The 2020 Legend Awards are meant to serve as inspiration for future travel—when it is safe to do so. Learn more about this year's awards on our methodology page.
To qualify as one of the best suites in the world, the space doesn’t just need to be luxurious. It needs to provide exclusive access; access to the best views of the city, the most coveted experiences at the hotel, and to private butlers, chauffeured black cars, or even captained, ready-to-sail yachts. With price tags well into the six figures, open invitations to the city’s best restaurants, and in-room, gallery-worthy art collections, these suites are truly the most magnificent hospitality experiences in the world.
Our 2020 Legend Awards honorees for over-the-top suites overlook sweeping global metropolises, lavish hotel grounds, and of course, awe-inspiring natural landscapes. These suites break down architectural boundaries, display famed works of art, and are meticulously styled by expert curators. The Legend Awards honorees for over-the-top suites are:
Park Hyatt, “Manhattan Sky Suite”
The three-bedroom Manhattan Sky Suite at the Park Hyatt overlooks Central Park and offers up gorgeous views of the cityscape. Guests staying in the Manhattan Sky Suite also have access to a private chef and complimentary helicopter transport to and from Newark, Laguardia, or Teterboro airport.
Rosewood London, “Manor House”
The Rosewood London is home to one of the grandest accommodations in the city: Manor House. The nearly 2,000-square-foot manor has a library with a distinctive rock-n-roll aesthetic and an Italian marble-covered bathroom. The staff customizes each stay based on guests’ preferences, interests, and requests. And if the Manor House is booked with six connecting rooms, it can become the grand Manor House Wing, with a private entrance, elevator, and it’s own postal code.
Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris “Lalique Suite”
When in Paris, there’s no suite more palatial than the Lalique Suite at the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The suite extends over two floors, offering views of both the Eiffel Tower and the bustling streets of the city. The room is born from a partnership between the hotel and Lalique, France’s world renowned crystal manufacturer. The Lalique Suite is the only suite in all of Paris to feature Lalique crystal.
Rosewood Hong Kong, “Harbour House”
The 12,000-square-foot Harbour House is on the 57th floor of the Rosewood Hong Kong, with magnificent views of Victoria Harbour. Privacy is paramount here; the suite has its own private elevator, and it features two outdoor pools, a garden, and expansive living and dining rooms. The five-bedroom suite comes with an adjacent garden house and a private gym, as well, of course, as access to Rosewood Hong Kong’s exclusive Manor Club.
Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé, “Baron’s Suite”
In the Loire Valley, The Baron’s Suite at the Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé is beyond lavish. The suite has three separate entrances, 17-foot ceilings, manicured private gardens, and Versaille-patterned oak floors. Our favorite touches? The private library that’s filled with French literature and the Salon Chinois, which features a Jean-Baptiste Pillement painting.
The Oberoi Marrakech, “Royal Suite with Private Pool”
The Oberoi Marrakech’s Royal Suite with Private Pool has stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and the lavish on-property gardens. The suite has a private terrace with a heated pool, a gleaming marble bathroom, and an opulent living room with a fireplace. Guests staying in the Royal Suite have access to a limousine service for local sight-seeing and airport transfers, a 24-hour butler, and in-room babysitting.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles, “Four-Bedroom Private Residence”
To experience Six Senses Zil Pasyon is to experience true tropical serenity. The Private Four-Bedroom Residence is an oasis that can accommodate up to 10 guests. Set over two floors, there are four bedrooms, an artfully designed living area, kitchen, and sun-soaked terrace with an infinity pool. The over-the-top suite is home to a private art collection, as well as a kitchen and wine cellar, where a personal chef can come prepare meals and offer wine pairings.
Le Meurice, “Belle Etoile Penthouse Suite with Terrace”
The Belle Etoile Penthouse Suite with Terrace is located on the seventh floor of Le Meurice hotel, with a breathtaking, marble, jacuzzi-outfitted bathroom overlooking Montmartre. The suite can be booked to include up to four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Guests can request a 24-hour butler and private use of the entire floor, as well as ordering a magnificent, authentically French meal from the on-site Alain Ducasse restaurant to be enjoyed in the 10-person dining room or expansive private terrace alongside the complimentary bottle of Krug champagne.
