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Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Nestled amongst the hills of the Russian River Valley in Healdsburg, California, Hotel Les Mars, a member of Relais & Chateaux, brings the romance of French living to Northern California. Meticulous attention to detail sets Hotel Les Mars apart.
From the limestone facade and wrought ironwork of its exterior to its dramatic interior finishes and antique furniture. Throughout the property, traditional 17th- and 18th-century antiques compliment the old world charm.
A 17th-century Flemish tapestry hangs in the lobby, and walnut panels and leather-bound books line the library. Beyond its interior, the grounds reflect the landscape of a historic French maison. Opened by the Mars family in 2005, the 16-room hotel boasts superior service for both corporate and personal getaways.
Today, we continue the tradition of old world luxury with European style service, complimentary French breakfasts, and daily wine and cheese receptions in our walnut-paneled library. Hotel Les Mars thrives in its historic setting, complimented by Healdsburg’s distinctive locale.
Hotel Les Mars is located about one hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Healdsburg, California. Hotel Les Mars is just one block from Healdsburg’s historic town square and downtown Healdsburg and is the perfect gateway for adult travelers to experience Sonoma, Napa and the best of California wine country.
The surrounding area includes world-class wineries, gourmet dining, cafes, art galleries, chic boutiques, golf, hiking, bicycling and other outdoor activities.
Estate King Room
Decorated in warm beige tones, Estate King rooms are 425 square feet and handicap accessible.
Each features a luxurious king-size bed, fine Italian linens, sitting area with distinctive gas fireplace, an antique Louis XV armoire, original works of art and an en-suite bathroom with marble sink, bidet and walk-in shower. Additionally, 3rd-floor rooms offer 20-foot-high beamed ceilings.
Salon King
These 425 square foot guest rooms boast Parisian decor with warm earth tones and soft beiges.
Each Salon King features a luxurious king-size bed, fine Italian linens, sitting area with distinctive gas fireplace, antique hand-crafted mahogany furniture, original works of art and an en-suite bathroom with marble vanity sink, bidet, marble shower and hydrotherapy tub. Additionally, 3rd-floor rooms offer 20-foot-high beamed ceilings.
Mansion King
Mansion King rooms offer 500 square feet of luxurious space and are decorated in a Parisian decor of warm earth tones and soft beiges.
Each features a four-poster king-size canopy bed, fine Italian linens, sitting area with distinctive gas fireplace, chaise lounge, antique hand-crafted mahogany furniture, writing desk, original works of art and an en-suite bathroom with bidet, marble sink, marble shower and hydrotherapy jet soaking tub. Additionally, 3rd-floor rooms offer 20-foot-high beamed ceilings.
Grand King
Grand King rooms offer 550 square feet of luxurious space and are decorated in a Parisian decor of warm earth tones and soft beiges.
Each features a four-poster king-size canopy bed, fine Italian linens, sitting area with distinctive gas fireplace, chaise lounge, antique hand-crafted mahogany furniture, writing desk, original works of art and an en-suite bathroom, marble sink, marble shower and hydrotherapy jet soaking tub. Additionally, 3rd-floor rooms offer 20-foot-high beamed ceilings.
Chalkboard Restaurant
Chalkboard, located in the Hotel Les Mars lobby, is a casual, contemporary yet classic restaurant that brings a fresh and approachable option to the Healdsburg dining scene. Chalkboard’s ever-changing small plates menus is defined by Chef Justin Davis’ access to quality seasonal ingredients and celebrates the best of what Sonoma County has to offer.
The restaurant’s 62-seat dining room has been remodeled into an energetic and welcoming space mixing elements with an industrial and organic edge, while taking care to preserve many of the classic features of the original space.
Highlights include an open kitchen,new banquettes, newly exposed large pane-glass windows, washed White Oak floors, hand-forged iron finishes throughout, a 9-foot communal table custom made out of old-growth oak, and of course a large chalkboard displaying daily specials.
The 20-seat bar adjoins the dining room and has also been renovated to create a lively environment with new finishes such as a Carrara marble bar and tabletops, and distresses metal finishes.
The menu at Chalkboard highlights daily-changing and seasonal dishes including crudos, tartare, just-picked salads, handmade pastas, roasted and grilled meats, and seafood.
