Elite Traveler July-August 2017

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The Residence INTERCONTINENTAL, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Refurbished by renowned interior designer Tony Chi and his associate William Paley, The Residence offers 360-degree views of the city of Geneva, Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains and Mont Blanc. Composed of an east and west wing, the suite has many amenities providing luxury and comfort: a massage room, hammam, library, grand salon, sauna and fitness room. Every need is taken care of by your personal butler, Oliver. Originally built in 1963, the suite embodies the modern sophistication Geneva is known for and has had many influential guests during its illustrious history, from prominent political figures such as Martin Luther King, to top sports personalities including Roger Federer. Price on request, contact Vincent Poulingue, assistant general manager, gvaha.reservation@ihg. com, +41 22 919 3261, geneva-intercontinental.com

Royal Two- Bedroom Suite BURJ AL-ARAB JUMEIRAH, DUBAI, UAE

Ambassador Suite MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK, THAILAND

It’s only fitting that one of the most recognizable hotels in the world should have a Royal Suite with as much personality as this. There are in fact two identical Royal Suites in the iconic sail-shaped property, fully occupying the 25th floor. Whimsical decor abounds throughout, from the 24K gold-leaf details to the hot pink majlis -style sitting room, the leopard-print carpet on the grand staircase and the dining-room ceiling that has been painted with a blue sky and puffy white cloud motif. Service here is exemplary and now guests never have to leave the island, thanks to the addition of a beach that was recently built in Finland and assembled on site. From $9,000 per night, contact Margaret Paul, general manager, baainfo@jumeirah.com, +971 4301 7777, burjalarab.com

Occupying the banks of the Chao Phraya river for more than 140 years, this classic hotel is one of timeless elegance, now combining its heritage with contemporary design. The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok’s most lavish space, the Ambassador Suite reflects the hotel’s inarguable style through its interiors in shades of white and muted green, with a private Victorian-style conservatory that overlooks the river and gardens. The two-bedroom suite incorporates dining space for six, along with lounge seating and a spacious bathroom with separate bath and rain shower, plus personal butler service, private elevator access and amenities such as a cocktail cabinet. This space can be connected to the one-bedroom Royal Suite for guests needing more room. From $3,310 per night, contact Nittaya Khantee, reservations sales manager, nittaya@mohg.com, +66 2659 9000, mandarinoriental.com/bangkok