Relais & Châteaux has announced that it has added nine properties to its portfolio. These properties are dedicated to fine dining, sustainability and respecting cultural diversity. They represent Europe (Italy, Scotland and France), Asia and Pacific Ocean (India, Japan, French Polynesia) and South America (Argentina, Brazil).
Here are a few highlights of the new additions:
- At the tip of a peninsula that juts out into the waters of Lake Como, Relais & Châteaux Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni occupies the most beautiful location in the village of Bellagio. Its picturesque streets and fishing boats are just a stone’s throw away, but this residence, sheltered by its vast tropical garden, is a haven of peace. Built in 1854, the hotel has been run for four generations by the Bucher family. With decor that blends Empire, neoclassical and Liberty styles, and features such as high colonnades, ornate ceilings, gilding and marble, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni offers 116 guestrooms, including 22 suites. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Mistral restaurant and on the Goletta terrace. The private beach and its new Beach Club, as well as the spa’s state-of-the-art facilities—arranged over 16,000 square feet, including a pool—round out the property’s offerings.
- Just a one-hour flight from Tahiti, the islands of the Tuamotu archipelago are scattered across the South Pacific. This chain of coral atolls is a paradise for diving, fishing and getting to know the Polynesian way of life, founded on harmony with nature. Relais & Châteaux Le Tikehau is the only hotel occupying an atoll of the same name. Nestled beside a pink sand beach that stretches along the lagoon are a handful of bungalows that appear to float above crystal-clear waters dotted with coral, plus several villas set on the edge of the lagoon. Located on a private islet, Motu Tianoa, just 15 minutes by boat from the village of the atoll, Le Tikehau offers quintessential Polynesian hospitality. Built from local materials, including thatched roofs, guest accommodation combines comfort and simplicity. Its overwater bungalows feature a section of glass floor, allowing guests to observe the lagoon’s marine life, while those tucked beneath the coconut trees offer direct access to the beach. Guests can enjoy Polynesian specialty dishes at the Poreho restaurant or experience the taurumi, an ancestral massage using tiare flowers, can be experienced in a traditional fare hut over the lagoon.
- The epitome of a Scottish Mansion House, Relais & Châteaux Prestonfield House features a 17th-century Dutch gable façade that overlooks a 20-acre estate, where Highland cows roam freely among its ancient trees. Yet one of this property’s main attractions lies in its unique location, just a few minutes from the center of Edinburgh, at the foot of Arthur’s Seat—the rocky outcrop that dominates views of the Scottish capital. This hotel, built in the late 17th century, has passed through the hands of just three families over more than three centuries. For the past 20 years, it has been owned by James Thomson. Highlights of a stay include an indulgent afternoon tea, an exceptional wine cellar, an outstanding collection of malt whiskies and farm-to-table cuisine created by chef John McMahon, served in the Rhubarb Restaurant.
- In southern Brazil, the Emerald Coast takes its name from the lush vegetation that borders its Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Far away from crowded cities, a private peninsula provides a verdant backdrop for Relais & Châteaux Awasi Santa Catarina, where natural beauty envelopes this hotel. Nestled beneath trees on a rocky outcrop, with direct access to a cove of golden sand, it offers 25 villas with large picture windows. Guests can enjoy views of the sea from each villa’s terrace or from its private pool, as well as from the gourmet restaurant. Awasi Santa Catarina is the ideal place for guests to immerse in nature, following its hiking trails or enjoying water sports, before ending the day with a relaxing massage at the spa, where each treatment cabin overlooks the ocean.
- Relais & Châteaux Gōra Kadan Fuji is sheltered by a lush forest dotted with lakes. Founded in 1948 by a branch of the imperial family, this ryokan merges Japanese tradition with superior comfort: Zen gardens, a pillar corridor, shoji screens of traditional Japanese paper. Gōra Kadan Fuji affords views of Mount Fuji in all its seasonal splendor. Guests can savor classic dishes at the property’s four restaurants, and relax in the warmth of an onsen. They can also visit the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, a wonderland of shimmering lakes, forests and rugged volcanic landscapes.
- For nearly three centuries, the City Palace complex has stood at the heart of Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The palace, which continues to be the residence of the royal family of Jaipur includes several buildings and museum galleries open to visitors. Relais & Châteaux The Sarvato restaurant occupies a prime location, with a vast terrace offering views of Jaipur. The Sarvato is perched upon the Sarvatobhadra area of the palace, which was historically used as a private audience hall. The concept of this outdoor restaurant, only open from September to April, allows guests to appreciate the richness of local produce and the region’s traditional culinary techniques. Through the ritual of sharing bread and appreciating emblematic flavors and spiced infusions, guests are invited on a culinary journey that combines dishes enjoyed by royal courts with the simple cuisine typical to more rustic communities. This gastronomic adventure can be complemented by a selection of cocktails.
Other new member properties include Relais & Châteaux Borgo Pignano Florence, Italy (opening in 2026); Relais & Châteaux Susana Balbo Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites in Mendoza, Argentina; and Relais & Châteaux L'auberge De L’ill – Hôtel Des Berges & Spa, Illhaeusern, France.
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