala products, formulated<br />

with pure organic essential oils and herbs.<br />

Contact: spa Director noula Friend, 44-20-7447-5750;<br />

metropolitan.lon@comoshambhala.bz<br />

Most requested therapist: samantha West<br />

Signature treatments: como shambhala signature massage,<br />

como shambhala PuRiFY Facial, Pre-natal massage<br />

top reStaurant<br />

Nobu: nobu serves delectable michelin-starred Japanese-<br />

Peruvian cuisine by celebrated chef nobuyuki matsuhisa.<br />

Contact: 44-20-7447-4747; london@noburestaurants.com<br />

MetropoLitan London<br />

Residing on elegant Park lane and overlooking Hyde Park’s urban oasis with floor-to-<br />

ceiling windows, the Metropolitan offers a cool haven for elite travelers to the British<br />

capital. the city’s most glamorous neighborhoods are a short walk away, including<br />

mayfair, Knightsbridge and Piccadilly.<br />

numerous suites overlook verdant Hyde Park, and all guest rooms and public areas<br />

offer complimentary high-speed wireless internet access. the Japanese-Peruvian<br />

restaurant Nobu buzzes at lunch and dinner with devotees of its spectacular michelin-<br />

star cuisine. the Met Bar, a sultry lounge bar with live DJs and memorable martinis,<br />

is a cult classic among the music, media and fashion crowd.<br />

For a quieter moment, retreat to the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, offering a full<br />

range of holistic, Asian-inspired therapies including Reiki and reflexology, in addition to<br />

yoga and a fully equipped private gym.<br />

Location: Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB, UK<br />

VIP Contact: Regional General Manager Thomas J. Orchard<br />

Phone: 44-20-7447-1113; Fax: 44-20-7447-1022<br />

Email: tanja.klingseis@metropolitan.como.bz<br />

Website: www.metropolitan.como.bz<br />

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hotel exterior<br />

top suite: suite les trois rois<br />

Square footage: 2,690<br />

Nightly rate: $5,150<br />

Number of rooms in suite: three<br />

Number of entrances to suite: one<br />

Number of baths: three, all in Art Deco style with separate<br />

bathtub and shower, floors with ringgenberger limestone,<br />

under-floor heating, heated towel rails and steam-free mirrors<br />

Suite style: Neo-classical, with antique furniture and works<br />

of art<br />

Key selling points: Private open-air Jacuzzi and sauna on the<br />

rooftop, panoramic window over the river rhine and the old<br />

town, sitting room with open fireplace, Bang & olufsen flatscreen<br />

satellite tV, Bang & olufsen DVD/CD player, internet<br />

access (lAN or WlAN), direct-dial telephone, fax connection,<br />

safe and refrigerated bar<br />

Number of suites in hotel: Six, including the Suite les trois rois<br />

top restaurants & Bar<br />

Cheval Blanc: Peter Knogl has already won several awards<br />

in recent years for his outstanding Mediterranean cuisine at<br />

two-Michelin-star, 18-GaultMillau-point Cheval Blanc.<br />

Brasserie Les Trois Rois: this 15-GaultMillau-point brasserie<br />

offers many Swiss and French specialties and is certain to<br />

please all tastes.<br />

Bar Les Trois Rois: A hub for Basel residents and visitors<br />

alike, this bar is famous for its cocktails, snacks and cigars.<br />

special serVices<br />

the hotel houses seven event and conference rooms and one<br />

magnificent ballroom.<br />

aWards & ratinGs<br />

• Five-star superior<br />

• Two Michelin stars<br />

• 18 GaultMillau points<br />

aFFiliation<br />

Grand hotel Bellevue, Gstaad, Switzerland<br />

Grand Hotel les trois rois<br />

Les Trois Rois is one of europe’s oldest city hotels and exudes the charm and elegance<br />

of a historic grand hotel. it goes without saying that this luxury establishment offers<br />

everything its discerning guests are entitled to expect from a hotel in the five-star<br />

superior category.<br />

the Suite Les Trois Rois offers far more than you would expect. two bedrooms, three<br />

bathrooms, a sitting room with two dining tables and a seating group in front of an open<br />

fireplace, as well as a tV and work corner. But that’s not all: You can also relax in your<br />

private open-air Jacuzzi and sauna, high above the rooftops of Basel’s old town.<br />

