The Palace at The Four Seasons: Sharm El Sheikh’s Most Private Luxury

Writers who roam often bear the brunt of attempting to define luxury living, housing the term in latent glitzy references and honing in on luminescent fixtures and crystal chandeliers. ‘Hospitality’ isn’t as linear either, for it does not embody the crafting of travel experiences, nor the paradoxical task of moulding ‘a space’ into ‘a home away from home’. Heeding the call for a harmonious fusion of opulent living and serene solitude, The Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh unveiled ‘The Palace’ - a monarchical private suite nestled in the heart of the global hospitality group’s lavish Red Sea hotel.

Frolicking along the Red Sea’s glistening shores is a basic amenity in the world of ‘The Palace’. Unencumbered by dense cityscapes, the fully self-contained space is as rich in private pools as it is steeped in jacuzzis, spa treatments, fitness suites and offices. In a world where the term ‘multi-million investment’ is frivolously tossed about, it takes certain craftsmanship to actualise said phrase. It is one thing to ensure a space’s quality is reflective of it, but another thing to build it on priceless philosophies, a sentiment The Four Seasons General Manager Leon Baum proudly shares.

“We are excited to invite affluent travellers to embrace the beauty of the Red Sea coast in a luxury seaside setting that is truly second to none in the region,” Baum tells Scene Traveller. “Named ‘The Palace’ to relay its status as an accommodation beyond what even dedicated Four Seasons travellers can expect, the luxuries and amenities of our newest signature suite are plenty, as is the privacy.”

Perhaps the most ferocious of workers can better understand why NEEDING a 6,000 square feet private escape is of such high importance. Lugging an armchair into a seaside ensuite and dragging family members through treacherous road trip terrain is certainly one way to approach an annual convalescence period, but what happens when the weight of observation becomes too much to bear?

Permeated indiscriminately by scorching Egyptian sun rays, the private suite leaves no ephemeral desire unfulfilled. Nestled within a beautifully landscaped garden, cascading gently onto a seemingly endless beachfront, The Palace beckons those seeking refuge from cluttered stays to peacefully re-acquaint with nature.

In its eloquent design, the private suite weaves an intricate tapestry of modern aesthetics and traditional Egyptian architectural sensibility, inviting a seamless communion with the awe-inspiring natural surroundings. A generously appointed terrace, adorned with high arches and plush lounge furniture, frames an unrivalled horizon vista - casting the perfect stage for intimate alfresco breakfasts and sunset soirées. A walk-in closet - the size of a small village - caters to those whose affinity for hourly outfit changes far surpasses the ‘pre-planned’ evening engagement ensembles.

Yet, a word of caution echoes through the corridors of luxury: once ensconced in this hedonistic haven, checking out may become a task too arduous to bear.