 Old St. Barth hands will remember the Sereno
Beach hotel but they wouldn’t recognize its
reincarnation as the ultra-hip Le Sereno. This amazing
renaissance beautifully shows off the handiwork of
an A-Team headed by hot-hot-hot Parisian designer
Christian Liaigre; and it evokes that same urban
chic for which he is justly famous. Sleek, with white
walls and gleaming dark wood floors, it’s as
stylishly cosmopolitan as the best city boutique.
And here it is in St. Barth’s picture-postcard
Grand Cul de Sac, an intimate beachfront hotel.
Accommodations include the charming and airy Suite
Terrasse rooms, each with its own terrace and nestled
into a private garden, the spacious ocean front Grand
Suite Plage rooms, and two delicious one-bedroom
villas. Upping the wow factor are the latest
additions: three stunning – and sprawling
- four bedroom villas* with spectacular views, amenities
galore, and 24- hour butler service. Ooh la la Monsieur
Liagre.
Throughout the Sereno, you are never more than steps
away from 600 feet of palm-shaded, gorgeous beach.
Grand Cul de Sac, by the by, has been noted as one
of the 10 best beaches in the world by the Travel
Channel and others. Le Sereno takes every opportunity
to leverage its amazing location and those panoramic
views. They spoil you with service at the Beach Club
and a nifty fresh-water infinity pool puts the frosting
on the gateau. Oh, and there’s a gym
with all the hardware needed to keep those abs in
shape.
Le Sereno offers all the 5-Star got-to-have-it amenities
here that one might expect – and then some.
On the techno side, plasma TVs and not just iPod
docks but fully loaded iPods, should you forget yours. The
robes and the 300-plus count linens are from D.Porthault;
and in the sumptuous baths you are treated to Parisian
Ex Voto toiletries. Spa treatments and massages
are available in the privacy of one’s room
from the professionals of Ligne St. Barth.
Come evening, the Le Sereno Bar and Lounge is the
ultimate St. Barth scene – laid back martini-sipping,
causal elegance. Known for its seafood, their restaurant
Des Pêcheurs receives the daily catch from
local fisherman and turns out meals that would delight
the palate of the most sophisticated foodie
A Few of Our Favorite Things
- The bed-like lounges for lazing and sunning at the pool – big enough for two
- The soaking tubs in many of the suites and those
beautiful vessel sinks
Who Would Just Love it Here
As Le Sereno is both romantic and TRÈS chic with a cool vibe, it would be nirvana for hip honeymooners and all other hipsters and sophisticated sorts who might be looking for an antidote to Caribbean pastels and gingerbread cottages. |