Location: Blumenrain 8, Basel, Switzerland<br />

VIP Contact: Chef Concierge Cristina Bally<br />

Phone: 41-61-260-50-50; Fax: 41-61-260-50-60<br />

Email: concierge@lestroisrois.com<br />

Website: www.lestroisrois.com<br />

PriVAte oPeN-Air JACuzzi /<br />

Suite leS troiS roiS<br />

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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

TURKEY<br />

ISTANBUL<br />

HÔTEL LES OTTOMANS<br />

The celebrated Hôtel Les Ottomans beckons guests with its coveted location, exquisite<br />

interiors and on-site Caudalíe Vinothérapie ® Spa. On the banks of the Bosphorus,<br />

Istanbul’s active and scenic waterway, the property resides in what was once a pasha’s<br />

18th-century mansion. A meticulous, extravagant restoration of the stately home pays<br />

lavish tribute to Istanbul’s Baroque revival. Each of the boutique hotel’s 10 suites has<br />

been designed with the principles of feng shui in mind, coupled with stylish and luxurious<br />

detailing reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire’s golden era. Accommodations come<br />

complete with the latest technology perfect for business travelers, and the hotel’s<br />

vinotherapy spa, the first and only of its kind in Turkey, is a blissful retreat for vacationers<br />

and honeymooners.<br />

Location: Muallim Naci Caddesi 68, Istanbul, Kuruçesme, Turkey<br />

VIP Contact: Hôtel Manager Mehmet Kirklar or Marketing Manager Ceyla Aysal<br />

Phone: 90-212-359-15-52 or 90-212-359-15-64; Fax: 90-212-359-15-40<br />

Email: mehmet.kirklar@lesottomans.com or ceylaa@lesottomans.com<br />

Website: www.lesottomans.com<br />

HAMMAM / CAUDALÍE<br />

VINOTHÉRAPIE ® SPA<br />

DINING ROOM / HURREM SULTAN<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: HURREM SULTAN<br />

Square footage: 1,572<br />

Nightly rate: From about $4,113<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Four<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: Two, one with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi<br />

Suite style: Named for the wife of an Ottoman Emperor, this<br />

magnificent suite’s décor exudes regal opulence fit for sultans<br />

and celebrities alike. Rich fabrics, fine furnishings, ornate mirrors<br />

and gorgeous gilded molding, not to mention handmade<br />

Isnik tiles in the bathroom, combine to elegant perfection. Architecture<br />

by Erdal Tusavul; design by Zeynep Fadillioglu of ZF<br />

Design and Cavit Sarioglu of Metex Design Group.<br />

Key selling points: The beautifully appointed, 753-squarefoot<br />

living room boasts a harp and panoramic views of the<br />

Bosphorus. Combined with a dining room table that seats 10<br />

to 12 and round-the-clock guest services on the suite’s floor,<br />

entertaining here is a breeze. The suite is also equipped with<br />

AMX remote-control technology, laptop, printer and fax machine,<br />

and it can be connected to the glamorous Nurbanu<br />

Sultan suite.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 10<br />

SPA SERVICES<br />

At the unique, wine-themed Caudalíe Vinothérapie ® Spa,<br />

you’ll be enchanted by a variety of grape-based treatments<br />

that replenish the body and revitalize the skin. Begin your<br />

journey here by unwinding in the relaxation room on heated<br />

ceramic benches beneath a sparkling dome, then explore the<br />

wonders of the spa’s seawater pool and Jacuzzi, adventure<br />

showers, luxury hammam, salt inhalation Laconium, a Finnish<br />

sauna, ice fountain, meditation oasis and Kneipp basins. The<br />

spa also offers a selection of traditional massages and therapies<br />

from Europe, the Far East and of course, Turkey.<br />

Contact: Spa Director Lenka Doskoçilova,<br />

Phone: 90-212-359-15-32/33; Fax: 90-212-359-15-44;<br />

lenka.doskocilova@lesottomans.com<br />

Most requested therapists: Leyla, Julide and Wayan<br />

Signature treatments: Traditional Hammam Treatment, Caudalíe<br />

Massage, Les Ottomans Signature Massage, Oxygenating Facial<br />

Treatment, Dead Sea Water Floating Pool Session


YALI HATUN<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANTS & BARS<br />

