Elite Traveler July-August 2017

Forest Cottage LIME WOOD, LYNDHURST, UK

Surrounded by lush forests and meadows, the Forest Cottage is a tranquil setting for a country retreat. The two-story cottages seamlessly blend into their quaint surroundings and the interiors are rustic yet chic: stripped oak floors, snug open fires and a wood-burning stove. The self-contained cottages are located within the grounds, so are close enough to enjoy all of LimeWood’s amenities (don’t miss visiting Hartnett Holder & Co restaurant and the sublime Herb House spa) but are pleasantly secluded. The cottages can be interconnected should you wish to visit with friends and family. From$1,360 per night, contact info@limewood.co.uk, +44 238 028 7177, limewoodhotel.co.uk

The Royal Suite MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LONDON, UK

With Hyde Park at its rear, the Royal Suite’s views of the pretty green space are heightened by the convex mirror in the master bathroom, designed to creatively reflect yet distort the park landscape. The suite retains its elegant Victorian architecture but it's paired with contemporary interiors, and a unique partnership with the Halcyon Gallery sees original artwork being showcased throughout the suite, including an Isis sculpture and tribal African sculptures. The artwork is changed regularly and guests can purchase any pieces that they can't bear to leave behind. Unwind in the master bathroom’s bespoke steam room or the large bath that sits below a fiber-optic chandelier, evoking the movement of falling water. From$18,700 per night, contact molon-reservations@mohg. com, +44 207 201 3773, mandarinoriental.com/london

The Chairman Suite THE PALAZZO, LAS VEGAS, USA

While you might not immediately think of Las Vegas as the place to relax, the Palazzo’s Chairman Suite has a massage parlor, private pool and spa with steam room and sauna, and every other amenity you may need to unwind. The terrace overlooks the iconic Vegas Strip, so you'll still feel close to the action in your peaceful sanctuary. The suite is ideal for entertaining, too, with a lavish dining area and a grand dining table that seats eight guests, or have a movie night in your private media room, which has movie theater sound systems. From$15,000 per night, contact Gary Longo, guest services manager, reservations@ sands.com, +1 866 263 2999, palazzo.com