Elite Traveler July-August 2017

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

The Sir Stamford Raffles Suite RAFFLES, SINGAPORE Originating in the late 1800s, this legendary hotel is celebrated for its colonial style and distinct history, as well as being home to the iconic Long Bar. The hotel’s two Presidential Suites pay tribute to its most significant historic figures: Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore, and the family who established the hotel, the Sarkies. The Sir Stamford Raffles Suite takes inspiration from the zoologist, historian and East India Company officer it’s named after, incorporating valuable furnishings and artworks into the elegant 2,800 sq ft interior, encompassing two bedrooms, a marble bathroom, a spacious parlor and a private veranda. From $3,760 per night, contact Simon Hirst, general manager, generalmanager.singapore@raffles.com, +65 6337 1886, raffles.com/singapore

Sterling Suite THE LANGHAM, LONDON, UK

The Apartment THE CONNAUGHT, LONDON, UK

Combine up to six bedrooms to form your very own private 4,843 sq ft compound in the opulent Sterling Suite. On top of the bedrooms, the space includes a dining room, large living room with piano and working marble fireplace, separate media lounge and butler’s pantry. The decor is welcoming and uses the best of British design, with custom furnishings throughout. The master suite is our favorite room, with hand-painted chinoiserie on silver-leaf panels and verre églomisé glass with Gilded Age details. From $30,000 per night, contact Bob van den Oord, managing director, tllon.info@langhamhotels.com, +44 207 636 1000, langhamhotels.com

While the building dates back to 1815, the Connaught Apartment is an airy and modern residential-style suite. It retains the elegance expected of the property, with a contemporary and unpretentious style. Each room full of bespoke art and custom furnishings graciously unfolds into the next with a soothing color scheme of neutrals, blues and purples throughout. A standout is the topiary-adorned terrace overlooking the city. To make your stay even more serene, you'll receive a custom experience; the butlers are known to go above and beyond in very unexpected ways for their guests, once even hand-delivering a pair of mislaid shoes to Paris. From $17,500 per night, Max Binda, general manager, reservations@the-connaught.co.uk, +44 207 499 7070, the-connaught.co.uk

Photos Damian Russell, Bruce Buck