Yali Hatun: With capacity for 180, this atmospheric restaurant<br />

is perfect for social and business events, as well as banquets<br />

and dinners.<br />

Contact: Manager Arzu Özcanoglu, Phone: 90-212-359-15-60;<br />

Fax: 90-212-359-15-15; arzu.ozcanoglu@lesottomans.com<br />

Kavmahal: This special wine cellar can seat 12 for intimate<br />

dinners or private meetings.<br />

Has Oda: The ideal lounge space with international cuisine for<br />

in-house guests.<br />

Hôtel Les Ottomans will soon be opening a stylish new seafood<br />

restaurant with spectacular views of the Bosphorus.<br />

SPECIAL SERVICES<br />

Pick the perfect headrest from the pillow menu, make use of<br />

a fabulous concierge service and host a private screening in<br />

the 15-person cinema.<br />

AWARDS & RATINGS<br />

• “World’s Leading All Suite Hotel & Spa,” World Travel Awards,<br />

2010<br />

• “Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel,” World Travel Awards, 2009<br />

• “Turkey’s Leading Boutique Hotel,” World Travel Awards, 2007<br />

• 10th Best Hotel in the World, Vogue Japan<br />

• Featured on Condé Nast Traveller’s 2007 Hot List of best<br />

new luxury hotels<br />

• “Best of the Best” by Robb Report<br />

AFFILIATION<br />

Small Luxury Hotels of the World<br />

LES OTTOMANS FROM THE BOSPHORUS<br />

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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

UK<br />

LONDON<br />

THE HALKIN<br />

The Halkin is a haven in the heart of London’s Belgravia, promising discreet luxury<br />

where service is efficient and intimacy matters. The look is elegantly contemporary, and<br />

its boutique size remains enduringly appealing. This home away from home is a place<br />

to relax and be waited on, to sleep and be reinvigorated, where serenity proves to be the<br />

essence of the hotel experience.<br />

The supremely innovative design of Italian architects Laboratorio Associati of Milan is<br />

clear in the airy lobby and soaring atrium ceiling, with a stunning mural ‘skyscape’ created<br />

by Italian painter Valentino Vago. In The Halkin’s 41 guest rooms and suites comfort is<br />

fundamental and exquisite. The hotel is renowned for technically sophisticated in-room<br />

services, with state-of-the-art touch-screen consoles, on-demand movie and music<br />

selection and complimentary Wi-Fi access. For the discerning gourmand, hotel restaurant<br />

Nahm offers delectable Thai and eastern cuisine, courtesy of celebrated Australian<br />

chef David Thompson.<br />

Exquisitely exclusive, The Halkin remains the capital’s best kept secret.<br />

Location: Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DJ, UK<br />

VIP Contact: General Manager Kenneth Speirs<br />

Phone: 44-20-7333-1011; Fax: 44-20-7333-1100<br />

Email: jackie.depanizza@halkin.como.bz<br />

Website: www.halkin.como.bz<br />

NAHM<br />

HOTEL EXTERIOR<br />

THE HALKIN BAR<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: COMO SUITE<br />

Square footage: 689<br />

Nightly rate: £1,300 (about $2,135), plus VAT<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Two<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: One, a spacious marble bathroom featuring<br />

separate bathtub and walk-in shower<br />

Suite style: Furnished to a superlative standard, the suite offers<br />

an uncluttered elegant style using pale creams and warm<br />

Pomele Sapele veneers. Bespoke Italian design is combined<br />

with Oriental influences to create unparalleled comfort and<br />

tranquility. The spacious separate seating and dressing areas<br />

feature carefully selected Asian antiques. Designed by Italian<br />

architects, Laboratorio Associati.<br />

Key selling points: Each of the four COMO Suites boasts a<br />

spacious private balcony accessible via the separate lounge<br />

area. Enjoy private dining for up to six guests, along with<br />

immaculate private butler service. At the heart of the hotel’s<br />

philosophy are advanced technology amenities, including bedside<br />

control panels for lighting, room service, butler, alarm<br />

calls and world-time information (available in nine languages).<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 17<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT & BAR<br />

