Elite Traveler July-August 2017

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

Sea Island Suite THE CLOISTER AT SEA ISLAND RESORT, USA A true Southern belle, Sea Island’s accommodations, world-renowned golf course, excellent spa and perfect location on the Georgia coast form one of the world’s most charming resorts. Steeped in history (President George HW Bush and Mrs Bush stayed in the Sea Island Suite for their honeymoon and the property hosted the 30th G8 Summit) and oozing Southern charm and gracious hospitality, it’s a relaxing oasis. The Sea Island Suite has stately decor, a large living room with fireplace and butler’s pantry. From $1,100 per night, contact Mike Martin, reservations, +1 800 732 4752, seaisland.com

Armani Dubai Suite ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI, UAE

Fashion icon Giorgio Armani is known for his impeccable taste, and has extended this to the hotel world. The Armani Hotel Dubai, the world’s first hotel to be designed by Giorgio Armani, occupies eight of the astounding 160 floors of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Commanding the entire 39th floor, every minute detail is catered for in the Armani Dubai Suite, from the bespoke furnishings reflecting Armani’s subtle sophistication to the dedicated lifestyle manager available around the clock to cater to your every need. The ‘stay with Armani’ philosophy strives for a home-away-from-home experience, and this suite delivers just that. From $8,170 per night, contact Mark Kirby, general manager, reservations.dubai@armanihotels.com, +97 148 883 888, armanihotels.com

Beverly Presidential Suite BEVERLY WILSHIRE, A FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, LOS ANGELES, USA

As a suite that has hosted countless famous guests — it was the set for a Beyoncé music video — the Presidential Suite at Beverly Wilshire provides the ultimate VIP experience. Located on the private 14th floor of the hotel’s Beverly Wing, the 3,200 sq ft suite comprises two bedrooms, expansive living and dining space and a wraparound terrace with views over Los Angeles. A VIP concierge meets guests' every need, even providing personal stylist shopping experiences. Previous guests include Warren Beatty, Elvis Presley and John Lennon. From $15,000 per night, contact Lauren Dutton-Breen, director of public relations, lauren.dutton-breen@

fourseasons.com, +1 310 385 3917, fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire

Photos Eliot VanOtteren, Don Riddle, Bruce Buck