10 HOTEL SUITES AROUND THE WORLD WORTHY OF A SPLURGE THIS YEAR
Luxury travel has been booming throughout 2024 and isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. Global luxury travel company, Classic Vacations, predicts that the luxury traveller is willing to spend big in 2025, lodgings and experiences at the top of their list, with the intention of creating lifelong memories.
“Lodging remains the biggest percentage of the package [booked through Classic Vacations], and should be that way for the foreseeable future,” says Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations. “Our clients are willing to spend more on experiences because they are realizing the value of time.”
In fact, research also shows that this year, Gen Z and Millennials were willing to spend their money on experiences while traveling worldwide. So, how can travelers combine lodging and experience? By snagging the keys to a hotel suite.
From New York to Japan, we’ve rounded up some of the best hotel suites worthy of a splurge this year. With spacious indoor and outdoor layouts, thoughtful design, luxurious amenities and personal touches, a stay in these hotel suites is sure to create sweet memories…
Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley, California
Bardessono is a serene wellness-oriented luxury property located in the heart of Napa Valley, most recently awarded two MICHELIN Keys by the MICHELIN Guide– reserved for the most prestigious hotels in the country. The first Spa Suite concept hotel in the region, each guestroom conveniently transforms into a personal spa, providing guests the option to enjoy customizable treatments from Bardessono’s b Spa Therapy Center in their room or on their private courtyard. And for guests seeking a secluded space with elite experiences, Bardessono offers the option to book one of three Maple Grove Villas that serve as a grand respite. Upwards of $2,000 a night, the Maple Grove Villas are a home away from home, each boasting a stately living room with floor to ceiling windows, a king bedroom, a spa bathroom, a courtyard with a private soaking tub, and a spacious dining area. A wine lover’s dream, guests are greeted upon check in with a complimentary charcuterie spread and three bottles of wine, hand selected by Bardessono’s own sommelier. Also at their service is a dedicated concierge team member to help guests book spa treatments, dinner reservations, and suggest activities to explore Yountville in style. The Maple Grove Villas can be booked as one suite, starting at $8,000 per night, providing 3,705 square feet of space to sit back, relax, and enjoy Bardessono’s luxury amenities.
Wailea Beach Resort – Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Nestled between two of Maui’s famous golden sand crescent beaches, Wailea Beach Resort is the epitome of scenic luxury spanning 22 acres with four spectacular pool experiences including the longest resort water slide in Hawaii. The resort recently debuted their Sundeck Garden Oasis collection, with 12 rooms and 2 suites. Introducing a new way to luxuriate in island-style outdoor living, the Sundeck Garden Oasis collection offers a hidden escape to tranquility. Each private garden oasis features an expansive lanai appointed with an outdoor bathtub and shower with lush amenities, and a firepit lounge area for rest and relaxation during cool nights. Guests may add on exclusive in-room spa treatments including massages through the Bath Butler menu by Mandara Spa, providing a rejuvenating and revitalizing experience like no other.
Zemi Beach House – Anguilla
Nestled on the pristine beaches of Shoal Bay East in Anguilla, Zemi Beach House is 76-key luxury hotel offering a private and serene getaway. Guests can enjoy the beautifully designed and one-of-a-kind Rhum Room which boasts 140 small batch rums and offers tastings and specialty cocktails. Zemi is also home to a 307-year-old Thai House Spa with various treatments for the ultimate pampering, as well as the island’s only hammam. The hotel offers breathtaking ocean views from the majority of its rooms, with the most impressive vistas found on the expansive terrace of the Three-Bedroom Presidential Beach Front Suite. Complete with three spacious bedrooms, a full kitchen, washer/dryer and a large living area, this beachfront suite is what vacay dreams are made of! Here, guests can unwind in their private pool overlooking the shimmering blue waters, and enjoy various seating and outdoor dining areas, crafting a unique and unforgettable experience.
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos (Solaz) – Los Cabos, Mexico
Solaz, an oceanfront property with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, provides guests with 34-acres of glistening blue waters and powdery sand. The resort features a luxurious spa and offers guests a tailored journey with its Artisan-butler service and a concierge team. Designed with sophisticated, modern, and natural features, Solaz’s architecture showcases the landscape and brings the outdoors in (biophilia) with various open dining spaces and beachfront access and features art from Mexican Visual Artist, Cesar Lopez Negrete. The resort provides an assortment of room types with unique terrace and balconies offerings – most notably the Villa Solaz Four Bedroom. This expansive suite is equipped with both a private whirlpool and pool to accompany the spacious outdoor area making guests feel as if they are vacationing in their own private home.
