Elite Traveler July-August 2017

AlcovaTiepoloSuite AMAN, VENICE, ITALY Situated on the Grand Canal within the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, the Aman Venice is full of historic charm. Initially built in 1580 by architect Gian Giacomo de Grigi, the statuesque building is one of Venice’s stunning aristocratic houses, and the romantic setting for George and Amal Clooney’s wedding. Prolific Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo lived here and his works decorate the walls of his namesake suite, creating your very own private museum. The most astonishing feature of the suite is Tiepolo’s breathtaking ceiling fresco— sleep beneath the intricate, gilded canopy as the cherubs watch over you. From $4,700 per night, contact Giulia Di Egidio, reservations agent, +39 041 270 7333, aman.com

Opus Suite THE BERKELEY, LONDON, UK

Overlooking Hyde Park, the Opus Suite’s interiors create a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of Knightsbridge. Designed by renowned architect André Fu, the muted green tea color palette is complemented with bespoke furniture and specially commissioned artworks and sculptures. A partnership with Burberry means that the suite comes with a classic Burberry trench coat for guests to use during their stay, and it can be purchased if they wish. If you’re in town for an event or just want to dress up, the Vestiaire Collective has you covered. A bespoke steamer trunk, hand-crafted by NortonMacCullough & Locke, is filled with rare vintage designs fromChristian Dior, Chanel and Hermès, and all items are available for purchase in case you can’t bear to leave them behind. From$14,000 per night, contact Saakshee Gahlawat, front of housemanager, sgahlawat@the-berkeley.co. uk, +44 207 235 6000, the-berkeley.co.uk

Shangri-La Suite SHANGRI-LA BOSPHORUS, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

The best way to view the Bosphorus Strait is from the Shangri-La Suite’s sprawling private terrace, which offers panoramic views of the natural strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The vantage point also provides unobstructed views of Istanbul’s seven silhouettes. The suite is located on the top floor, and the management calls it ‘the crown jewel of the hotel' — the lavish interiors are certainly fit for a king. From $4,700 per night, contact Güray Tüzün, concierge, +90 212 275 8888, shangri-la.com