It started with a bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée – not a glass, mind you, a full, chilled bottle – waiting for me on the teak coffee table of my suite, accompanied by a handwritten note and a vase of fresh-cut bougainvillea. It’s Eden Rock’s new signature welcome, a gesture that says: You’ve arrived where only the best will do.
The famed Eden Rock – St Barths has always been more than a hotel – it’s an institution of glamor. The kind of place where old-money families, art collectors, and editors in oversized sunglasses come not to be seen, but to be themselves, bathed in Caribbean light and impeccable taste. Now, it’s also the first hotel in the world to partner with Maison Krug Champagne, raising its already sky-high standards into the stratosphere of luxury.
Eden Rock – St Barths
Champagne Wishes and Caviar Days
Every guest now receives a complimentary bottle of Krug upon arrival, setting a new precedent not just in hospitality, but in how we mark the beginning of joy. My suite – a cliffside hideaway carved into the coral rock – offered floor-to-ceiling views of St Jean Bay, where the sea turned from turquoise to ink as the sun dipped below the horizon. That first sunset toast on my private terrace, barefoot in a silk robe with a flute of Krug Rosé in hand, remains etched in my memory like a dream I once actually lived.
Dining here, naturally, is its own spectacle. At The Sand Bar, overseen by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, I enjoyed one of the most transcendent pairings I’ve had in recent memory: barely seared yellowfin tuna with ginger vinaigrette, alongside a glass of Krug Clos du Mesnil. Our sommelier, Luc, described it as “structured joy”- and I believed him. The Eden Rock Beach Bar served as my daily ritual for a crisp glass of Grande Cuvée in the late afternoon, always with my toes in the sand and jazz floating on the breeze.
Eden Rock – St Barths
The Rémy Bar & Salon: A Hidden Gem of Wine Culture
It’s rare to find a hotel bar that doubles as a true wine destination, but Eden Rock’s Rémy Bar & Salon, unveiled just last season, is exactly that. A chic, quiet hideaway where art deco meets Caribbean soul, it now houses the island’s richest wine cellar, with nearly 1,000 hand-curated references. I took part in a private tasting led by the most magical of beings – who, I swear, should moonlight as a poet – and we explored a trio of cuvées from both legacy vineyards and small organic producers. With each sip, I felt pulled deeper into the Eden Rock spell, where indulgence and intentionality dance in perfect step.
For true enthusiasts, the “Master Epicurean” tasting – priced at just under $1,000 – offers an unforgettable 90-minute journey through rare vintages, paired with cheeses and charcuterie flown in weekly from France. Yes, I splurged. No, I have no regrets.
Eden Rock – St Barths
Where Luxury Is Breathed, Not Boasted
From the woven linen umbrellas on the beach to the subtle scent of sandalwood wafting through the hallways, Eden Rock is obsessive about detail in the most elegant way. The boutique could outfit you for an editorial shoot in L’Officiel, while the wellness offerings – sunrise yoga, sea-view massages, essential oils blended in-house – remind you that true beauty lives in both extravagance and stillness.
This is a place where you never have to ask for anything twice – because you never have to ask. Need your Krug chilled just a bit more? It’s already been taken care of. Want your beach lounger repositioned to catch the last rays? A discreet hand is already on the chair before you speak.
Eden Rock – St Barths
The Spirit of the Rock
And yet, what lingers most isn’t the Champagne or the sunsets or the seven-thread-count sheets (though, all divine). It’s the people. The bellman who handed me chilled aloe water after a long swim. The guest services manager who remembered my dog’s name from a visit five years ago. The effortless warmth that says: you’re not just a guest here. You’re part of the Eden Rock family, wrapped in sun and sea and bubbles.
As I sipped my final glass of Krug – this time at breakfast, because why not – I realized Eden Rock doesn’t just define luxury. It evolves it, continually refining a world where beauty, joy, and exquisite taste are simply the air you breathe.
Room rates start from €4,500 per night. A bottle of Krug is included, but the magic? That part’s priceless.
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