Elite Traveler Winter 2020

The St. Regis New York, Presidential Suite NEW YORK, USA The St. Regis New York occupies one of the city’s most notable addresses. Housed in a 1904 building, the hotel has been brought into the 21st century but retains its original charm. The hotel’s Presidential Suite features eclectic decor, with a neutral color palette that lets features like the purple velvet couch and forest green curtains pop. The 3,430-sq-ft suite has three bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus a wood-paneled library. And no hotel suite in New York would be complete without an enviable view: This suite’s floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Central Park, with one of the best views in the city. Guests will also enjoy 24-hour butler service, with dedicated staff on hand to ensure their every need is catered to. Kim Ayling Best feature Spa-style bathroomwith a Jacuzzi From $35,000 per night. Contact Katie Donald, director of sales and marketing, katie.donald@stregis.com, +1 212 339 6743, marriott.com

Four Seasons New York, Ty Warner Penthouse Suite NEW YORK, USA Emerging through the clouds on the hotel’s 52nd floor, Four Seasons New York’s Ty Warner Penthouse suite is aptly described as a ‘castle in the sky.’ Promising (and delivering) the height of luxury, the one-bedroom suite comes with a selection of exclusive services including a dedicated guest relations manager and daily use of a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce. Born of a collaboration between IM Pei, Peter Marino and visionary hotel owner Ty Warner, the suite’s interior design is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Every corner reveals a fantastical detail, from the rare Chinese-onyx chromotherapy bathtub and the hand-lacquered walls with mother-of-pearl inlay, to the Bösendorfer baby grand piano and the 22-carat gold threads woven through the custom canopy bed. Kim Ayling Best feature The cantilevered glass balconies with 360-degree views across Manhattan From $50,000 per night. Contact John Jun Rabb, reservations and revenue manager, nyf.reservations@fourseasons.com, +1 212 758 5700, fourseasons.com

Mandarin Oriental New York, Suite 5000 NEW YORK, USA With its site at Columbus Circle, there are few hotels that can get closer to the heart of Manhattan than the Mandarin Oriental, New York. Its central location provides breathtaking views, which are most spectacular from Suite 5000. Located on the 50th floor, the 3,300-sq-ft, two-bedroom suite has a large living room, dining room, kitchen and media room. It’s decorated in sleek silver and gray tones and features a range of artworks — the highlight of which is a remarkable Swarovski crystal hanging wall installation in the dining room. Those sparkling crystals can also be found in the master bathroom, illuminating the large, custom soaking tub. Sophie Killip Best feature Views across Manhattan, Central Park and the Hudson River From$36,000 per night. Contact Susanne Hatje, general manager, monyc-reservations@mohg.com, +1 212 805 8800, mandarinoriental.com

The Mark, The Mark Penthouse NEW YORK, USA

Undoubtedly one of the most lavish suites in New York, The Mark Penthouse must be seen to be believed. Set over the top two floors of The Mark Hotel, the 10,000-sq-ft suite features five bedrooms and six bathrooms, making it one of the largest suites in the US. In addition to the extensive sleeping quarters, The Mark Penthouse also boasts a stately dining room, a full-size kitchen, airy conservatory, library and a living room that can be converted into a full-size grand ballroom. While the indoor space is undeniably impressive, it is the 2,500-sq-ft rooftop terrace that is the suite’s crowning jewel. Offering incredible views across the New York City skyline, the rooftop is the perfect spot to entertain and absorb the city’s unrivaled atmosphere. During the festive period, Penthouse guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a private ice skating rink on the roof terrace. Kim Ayling Best feature Exclusive charter of The Mark’s 100-year-old, 70-ft sailboat From $75,000 per night. Contact Andrew Jeffries, sales and marketing director, andrew.jeffries@themarkhotel.com, +1 212 744 4300, themarkhotel.com