Nahm: The cuisine at this acclaimed David Thompson Thai<br />

restaurant is authentic and innovative, and private dining facilities<br />

are available for up to 30.<br />

Contact: Manager Max Hohenwater, 44-20-7333-1234;<br />

res@nahm.como.bz<br />

The Halkin Bar: An intimate bar popular for light bites, afternoon<br />

tea and wine flights.<br />

SPA & FITNESS<br />

The hotel’s fitness center features two treadmills, a cross trainer,<br />

various free weights and a stretching area. Expert personal<br />

trainers are available upon request. COMO Shambhala spa<br />

treatments are available nearby at The Halkin’s sister property,<br />

the Metropolitan London hotel.<br />

AWARDS & RATINGS<br />

• AA five-star<br />

• Bronze in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental<br />

Efforts, Green Tourism Business Scheme, 2010


living area / aria suite<br />

toP sUite: aria sUite<br />

Square footage: 785<br />

Nightly rate: £1,000<br />

Number of rooms in suite: three<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: two, one with bath and shower and one with<br />

shower<br />

Suite style: Brand new and über cool, the suite offers a light,<br />

bright modern living space incorporating stylish italian furniture<br />

and a clever use of mirrors.<br />

Key selling points: set in the peaceful heart of residential Mayfair,<br />

this luxe suite features two double bedrooms, a living room with<br />

dining area and fully equipped kitchen, high specification audio<br />

visual system, soundproofing and everything else you would<br />

expect of a hotel with five-star service in central london.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 10<br />

toP restaUrants & Bar<br />

The Grill: an opulent, richly colored and textured restaurant<br />

presided over by masterful head chef simon Henbery, who<br />

turns out inspirational european cuisine using local seasonal<br />

ingredients.<br />

Contact: Food & Beverage Manager Darren Mcgarry,<br />

44-20-7499-0000; thegrill@flemings.co.uk<br />

The Front Room: newly renovated and breathtaking in its<br />

flamboyance, this is the place for afternoon tea for lovers of<br />

champagne, cupcakes and unique savory delights.<br />

Cocktail Bar & Tea Rooms: One of the city’s coolest venues<br />

combines a luscious cobalt blue interior, Murano glass chandeliers<br />

and a unique Couture Cocktail Collection.<br />

sPeCial serViCes<br />

Flemings Hotel offers exceptionally sophisticated spaces<br />

for celebrations and meetings including the looking glass<br />

room and Private Dining room, seating up to 24 people.<br />

award<br />

Best new Brand at luxury Marketing Council europe luxuria<br />

awards 2010<br />

aFFiliation<br />

Jg Black Book of travel<br />

Flemings Hotel, mayFair<br />

a chic and discreet townhouse hotel, newly renovated Flemings is one of the oldest<br />

established hotels in london. this hidden Mayfair gem is ideally located off legendary<br />

Piccadilly and opposite the spectacular green Park. the hotel has undergone a multi-<br />

million pound refurbishment including the fantastically flamboyant Front Room, where<br />

champagne and cupcakes are served. Flemings is the new place for afternoon tea in<br />

london, with the glamorous Cocktail Bar & Tea Rooms perfect for seriously exotic<br />

cocktails. Head chef simon Henbery, who comes from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, gives<br />

an unexpected twist to The Grill’s european fare, adding much flair to the beautifully<br />

appointed restaurant. With 129 inviting and extremely comfortable rooms, including 10<br />

spacious suites, Flemings exudes quintessential style.<br />

Location: Half Moon Street, London W1J 7BH, UK<br />

VIP Contact: General Manager Simon Scarborough<br />

Phone: 44-20-7499-0000; Fax: 44-20-7499-1817<br />

Email: simon.scarborough@flemings.co.uk<br />

Website: www.flemings.co.uk<br />

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LIVING AREA / PRESIDENTIAL SUITE FRANK SINATRA<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: PRESIDENTIAL SUITE FRANK SINATRA<br />

Square footage: 1,290<br />

Nightly rate: From about $3,116<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Four<br />

Number of entrances to suite: One<br />

Number of baths: Two, with marble and mosaic tiles, each<br />

with a Jacuzzi and a spacious shower with massaging nozzles<br />

Suite style: Elegant neo-classical style of northern Italy, with<br />

hand-painted roses, Carrara marble and fine boiserie<br />

Key selling points: This exclusive suite features a large living<br />

room, elegantly furnished and equipped with the latest technologies:<br />

3 LCD TVs (one 42-inch), Wi-Fi, Bose speakers with<br />

iPod dock. Wide windows offer beautiful views over the Tofane<br />

mountains, and the suite’s two bedrooms have king-size beds<br />

and big walk-in closets. There’s also a private spa right in the<br />

suite, including a Turkish bath, with a personal masseur on<br />

call for a relaxing in-room massage amid the scent of fragrant<br />

essential oils. For extra space, this stunning suite can be<br />

connected to two other rooms for a total of 1,938 square feet.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 22<br />

