I have rarely taken to a hotel as much as I did to the mini-baby-grand, Hôtel Belles Rives in Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera. For this magnificent little gem of a hotel was once the rented home of American writer Scott Fitzgerald (Villa Saint-Louis) and his wife Zelda, who brought mischief and mayhem to the quiet […]
Suite Dreams: La Patisserie at the Hôtel du Clos.
Hidden in the old out building of a charming 19th century farm, now the Hôtel du Clos, is room number 6 or ‘Patisserie’. This cosy and sweet bedroom is situated in the former kitchen, as the distinctive baking deco now alludes. The Hôtel du Clos is situated in the centre of the village of Le Rouret, 150m […]
Suite Dreams Series: #12 Jean Alesi Suite at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Originally from Sicily, but born in Avignon, Jean Alesi made his debut into racing with Rally, Formula 3 and Formula 3000. His career highlight was when he broke into Formula 1 on the mythical French circuit, “Paul Ricard”. Although starting with a modest Tyrrell Racing team, he managed to face Ayrton Senna himself and even shared the podium with him in Monaco […]
Suite Dreams Series - #11 - The Savoy's Monet Suite
I guess the picture above lets the cat out of the bag so to speak but we recently took a sneaky peak around perhaps one of London’s most famous suites - the Monet Suite of The Savoy where Monsieur Claude painted some of his most memorable London scenes. Taking the Blue Lift this time (love […]
Suite Dreams Series - #10 - The Little Tramp & The Savoy
When we were offered the key to a personality suite at our spiritual home - The Savoy, London- we jumped at the opportunity so this is how we managed to find ourselves in the spacious Charlie Chaplin Suite, camera in hand. Perfect. Firstly however, to reach the suite, we had to take London’s first electric lift (or […]
Suite Dreams Series – #9 - The Presidential Suite at the Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa
Visitors to the Fairmont Zimbali Resort can relax in the height of luxury and decadence in the Presidential Suite, the best room in the house and the perfect place to chill out whilst your every whim is catered for… At 417 square metres, the Presidential Suite is a destination in itself and perfect for entertaining guests, […]
Suite Dreams Series – #8 - The Grand Prix Suites at Fairmont Monte Carlo
If a Grand Prix enthusiast was looking for their ideal abode - a Grand Prix Suite at Fairmont Monte Carlo would be it. Located on the famous hairpin bend, officially christened the ‘Fairmont Hairpin Bend’ in 2010, guests of Fairmont Monte Carlo can be inches from the action, close enough to feel those unmistakable engine […]
Suite Dreams Series – #7 – The Monet Suite
The seventh in our series of inspirational suites across the globe is The Monet Suite at The Savoy London. After completing the most ambitious hotel restoration in British history, The Savoy opened its doors once more in October 2010. Having originally opened in 1889, the hotel has, over its illustrious history, attracted a number of world-famous high-profile […]
Suite Dreams Series – #6 - The Penthouse Suite, The Fairmont San Francisco
For episode six of our suite dreams series we bring you The Penthouse Suite, from the hotel where everyone leaves their heart, The Fairmont San Francisco. Spanning the entire eighth floor of the historic The Fairmont San Francisco, The Penthouse offers luxury and space yet with a home away from home feel. The facilities include, three large […]
Suite Dreams Series – #5 - The Sassoon Presidential Suite, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai
One of the most prestigious, luxury hotel suites in Shanghai, the Sassoon Presidential Suite occupies the entire 10th floor penthouse of Fairmont Peace Hotel, where the hotel’s creator and former owner, Victor Sassoon, once lived. An entrepreneurial businessman and hotelier from the Sassoon banking family, one of the most famous and prosperous of Jewish families […]