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Having acquired four shining stars from the outset , Hotel Byblos was awarded a fifth star following a major renovation program in 2009 , before being granted the ultimate accolade in 2012 : the French « Palace » status .
The 87 bedrooms , including 47 suites , each with their own individual design style , are all decked out with eight different designerstamped textiles , from drapes , bedspreads to furniture upholstery , all handmade in the nearby workshops of Marseille . Alongside antique furniture , guests will find made-tomeasure items with a more modern , but nevertheless harmonious feel ; the whole ensemble creating a cocoon in which one is made to feel completely at home .
A few rooms feature private terraces with unparalleled views over Saint-Tropez and the sea .
THE MISSONI SUITE
To celebrate the hotel ’ s 50th anniversary in 2017 , Byblos partnered with Missoni Home to redesign the presidential suite , now known as the Missoni Suite .
Spanning across 180m2 and overlooking the pool and the hotel ’ s courtyard , the Missoni Suite is comprised of two bedrooms , four bathrooms , a large living room leading onto the balcony , and a private terrasse .
BYBLOS CONFIDENTIAL
A new generation of guestroom was unveiled last season , displaying the same attention to detail and uniqueness . Offering a lot more space and privacy , Byblos launched Byblos Confidential in 2021 – a new concept for guests to enjoy their very own private address in St Tropez .
Byblos Confidential consists of existing interconnecting rooms and suites joined together to create three luxury apartments in addition to the Missoni Suite . A nod to the hotel ’ s heritage and design , ‘ Jupiter ’, ‘ Europe ’ and ‘ Zeus ’ provide comfort , glamour and privacy with the added value of a dedicated concierge and services , for a memorable and seamless experience .
SPA BY SISLEY
In 2007 , the Sisley brand chose Hotel Byblos as the location to install its very first spa , Spa Byblos by Sisley Cosmetics .
A symbol of luxury in its own right , Sisley has attained mythical status in just forty years of existence . Through its will to deliver high-end , hi-tech cosmetics and meticulously prepared skincare programmes , Sisley has made the pursuit of beauty a genuine « art de vivre ».
The spa features a hammam , three treatment rooms , as well as the famous Lebanese treatment room dating back to the 17th century where each stone was transported from a palace in Beirut ; and the extraordinary Couple ’ s Suite , with stones from Jerusalem and moucharabieh lattice work panels .
Issue 54 2022 THE ART OF LUXURY