TreeHotel, “7th Room”
TreeHotel’s “7th Room” sits lofted in a canopy of trees with stunning views of the Lule River Valley, a Northern Lights viewing room, and a shower that saves 80% energy and 90% water. The two-bedroom treehouse is one of Kate Moss’s all-time favorite vacation suites; We’re partial to the 7th Room’s suspended open-air stargazing platform, as, we’d imagine, is Moss. Those staying in the secluded treehouse suite can fly directly to the property’s heli-pad (which the hotel calls “the downtown airport”), unwind in the property’s two bespoke sauna houses, and enjoy three daily home cooked meals at the inviting 1931 welcome house.
Burj al Arab, “Royal Suite”
The Royal Suite at Dubai’s five-star Burj Al Arab has an in-suite cinema and exercise room—need we say more? Guests have access to the hotel’s Summersalt Beach Club and Club Lounge, but can retreat to the tranquility of their Royal Suite overlooking the lavish property and the ocean beyond. The Royal Suite guests enjoy private transfers to and from Dubai International Airport, a kitchen to accommodate private in-room dining, and an in-suite gym.
Conrad Rangali Island Maldives, “THE MURAKA”
Island living doesn’t get any better than THE MURAKA at the Conrad Rangali Island Maldives. This two-level luxury suite features a master bedroom that’s completely submerged below the ocean, while the top level features an infinity pool and two bedrooms. Guests of THE MURAKA have access to a private chef and a 24-hour butler.
Fogo Island Inn, “Flat Earth Suite, Room 29”
Canada’s Fogo Island Inn is home to the stunning Flat Earth Suite, Room 29, a 1,100-square-feet haven. Called “The Captain’s Quarters,” the two-level space hosts up to three people and sits directly on the North Atlantic Ocean. VIP guests can fly private to the on-island paved landing strip not far from the inn, and might even consider a private stay at Fogo Island Inn, which means private access to the Gathering Hall with floor-to-ceiling sea-facing windows and the property's rooftop hot tub.
The Lodhi, “Sultan Suite”
The Sultan Suite at The Lodhi is a two-story suite with two bedrooms, a welcoming living room, and a private bar. Among the lavish offerings in this suite, guests will enjoy the private pool, balcony with a piano, and in-suite sauna. The incomparable Indian hospitality is felt throughout your stay, and Sultan Suite guests benefit from a 24-hour concierge and 24-hour room service.
Wynn Las Vegas, “Encore Three-Bedroom Duplex”
The Encore Three-Bedroom Duplex at Wynn Las Vegas has three bedrooms, each with their own marble bathroom, as well as a private gym, billiards room, massage room, and seating for 16 guests in the living room. Guests get priority access to exclusive night clubs and have a daily cabana at the Tower Suite pool.
Rosewood Baha Mar, "Ocean Front Six-Bedroom Villa, Rosewood Baha Mar"
Right on Cable Beach, Rosewood Baha Mar's premier villa has a private infinity pool and deck, a wet bar, an outdoor grill, six full bathrooms alongside the bedrooms, and 6,200-square-feet of space. The six-bedroom villa—built to astonish the most seasoned luxury travelers—is available by inquiry only. Be sure to tell your fellow travelers that you have dibs on the master bedroom, which has a private beach-view terrace.
Puro Vik, "Hiroshige"
Puro Vik has 19 bungalows, each glass-enclosed, for a romantic Chilean escape overlooking the VIK vineyard. The Hiroshige suite features remarkable Japanese design elements and no fewer than four works of art by 19th-century artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The suite experience at Puro Vik comes with wine tastings at the adjacent vineyard, a myriad of outdoor activities, and included three-course meals at the Vik Chile restaurant Milla Milla.
