For more than a century, Fairmont Hotels has been the custodian of some of the world’s most iconic and beautiful properties. In this feature, we take a peek inside the luxurious and spectacular rooms in their London, New York, San Francisco, Doha and Moroccan properties.
For today’s luxury travellers, a hotel stay isn’t just about convenience or having somewhere to sleep – it’s the total experience. In many cases, this begins even before you walk through the door, taking care of guests’ every need from the moment they step on the tarmac in a new city.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the brand behind some of the world’s most iconic hotels & resorts, prides itself on giving guests an unforgettable experience. For well over 100 years, it has catered for its customers’ every need – which has resulted in it creating some of the world’s most unique and opulent rooms.
Yigit Sezgin, Global Chief Brand & Commercial Officer, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, said, “Our hotels are renowned for their iconic locations, from The Plaza in New York with its stunning Central Park vistas to The Savoy in the bustling London West End.
“Often, our guests are looking to pair the hustle and bustle of their trip with a private oasis where they can feel calm but also see decor and benefit from unique service they wouldn’t be able to back home.”
To round off 2023 in luxurious style, let’s look inside at some of the world’s most spectacular hotel rooms:
Royal Suite by GUCCI, The Savoy, London
Over the years, The Savoy has played host to some of the most iconic names in film and music, including Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. But behind the scenes, those who were responsible for dressing the world’s greatest celebrities played their part in The Savoy’s history, too.
Guccio Gucci worked at The Savoy as a luggage porter before he founded his luxury leather goods company. More than 100 years later, the hotel transformed its Royal Suite with furniture, furnishings, and decorative items from the Gucci Décor Collection, as well as art and antiquities specially curated by auctioneers Christie’s.
The 2,852 sq ft suite comes with champagne on arrival, a dedicated butler, classic Italian cocktails, and a VIP visit to Gucci’s Sloane Street boutique – chauffeur-driven in the Savoy’s Rolls Royce.
Grand Penthouse Two Bedroom Terrace Suite, The Plaza Hotel, New York
At a whopping 2,100 sq ft, the two-bedroom penthouse suite with a private terrace at the Plaza offers incredible views of Central Park and the unrivalled New York skyline.
Over the years, The Plaza, which opened in 1907, has been the sumptuous setting of films including Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, Home Alone 2 and The Great Gatsby.
Guests in this special suite, which stretches over two floors, receive fresh flowers on arrival, have white glove butler service throughout their stay, and can take their pick from two full-size bedrooms plus a powder room.
Presidential Suite, Fairmont Doha
Housed in Doha’s architectural marvel, the Iconic Towers, Fairmont Doha’s flagship two-floor suite is truly a sight to behold, with its own cinema room, gym, terrace and plunge pool.
Stretching across 8,471 sq ft, it even has its own separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, and bar. Each of its three bedrooms offers a marble bathroom and balcony, with exceptional views of the Arabian Gulf.
And for those who need to freshen up ahead of a night in one of Doha’s incredible restaurants, the suite has its own beauty salon.
Buckingham Balcony Suite, Fairmont San Francisco
In its 120-year history, Fairmont San Francisco has hosted legendary names such as Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Presidents Bill Clinton and John F Kennedy. It was also the place where, following the end of WW2 in 1945, the meetings with international statesmen were held that culminated in the creation of the United Nations.
Today, the Buckingham Balcony Suite on the hotel’s fifth floor continues to offer the perfect backdrop for important guests and events. It has built-in bookcases, a hidden dry bar, a decorative fireplace, and a spacious, glass-enclosed balcony that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city skyline and the hotel’s rooftop garden.
Villa Saphir, Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Morocco
Known as a laid-back destination that’s perfect for a relaxing beach holiday, South Morocco’s Taghazout Bay offers a range of incredible five-star guest services that make for a perfect getaway.
Villa Saphir, a 6,232 sq ft residence, offers the hotel’s most luxurious quarters – including a heated infinity pool, a private garden and a fully equipped kitchen in case you want your private chef to come and rustle up a summery feast.
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