New York City

"Deluxe guest house" might be a more apt description of Robert De Niro’s latest property, which has the vibe of a large villa somewhere between Marrakech and Milan. — Time Out

Swanky hotel that manages to deliver luxury without a smidge of pretension—a favorite for chic couples and hip young things — Jetsetter

This area, which sits at the juncture of the Flatiron, Gramercy, Chelsea, and midtown districts, is one of the city's hottest new neighborhoods. — Michelin Guide

This luxury hotel and residence is steps away from The Museum of Modern Art --- an ideal location for a property that is a work of art in and of itself. — Gayot

With the opening of the Park Hyatt New York the Manhattan power nexus has once again shifted to Midtown. — Condé Nast Traveler

This 83-room luxury hotel in a landmark building near Times Square evokes the glamorous 1920s. — Oyster

Baroque-meets-boho playground for the celeb set with a museum-worthy art collection at one of New York’s most exclusive addresses. — Jetsetter

Adopt unrecognizable accent, put on tuxedo and eye patch, and get ready to take over the world. Deluxe, dutiful, discreet. — BlackBook

A walk through the marble-floored lobby of this 1904 Beaux Arts-style building is like taking a trip back to the Gilded Age. — Gayot

"Where the cream of the crop like to stay" in New York, this "sleek", 52-story tower designed by I.M. Pei is "exceptional in every way". — Zagat

This relative newcomer has all the trappings of the city's most revered, upscale galleries. — Travel + Leisure

Upper East Side boutique hotel housed within a 1927 building that underwent a flamboyant makeover by French designer Jacques Grange. — Hideaway Report

Service operates on a high level, with guests at reception being escorted right to their guest rooms, while a Les Clefs d'Or concierge seemingly holds the keys to the city. — Star Service

For a "luxurious staycation", fans return to this "hip" Hyatt boutique in Midtown that boasts "attentive" staffers. — Zagat

This Beaux Arts–style 19-story landmark on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South is "synonymous with New York." — Condé Nast Traveler

It’s bang on Madison Square, literally eye-to-eye with the Flatiron, but you’ll not hear one siren squeal; one yellow cab beep; or even the shouts from an overzealous frat party. — Mr & Mrs Smith

For a "stylish", "sophisticated" "home away from home" set "in the heart of the Financial District", "business travelers" and tourists alike opt for this "hip" Downtowner. — Zagat

If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice. — Frommer's

Tony uptown mainstay with sweeping Central Park views, Ritz service and a serene spa. — Jetsetter

Housed in a beauty of a landmark Beaux Arts building, the Peninsula is the perfect combination of old-world charm and modern, state-of-the-art technology. — Frommer's