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The iconic Beaux Arts-style building that houses The Peninsula New York was first built in 1905, and the exterior is a beautiful relic of the early 1900s. Inside, the interiors have been modernly and elegantly restored (the hotel has gone through many lives before it was bought by Hong Kong-based Peninsula Hotels in 1988). There... View Article

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The Asian-inspired Mandarin Oriental, New York is located in Midtown Manhattan’s Columbus Circle, encompassing floors 35 to 54 of the Time Warner Center. The chic hotel exudes distinct Asian flair mixed with contemporary decor while still maintaining a friendly and comfortable environment. Expect warm hospitality and exceptional service, as well as fine dining restaurants, Asiate,... View Article

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The sleek Park Hyatt is located in Midtown Manhattan just across the street from Carnegie Hall, and the sleek hotel is home to some of the largest suites in the city. There’s an elegant, simple design throughout the hotel using muted colors, natural materials and beautiful skyline views from each floor. There are 211 rooms,... View Article

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The Plaza Hotel first opened in 1907, and today it remains one of the most important hotels in New York. This 20-story building now includes both hotel and condominium accommodations. On Central Park South, The Plaza is across the street from the park, luxury shopping, music venues and Michelin-starred dining — there is truly no... View Article

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John Jacob Astor founded The St Regis more than a century ago, and the New York hotel is the brand’s flagship. Located in the most exclusive part of Manhattan, the hotel is like stepping into a bygone era. Over the years, many notable figures considered The St Regis home: artist Salvador Dalí and his wife,... View Article

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First opened in 1930, The Pierre is a landmark hotel that has seen decades of history. This opulent hotel is exceptionally glamorous, and its elegant rooms have Turkish marble, designer toiletries and butler service. It’s across the street from the entrance to Central Park and just steps from the city’s most famous attractions. Fashion icons... View Article

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The first word that comes to mind when you see Crosby Street Hotel is whimsy. Operated by Firmdale Hotels (whose hotels all have an eccentric and beautiful design), Crosby Street Hotel is located in New York’s SoHo neighborhood. The hotel has an unassuming exterior (the hotel is accessed via a cobblestone street) with the exception... View Article

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Located on New York City’s Upper East Side, The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel is one of the city’s most iconic hotels. It first opened in 1930 as a sophisticated Art Deco-style luxury hotel named after Scottish essayist, Thomas Carlyle. While it has seen many owners over the past century, it remains just as iconic. The... View Article

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If you know just how luxurious Baccarat crystal is, then you will adore Baccarat Hotel New York’s Midtown flagship. Glistening both outside and in, the Gilles & Boissier-designed hotel exudes French elegance, with pops of red roses and Baccarat crystal fixtures and sculptures at every turn. Not only is the hotel exceptionally lavish, but it’s... View Article

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Soneva Fushi is the epitome of barefoot chic, but it also has more than its fair share of extravagance. Thatched villas are made of natural materials to blend into their tropical surroundings, with huge living areas spilling out onto terraces, freeform pools, wine cellars and even water slides. Try out the many water toys and... View Article

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Situated on one of the largest islands in the North Malé Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah (meaning “beautiful island”) can be reached in just 15 minutes from Malé by seaplane. Interestingly, Reethi Rah has its own time zone, set one hour ahead of Malé, allowing guests to enjoy cocktail hour while watching the renowned sunsets. Think... View Article

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Only accessible by seaplane or the resort’s 66-ft yacht, The St Regis Vommuli Resort is utterly secluded. It is ideally poised on a 22-acre private isle in the Dhaalu Atoll and has 77 villas surrounded by pristine landscapes of thick tropical vegetation, fine white-sand beach, lagoon and the glistening turquoise Indian Ocean. The architecture is... View Article

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