The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

bitetravel Samantha Morgan looks at the Malaysian-owned YTL Hotels’ most extravagant hotel suites and villas worldwide for luxury travellers, including launching the new House of Terengganu in Malaysia. The Tranquerah Suite - The Majestic Malacca On the top floor of The Majestic Malacca, the signature Tranquerah Suite overlooks the famed Malacca River and the quaint traditional Ma- lay village, Kampung Morten. It’s set over a spacious 70 square metres, with a lounging area and powder room, making it the perfect place to retreat after exploring Malacca’s vibrant history and culture. With be- spoke furnishings honouring the glory days of old Malacca, sumptuous four-poster beds dressed in fine silk, floor-to-ceiling windows and over- sized bathtubs, the Tranquerah Suite invites travellers to unwind and let imagination take you back in time with a glimpse into Malacca’s colour- ful history. https://www.majesticmalacca.com Ultimate Pool Villa - The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui With a breathtaking panoramic view of the Gulf of Thailand, guests can lounge on the oversized terrace or swim in the 18-square-metre private pool in this idyllic clifftop villa until the sun sets. Designed with premi- umThai-inspired accents and opulent furnishings, with a bedroom and lounging area, guests never have to leave the privacy of their suite as they will have access to their outdoor dining area and 24-hour room service facilities. The 58-acre hotel is set on a former coconut plantation and plays homage to its past, using coconut and other natural Thai materials throughout the stunning design. www.ytlhotels.com/gb/resorts-and-hotels/the-ritz-carlton-koh-samui Higashiyama Suite - Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Guests can live like royalty in the Higashiyama Niseko Village’s most ex- tensive accommodation, the magnificent Higashiyama Suite, complete with two bedrooms equipped with en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets, a seating area, a separate lounge, a dining room and a powder room. Additionally, they can lay in oversized onsen-style soaking tubs while embracing the unparalleled view of Mount Yotei and enjoy 24-hour in- room dining and a mini-bar complete with local Japanese products for the ultimate indulgent experience in Japan. www.ytlhotels.com/gb/resorts-and-hotels/ritz-carlton-reserve-nise- ko-village The Wedgewood Suite - Monkey Island Estate With a rich history, Grade I listedThe Wedgewood Suite provides pictur- esque views of the River Thames and the magnificent gardens at Monkey Island Estate, perfect for a peaceful trip away in the quintessentially Eng- lish village of Bray. Guests can enjoy the luxury of their dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and a grand master bedroom, with a beautifully appointed design reflecting a classic English country house feel. https://www.monkeyislandestate.co.uk/index.html Images courtesy of Grifco PR