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The Royal Suite It doesn’t get more classically Parisian than the lavish Royal Suite at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, one of the city’s original grande dame hotels. The suite features antique furnishings, French artwork and gilded architectural details. The design from Marie-José Pommereau honors its history and subtly incorporates technology (there are nine flat-screen televisions). With... View Article

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The Apartment The late Irish architect David Collins designed this serene penthouse in the Connaught hotel to feel like the home of a private collector. He achieved this by collecting books, sculptures and paintings to fill the light-drenched space along with specially commissioned artwork. This two-bedroom suite covers 3,068 sq ft with double-height ceilings, an... View Article

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The Kohinoor Suite Set on the 200-year-old hunting grounds of the Maharana of Mewar, The Oberoi Udaivilas is spread over 50 acres, including a 20-acre wildlife sanctuary. The hotel’s intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors reflects the geography of Udaipur itself, whose seven lakes are linked by canals. The Kohinoor Suite offers complete privacy... View Article

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Amanyara Villa Shrouded in verdant greenery, this ultra stylish six-bedroom villa sits just steps from Malcolm Road Beach, a paradisaical coastline known for its white sand, turquoise water and diverse marine life. At the villa, direct beach access comes with uninterrupted ocean views, plenty of privacy and 14,450 sq ft of indoor–outdoor space where you... View Article

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Peacock Suite There aren’t many suites more representative of India’s connection to the natural world than the Peacock Suite at ITC Gardenia. UK-based designer Francesca Basu brought the modern interiors of this two-story 5,040-sq-ft suite alive through the subtle integration of peacock feathers and shades of blue and green into each white and bright high-ceilinged... View Article

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Villa Cortez Villa Cortez at One&Only Palmilla lies on its own stretch of private beach, affording guests complete privacy within one of the resort’s most luxurious spaces. The four-bedroom villa reflects the style of a traditional Mexican hacienda while incorporating a wealth of luxury amenities; each king-size room comes with a private terrace and ocean... View Article

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John Jacob Astor Estate Clear views of the turquoise ocean extend for miles when you stay at the John Jacob Astor Estate, one of the St. Regis’s most luxurious offerings in the Maldives. Located directly off of the private-island resort with white-sand beaches and rainforest, the massive estate is a two-level, three-bedroom bungalow suspended atop... View Article

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The Mandarin Suite Overlooking Hong Kong’s skyline and Victoria Harbour, the two-bedroom Mandarin Suite is a tranquil haven in the busy city. Within the 3,843-sq-ft suite, there is a living room, kitchen, bar, huge balcony and dining room for up to 12 guests, all furnished with antiques and handcrafted pieces. We love the spa suite... View Article

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Royal Two-Bedroom Suite The unmistakable sail-shaped Burj Al Arab on Jumeirah Beach is one of the most famous hotels in the world, and the luxury amenities are as outlandish as you’d expect: an underwater aquarium restaurant reached by simulated submarine voyage, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a helipad. The Royal Two-bedroom Suite is an over-the-top... View Article

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The St. Regis Villa At 17,900 sq ft, the St. Regis Villa is the largest private accommodation in Mauritius, and with inside–outside design and facades sliding away to reveal gorgeous ocean views, it’s the ultimate in barefoot luxury. All four of the spacious suites within the villa open out onto a private timber deck equipped... View Article

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The Datai Suite Immerse yourself in the middle of a 10-million-year-old rainforest at the Datai in Malaysia. Visionary architect Kerry Hill designed the hotel to unveil the hidden treasures of the rainforest and used the natural surroundings to guide the development, keeping environmental preservation at the forefront. As a result, the hotel blends seamlessly into... View Article

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Budapest Royal Suite On the banks of the Danube, this restored art nouveau–style hotel looks out across the Chain Bridge to Buda Castle and has splendor and character in abundance. The glass ceilings, stained glass windows and intricate floor mosaics illuminated by enchanting chandeliers set the scene and the Royal Suite follows suit, reflecting the... View Article

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