Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 500 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.
In all our properties, each maître de maison draws upon his unique experience and passion to share the authentic culture and tastes of his region with every guest.
Magical places and memories of a lifetime: whether it be a romantic weekend or to celebrate the important moments of life such as birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon or family reunions.
Established in France more than 50 years ago, Relais & Châteaux has become a renowned reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant world. The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Nestled in a beautiful valley in Banff National Park, the Post Hotel offers a stunning panorama of the Canadian Rockies. Just a few kilometres from famous Lake Louise with its magnificent palette of emerald greens, the Hotel’s little log cabins with their red roofs overlook the Pipestone River. This is a mountain lodge at its finest where the comfy and romantic interiors make way for spacious suites in pale wood, always stocked with a good supply of logs to warm up your evenings. If your muscles are complaining after a few long ski runs ice skating on the lake or snowshoeing to spot the nearby elk, deer or moose, a visit to the Hotel’s Temple Mountain Spa will surely soothe. For the more adventurous, helicopter skiing is not far away. Enjoy the award winning menu based on fresh produce and local game.
Located on fashionable Robson Square, The Wedgewood is a superb address set in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. In 1984, Eleni Skalbania used her personal vision of the art of hospitality and decorated her property with timeless European elegance. The lounges, resplendent with understated luxury, feature stylish furniture, rich fabrics and original fireplaces. The guest rooms reflect the perfect combination of ultimate modern comfort, antiques and original works of art, while the restaurant, dedicated to Bacchus, features inventive, highly epicurean cuisine. Today, every member of Eleni’s staff, from the team at the splendid Spa to the chef in the restaurant, shares her quest for perfection and attention to detail.
Nestled between Vancouver Island and the west coast of Canada, Sonora Resort is accessible only by sea or air. No roads or cities on the horizon. Only unspoiled, wild nature; eagles, seals, bears, the limpid streams, snowy mountain tops that seem to cast themselves straight into the sea, offer breathtaking views from your room. A magical alchemy between the wild landscapes and the refined comfort of lodges carried through to the smallest detail. An absolute paradise for angling enthusiasts, Sonora Resort offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, including a dip in the outdoor heated pool or pampering visits to the unique and sumptuous spa.
In Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Wickaninnish Inn is situated on a rocky outcrop between the Pacific Ocean,Chesterman Beach and a forest of giant evergreens. The design of its two buildings was entrusted to several artists, including the late celebrated wood carver Henry Nolla, with the aim of blending art, nature and culture. The rooms with their hand adzed mantles, fireplaces and large bay windows, offer grandiose views of waves breaking on the shore. After a plant or marine-based spa treatment and an initiation to sea kayaking, you could even set off to see pods of whales a few miles offshore.
Hastings Country House Hotel is situated on the picturesque Salt Spring Island just off of Vancouver Island. The charming waterfront resort lies on nearly nine hectares of lovingly tended gardens, overlooking Ganges Harbour and glacial waters beyond. |A magnificent 11th century Sussex-style manor house built by British architect Warren Hastings in 1940, is the heart of the property and a convivial spot for nightly cocktails |. The British theme is continued throughout with quaint inglenook fireplaces, original antiques and hearty English breakfasts served in the morning. The house has just 18 suites and rooms located in the main house or nearby historic outbuildings. Hastings House makes a sensational base for exploring British Columbia’s landscape, while the island itself is a hotspot for artists and crafts people. The hotel’s restaurant serves outstanding regional fare courtesy of executive chef Marcel Kauer, made with fresh produce picked from its own gardens.
