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THE SUITE LIFE
Airelles Château de Versailles,
Le Grand Contrôle
Le Grand Contrôle has been entirely restored, offering guests an exclusive peek into the splendid world of Versailles. With fourteen sumptuous suites filled with period furnishings and fittings guests step back in history in contemporary comfort. The hotel touches upon its former 18th-century splendour with carefully-sourced furnishings that once had a place in the palace. Technology has been thoughtfully considered throughout. Throughout their stay, guests enjoy revamped takes on royal classics — from the Alain Ducasse restaurant to the Valmont Spa.
Versailles, France airelles.com
Kwitonda Lodge
Set right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas find refuge, the lodge’s unrivalled position puts life- changing gorilla trekking experiences within easy reach. Each of the eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, wellness treatment area, fireplaces and large timber- framed windows that welcome breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanoes and high-altitude forests. Sangita’s sustainable and environmentally conscious approach further enhances its hospitality experience.
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India singita.com thejohrijaipur.com
Photos Courtesy Of: Airelles Château de Versailles, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Kwitonda Lodge, The Johri
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Gloriously remote and set in one of Canada’s wildest and most astounding natural settings, the celebrated luxurious lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience of Vancouver Island, where the landscape and wildlife combine in an enchanting adventure. Activities abound in this wildly diverse natural playground with seemingly endless options from exhilarating heli-flights and remote hiking to rewarding wildlife-spotting. Adventure-filled days are bolstered by local produce-driven, sustainable five-star dining and the chance to unwind in 25 luxuriously appointed campaign-style guest tents.
Vancouver Island, Canada clayoquotwildernesslodge.com
Ruhengeri, Rwanda
The Johri
The hotel is tucked away in Jaipur’s iconic Johri Bazar and surrounded by jewellery shops, textile houses and a marketplace bursting with colour. The Johri comprises five spacious suites overlooking a traditional courtyard, a sanctuary in which to enjoy the season-focused vegetarian restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, a peaceful massage. Meticulously restored using local crafts and traditional materials, The Johri features a careful curation of antique furniture, textiles and art from Rajasthan to create an environment of relaxed splendour.
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