Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel L'Esplanade

Fans return again and again to the classy, loft-style suites in this immaculate boutique hotel. Units are tastefully decorated in dark wood, plantation-tropic-style, with big four-poster beds; modern kitchens are sleek and stocked with basics before you arrive. The bathrooms have chic waterfall shower heads and double vessel sinks. There is a lovely new pavilion for daily morning yoga, and a small spa, too. Attention to detail and great service are hallmarks of Kristin Petrelluzzi, who also owns Le Petit Hotel, nearby on Grand Case Beach. Private terraces have astounding sunset and bay views, but you might hear your neighbors enjoying their sundowners, too. A big pool is in a pretty garden; you'll have to walk about 10 minutes down the hillside to reach Grand Case Beach.