A distinguished family approach to hospitality
Discover family institutions that celebrate conviviality in uncompromising style. All belonging to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association, these hotels tell the story of families united by the art of hosting guests. From generation to generation, they pass on the taste for hospitality and share their precious heritage during exceptional stays.
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel
GRENADE, CARAÏBES
A true Caribbean getaway, the Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel is like a waking dream. Owners of this prestigious institution since 1987, the Garbutt family members are dedicated to ensuring that the welcome and stay experience is as sunny as the Caribbean island itself. Keenly aware of her establishment's influence on this azure-hued paradise, resort manager Adele Garbutt is committed to defending a precious territory that tourism should honor, not undermine: "We have a rainwater harvesting system and our energy is solar. My sister Bobbie has been managing 40 hectares of organic farmland that have belonged to the maternal side of the family since the 1940s. Working this fertile volcanic soil in a respectful way through agroforestry is one of the pillars of our vision of hospitality. We are the island's second largest exporter of nutmeg. As for the fruit and vegetables served at the hotel, they are sourced from our farm or from local certified organic producers."
Resort manager Adele Garbutt is committed to defending a precious territory that tourism should honor.
Hôtel Bareiss
BAIERSBRONN-MITTELTAL, ALLEMAGNE
It's hard to imagine that prior to 1950, this expanse in the heart of the Black Forest was nothing more than undeveloped land. From this immaculate canvas, Hermine Bareiss's dream emerged: a fantastic hotel complex surrounded by peaks and suffusing Bavarian architecture with a modern touch, thanks to its harmonious curves perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings. Today, Hannes proudly follows in the footsteps of his visionary grandmother and his parents before him. He conveys to guests his deep love of the great outdoors, which invigorates and emancipates ideas: when you're close to the summits, you can only dream boldly. With its natural swimming pools, sauna and verdant panorama, the 5* hotel offers a comfortable retreat featuring a multitude of activities designed to enhance the serenity and well-being of its temporary residents.
Il San Pietro Di Positano
POSITANO, ITALIE
A breathtaking establishment perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Il San Pietro Di Positano 5* embodies elegant dolce vita. A legendary palace hotel that has welcomed Liza Minnelli, Federico Fellini and Catherine Deneuve, as well as Julia Roberts and George Clooney, it remains an independent, family-owned property belonging to the Cinque clan. In the 1960s, the intrepid Carlino Cinque, with his father's blessing, transformed the inherited dwelling and its small chapel into a glamorous hotel imbued with timeless chic. A location sure to attract epicurean guests in search of Mediterranean bliss. Refined frescoes, a private beach on the hillside, a tennis court surrounded by rocks and a Michelin-starred restaurant: Il San Pietro Di Positano embodies the glamour of the Italian Riviera.
Hôtel La Bouitte
SAINT-MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE, FRANCE
A jewel in the Savoyard crown, the 5* Hotel La Bouitte embodies authenticity enhanced by a peak expression of the art of living. For over 40 years, the Meilleur family has forged the international reputation of this high-altitude establishment. Studiously avoiding ostentation, René and Marie-Louise Meilleur and their children cultivate a discreet luxury that wins hearts. A nobility expressed through the virtuosity of multi-Michelin-starred cuisine and the eminent stature of a spa at the heart the Alps. Whether executive chef René, head of housekeeping Marie-Louise, their son Maxime who is also a chef or his wife Delphine who serves as the hotel's coordinator, each individual masters his or her role in ensuring a perfectly orchestrated hospitality experience.
For over 40 years, the Meilleur family has been cultivating a discreet luxury that wins hearts.
Beniya Mukayu
KAGA-SHI, JAPON
In this traditional Japanese inn (ryokan), time seems to stand still. Third-generation owners Kazunari Nakamichi and his wife Sachiko run the place in keeping with the culture of Japanese hospitality. It is a meditative haven that invites guests to encounter themselves and their environment, as the hosts believe that the balance of all living things is interconnected. They encourage their guests to lose themselves in the luxuriant forest, the better to find themselves. It's a philosophy that echoes the term, mukayu, meaning richness in emptiness. Like filiation, biodiversity is preserved at the heart of this essential sanctuary and forest mosses have been inventoried in order to encourage guests to celebrate them on their walks. The couple’s children, Daisuke and Kosuke, will soon take over the establishment opened in 1928 and aim to perpetuate this ideology of holisitic benevolence.