SPA & FITNESS<br />

Cristallo Ultimate SPA: This fully loaded spa offers a panoramic<br />

indoor swimming pool, thermarium and solarium, plus the<br />

exclusive Transvital Swiss Beauty Center and the Cristallo<br />

FitWell Club with ultra-luxurious gym facilities.<br />

Contact: Spa Director Chiara Mazzucco, 39-0436-881730;<br />

transvital@cristallo.it<br />

Signature treatment: The Regenerating Experience for Face<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANT<br />

La Veranda del Cristallo: Gourmands are invited to dine on<br />

striking Mediterranean-influenced cuisine that blends tradition<br />

with innovation, using the very best of local produce.<br />

Contact: Manager Ursula Chioma, 39-0436-881700;<br />

ursula.chioma@cristallo.it<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> GOLF<br />

Cortina Golf Club: This brand new club with international-circuit<br />

aspirations offers a breathtakingly beautiful course surrounded<br />

by majestic mountain scenery. Nine of its 18 holes are complete<br />

and open to golf enthusiasts.<br />

Contact: 39-0436-860952; info@cortinagolf.it<br />

CRISTALLO HOTEL SPA & GOLF<br />

In the attractive landscape of the Dolomites, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the most exclusive<br />

alpine location, stands the Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf. Established in 1901, the completely<br />

restructured hotel offers five-star luxury accommodations and service, not to mention<br />

resplendent natural beauty all around. Each of the 74 accommodations, including 22<br />

suites, boasts a unique décor, the style of one differing from the next. Among these are<br />

five Royal Suites and two Presidential Suites, fully fledged apartments, with top-level<br />

comforts and amenities. Choosing the Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf for ski getaways,<br />

relaxing five-star holidays, or corporate meetings and incentives, means entering a<br />

world of privileges and luxury without compromises, immersed in a fin de siècle<br />

atmosphere, where guests enjoy evocative, unparalleled moments.<br />

Location: Via Rinaldo Menardi 42, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno – Veneto, Italy<br />

VIP Contact: General Manager Giorgio Borgonovo<br />

Phone: 39-0436-881111; Fax: 39-0436-870110<br />

Email: giorgio.borgonovo@cristallo.it<br />

Website: www.cristallo.it/elite<br />

HOTEL EXTERIOR<br />

<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

ITALY<br />

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO<br />

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62<br />

<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />

UK<br />

LONDON<br />

CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON<br />

The 294-room Corinthia Hotel London is housed within a grand Victorian building just<br />

off Trafalgar Square that offers sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks.<br />

This 21st-century grand hotel provides unrivaled world-class luxury with superb amenities<br />

including The Northall restaurant, serving the best in British produce, Massimo<br />

Restaurant & Oyster Bar, headed by chef patron Massimo Riccioli, and the musically<br />

inspired destination bar Bassoon. Home to ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation<br />

spa spread across four floors, the hotel also boasts among the largest rooms and suites<br />

in London, an original restored ballroom, Victorian columns and tall windows that let in<br />

swathes of natural light.<br />

Located in the heart of the capital, the flagship Corinthia Hotel London is the ninth of<br />

Corinthia Hotels’ collection of five-star properties founded by the Pisani family of Malta<br />

and created by experts with a passion for world-class service.<br />

Location: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, UK<br />

VIP Contact: Director of Sales Marianne Kassapian<br />

Phone: 44-20-7930-8181<br />

Email: marianne.kassapian@corinthia.com<br />

Website: www.corinthia.com<br />

FRONT ENTRANCE<br />

BASSOON<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> SUITE: THE ROYAL SUITE<br />

