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2007 printing
 Le Domaine Saint Aubin. A “pick” that is destined to be a hit, this former estate, which has reopened under new ownership, is perched on a hilltop overlooking the sea. At first glance, it is a breathtaking sight. An interesting couple, who gave up Paris for the husband’s homeland, has lovingly restored the 19th century creole manor house with six guest rooms; five more rooms are in a historic building adjacent to the big house. Nine others were being carved out of the original stables at this writing and were slated for completion in November 2006. The restaurant is elegant, with fine china and a fixed-price menu that is one of Martinique’s best culinary options. This may be the only island inn with wheelchair-accessible rooms, even a special hydraulic chair for the pool.
2010 printing
Le Domaine Saint Aubin. This former estate is perched on a verdant hilltop overlooking the Atlantic, so it has a breathtaking view. An interesting Parisian couple returned to the husband's homeland and lovingly restored the family’s 19th-century creole plantation house starting with six simple guest rooms opening onto a wrap-around verandah. This hotel de charme then bravelyexpanded to 30 rooms, while maintaining the colonial ambience. Nineteen rooms are housed in newly constructed or completely renovated, freestanding cottages on a knoll overlooking the main entrance of the Louisiana-style greathouse. The newer rooms have some antiques and more style. Seven rooms (five doubles and two bi-level "quadruples") have been carved out of the original stables, and three four-room lodges, built in the same Louisiana-style architecture, house a fitness room and a conference room. Built in 2009 are the best yet - six huge, two-bedroom flats, with four-poster beds and fashionable lighting from Spain. A media room with a wide-screen plasma TV is a most welcome addition, as there are none in the rooms, nor are their phones—but there is Wi-Fi- sometimes. The restaurant is elegant, has a fixed-price dinner menu (40 euro)(REINSTATE) is furnished with mahogany period antiques, vintage photos, and chandeliers. Joelle is a gourmet chef and expect mains like sea bass on spinach puree, fresh vegetables from the garden, and perhaps a coconut and guava tartin. . Pros: you can daydream yourself into a more-gracious era; hip owners are scintillating company; wheelchair-accessible rooms and even pool. Cons: somewhat remote location requires a car; original rooms are not stylish.
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