Elite Traveler July-August 2017

Character From housing priceless displays of artifacts, to Art Deco floating jewelry displays, these suites stand out from the crowd

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

The Kohinoor Suite THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS, RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Set on the 200-year-old hunting grounds of the Maharana of Mewar, The Oberoi Udaivilas is spread over 50 acres, including a 20-acre wildlife sanctuary. The hotel's intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors reflects the geography of Udaipur itself, whose seven lakes are linked by canals. The Kohinoor Suite offers complete privacy — accessed through a sunlit outer courtyard, the suite has a private 70ft pool surrounded by fragrant frangipani trees and miniature wall paintings. Enjoy a private dinner with views over Lake Pichola, and have custom itineraries especially curated by Oberoi Experiences, or your butler is available 24 hours a day. From $14,000 per night, contact Manav Mathur, front office manager, manav.mathur@oberoihotels.com, +91 294 243 3300, oberoihotels.com

Oasis Suite HOTEL UNIQUE, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

Crafted by celebrated architect Ruy Ohtake, the exceptional design of Hotel Unique makes it a visually stunning focal point of São Paulo. As you’d expect from the hotel’s name, it offers unique features, many of which ignite the senses — the elevators are almost entirely dark, the red-tiled swimming pool looks as though it is filled with red wine, and a customHotel Unique scent is used throughout the building (and is available for guests to take home). The Oasis Suite, designed by interior architect João Armentano, merges style, extravagance and technology. Previous guests include Prince Harry and Britney Spears. From$5,000 per night, contact CarolinaMogames, sales manager, cmogames@hotelunique.com, +55 113 055 4710, hotelunique.com

The Tata Suite THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE, MUMBAI, INDIA

In addition to being considered Mumbai’s landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace is celebrated for the views it commands over the Arabian Sea from its position on the waterfront of Colaba. The Tata Suite represents the hotel’s grandeur at its best, having been created in honor of its founder, bringing together exotic artifacts and priceless paintings with ornate carpets and colonial furnishings, hand-woven upholstery and fine crystal chandeliers. Within its 5,000 sq ft of space, the one-bedroom suite has a vast dining and living area, a private spa, and includes VIP services such as a personal chef and complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Price on request, contact Atul Bist, director of sales, atul.bist@tajhotels.com, +91 22 6665 3366, tajhotels.com

Photos Klaus Lorke, George Apostolidis