With the International Women's Day already here and making plans for Easter, this is the ideal time to review the best luxury hotels run by women . In this very competitive industry in which new accommodations are opened every day all over the world, a constant trend for more than ten years, women hoteliers continue to be, surprisingly, a rare bird , tells us Caren Kabot, CEO of the luxury travel company Solo Escapes. "You see women in the hotel industry working in public relations and marketing positions, but only a small number, although more than before, are actually at the forefront of the business as owners ", she says.
According to Kabot, luxury hotels with women in charge are a minority compared to other high-end establishments: "These businesswomen tend to have very energetic personalities and great attention to detail , and it's those qualities that make these hotels the institutions they've become," she says.
The regal hotel D'Angleterre in Copenhagen.
From a old monastery on the Amalfi Coast or a safari camp in Kenya to one of the most elegant places in New York that you will not want to leave, we show you seven of the best luxury hotels run by women around the world . Do not forget to make your reservation for one night, or better yet, more than one, to live the traveling experience with a feminine touch that you had never imagined.
ANGAMA MARA, MASAI MARA, KENYA
Nicky Fitzgerald has a steady stream of repeat customers at his famed safari lodge thanks to his dynamic spirit and the exceptional service he provides to guests , with the help of her daughter Kate, who helps her keep the property in perfect condition. Located in the Masai Mara, in one of the emblematic places of the movie Out of Africa, Angama Mara offers tented suites with outdoor space and driving and walking safaris to experience the most spectacular animal sightings.
Nicky Fitzgerald is the owner and manager of Angama Mara, in the Maasai Mara of Kenya.
D'ANGLETERRE, COPENHAGEN
Located in the main square of Copenhagen, Kongens Nytorv , the hotel d'Angleterre opened its doors in 1755 and to this day it is a legendary institution in the city. The owner, Else Marie Remmen , is passionate about interior design.
Among her achievements is the supervision of a multi-million dollar property renovation , which lasted several years, and its subsequent reopening in 2013. The hotel has a elegant scandinavian design , a restaurant with a Michelin star, a champagne bar and a famous spa.
Else Marie Remmen is the owner of the D'Angleterre in Copenhagen.
LOIRE VALLEY LODGES, LOIRE VALLEY
The elegant Parisian art dealer Anne Caroline Frey she is the owner of this land located in the heart of the Loire Valley, in the middle of 300 hectares of forest . It has 18 luxurious treehouses , each one designed by a different contemporary artist, and decorated with works of art from Frey's private collection.
Anne Caroline Frey is the owner of Loire Valley Lodges in the Loire Valley.
Loire Valley Lodges guests can enjoy nature walks and bicycle routes, treatments of spa Y posh dinners at the many renowned restaurants in the area.
Treehouse, one of the lodgings at Loire Valley Lodges.
THE ROYAL PORTFOLIO, SOUTH AFRICA
The success of this collection of lodges and luxury resorts in South Africa (including The Silo in Cape Town, La Residence in Cape Winelands and he edge on safari Royal Malewane in the Kruger National Park), called The Royal Portfolio, is due to the owner Liz Biden.
Elegant from head to toe this businesswoman makes every guest feel like she's her best friend . She has also personally designed each of her five properties, including curating her extensive art collections , consisting almost exclusively of contemporary art from southern Africa.
Liz Biden oversees a collection of five properties in South Africa.
THE LOWELL HOTEL, NEW YORK
Dina De Luca Chartouni she is the co-owner of The Lowell Hotel, one of the most elegant places in the city. She is very involved in all aspects of the hotel design , since the pictures that hang on the walls until the renovation of rooms and common spaces ; In addition, she is the ideologue of DDC28, the brand of luxury bath and beauty products of the establishment.
Dina De Luca Chartouni is co-owner of The Lowell Hotel.
When you are in The Lowells , a must visit is the Majorelle restaurant and the Jacques bar, both inspired by the Yves Saint Laurent gardens in Marrakech.
The living room of a suite at the Lowell Hotel.
MONASTERO SANTA ROSA HOTEL & SPA, AMALFI COAST
bianca sharma , former teacher of a montessori nursery , she fell in love with an abandoned 17th century monastery while vacationing in the Amalfi Coast in 2000 and she decided on a whim to buy the property and turn it into a luxury hotel. Her dream came true in 2012, when the Monastero Santa Rosa was inaugurated.
Bianca Sharma is the owner of the Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa.
Carved into a cliff, she preserves features of the original monastery , Like the vaulted ceilings and the arched windows , but now it also offers other modern aspects, such as a infinity pool , picturesque gardens , a Michelin star restaurant and the best spa from this area of Italy.
The Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa and its impressive views from a cliff on the Amalfi Coast.
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO, LAKE COMO, ITALY
Open for over 100 years, the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo is owned and operated by the charming Valentina De Santis , which is proud to have a personal relationship with most of your regular guests.
Valentina De Santis, owner of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Located in a elegant palace Art Nouveau style, the property has a sumptuous atmosphere , with views of both Lake Como and the mountains. Among the services offered there are several restaurants , including one specializing in seafood Beside the lake, three pools and a spa.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como.
This article was published in the March 2022 international edition of Architectural Digest.