HOSHINOYA Okinawa – Okinawa, Japan
Located in central Okinawa Island in the village of Yomitan, HOSHINOYA Okinawa is a serene enclave spanning 1km where each 100 suites and villas face the ocean. Enveloped by serene landscapes, the architecture pays homage to Okinawan heritage, evident in the 4.5m Gusuku stone walls mirroring historical upper-class residences and castles. Situated in one of the world’s five “Blue Zone” regions, known for longevity and wellness, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a year-round program sharing the secrets of the region’s diets and customs. During the 3-day program, participants engage in activities reflecting the Blue Zone’s pillars: connection, movement, wise eating, and positive outlook. The ultra-luxury and private Tida Oceanfront Villa is a spacious, multi bedroom Okinawan-style tatami room offering direct access to the white sand beach and includes a private 20-meter pool. This property is the only HOSHINOYA to offer such a luxe room category perfect for high-net-worth travelers looking to hideaway oceanside.
HOSHINOYA Bali – Bali, Indonesia
Carefully designed around three canal-like pools that connect each of its 30 villas for guests to take a dip straight from their rooms. The resort village is nestled in a Balinese jungle – a dense three-hectare stretch of rainforest – that flourishes atop a hill looking down upon a sacred river flowing below. As the water flows, it creates misty clouds above which replenishes the surrounding jungle with vibrant green tones which inspired the landscaping found throughout HOSHINOYA Bali.Villa Jalak is a one-bedroom villa with a private terrace facing the canal-like pools and jungle. The villa’s interior is decorated with Balinese carving walls and offers a great place to enjoy the sunrise over the jungle that carpets the Pakerisan river valley. The resort’s elevated gazebos, resembling treehouses floating above the Ubud valley and jungle, are ideal for guided stretching (offered at sunrise and under moonlight) or savoring the flavor of a traditional Balinese medicinal drink (Morning Jamu).
W South Beach – Miami Beach, FL
W South Beach is the only hotel in Miami Beach with spacious oceanfront private balconies in every room thanks to its striking angled exterior façade. The Amplified Penthouse oceanview suite features 2,354 square feet, two bedrooms with king beds, a private rooftop plunge pool filled with saltwater, lounge seating, and unbeatable views of South Beach. Seaside-inspired art by French Photographer Jean-Phillipe Piter and hand-painted artworks by local Miami Artist Juan Manuel Rozas adorn the walls. Guests in the oceanside oasis have unlimited access to a personal concierge called a W Insider, who will take care of “whatever, whenever” – whether it’s coveted Miami Heat tickets or an outlandish bathtub filled with chocolates. The Amplified Penthouse was transformed into an urban beach retreat following the hotel’s $30 million renovation, which also refreshed the two pools, cabanas, and best-in-class Away Spa. W South Beach guests can access next-level guest programming including rooftop tennis, cigars with the GM, and personal training with resident gym DOGPOUND (yes, Taylor Swift’s gym!). Plus, guests can enjoy world-class dining right in the building with authentic Bejing restaurant MR. CHOW and American-Italian eatery The Grove just downstairs.
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village – Cape Coral, FL
Admiral Suite (Penthouse)
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village offers luxurious, pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Southwest FL with sophisticated decor and impeccable service. Focused on environmental sustainability, all the resort’s guest suites are designed to make a positive impact on Florida’s natural resources. All accommodations also feature a private screened-in balcony and striking waterfront views of The Gulf of Mexico, The Caloosahatchee River, and Mangrove Preserves. In addition to Westin’s Heavenly Bed® and Bath® products, the pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets with the signature Westin Heavenly Pet Treatment. The resort is known for its multi-bedroom suites, with the crown jewel being its penthouse Admiral Suite. Perched on the top floor, the Admiral Suite is a bi-level, two-bedroom expansive space characterized by an impressive layout that’s perfectly designed for relaxing downtime. Starting price point is $650/night.
AKA Central Park – New York, NY
Sky Suite
Located on the private key-accessed 17th floor, AKA Central Park’s two Sky Suites provide a one-of-a-kind New York City experience. The expansive suites offer nearly 1,500 square feet of space, complete with a light-filled bedroom, iconic mid-century-modern furnishings, and a spectacular wraparound terrace that features a metal-clad wood-burning fireplace, lounging and dining areas, and stunning views in three directions. These luxury one-bedroom suites provide a tasteful, fully serviced alternative to weekly and monthly apartment rentals in NYC. These penthouses are also perfect for intimate entertaining, featuring a concealed kitchen outfitted with a Miele convection oven and microwave, a SubZero refrigerator, and a Nespresso coffee machine. There’s also a thoughtfully hidden work nook and a MacPro laptop, as well as large Samsung 4K HDTVs in the living room and bedroom. The luxurious bathroom and powder room are clad in limestone, with the master bath featuring a spa shower fit for two, with rain shower and steam shower. Starting price point is $1,500/night.
Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton – Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
The Three Bedroom Garden Villa Suite at Botanika Osa Peninsula is one of the most exclusive accommodations in Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica. Starting at ~$1,460, this expansive suite offers 2,393 sq ft of luxury and seclusion, has three bedrooms, three bathrooms as well as an impressive space for everyday living and in-suite dining. The master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed to provide luxurious comfort throughout stays. Guests staying in the suite can also enjoy the services of a dedicated concierge/guest relations manager and private chef.
