New York City, New York — Refined 74-room hotel with a serene residential atmosphere, set along a tree-lined street between Madison and Park avenues close to many of the city’s most notable museums, galleries and shops.
Paris, France — Grand luxury 244-room hotel in a landmark 1928 building near the Champs-Elysées, lavishly decorated with chandeliers, 17th-century tapestries, Louis XVI-style furniture, antiques, paintings and objets d’art.
London, England — Recently refurbished small hotel run by the same family for four generations in fashionable Belgravia. The classic English atmosphere is complemented by outstanding personal service. The crown jewel of the hotel is its glorious garden.
Hong Kong, China — Legendary 300-room landmark hotel near the Kowloon waterfront, overlooking Victoria Harbour. A fascinating history, peerless service and unforgettable harbor views all help to make The Peninsula one of the world’s truly great hotels.
Chicago, Illinois — Sophisticated 339-room hotel overlooking North Michigan Avenue in the heart of the premier shopping district. On the 19th and 20th floors of the hotel, an elaborate rooftop spa and fitness club includes an 83-foot indoor swimming pool.
Santa Barbara, California — Mission-style resort on a 22-acre estate across the street from the public beach. Red tile roofs, lantern-lit brick walkways, courtyard gardens and whitewashed cottages distinguish the 207-room enclave. Spanish Colonial-style spa features 11 treatment rooms.
Paris, France — Elegant, impeccably serviced 188-room hotel in a mid-18th-century building near the shops of the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Each room is individually decorated in a traditional style that features crystal chandeliers, ornate wood moldings and colorful toiles.
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Atmospheric Old World hotel situated in the heart of the fashionable Recoleta district near many of the city’s best restaurants and shops. The 197 refined guest rooms and suites are done in Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles accented by objets d’art.
San Francisco, California — Next to the city’s Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Gardens, this striking hotel combines a 40-story tower with the historic Williams Building. Accommodations offer window seats, original contemporary artwork and ample work space.
London, England —Ideally located 105-room hotel in three structures surrounding a 17th-century courtyard next to Green Park. The property’s convivial ambience is exemplified by the celebrated
American Bar and
The Lyttelton restaurant.
London, England — Distinguished art deco landmark hotel in fashionable Mayfair, near designer shops, auction houses, museums and art galleries. Historically, the hotel has served as an unofficial state guesthouse for visiting dignitaries.
Beverly Hills, California — Strikingly restored landmark hotel built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel is situated on Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills’ fashionable shopping district.
New York City, New York — Sleek contemporary hotel affording panoramic views of Central Park or the Hudson River from floors 35-54 of the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle. Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue shopping are all within easy walking distance.
New York City, New York — Dramatic I.M. Pei-designed 52-story modern hotel between Madison and Park avenues, convenient to the Midtown business district. The guest rooms and suites are decorated in a refined contemporary style with handcrafted furniture.
Boston, Massachusetts — Ideally located across from the Public Garden, this contemporary hotel offers 273 guest rooms, many with views of the garden, Beacon Hill and the State House. The casual restaurant serves upscale comfort food, including steaks and New England seafood.
Chicago, Illinois — Dramatic 316-room hotel occupying the first 13 floors of a landmark Mies van der Rohe tower on the north bank of the Chicago River. The uncluttered contemporary décor throughout is enlivened by touches of opulence.
New York City, New York — Distinguished 88-room hotel in Tribeca one block east of the Hudson River, owned by Robert De Niro. Dignified and reassuringly unglitzy, the property has a masculine, worldly décor.
Florence, Italy — Magnificent hotel created from a 15th-century palazzo and a 16th-century convent, filled with museum-quality art. Michelin-starred
Il Palagio terrace restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine with a contemporary twist.
London, England — Sophisticated and stately 121-room hotel near Mayfair’s antique and art galleries and specialty shops. Individually designed rooms offer remote-controlled lighting and Bose sound systems, original artwork and ample windows with lined damask curtains.
New York City, New York — Sumptuously restored Beaux Arts landmark hotel in the Midtown Fifth Avenue shopping district. Accommodations combine classic furnishings with contemporary art, and feature marble-tiled entryways and crystal Waterford chandeliers.
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6. Four Seasons The Biltmore - © Peter Malinowski/Insite
7. Le Bristol - © Roméo Balancourt
8. Alvear Palace - © Michelle Chaplow
9. The St. Regis San Francisco - © Joe Fletcher
11. Claridge’s - © Richard Booth
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13. Mandarin Oriental, New York City © George Apostolidis
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