Nestled on a lush hillside, the Carl Gustaf Hotel is perched above Gustavia, the capital of St Barthélemy. Its 14 luxury suites are spread out below on the hillside, and plummet into a tropical garden of flowers and palms. Access to each building is via a central staircase. It's just minutes away from one of the island's most protected coves, Shell Beach.
Because of its hillside location the Carl Gustaf offers an ideal place to watch the sun set, a lyrical end to a perfect day.

Everything spells refinement at the Carl Gustaf - the Italian marble in the salon, the Greek columns that grace the terrace, the clear, sparkling water of each private plunge pool, the understated and elegant furniture, the spacious and comfortable rooms.
The readers of Condé Nast Traveler 2004 have collectively judged Carl Gustaf to be among the best hotels in the world. This exclusive 14-suite hotel was ranked consistently high in selected categories, which included service, rooms, location and food.

ACCOMMODATION:

All 14 suites have western "sunset" exposure, and consist of bedroom with a king-bed, living room, kitchenette, a private plunge pool and a sun terrace.

The Carl Gustaf offers all the amenities you'd expect from a luxury world-class hotel. Luxurious space, surrounded by a verdant "wall" of tropical plants to please the eye and to insure your privacy. The western location of all suites allow magnificent views of Gustavia Harbor, the islands in the distance and breathtaking sunsets from each private terrace.

Honeymoon Suite with Private Jacuzzi is spacious and romantic, with beautiful views over Gustavia harbour.

The 1 Bedroom Suite is an elegant affair with its own private Plunge Pool and large outside terrace.

The Duplex Suite is split level, one with large living room, kitchen and terrace with private Plunge Pool, and with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the other level.

The Two bedroom Suite is also for four, with gorgeous furnishings, exquisite views, and private Plunge Pool.

• Air conditioning
• Private plunge pool
• Ceiling fans
• Satellite TV with DVD and VCR
• Radio
• CD player
• Computer with internet access and printer
• Hairdryers
• Exclusive bath amenities
• Telephone
• Private safe deposit box
• Kitchenette
• Mini-bar
• Cooler

FEATURES:

• Gourmet French restaurant
• Bar with fabulous view
• Concierge service
• Continental breakfast
• Fitness Room and Sauna
• Daily New York Times fax
• Room service is available around the clock
• Beach facilities are within a 10-minute walk
• St Barthelemy Airport is 5 min by complimentary airport shuttle

CABIN CRUISERS - The hotel has 46 and 48 foot Cabin Cruisers, ready for outings to the leeward or windward side of beautiful St. Barths - both cruisers available to guests at special rates.

SPORT ACTIVITIES - Deep sea fishing, scuba diving, water skiing and horse riding can all be easily arranged.
The beach, and the duty-free shopping centre are both just a 5-min walk from the hotel.

DINING:

Carl Gustaf's restaurant is a tribute to the art of fine French cuisine. The chef uses market-fresh ingredients, spiced to perfection, to create unforgettable meals.
The restaurant's wine cellar stocks some of the most celebrated wines in the world and the sommelier can guide you expertly to a most satisfying selection.

Piano Bar - Evening entertainment in the hotel Piano Bar, where you can admire the setting sun, the lights over the capilal Gustavia, and the boats bobbing below in the bay.

Spa
The Hotel has the newest spa on the island. Guests can indulge in the new and exclusive Boutique Spa by Carita a one of a kind sanctuary of peace and tranquillity. Created by the legendary Carita sisters of Paris,
whose celebrated patrons include Catherine Deneuve and Paloma Picasso, Carita Spa guests can choose from an extensive list of exclusive beautifying services and
treatments.

PLEASE NOTE: St Barth’s Government is implementing a 5% room tax that will be added onto the guest's bill upon departure.

EXTRA CHARGE LOCALLY:

• Massages
• Car rental
• Laundry service
• Babysitting

TRAVELING TO ST BARTS:

FERRY

MV Voyager departs daily from the waterfront in Marigot, St. Martin, at 9:00 AM and at 6:15 PM to arrive in Gustavia around 75 minutes later.
(+590) 590 27 54 10 for infos & reservations.

There is also a hight speed ferry named The Edge that comes to Gustavia once a day from Tuesday till Saturday. It leaves from Pelican Marina in Dutch St. Maarten at 9 AM. The passage lasts around 45 minutes
(+599) 544 26 40 for info and reservations.

You can also charter a high-speed boat to come and pick you up in St Maarten. Contact Marine Service or Master Ski Pilou, who offers a 24/7 St. Maarten water taxi service.

AIR

From St. Maarten, WINAIR Tel: 590 590 27 61 01 email winair.sbh@wanadoo.fr , Air Caraïbes, and St. Barth Commuter, tel : 590 590 27 54 54, www.stbarthcommuter.com/eng/index.html , email :info@stbarthcommuter.com make the ten minute shuttle flights to St. Barths(SBH).

From Guadeloupe, Air Caraïbes offers a few direct flights to St. Barths (45 minutes) and others via St-Martin departing at times meant to accommodate the arrival of the bigger planes from Europe.

Air Caraïbes also has sereral flights a week between San Juan and St. Barths via St. Martin.

Private Charter facilites from Antigua to St Barths with Carib Aviation. It is an average of $500pp one way and it can of course connect with arriving flights.

Locally based charter flights, which can ease transfer, especially from San Juan and Antigua (British Airways has a handy flight from London to Antigua), are also available.