The Royal Suite at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Behind bullet-resistant glass, a private entrance and a closed-captioned security system, the Royal Suite, the largest suite at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, is as beautiful as it is functional. This spacious, 4,000-square-foot (372-square-metre), one-bedroom suite allows guests to maintain privacy while providing a variety of luxurious spaces within their secluded retreat.

Guests are greeted by an entry foyer that features a galaxy of Swarovski crystal fixtures, rich macassar ebony wood with inlays of mother of pearl and a scalloped pattern of sparkling stone mosaic. It opens conveniently to the dining room with an adjacent fully equipped kitchen pantry with Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate service entrance.

The lounge offers posh leather oval chairs, while the main conversation area has oversized Italian sofas, comfortable chairs and a handmade alligator table. The library is decorated with warm inglenook-style seating, a glass fireplace and custom cabinets displaying a collection of art books. Finally, the media area is fully outfitted with Bang & Olufsen systems, including a 60-inch LCD television.

The suite opens to reveal a landscaped 1,000-square-foot (93-square-metre) terrace designed as an urban getaway with two groups of seating, a fire pit and a dining table for 10 overlooking historic Georgetown.

The terrace is adjacent to the luxurious master suite, with its alluring silver and cream palette, elegant hand-knotted carpet and cream millwork. This private space includes his-and-hers walk-in closets, a ladies’ dressing and sitting area, a private office and an exercise room.

The master suite’s bathroom features an expansive white marble, a sculptural 90-gallon (340-litre) bathtub and a crystal fixture elegantly draped overhead. Contemporary chrome fittings add sparkle and splendour to the space along with a rain shower with vichy jets and an oversized frameless glass enclosure.  The suite is stocked with Salvatore Ferragamo bath amenities.

The Royal Suite’s other amenities include complimentary access to the Hotel car, 24 hour concierge service, shoe shines, and a wide selection of international newspapers and television channels. Guests can also request numerous services – including a personal trainer, chef, security officer, administrative assistant or massage therapist – for an additional fee.

For business travellers and leisure guests alike, the Royal Suite is the perfect location to entertain, hold private meetings or simply enjoy a luxurious private getaway with the entire family or entourage. The Royal Suite can be converted into a three-bedroom suite (5,287 square feet, or 491 square metres), or, for ultimate privacy, security and flexibility, the entire wing can be closed off to include eight bedrooms (8,825 square feet, or 820 square metres) ranging from Capitol Suites to Premier doubles and kings.

 Guests from around the world are easily accommodated by a staff fluent in 44 languages.