Elite Traveler Winter 2024/25

THE MARK, THE MARK

THE LANA, THE LANA

PENTHOUSE NEWYORK

ROYAL SUITE DUBAI

Securing a reservation might prove tricky since the penthouse at The Mark is the elite’s top choice. Its prime location on Madison Avenue near the Metropolitan Museum of Art adds to the allure — particularly for those with invitations for a certain fi rst Monday in May. Despite its grandeur, the penthouse is welcoming, with a decor more akin to a chic city apartment, thanks to legendary French designer Jacques Grange. The two-story layout features fi ve bedrooms, six bathrooms, two powder rooms, two wet bars and a living room with a soaring 26-ft ceiling that can be transformed into a ballroom — perfect for hosting your own private gala. Best for Privacy From $75,000 per night. Contact sales@themarkhotel.com, +1 212 744 4300, themarkhotel.com

The Lana, which opened in early 2024, soars and surpasses even Dubai’s high standards. The hotel’s ultimate expression of grace and grandeur can be found perched on its very upper fl oors, in the Lana Royal Suite. Wrapping around the north corner of the Foster + Partners designed skyscraper, the two-bedroom Lana Royal Suite features interiors by the Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier, bringing a familiar design touch from the Dorchester Collection’s signature European outposts. Meanwhile, a grand terrace makes for front-row viewing of the dramatic Dubai skyline and the nightly light show at the

Burj Khalifa. Best for City

From $20,000 per night. Contact suites. lan@dorchestercollection.com, +971 4541 7777, dorchestercollection.com