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“...Made for cocktail hour” n o p r i z e s f o r g u e s s i n g the etymology of this hotel’s name. The water dominates here, from its Michelin-starred Ocean restaurant to the views. In fact, the stiff breezes, Art Deco design and sea-facing balconies might give one impression of being on a cruise. It all adds to the old-school charm of a place where folk are as likely to dress for tennis – in impeccable whites, natch – as they are for dinner. Designated one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it has a low-key glamour. This is best seen in the lobby, with its gentle splashing of koi carp and a piano so grand you wonder when Noël Coward will emerge to tinkle its ivories. Food is a big deal on Jersey and chef Mark Jordan makes full use of the island’s noteworthy produce with his eclectic take on staple dishes, while the hotel’s Michelin Experience incorporates a three-night stay with trips to the island’s other starred restaurants. By day, most guests venture out, eschewing the delights of on-site health club and golf course, to explore the countryside, museums and pristine beaches. Before nightfall, however, there’s a returning flurry. Why? Well, with its genteel style, vintage vibe and sunset-facing balconies, this place was made for cocktail hour. W O R D S V I C K Y L A N E , S A R A H WA R W I C K H O T E L S L I S T E D B Y A I R P O R T D E S T I N AT I O N
THE ATLANTIC JERSEY LUXURY HOTEL From €184 hotels.easyJet.com
“It’s like being let in to an exclusive club...” concealed b e h i n d automatic doors, down a side From €152 street in Paris’ hotels.easyJet.com Marais district, Les Jardins du Marais is a quiet oasis with hidden depths. Indeed, the smart, shining reception foyer is pleasant enough (plump, velvet sofas; pod tables; grinning staff), but it gives little away in terms of what lies beyond it. And then you’re led to your room through LES JARDINS DU MARAIS PARIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL
the jardins (gardens) that make up the other bit of this four-star’s moniker and it’s like being let in to an exclusive club. Welldressed people sit on the patio, gently sipping Champagne next to large trees in pots and Renaissance-esque statues. Look up and there are more bodies resting on the balconies of their spacious rooms that have views all the way to the Eiffel Tower. No one rushes or stresses in this secret enclave, making it a city stay that provides a break from city life.
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