Departures United Kingdom Autumn 2018

PROMOTION Hotel

PROMOTION Hotel Confidential FULL OF CHARACTER AND CHARM, A TRIO OF EXQUISITE WALDORF ASTORIA PROPERTIES TO EXPLORE NOW From an opulent palace of a hotel on the chic streets of Beverly Hills to a sophisticated resort in the Eternal City and everywhere in between, Hilton’s global portfolio of Waldorf Astoria hotels and resorts comprise some the most elegant accommodations on the planet. Platinum Cardmembers can take advantage of exclusive benefits – including room upgrades at the time of check-in (subject to availability), complimentary breakfast and late check-outs – at a number of Waldorf Astoria properties as part of the American Express ® FINE HOTELS & RESORTS programme 1 . Herewith, we present a few of the most alluring properties – and why you should visit now. Waldorf Astoria CHICAGO The Windy City’s Gold Coast neighborhood plays host to this striking urban sanctuary with 215 rooms spread across a soaring 26 stories. Palatial interiors with silk-covered walls, intriguing paintings and sculptures set the scene for an array of indulgent offerings. Most rooms and suites boast expansive terraces as well as fireplaces, while an in-house spa – complete with indoor lap pool and its own eucalyptus steam room – administers a vast cache of treatments, from deep-tissue Ashiatsu massages to the 24-carat Gold facial. The hotel’s crowning centerpiece, though, is without a doubt its classic French eatery, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina’s Margeaux Brasserie. In a concept inspired by the cafes of 1920s Paris, an elegant dining room serves as a deeply atmospheric setting for signature dishes from duck wings à l‘orange to escargots Bordelaise and dover sole à la Meunière, as well as expertly curated wines and dynamic cocktails showcasing local Midwestern ingredients. Waldorf Astoria BEVERLY HILLS This sophisticated 170-key property, set in the very heart of Beverly Hills just off Santa Monica Boulevard, ticks all the right boxes, starting with the visual wow factor: everything from the breathtaking, triple-height and Art Decoinspired lobby to the elegant guest rooms and suites, each boasting a private terrace, are the work of legendary interior designer Pierre- Yves Rochon. Another world-renowned talent – the prolific Jean-Georges Vongerichten – has lent his talents to the hotel’s restaurant and The Rooftop by JG, an al fresco eyrie with unparalleled city vistas. Still, it’s the La Prairie Spa that may offer the most indulgent experience. Spanning 465 square metres, this is an urban oasis in the truest sense, offering an impressive range of facial treatments and therapeutic massages to lower the pulse and soothe the soul. In the ultimate display of the laidback California lifestyle, you can even enjoy your pampering as you take in vast skyline views from a VIP cabana at the rooftop pool. Waldorf Astoria ROME CAVALIERI This opulent property, which commands striking city views from its leafy perch on majestic Monte Mario, has long counted as one of the most luxurious hotels among the Eternal City‘s many grandes dames. Filled with valuable works of art, from historical sculptures to thought-provoking contemporary pieces by the likes of Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana, a classic-chic aesthetic reigns throughout the property, including at the vaunted La Pergola eatery. Rome’s first and only three-Michelinstarred restaurant is helmed by venerated German chef Heinz Beck, whose unique take on classic Mediterranean specialities are buttressed by master sommelier Marco Reitano’s formidable list of 65,000 bottles, as well as by the ornately decorated, low-ceilinged dining room. The 2,500sq m spa, meanwhile, lures with stunning Turkish mosaics, three crystal-blue outdoor pools and one indoor pool, a caldarium-frigidarium and a range of rejuvenating La Prairie beauty treatments. For more information or to make a booking, please call your Platinum Card Service. 1 Terms and conditions apply. For Fine Hotels & Resorts Terms and Conditions, visit fhrdigitaldirectory.com/multi

The striking lobby at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago