The Suite Life

Sometimes ordinary hotel rooms just won’t cut it. You’re looking for that something extra – extra space, extra amenities, extraordinary views. Something one of a kind.

Across Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts, you’ll find exactly that: dazzling hotel suites as spacious as they are spectacular, each tucked within a unique property unlike anywhere else. From beachside bungalows on the California coast to dreamy desert hideaways in El Paso, discover some of our favorite hotel suites hand-picked for couples, art aficionados, nature lovers, and more. 

Artfully Designed

El Paso seems an unlikely place for magnificent design. Therein lies the charm of The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, a MICHELIN Key hotel with an architectural style all its own. Dubbed ‘Pueblo Revival Art Deco,’ the hotel’s design draws from El Paso’s multicultural heritage – including Mexican, Indigenous, and cowboy cultures – to create warm, glowing interiors accented with 1930s glamor. Think champagne-colored walls with local artworks, velvet sofas in burgundy red, stained glass chandeliers, and sleek gold furnishings to tie it all together. 

The Pueblo Revival Art Deco style is on full display in The Plaza’s signature Landmark Suites. Perched on the 11th floor, down the hall from Elizabeth Taylor’s former penthouse, each luxury suite offers jaw-dropping views of the Franklin Mountains or San Jacinto Plaza, along with Southwest-inspired artworks and other artisan touches. Marble bathrooms are outfitted with double vanities, kinetic massage showerheads, and Le Labo bath amenities, while two separate living spaces make way for ultimate comfort.

Old-meets-new amenities nod to the hotel’s fascinating history and local community, too: Tivoli audio systems are curated with Texas-inspired playlists, Arne Jacobsen-designed alarm clocks add retro flair, and in-room minibars are stocked with artisan goods crafted by regional brands. For cool-hunting travelers and designers at heart, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is a hidden gem that begs to be discovered.

Restful Retreats

Need a break from the daily grind? Escape to nature at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a coastal retreat and wellness haven carved from the sand dunes of Monterey Bay, California. Stretched across 19 acres of pristine oceanfront, The Sanctuary offers relaxation in the forms of beachside yoga, fresh-caught seafood, and nightly bonfires under the stars. This is a place to disconnect and reconnect; to feed your soul, and find serenity within.

For solo retreats or couples getaways, The Sanctuary has a variety of suites designed with creature comforts like in-room fireplaces, soaking tubs, and linen bathrobes soft to the touch. Combine any suite and deluxe room to form a connecting cottage, or unwind in the splendor of the hotel’s Oceanfront Cottage with two sunny bedrooms, a spacious living area, a wet bar, and a kitchenette.

The Sanctuary’s Panoramic Oceanfront Suite cocoons you in nature with floor-to-ceiling windows, enveloping you in a sense of calm with panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding sand dunes. Wake up to the sound of crashing waves and greet the day from the suite’s oceanfront terrace,  your very own front-row seat to watch migrating whales breach the shore.

Glamorous Getaways

Move over, Monaco. Miami Beach is the new home for over-the-top seaside luxury. With Michelin-starred restaurants, world-class art fairs, lavish nightlife, and picture-perfect beaches, this dynamic city is a playground for perennial pleasure-seekers. 

So much to do, where to stay? For the ultimate Miami Beach experience with European flair, book a suite at the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. The historic resort is close to the action, but feels like a world of its own thanks to private amenities exclusive to Cadillac guests, including an oceanfront beach club and glittering hotel pool with full cabana service and poolside spa treatments.

Grand occasions call for the Cadillac Suite, a fabulous Art Deco gem with a sleek design and mesmerizing ocean views. Guests who book this signature suite enjoy even more exclusive perks. Ring your private concierge for dinner reservations and yacht bookings, or host your own sunset soiree on the 1,100-square-foot oceanfront terrace. After all, the Cadillac Suite was practically designed for entertaining; there’s even a state-of-the-art home theater system!

Classic Luxury 

For the cosmopolitan traveler who craves “quiet luxury,” consider The Rittenhouse, an iconic Forbes Five-Star hotel and MICHELIN Key award winner, centered in Philadelphia’s most prestigious locale. Floating above the treetops of Rittenhouse Square – a historic park designed by Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn – the opulent Rittenhouse Hotel leans into the past with vintage decor and afternoon tea time. But don’t be fooled by the beautiful facade; The Rittenhouse knows how to have a good time. We’re talking craft cocktail hours, Sunday brunch dates, and pampering spa days at the hotel’s award-winning spa club.

Set out to experience it all, then treat yourself to well-earned R&R in one of Philadelphia’s best hotel suites. Specialty one- and two-bedroom suites at The Rittenhouse are among the largest in the city and are masterfully designed to make you feel at home with separate entertainment and dining areas, butler pantries, and glorious marble bathrooms with Acqua Di Parma amenities. The hotel’s Premier Park Suite – located on a private key-accessed floor – elevates further with four-poster beds and spectacular views of Rittenhouse Square, even from the bathtub! Groups may also rent the entire Park Suite hotel wing for ultra exclusivity. 

But the grandest of them all is The Rittenhouse Presidential Suite, a crown jewel embellished with marble, mahogany, and gold, from the sprawling living room to the his-and-her closets, to the glass-wall shower. Toast to the City of Brotherly Love from your private bar, or make use of the suite’s overnight shoe shine for a dash of nostalgia.

Well-heeled travelers would be equally at home in New York City’s Hotel 48LEX, a luxury boutique hotel in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood. Classically designed with residential-style amenities, 48LEX has a pocketful of posh salons and suites crafted with Spanish marble, floor-to-ceiling windows, Egyptian cotton towels, and kitchenettes.

The most exquisite pied-à-terres rest on The House Floor, where travelers can unwind in not one, but two premiere penthouses, each with its own landscaped terrace and jaw-dropping views. The Avenue Penthouse embodies an urban retreat with local artworks, lavish living and dining areas, and a full-sized kitchen for entertaining. Not to be outdone, The Lexington Penthouse offers 700 square feet of sophistication and a hand-carved soaking tub that looks out to the city skyline. Can’t decide between the two? Pair them together for your own private floor of luxurious New York City living.

For family vacations, special celebrations, and everything in between, Independent Collection has an inspiring hotel suite to match the occasion. Discover even more unique properties in our portfolio and explore our Special Offers for exclusive suite perks.