10 Best Hotels in St. Barts | Condé Nast Traveler

"More idyllic than most, this intimate 44-room-and-suite retreat sits on the crescent of talcum-soft sand at Grand Cul de Sac, with impeccably designed, impossibly elegant interiors that channel a high-end French aesthetic—sharp lines softened by cream linen sofas, crafted tables, and hand-crafted ceramics. Some suites have private pools, others delicious outdoor showers, and from every corner there’s a glimpse of turquoise sea, plus a cinematic infinity pool and breezy al-fresco Amis St Barts led by Michelin-recognized chef Jéremy Czaplicki; the ceiling sculpture of handblown glass fish echoes the ocean’s colors and almost steals attention from an inventive menu of coconut-crusted eggplant, crab bisque with banana coulis, and yellowfin tuna with marinated watermelon. At Le Spa at Le Barthélemy, La Mer facials and body treatments set an oceanic tone, while the rooftop Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot bar (WTF) pours Flamingo cocktails to chill-out tunes at sundown. As a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member, the property also leans into sustainability with coral restoration and zero-waste cooking classes." - Angelina Villa-Clarke