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Concierge.com's insider take:
Consider Jade Mountain a tropical Mount Olympus. Even after your plane has landed, you feel as if you're still airborne, as the property is seemingly suspended on top of a hill overlooking the magnificent Pitons. To better help you see the 2,600-foot crags of rock and the ocean below, all rooms are open to the elements, essentially "missing" a wall or two. The Sun rooms are so open that they reveal a sweeping 270 degrees of mountain, ocean, and sky. You can view it all from the comfort of your bed, but when you step out of the covers onto the polished purpleheart floor, chances are you'll make for your private infinity pool. Each is surfaced in iridescent glass tiles and illuminated with fiber-optic lighting. There are no phones or television, and the lighting is diffuse except for the Milky Way's great bright band above—it's so romantic that being by yourself even for a short time induces melancholy. But romantics, be forewarned. In what could be considered an overzealous attempt at openness, there are no doors to any of the bathrooms, taking intimacy to an entirely new (and, for some, uncomfortable) level.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
These sister properties, with cottages in the hills or beach rooms behind the coconut palms, capitalize on the "vibrant landscape of the Pitons." Huge rooms at Jade Mountain have a private infinity pool in place of a fourth wall, while deluxe hillside rooms at Anse Chastanet are "worth the extra expense" for the balcony views. "Staff are always terrific," cooling beachside guests with lavender water sprays. Chef Allen Susser's Jade Mountain Club melds sweet and spicy flavors.
(78 rooms)
—2009 Gold List
Overall Score: 88.3
- Rooms: 92.8
- Service: 92.9
- Food: 80.5
- Location: 93.0
- Design: 87.5
- Activities: 88.3
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Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports
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