Million Air Winter 2022

NEW OPEN I NGS by Irenie Forshaw

Aman New York, Aman Suite NEW YORK, USA

Aman revealed its fi rst US property this summer in the heart of New York City. The hotel is housed in the historic Beaux-Arts Crown Building at the bustling corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street. Legendary designer Jean-Michel Gathy was brought in to create the minimalist interiors which, true to Aman form, are a serene haven away from the bustle of the city. By New York standards the rooms are enormous. Up on the 11th fl oor, the largest accommodation of all is the Aman Suite, which spans 2,025 sq ft. The open-plan apartment features pivoting partition walls that connect the expansive living room and study with the bedrooms. In winter the suite is especially cozy with its glowing fi replace and heated bathroom fl oors. There’s also an original art collection on display, complete with a reproduction of Hasegawa Tohaku’s Pine Trees masterpiece. From $25,000 per night. Contact reservations@aman.com, +1 646 459 5302, aman.com

The Retreat at Elcot Park, The Bushby Bacon Suite BERKSHIRE, UK

This charming English country escape, a sister property to The Signet Collection’s The Mitre at Hampton Court, opened its doors in Berkshire this spring. The hotel is situated within a Grade II listed 18th-century house that was once home to Lady Shelley, the mother of romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Of the 55 rooms, the Bushby Bacon Suite (named after Anthony Bushby Bacon, who owned Elcot Park in the 19th century) is the most inviting. The bathroom is particularly special with its roll-top tub that sits in the bay window, while the separate adjoining room has colorful bunk beds for kids. If you can bring yourself to venture outside, the hotel is home to a wonderful spa complete with a hydrotherapy pool. From $600 per night. Contact Katy Jones, head of guest relations, headguestrelations@retreatelcotpark.com, +44 1635 800 520, retreatelcotpark.com

Sommerro House, Heritage Suite OSLO, NORWAY Occupying a meticulously preserved 1930s building in the heart of Oslo’s leafy Frogner district, this sleek and stylish new hotel is truly the place to stay in Norway’s uber-cool capital. Sommerro House welcomed its very fi rst guests in September 2022, and in that short time the hotel has quickly garnered plenty of attention with its glamorous Art Deco interiors. The Heritage Suite is the most exclusive and luxurious abode of all — in keeping with the rest of the hotel, the suite has been beautifully decorated with velvet wall coverings, thick patterned rugs and an enormous king-size bed fi tted with a unique headboard made of timber and embedded with mother-of-pearl. The hotel also boasts the city’s only year-round rooftop pool, as well as a cozy cinema and an array of buzzing restaurants. From $1,300 per night. Contact Dominic Gorham, guest relations manager, dominic.gorham@sommerrohouse.com, +47 214 049 00, sommerrohouse.com

The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Four-bedroomPenthouse VAIL, USA This stunning Alpine retreat made its debut last winter, just in time for guests to hit the slopes at Vail’s world-class ski resort. Nestled among the snowcapped Rocky Mountains in a charming village a stone’s throw from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, the property is the result of a $40m refurbishment that saw the Vail Marriot Mountain Resort transformed into a glossy hotel. The Four-bedroom Penthouse feels more akin to a private chalet than a suite. Ideal for hosting large family get-togethers, it features an expansive living/dining area, full kitchen and balcony with sweeping mountain views. Despite its size, the penthouse retains a cozy feel thanks to the roaring fi res and soft knitted throws. From $3,200 per night. Contact reservations@thehythevail.com, +1 970 476 4444, thehythevail.com

Photos Robert Rieger, Jake Eastham, Francisco Nogueira, Christopher Cypert, Christian Horan Photography, The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail