Thomas Carpenter

where our clients are staying - june 2022

Thomas Carpenter
where our clients are staying - june 2022

Bauer Venezia, Venice, Italy

Bauer Palazzo, the famed hotel just steps from Saint Mark’s Square, is beloved for its carved stucco ceilings, gilt-framed mirrors, and Murano glass chandeliers – and for the openness of its redesigned rooms and suites. Some have traditional Venetian furnishings, and others have more contemporary décor; suites on the top floor have a charming Italian design. The views are grand from the hotel’s three terraces. Savor a gourmet dinner at the De Pisis Restaurant. Enjoy an aperitif at the Canal Bar terrace and jazz at B Bar Lounge. The “Seventh Heaven” restaurant and lounge bar terrace offer an amazing view, from the Grand Canal to the Alps.

Delighting in a stunning position, this sumptuous hotel in Venice lies just behind St Mark’s Square and is surrounded by the smartest boutiques in town, museums and sights.

Guests can arrive directly at Bauer Palazzo on the Grand Canal or side canal: getting in the hotel, they are welcomed by its elegant and spacious lobby characterized by Art Deco interiors and venetians decors. The same accuracy in decoration is found in every guest’s room and suite.

This luxury accommodation is pleased to offer its guests an exclusive hotel experience and a fine personalized service. Each sumptuous and comfortable room and suite is elegantly provided with stylish furniture, fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers, together with modern comforts. Every suite in this hotel in Venice is particularly adorned, some of which showing balconies or terraces giving the guests extraordinary views of Venice, the Grand Canal and St Mark’s Basin.

This luxury hotel in Venice is equipped with modern hotel facilities, among which a smart Fitness Room and a panoramic outdoor jacuzzi. The hotel’s new Boutique is an ideal place to find unique Venetian and Italian gifts, many of them realized by the artisans of Venice.

Bauer Palazzo is pleased to invite its guests to sample a really delicate cuisine in Venice, trough tasty and delightful international and Mediterranean dishes, prepared by Chef Dario Parascandolo at the hotel’s main restaurant, De Pisis. The restaurant offers the magnificent experience of a view on the Grand Canal from its elegant terrace.

Settimo Cielo is the new luxury hotel’s gourmet restaurant, located on the 7th floor. Here guests will be delighted by the creative cuisine of Michelin-starred Chef Cristiano Tomei and will be mesmerized by the breathtaking view of the Settimo Cielo lounge bar terrace open for cocktails and aperitifs.

Pro Tip:Dine at Michelin-starred chef Cristiano Tomei’s rooftop restaurant, reserve the outdoor rooftop Jacuzzi for two and soak in the panorama, get fit in the gym with a personal trainer.

Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, Monaco

The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, located in the Carré d’Or of the Principality, offers 125 rooms and suites designed by French architect Jacques Garcia with a Mediterranean charm, combining glamour, sophistication and sensoriality. A gastronomic destination featuring 3 restaurants: Yoshi, the only Japanese restaurant on the French Riviera to be awarded a Michelin star, Odyssey, the lounge-restaurant designed by Karl Lagerfeld, to enjoy a modern Mediterranean cuisine by the pool and the Lobby Bar with its terrace, trendy and elegant, offers delightful gourmet moments for lunch and dinner. Designed by architect Didier Gomez, the Spa Metropole by Givenchy reflects the refinement and modernity of the House, to the finest detail. Beauty, well-being, relaxation: each treatment ritual is a ‘haute couture’ experience. Kids Club in summer season.

Guests can experience the combination of luxury, discretion, and fine cuisine in this beautiful five-star luxury property located in the Carré d’Or of the principality. Designed by Jacques Garcia, the hotel offers 125 rooms and suites, and three restaurants for a varied culinary experience. ODYSSEY – imagined and designed by Karl Lagerfeld – is a haven of relaxation featuring a restaurant surrounded by a heated seawater pool. Discover the Spa Metropole by Givenchy: a true haute couture experience of well-being and beauty.

And of course, our guests will receive Virtuoso Amenities during their stay, including:

  • Upgrade at time of arrival, subject to availability (upgrade not applicable to Suite Prestige, Suite Azur, or Suite Carré d’Or)

  • Daily full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in The Metropole Monte-Carlo Restaurant, or at Odyssey by the pool area

  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro-Tip: Make sure to have dinner at Yoshi, the only Japanese restaurant on the French Riviera to be awarded a Michelin star. The next day, take an early-morning swim, followed by breakfast at ODYSSEY.

Esprit Saint Germain, Paris, France

This boutique hotel designed to feel like a private residence is ideally situated on the Left Bank in the heart of the ultra chic Saint Germain des Prés. Esprit Saint Germain has been entirely renovated in 2021 with an authentic Parisien ambiance.This is exactly what you imagine a French hotel should be like – very intimate and warm, stunningly designed, with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms, suites, apartments and lounges. Clients are welcomed as if they were Guests in a Friend’s Home with a personalized and dedicated service enjoying complimentary drinks anytime during their stay sitting in the living room by the fireplace.Just the way you imagine a French hotel should look like.

The new look is elegant and timeless with a contemporary decor. The lithographs, the art objects and antiques has been chosen piece by piece from local Antiquaires in the neighborhood and from various Parisian boutiques adding a level of comfort with dash of elegance.

We have also created one or two bedroom apartments with a well-equipped American-style Kitchen. The Apartment was created to meet all of your needs and desires and is perfect for living your stay in the Parisien rhythm. Located one the first floor of Esprit Saint Germain, it benefits from all the hotel services.

Our clients receive complimentary amenities, including:

  • Complimentary American Breakfast

  • Complimentary Bar in the lobby with champagne, wines, spirits.

  • Complimentary Minibar in the room

  • Complimentary Internet

  • Access to the Fitness center (Steam room and Sauna)

  • Access to the Business Centre

  • Daily newspaper of your choice

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

  • Guests’ choice of red or white wine with a plate of assorted French cheeses, baguette and crackers, served at the moment of your choice, in the room or in the lounge.

  • Departure gift of butter cookies from the famous bakery Poilâne

  • Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

What to do in the vicinity? Esprit Saint Germain is for people who like Paris and the left bank in particular. Located in the heart of the ultrachic Saint Germain des Prés in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, set on a small upscale street with wonderful boutiques and close to many good restaurants. Perfect area for luxury shopping, fine Antiques, Art Galleries and Museums, many fine French Bistros and Restaurants, a good selection of food markets. Half a minute walking from les Jardins du Luxembourg and the Church of Saint Sulpice. walking distance from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Orsay and Le Louvre Museum.

The individually designed luxurious guests rooms and suites are a combination of stylish interior, leather, rich fabrics and warm colors with modern technology. Some rooms have original 18th century beams. Enjoy a Prestige room or the Penthouse Suite with a private terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris and the church of Saint Sulpice.

Pro-Tip: After a busy day out on the town, grab a complimentary glass of Champagne and relax in the cozy fireplace lounge.

Aren’t these gorgeous properties? If you’d like to stay at one of the best properties in the world, with exclusive VIP amenities, give us a call!

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