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Le Barthelemy Hotel is an exclusive getaway accommodation in the French West Indies. It is tucked into the northeastern corner of the Caribbean Sea. This bijou resort, treasured by global celebrities, is one of the small luxury hotels in the world's group of exceptional accommodations.

Location

The hotel is on an idyllic island in the Lesser Antilles, a beautiful Caribbean haven in a private world, away from main tourist destinations. The gorgeous location on Crescent Bay has dreamlike white sands. It also has views of the sea's marine blues and the lagoon's peaceful waters.

Getting There

This is a hideaway location, so you'll have to adopt a romantic mindset to get there. For US travelers, a flight to St Martin's Island and a ferry ride or small plane connection is one of the most popular ways.

Besides, a charter flight can get you onto the small landing strip at Gustav 111 Airport if the budget allows. Either way, the views over coral reefs and the sea dotted with luxury craft are a heavenly way to arrive.

A night stopover at St Martin's is also a delightful idea to consider. Visitors can enjoy (briefly) another lovely and lively island. They can then await flights from the excellent facilities at Princess Juliana Airport. Another option is via Puerto Rico with an overnight stay in San Juan.

The Hotel

The island is familiarly known as St Barts (or St Barths), and the hotel is in the island's central area, Gustavia. With this name from King Gustav, the island retains its historical link from Swedish ownership.

Today, it is part of the French West Indies, and the principal language is French, with a form of Creole also widely spoken. This is a highly luxurious hotel but is famous for its convivial atmosphere and impeccable staff employing what they refer to as 'haute couture hospitality.'

Style

Situated on the Grand Cul-de-Sac, Le Barthelemy was once the St Barts beach hotel but reinvented as the present-day deluxe spa resort. Interiors by renowned designer Sybille de Margerie are in tune with the natural beauty of the surroundings.

A perfect blend of chic Parisian style and Caribbean local color permeates this hotel, a true resort with amenities to delight all-age guests.

Features include substantial, comfortable rooms with glorious views, fabulous water sports facilities, and all-day dining. There is also a gourmet evening restaurant, an infinity pool, a serene spa, and a white-sand beach.

Rooms

44 rooms and suites. Simple, clean lines but elegant and beautifully appointed with a pastel color palette allowing the natural light to fill the space. Pops of cheerful Caribbean colors – purples, pinks, sea blues, and citrus – pick up the calmness of deeply comfortable chairs and big beds.

Le Barth Lac and ocean view rooms have views and balconies over those scenes. They feature generously-sized 4-poster beds and all modern amenities, including free wi-fi. Moreover, luxury bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers and double vanity units.

Suites

La Plage, Le Jardin and Le lac. Again, these open out onto the named views across the beach, garden and lake. Besides, they have all the same generous features as the rooms but with more space and add-ons. This makes them ideal for families or friends traveling together. Additionally, expansive terraces have padded sun loungers, and La Plage opens directly onto the beach.

Villas

Aqua and Bleu. Beautiful blue side-by-side mirror-image multi-bedroom villas with lots of space. There are also kitchen and dining areas, oversized sofas, and piles of cushions.

Get easy access to the white-sand beach or enjoy private plunge pools and after-swim open-air showers. Besides, there is plenty of room for family, friends, and private dining/entertaining. Children are also welcomed with or without the family dog.

Island Dining

Aux Amis St Barth Restaurant. Sea greens and blues arrest the eye entering the restaurant with an overhead sculpture of colorful glass-blown fish. Light and fresh wood, white and sky-blue natural fabrics mirror Michelin-starred French chef Guy Martin's culinary magic style.

His philosophy of using the best and freshest health-giving local ingredients is the basis for his inspired French-Caribbean menus. Furthermore, Aux Amis Plage takes these culinary pleasures out to you, relaxing on the beach loungers or the rooftop bar.

Pool and Bars

Le Turquoise Bar is aptly named for cocktails, smoothies, and toothsome all-day snacks beside the aquamarine sea and turquoise infinity pool.

Coffee time is available by a coffee barista at the Coffee Corner. It serves every kind of cafe, hot or cold, au lait or noir. Alternatively, guests can relax with a fantastic selection of teas and healthy tisanes.

Spa and Fitness

Le Barthélemy hotel spa offers a holistic menu of mind, body, and spirit- realignment therapies in a serene setting. Moreover, an open-air atrium invites the Caribbean sun and fresh air. This is all before trained staff gives unique luxury La Mer facials or spa rejuvenating body treatments.

Vitality pools, soaks, scrubs, wraps, and massages with heavenly-scented creams and oils are enhanced by sipping fresh Caribbean fruit juices or champagne.

Also, guests can keep sipping while hair, make-up, and nail technicians finish the treatments. A well-equipped fitness center is also on-site for the energetic guests at Le Barthelemy.

Watersports

Canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling are some of the water activities to enjoy at the hotel. You can book canoes and snorkeling equipment via the concierge facilities. Explore the coral or view sea turtles only glimpsed on land.

Concierge services can also arrange power boating, jet skiing, glass-bottom boat trips, and other activities. There is even the particular delight of swimming with turtles.

Children

Le Barthelemy is a family and pet-friendly resort. Activities and menus are specially arranged for kids. Besides, there are safer swimming and playing areas in or by the lagoon's tranquil waters.

Takeaway

Le Barthelemy is a Condé Nast Traveler awarded resort in the Caribbean and a resort of choice for many uber-wealthy vacationers. However, the hotel has a fine reputation for welcoming all visitors with warm Caribbean hospitality. For annual visitors or honeymooners, retirees, or those celebrating life's anniversaries or special events, time at this hotel resort will likely remain a memorable experience.