Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France has announced that it has been granted five star status, one of the first of two hotels on St Barth’s to be nominated with this prestigious rating. The significant distinction is a result of the hotel’s continued commitment to excellence in service and hospitality.

Perfectly positioned on Flamands Bay, known for it’s pristine beach and natural beauty, Isle de France comprises 39 rooms, suites and villas. The luxe property boasts prime real estate on the expansive, white-sand beach and is set amidst tropical gardens, offering guests the best of both land and sea.

The intimate hotel beautifully combines the charm of the West Indies, with the sophisticated style of the South of France. Each room is individually decorated with vintage French fabrics and sheer linens in pale natural tones, which classically complements the indigenous colors of St Barth’s. The hotel serves elegant French cuisine at La Case de l’Isle, where guests dine al-fresco, overlooking the ocean. The hotel’s attentive staff is on hand to tend to guests’ every whim, and expert therapists further pamper guests at the Isle de France Spa, with new partnerships with Natura Bissé & Intraceuticals announced in October 2011.

Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France, 800-810-4691, www.isle-de-france.com