Square footage: 5,059<br />

Nightly rate: Available upon request<br />

Number of rooms in suite: Nine (living room, study, dining<br />

room, kitchen, walk-in wine cellar, master bedroom, guest<br />

bedroom, spa treatment room and gym)<br />

Number of baths: Two and one half-bath, lined with Italian<br />

marble, with a fireplace and free-standing carved stone tub<br />

in the master bath<br />

Suite style: Regal grandeur fit for the 21st century, by GA<br />

Design International<br />

Key selling points: The largest suite in London overflows with<br />

the city’s very best, including 180-degree views of the Thames,<br />

a private spa treatment room, 24-hour butler service, walk-in<br />

wine cellar, sweeping circular spiral staircase, private internal<br />

elevator, oval 10-seat dining room with gold leaf ceiling, private<br />

kitchen, private gym, two-story crystal chandelier, a fire pit<br />

on the terrace and the option of connecting to two additional<br />

bedrooms.<br />

Number of suites in hotel: 43<br />

SPA SERVICES<br />

ESPA Life at Corinthia: ESPA, the award-winning, international<br />

spa company, has redefined spa excellence at Corinthia Hotel<br />

London with ESPA Life. This pioneering next-generation spa<br />

will be unsurpassed for its never-before-seen, fully integrative<br />

lifestyle solutions and luxury spa treatments, chic and innovative<br />

design and the finest service and expertise.<br />

Contact: Spa Director Martine Fehr, 44-20-7930-8181;<br />

espalife.london@corinthia.com<br />

<strong>TOP</strong> RESTAURANTS & BAR<br />

The Northall: This world-class restaurant offers fresh, seasonal<br />

British dining in a sophisticated, refined setting.<br />

Contact: Manager Nadir Suleman, 44-20-7930-8181;<br />

nadir.suleman@corinthia.com<br />

Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar: Chef patron Massimo<br />

Riccioli is the mastermind behind this Mediterranean seafood<br />

eatery whose dishes showcase the ocean’s bounty.<br />

Contact: Manager Guillaume Glipa, 44-20-7998-0555;<br />

guillaume.glipa@corinthia.com<br />

Bassoon: A contemporary bar with a relaxed, intimate ambience<br />

serving an innovative array of classic and bespoke cocktails.


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EuropE<br />

Spain<br />

Menorca<br />

SaleS OppOrtunity<br />

Bonnin SanSó<br />

eState agentS<br />

Find your dream mediterranean property with menorca’s leading estate agency Bonnin<br />

Sansó, offering more than 20 years experience and a portfolio of over 3,000 properties on<br />

the sun-drenched islands of menorca and mallorca. although the agency is renowned<br />

for providing an efficient, multilingual and exclusive personalized service, it continually<br />

strives towards improvement and development.<br />

Whether you’re in search of the perfect repurposed farm house in the heart of menorca,<br />

a cozy terraced house hidden among the narrow streets of ancient towns or simply airy<br />

apartments and holiday homes minutes from the golden beaches, Bonnin Sansó will help<br />

you hone in on the right purchase. the agency is also well equipped to take a client’s<br />

property search one step further, with a trusted team of architects, surveyors, constructors<br />

and designers at the ready if you’re looking to design your ideal island abode.<br />

Location: Carrer nou 14-16, Mahon, Menorca, Baleric Islands, Spain<br />

VIP Contact: Director Kerry Phillips<br />

Phone: 34-971-350-405; Fax: 34-971-363-458<br />

Email: kerry@bonninsanso.com<br />

Website: www.bonninsanso.com<br />

pool terrace / amanecer, cala llonga<br />

toP ProPertY: aManecer, cala llonga<br />

this spectacular property offers an extraordinary opportunity<br />

to live the waterfront life. the luxurious, 10,400-square-foot<br />

villa touts a front-line position with panoramic views of the<br />

port of mahon. enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the extensive<br />

and carefully laid out garden and terrace areas, or simply<br />

relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi or take a dip in the crystal-clear<br />

infinity pool.<br />

SPecial SerViceS<br />

• A bird’s eye view of the property you’re interested in from<br />

Bonnin Sansó’s cessna plane or from a robinson 44 helicopter<br />

• Recommendations of expert local English-speaking professionals,<br />

including lawyers, accountants and insurers, who<br />

will make buying abroad a breeze<br />

• Support with obtaining mortgage quotes from different banks<br />

tHe iSlanD<br />

menorca is a UneSco Biosphere reserve, a testament to<br />

the island’s natural beauty and resources. one of Spain’s<br />

best kept secrets, menorca boasts 134 miles of coastline dotted<br />

with resorts and featuring fabulous stretches of golden sands,<br />

crystalline turquoise waters, secluded bays, whitewashed<br />

houses in charming fishing villages, a golf course and unspoiled<br />

landscapes of stunning floral displays interrupted only by a<br />

network of traditional drystone walls.<br />

calm BayS golden BeacheS<br />

FornellS harBor

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