Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
Admit it: traveling far and wide is great, but it’s better to find a luxury resort that won’t burn a day or two of vacation time recovering from jet lag. And the USA had a long history of short games The history of the Robb Report Excellent, scoring in recent years the Four Seasons New Orleans and the renovation of the Sunset Tower Los Angeles among others.
The wake of the pandemic, however, has proven to be an excellent time for hospitality at home, with many international establishments opening within our borders. It is a direct response to the increase in demand, since the luxury, in fact, has come home: according to research by the STR industry, the daily rate or ADR in luxury resorts rose from $ 182 during the outbreak to $ 492 in March. – or an increase of more than 170%.
Among the new buildings that opened last year, four buildings have become popular: two behind the west coast, and two in the northeast. Each is different and impressive, but they share the same mission: to help redefine the concept of American luxury for the next generation of five-star travelers.
City Luxe: Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, New York City
The Backstory
Another new arrival to the revitalized NoMad district, this sprawling 50-story tower is the second Ritz-Carlton in Manhattan.
A Place to Read
If the Ritz-Carlton’s signature 2,100-square-foot suite is booked, choose any other south-facing suite for views of Wall Street to Lady Liberty.
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House Champagne
Although there is no house label, the Ritz-Carlton offers a list of vintages: Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug, among others.
Pro tip
Nubeluz, the so-called rooftop wonderland, is just the place to hide: Come after dark to discover old-school charm, all twinkling and twinkling lights.
Double from $895
Hipster Luxe: Habitas-on-Hudson, Staatsburg, NY
The Backstory
The property was a previous project from André Balazs of Chateau Marmont, who contributed greatly to its decoration. After they left, the hipster-chic Habitas—think five-star Tulum—moved in and opened three months later, in December.
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Room 6 (or 20) is not the biggest in the place, but it is the most beautiful: a double in a large building with an entrance, complete with a desk and red enamel typewriters, facing the swimming pool.
House Champagne
Piper-Heidsieck
Pro tip
Ask the hotel to book a driver to take you around the local attractions, including Olana, the site of the Frederic Edwin Church.
Olana, the estate of artist Frederic Edwin Church.
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Double from $250
Cali Luxe: Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Los Olivos, Calif.
The Backstory
The belated revival of a 19th-century railroad resort at the Auberge Resorts Collection in the Santa Ynez Valley became a popular weekend destination after opening in February.
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The 67-room resort is a combination of renovations and new construction that matches the original. Even better is the two bedroom Oak Cottage.
House Champagne
There is no house Champagne, only sparkling wine, mostly from home growers.
Pro tip
Los Olivos was behind the movie world of wine On the side– ask the hotel to book tours to vineyards including Rancho Sisquoc.
Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church in “Sideways”
Double from $950
Lei Luxe: 1 Hotels Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
The Backstory
It took $300 million and nearly five years to reimagine the ailing Princeville Resort as this new, 251-room resort on its own 14-square-mile, premier eco-luxe 1 Hotels property.
A Place to Read
The largest is the 2,400 square meter Makana outdoor house, which has two king beds, a private kitchen, and a terrace.
House Champagne
Nicolas Feuillatte
Pro tip
The place next door was a funky, crazy place and is said to have inspired Puff the Magic Dragon – be ready to embrace (or leave) the vibe.
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Double from $1,500
