Elite Traveler July-August 2017

Gourmand Dine on-site at Michelin-starred restaurants or hire a personal chef to impress your friends with a decadent in-suite dinner party

Suite Impériale RITZ PARIS, FRANCE

Since the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation, the Ritz Paris has brought renewed energy to its historic interiors, along withMichelin-starred dining and a redesigned spa. Celebrated for its grandeur and history of being the destination of choice for discerning clientele such as Proust, Chopin and Coco Chanel, the decadent hotel holds a steadfast place among the world’s most desirable stays. Of the decadent Prestige Suites, the Suite Impériale stands out for its 2,347 sq ft of opulent space, featuring a replica of Marie Antoinette’s bedroom at Versailles and a wealth of period furniture in rich hues alongside classic artwork. From$30,400 per night, contact Betty Forgacs, customer servicemanager, betty.forgacs@ritzparis. com, +33 143 163 030, ritzparis.com

Penthouse Suite GRAND HYATT CANNES HÔTEL MARTINEZ, FRANCE

In its position on the Croisette beachfront in Cannes, Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez is one of the French Riviera’s most prestigious places to stay. And within this Art Deco hotel it’s the Penthouse Suite that’s coveted most, with its 17,975 sq ft making it one of the largest in Europe. During Cannes Film Festival this space is used by brands such as Chopard and L’Oréal alongside beauty ambassador Eva Longoria, but the rest of year the suite is made available to VIP guests, enabling them to have the two bedrooms, spacious lounge, dining room and panoramic terrace to themselves to savor amenities including a Turkish bath, works of art by Picasso, and the suite’s sumptuous decor. From $41,930 per night, contact Véronique Vermot Desroches, director of guest relations, cannesmartinez.grand@hyatt.com, +33 493 901 234, cannesmartinez.grand.hyatt.com