Carl Gustaf

Frommer's Review

The most glamorous hotel in Gustavia rises above the town's harbor from a steep hillside. Each state-of-the-art unit is in one of 14 red-roofed villas whose facilities include a private kitchenette, two phones, a fax machine, a stereo system, a private terrace, a private plunge pool, two TVs, and comfortably plush rattan furniture. Access to each building is via a central staircase, which tests the stamina of even the most active guests. The wood-frame units are angled for maximum views of the boats bobbing far below in the bay and panoramic sunsets. Bedrooms aren't as large as might be expected at such prices, but they are exceedingly well furnished, especially suites nos. 30 through 33. You'll walk across Italian marble floors under a pitched ceiling to reach your luxurious bed fitted with elegant fabrics. Bathrooms are also well equipped with mosaic-clad showers (no tubs) and makeup mirrors. Beach facilities are within a 10-minute walk. The mood is French, not unlike what you'd find on the coast of Provence.

The cuisine is French and Creole. Often a well-known chef from Paris appears in winter.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; health club; sauna; deep-sea fishing; sailing; scuba diving; water-skiing; windsurfing; helicopter rides; room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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