What's Special About the Carl Gustaf Hotel:
Unique among St. Barths hotels, the Carl Gustaf Hotel offers both access to the beach (a two-minute walk from its hilltop location) and to Gustavia, St. Barths' charming capital with its boutiques, marinas, museums, restaurants, and bars.- Rooms: 15
- Location: In Town
- Restaurants: 1
- Key Amenities: Beach, fitness center, spa, private yacht
- Hotel price rating: Expensive
Guest Rooms at the Carl Gustaf Hotel:
The hotel's dozen one- and two-bedroom suites all have views of Gustavia Harbor, LCD TVs, WiFi Internet access, French-Caribbean decor, and private plunge pools. A new four-bedroom Royale Suite (with a full kitchen, separate lounge, and multiple terraces) and Spa Suite will debut in 2008. The hotel also has a 7-bedroom villa with a private swimming pool and jacuzzi that can be rented.Activities and Amenities at the Carl Gustaf Hotel:
The hillside hotel is only a few hundred yards from Shell Beach, which has calm waters and offers the chance to do some cliff-diving. The hotel's fitness center is open 24 hours a day, and the new Spa at the Carl Gustaf (opening in 2008) features services and products designed by the Carita sisters of Paris. The 52-foot yacht Carl Gustaf III is available for the exclusive use of hotel guests and offers charters for fishing, trips to St. Martin or Anguilla, and more.Dining at the Carl Gustaf Hotel:
Chef Emmanuel Motta's classic French cuisine is artfully prepared and exquisitely plated. Lunch, dinner and tapas are served on an open patio at Victoria's Restaurant overlooking the town of Gustavia and its harbor. The hotel also has an excellent wine cellar, with more than 300 selections available and 30 wines served by the glass. The Carl Gustaf offers room service dining, as well, and Motta's famous picnic lunches can be carried along or delivered anywhere on the island.More Information on St. Barths:
The Caribbean is full of exclusive resorts; St. Barths is one of the few exclusive islands. Those who can afford to stay here enjoy a low-key European sophistication, where the person next to you at the topless beach, waterfront bistro, or fine French restaurant could easily be a famous rock star or movie magnate.
How to Get Here:
St. Barths uses Princess Juliana Airport in nearby St. Maarten as its primary air hub; the airport is served with direct flights from the U.S. by US Airways, Delta, Continental, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Air France, Corsair, Alitalia, and KLM also service St. Maarten. From St. Maarten, ferry and air taxi service to St. Barths is available. The Hotel Carl Gustaf is located on the west coast of St. Barths, close to the island's airport.
Contact Information:
Carl Gustaf HotelRue Des Normands, Gustavia
St Barthelemy, 97133
Guadeloupe
Website: http://www.hotelcarlgustaf.com/
E-mail:direction@hotelcarlgustaf.com
Phone:590 590 29 79 00