Menu favorites include Cocoa Trifoglio, Pork Belly Biscuits, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Desserts, are seasonal and change often; but you can always find “The Candy Bar”: brownie/caramel/roasted milk chocolate cremeaux/nougat ice cream/peanut crunch, the current seasonal donut, and the day’s selection of home made ice cream & sorbets. Chalkboard’s current menu can be found on their website.
Local wine flights and wine by the glass are also a major focus at Chalkboard. The restaurant offers custom wine flights——showcasing a mix of local California and European wines to be enjoyed alongside the small bites menu.
Chalkboard also offers a list of cocktails inspired by fresh ingredients from the Chalk Hill garden, including old favorites like a Monkeypod, a Corpse Reviver #2 and a Perfect Manhattan.
Spa Experiences
Indulge yourself with an immersive spa experience while visiting Healdsburg. Our list of recommended spas are sure to allow you to relax and soothe.
A Simple Touch Spa has been providing caring spa services for over 20 years, making the spa one of the longest serving spas in Healdsburg. They have created a safe, caring, and pleasant environment in which to address the needs of your body dynamics. We afford you the opportunity to Relax, Renew and Rejuvenate.
About Healdsburg
Healdsburg is a town renowned for its eclectic offering of all the finest things in life… food, wine, friends and fun. Enjoy it all while you stay at Hotel Les Mars.
Roth VIneyards, Roth Winery
About an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge awaits a veritable country within a wondrous state, where natural beauty unites with the world-renowned California artists and artisans to inspire the senses. They call it Healdsburg.
Whether you’re visiting to sample from an abundance of world-class wineries, to feast from the very best in farm-to-table dining, or just to explore the picture-perfect countryside of lush valleys and redwood forests that cradle Lake Sonoma and the Russian River, you will delight in everything… but the leaving.
Wine Country
More than 100 wineries are within a 20-minute drive right out of our front door (literally). Tasting is our favorite pastime and our local wine makers and tasting staffs are down to earth and easy going. You don’t have to be a wine expert, just taste and have fun.
The Wine Road
Founded more than 30 years ago, Wine Road is an association of wineries and lodgings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys of Northern Sonoma County. From its modest beginning as an organization of nine wineries, it has grown into a spirited constellation of more than 150 wineries and over 50 lodgings.
It’s not actually a “road” in the sense of a single, continuous stretch of paved highway, but more of a treasure map to the many jewels nestled among the hills and valleys of a region where fresh air, fine wine and exquisite cuisine await those who traverse it.
Dining
Healdsburg offers many fine restaurants to choose from when you travel to the Sonoma County wine country. From coffee to deli, bakery to bistro, picnic to world-class cuisine, meals are highlighted by the finest wines from premium quality Sonoma wineries.
Visitors to Healdsburg can experience dining any way they want it, whether it be Mexican food, Chinese food, Italian food, Thai food, French food, seafood, healthy organic vegetarian food, pizza, or hamburgers.
Farm to Table
With over 50 restaurants and dozens of farms in our backyard, Healdsburg is a food mecca with chefs and farmers at the Farmers Market to create daily feasts for you.
Art Country
Healdsburg is home to more art galleries than any city north of the Golden Gate Bridge, many within walking distance of Hotel Les Mars. Fine Art, Sculpture, Photography and many other medium of collectable art are represented. Be sure to include a visit to this rich tableau of art as part of your Healdsburg experience and meet the gallery owners and the artists.
Shopping
Whether shopping for the home and family, or for gifts, there are boutique clothing shops, hand-crafted jewelry stores, bed & bath shops, fine furniture stores and unique art galleries. Local vendors from around Sonoma sell their produce at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market.
Outdoor Recreation
The outdoor recreation can be breathtaking — sometimes literally. Thanks to the Russian River and its many quiet spots for a dip in the water, the Lake Sonoma Recreational Area with numerous trails of varying rigor, and the Redwood Forest in Guerneville, outdoor recreation, is as integral to the Northern California lifestyle and culture as Healdsburg is to wine.
Partner Wineries
Hotel Les Mars has cultivated exclusive relationships with local wineries in Sonoma and Napa Counties. At select properties, Hotel Les Mars guests will receive a complimentary tasting as well as exclusive amenities. Please contact the hotel directly for our complete list of partner wineries.
Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill is a ruggedly beautiful 1,477 acre estate. Surrounded by heritage oak woodlands and natural riparian streams, a scant 350 vineyard acres meander— a patchwork of 60 different small vineyards, each dedicated to producing distinctive wines of elegance and power.
Ferrari Carano
Blessed with rich soils and a warm climate, Dry Creek Valley, known for Zinfandel, supports a diversity of varietals at equally high levels of quality. This beautiful valley, home to Ferrari-Carano`s Estate winery, is only 16 miles long and two miles wide, but it boasts more than 6,000 acres of vines.
Chateau St. Jean
With incredible vineyard views, a dramatic mountain backdrop, lush gardens, and the elegant 1920s chateau, you are invited to esperience our award-winning wines at your leisure, while enjoying the breathtaking and relaxing ambiance of the estate.
Lancaster Estate
In the southernmost tip of Alexander Valley, Lancaster Estate is a family winery dedicated to limited release Bordeaux styled wines that are grown, produced and bottled from 53 estate acres, micro-farmed in small vineyard blocks, each with its own expression of the terroir, allowing traditional Bordeaux varieties to develop elegant structure, age-worthy tannins and vibrant, rich flavors with both balance and power.
Roth Estate Winery
Roth Estate is a family-owned winery dedicated to crafting full-flavored wines grown in exemplary Sonoma County vineyards. Beginning in 2001, Roth committed to producing classic Bordeaux varietals in Alexander Valley. A decade later the winery expanded its winemaking to include cool-climate varietals from the Sonoma Coast.
Foley Sonoma
Nestled on a gentle knoll shadowed by the nearby Mayacamas Mountains, the site of Foley Sonoma typifies the peaceful, serene beauty of the Alexander Valley in the world renowned Sonoma County, just eighty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Our vision and creativity are inspired by the vineyards and countryside surrounding the Estate. Foley Sonoma wines mix old-world tradition and modern technology to allow for gentler handling of both fruit and wine.
Sebastiani
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery has been a Sonoma winemaking tradition since 1904. Utilizing grapes from a variety of premier growing sites in Sonoma County creates wines with added richness and complexity.
Located in the heart of Sonoma wine country, steps away from the dining and shopping of Sonoma Square, Sebastiani offers a historic winery with a hospitality center, barrel room with antique redwood tanks, grand event space and daily tours and tastings.
Banshee Wines
With Sonoma-heritage style that meets comfortably modern decor, the tasting room allows guests to enjoy Banshee wines in a casual setting that bucks the traditional tasting bar with a warm backdrop of reclaimed wood floors and walls, distressed leather furniture, spinning vinyl, and a vintage communal table. The tasting room offers wines by the glass or bottle at retail price.
Armida Winery
For 20 years now, brothers Steve and Bruce Cousins have been producing some of the best wines in Sonoma County.
They hand-craft vineyard designated wines from many of the top vineyards including Maple Vineyards Zinfandel and Maple Vineyards Tina’s Block (perhaps Dry Creek’s most coveted Zin Block), Durell Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Parmelee-Hill Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, Castelli Knight Ranch Pinot Noir, Gold Mine Ranch Zinfandel, and Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Foley Johnson Winery
For years, Bill Foley and his wife Carol Johnson Foley wanted to open a winery bearing their name in Napa Valley. With the launch of Foley Johnson in 2012, the couple has created a world-class winery with premier vineyards and a historic tasting room right in the heart of America’s preeminent winegrowing region.
Kuleto Estate
Located on the Eastern Edge of the Napa Valley overlooking Lake Hennessey and the Town of Rutherford, this extraordinary mountaintop estate features 82 individual vineyard blocks, three distinct soil types and a range of elevations and exposures. From this rich and diverse palette of fruit, Kuleto Estate produces a small portfolio of exceptional estate-grown wines.
Merus
When a wine is made with the most carefully chosen fruit, in very small quantities, with unsparing attention to detail, a new level of excellence becomes possible. Merus is handmade in every sense of the word. It is Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, one of the last great undiscovered territories in southern Napa Valley.
Winemaker David Lattin and Director of Winemaking Paul Hobbs ensure that severe pruning, cluster sorting, small-lot fermentations and careful lot selection combine to create a wine that is dense, concentrated and nuanced.
